Monthly Archives: September 2014

Licensed Landscape Contractors

Licensed Landscape Contractors

It is crucial to hire licensed landscape contractors to install hardscape or other technical landscape installations.  If you want to have your yard redone or business properly maintained, don’t even consider an unlicensed company.

First, there are many benefits to hiring a licensed Orange County landscaper.

Quality: The thing that matters most to you and your lawn is the quality of the landscape installed.  At the end of the day, you care about the final presentation of the landscape installation.  Hiring a licensed contractor for landscaping will ensure that no corners will be cut.  The materials

Safety: There are many skilled craftsmen in the world who may have experience in the landscape trade.  It is important to be sure that your contractor is licensed no matter how good his or her work may be.  For your own safety, landscape contractors carrying a license must have insurance and a bond.  This benefits you as the customer.

Licensed Landscape Contractors Orange County

A Scan of Our License Card

TRU Landscape also has our employees take courses in important safety measures.  For example, we are credentialed to install gas lines and water mains.  It could be a hazard to have something so important installed improperly!

Ease with Billing: Most licensed landscapers will also have an office. This way they are able to manage the numerous contracts and schedules.  Contractors with an office are also able to respond to your calls and emergencies more readily!  TRU Landscape is proud to offer our customers quick and easy service.  Just call our office, and we’ll take care of your landscape problems.

Variety of Services:  If you want your whole yard done, you will need to talk to licensed Orange County landscapers.  As a full company, we are able to provide a full outdoor service.  For your lawn, we install sprinkler systems with state of the art sprinkler heads and ET satellite timers.  Our concrete and Orange County Hardscape crews, build patios, lay interlocking pavers, and install driveways and walkways.  In the specialty category, we are preferred synthetic grass installers and install low voltage LED landscape lighting.  If it’s outdoors, we can do it!

Info about Licensed Orange County Landscapers

What does our C-27 License cover exactly?  Here’s an excerpt from The California Code of Regulation:

Title 16, Division 8, Article 3. Classifications

A landscape contractor constructs, maintains, repairs, installs, or subcontracts the development of landscape systems and facilities for public and private gardens and other areas which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horticulturally, or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot of land. In connection therewith, a landscape contractor prepares and grades plots and areas of land for the installation of any architectural, horticultural and decorative treatment or arrangement.

Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)

That about sums it up for our company!  Our license allows us to safely construct, maintain, and install for the betterment of your home’s exterior and the lay of the land.

Orange County C-27 License

Elaborate landscape installations require a full C-27 license

The Danger of Hiring Unlicensed Landscape Contractors

Another thing to note is that unlicensed landscape contractors are only legally able to do jobs under $600.  This includes both materials and labor.  If someone is quoting you for a job over $600 but they can’t provide their license number, you may want to reconsider their service.  You don’t want to be breaking the law just to save a few bucks!

Play it safe and go with an insured company like TRU Landscape Services: Licensed Landscape Contractors serving the Orange County California for over 25 years!

Contact our office today at 1-866-487-1359

Drought Tolerant Landscape Rebate Programs for Orange County

Drought Tolerant Landscape Rebate Programs:

Orange County

Concerned about the drought? Want to do something about it? Your water service may provide big rebates for replacing your sprinklers or removing your turf!

Here is a resource for those researching drought tolerant landscape rebate programs.  We’ve compiled a list of some helpful links on the topic that we’ll keep updated as time goes on.

TRU Landscape is serious about the current Orange County Drought.  We want to provide you with the information necessary to make a decision about how you proceed with your landscaping.  Just identify your water company, and then see if you are eligible for any of their landscape renewal programs.  It’s all about saving water during the California Drought!

Drought Tolerant Landscape Rebate Programs

A Recently Installed Mulch Landscape after Turf Removal

There are a number of ways to reduce water consumption, and you may be able to receive a rebate for your drought tolerant landscape installation.  Browse the links below, or call our office for more information at 1-866-487-1359.

First, identify your water company by looking at your water bill.  Some websites can be hard to navigate.  Look below for direct links to rebate information.

A compilation of resources for Drought Conscious Orange County Residents

This list is obviously not complete yet.  The rebate process can be a bit complicated at first, but we want to make it as smooth as possible for you!  It will be well worth your time to install a native water saving landscape.

If you have another useful resource to add to this post, please share them in the comments section!

Ways to Save Water in Orange County

By changing your sprinkler nozzles to drip, removing your turf, or adding an irrigation smart timer, you may be eligible for water saving rebates from your water company.

There are many other ways to reduce water use that may not result in a refund.  Still, installing pavers instead of grass, or synthetic turf instead of a lawn are great alternatives to traditional landscapes.  If you currently have a lawn and would like to install something else, you may be able to get money back through a turf removal program!