What is the difference between Springtime Landscape and Irrigation and Mikes Irrigation?



What is the difference between Springtime Landscape and Irrigation and Mikes Irrigation?

Springtime Landscape and Irrigation overall is a great company. We could not find one problem with them. So, here are the real differences. Springtime Landscape is located in Bend, OR and Mikes irrigation is located in Redmond, OR. Springtime has a little less than 40 employees with annual revenues of around 2 – 3 million a year. Mike’s is smaller with less than 5 employees with revenues of less than a million a year. They offer landscape design, hardscapes (patios, fire places), pest control and winter services like snow removal (holiday lighting). Mike’s does all except design and hardscapes. They have a 4 ½ star Yelp rating and not one ripoff report. They are not located on the better business bureau’s website.

With the exception of a few more products than us, the differences are pretty subtle, right? So when choosing between a large landscaping company in Bend, OR or a small landscaping company in Redmond OR, how does one make the right decision? After all, this is your property and you want the best at the right price. Believe it or not, there are huge differences when choosing between a small company and a larger one. Let’s explore those differences.

Customer Support

Larger companies have less personal customer support. This isn’t their fault, however. The more people in one unit, the easier it is for information to slip through the cracks. A lack of proper communication can lead a customer to wander elsewhere. Sometimes it can take days to get feedback or a returned call just like it takes years for a new idea or product to be developed. “Layered management” is the issue as it’s harder to focus on the little things like customer support, while they focus on the bigger picture which is “profit”.

Larger companies can also be too structured. So structured that they can operate like a government bureau. Policies and procedures can take place over feelings and common sense. In example, larger companies have manuals on how to deal with an upset customer. This cookie cutter approach can harm relations rather than just contacting and listening to a customer. Doing everything by the book is ok, but it lacks spontaneous movement and creative amplification.

Employee Morale

Morale for employees in smaller companies is better. In example, Instead of punching in and punching out or being monitored during a lunch break, an employee at a smaller company tends to have more freedom. Springtime Landscape and Irrigation, as we stated above, has a huge overhead and profit can get in the way of employee retention. It’s a fact that employees are more productive in smaller companies.

Pricing

Smaller companies with less overhead can undercut competition. If a small company has been in business for over 5 years, odds are that they have gone through the hurdles of startup issues, taxes and the like. If a small company, like us, have been in business over 10 years, they chose to stay small for more profit and that is the sign that you chose a good company. The smaller, the better.


http://www.mikesirrigation.net/difference-springtime-landscape-irrigation-mikes-irrigation

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

How to Spot Weeds and Make Use of Lawn Weed Treatment

Image
Lawn Weed Treatment guide: Most people see weeds generally as grass. Those weeds that grow on the ground get covered up by taller grass yet it looks beautiful when trimmed. To have a thick and healthy lawn is one of the best ways to prevent weeds from growing, but occasionally they may still pop up. Here are some tips on how to spot those pesky weeds and make use of proper lawn weed treatment. Weeds are those plants that grow where it is not wanted. It has three categories namely, broadleaf weeds, grassy weeds and grass-like weeds. Broadleaf Weeds are those that are not grassy or have needle like leaves but are those that have broad and flat leaves. Several examples of these are clover, ground ivy, oxalis, chickweed, dollarweed, henbit, plantain, thistle, and dandelion. Grassy Weeds are those that have leaves look like grass blades. These are a bit hard to spot since they look and grow one leaf at a time, i.e., foxtail, annual bluegrass, quackgrass, and crabgrass. Grass-Like W...
Read more

Redmond Oregon Sprinkler System Winterization

Image
Are you looking for Redmond Oregon Sprinkler System Winterization? Or are you looking for Sprinkler Blowout Service - Central Oregon? They are the same thing. They call it turning on check points inspecting for leaks. Backflow testing and sprinkler blowouts are our specialty. You may have seen this online, “Best 29 Sprinkler Blowout in Bend, OR with Reviews” via Yelp or, “3 Best Sprinkler System Winterization Pros” via Google. Let us help beat you to it. We do this and are the fastest on the planet. Let us explain further: We do not pull a trailer with a rented generator air compressor for blowouts. We actually have a real blowout machine on our truck. We own it. This means we can get in and out faster than anyone in Central Oregon. We pull up, hook up, blow out and leave an invoice. In and out! Not only that, while the machine is blowing out every bit of water out of your pipes, we check all of the fixtures and make sure everything is properly shut down for winter.  We know ...
Read more

You Need Lawn Fertilization and Weed Control Services In Redmond Oregon

Image
Do you really need lawn fertilization and weed control services in Redmond Oregon? Yes, you do. We have several articles explaining the ph balance in Central Oregon’s soil, the high desert climate and pests which can destroy lawns. This article dives deeper into the field and unfortunately, can change your lawn care pricing if you do not have an understanding of having your ownlawn care program. Core aeration, fertilization, weed treatment, lawn clean up services, leaf removal are some of the examples needed to exude a healthy lawn. Let’s look at these in depth. Core Aeration Oxygen, water and nutrients are needed. To reach the roots, a mechanism was invented. An Englishman named Edwin Beard Budding invented the lawn mower back in 1830 and since then, hundreds of metamorphosing occurred between machines for lawn care. It wasn’t until the late 20 th century when hand held perforator patents came into fruition. These led to attachments to mowers until finally their own machines. C...
Read more