How far will an Auckland business actually travel?
Most work a patch rather than the region. Plenty of North Shore businesses will not cross the bridge for a two-hour job, and nobody in Pukekohe is driving to Warkworth for one. NovaPay asks businesses near you first, and any travel or call-out fee is stated in the quote rather than found on the invoice.
Can I get someone the same week in Auckland?
Usually, for the smaller jobs. How urgent it is goes out with the request, so a business with nothing free that week can say so instead of leaving you waiting on a callback.
How often should the lawn be mowed?
Weekly to fortnightly through spring and summer, and monthly or less over winter. Most people book fortnightly year round and let the gardener skip the quiet months.
Who takes the green waste away?
Sometimes the gardener, sometimes you. It is the most common thing that makes two quotes look different, so ask for it to be stated either way.
Do I need an arborist instead?
For anything large, near power lines, or needing a chainsaw at height, yes. Say what the tree is and roughly how tall in your request, and the replies will tell you which trade it needs.
Can someone maintain the garden while I am away?
Yes, and it is a common request over the holidays. Agree access and watering in writing before you go rather than by text from the airport.