What week of the year do you actually clean up Corbeil yards?
Corbeil subdivision lots typically come into the schedule between the last week of April and the second week of May. Lake Nosbonsing waterfront properties shift one to two weeks later because the shoreline buffer needs the lake fully released before we can finish the shore strip. Travis confirms each visit window 48 hours in advance based on actual soil conditions in your specific subdivision, not a fixed calendar date.
Why does the snow pile melt zone need its own treatment?
The patch where the winter snow pile sat at the end of your driveway is loaded with concentrated road salt, sand, and pet waste accumulated over four months. Left untreated, that turf dies back into a bald patch by July. We hand-rake the footprint, haul the contaminated layer off-site, topdress with compost or fine soil to dilute residual salt, and overseed so the patch recovers instead of becoming a permanent feature of the lawn.
Can you do pet-waste cleanup as part of the visit?
Yes. Pet-waste cleanup is an optional add-on that runs $35 to $65 depending on yard size and dog count. It is not part of the default cleanup task list, but Corbeil dog owners commonly request it as part of the first spring visit because the kids want the backyard back. We collect, bag, and remove what winter left behind. If you want it added, mention it on the quote request and we will price it into the fixed total.
Do you fix the bare patches under the swing set and trampoline?
Yes, play-structure surround restoration is included on every Corbeil cleanup at no extra cost. Swing-set landings, trampoline footprints, and dog-run worn rings get the same treatment: lift any wintered-over leaves, hand-aerate the compacted soil, topdress, and overseed with the right blend for the spot (high-traffic, shade-tolerant, or standard). We flag the spots in the file and watch them on the first two mowing visits.
My backyard is fenced and locked. How does that work?
When you book, you give us the gate code, lockbox combo, or where the spare key lives. We store it in your file. Travis is the only person who pulls it. We text you the morning of the visit so the dog can be brought inside before we start. The gate is closed and locked behind us, and we send a quick photo recap when we leave so you know exactly what we did. Gate code coordination is free.
How does the neighbour-block booking discount work?
If three or more Corbeil households on the same subdivision street book inside the same week, every household on the block gets 10 percent off the cleanup. We stack the visits in one dispatch, the route saves us drive time, and we pass that savings back. Most East Ferris Township subdivision streets qualify. Mention which neighbours are also booking when you submit your quote and we will apply it automatically.
My lawn is brand new sod from last summer. Will the cleanup damage it?
No. Newer subdivision sod gets the soft-touch treatment: higher-blade first cut, no aggressive dethatching pass on the young root mat, and lighter foot traffic during the visit. We will not run a power dethatcher on first or second-year sod. Once the lawn has knit fully (usually by season three), it joins the standard cleanup protocol like the established lawns next door.
My place is on Lake Nosbonsing. Do you do shoreline work?
Yes. Lake Nosbonsing waterfront properties get a shoreline pass as part of the cleanup once the lake has fully released. Spring ice push leaves debris along the shore strip that has to be cleared by hand because we do not run equipment inside the shoreline buffer. The dock-side path and stair re-edge are included on every waterfront visit. Pricing for waterfront runs in the $245 to $425 range depending on shoreline length and lot scope.
