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The Trusted Name in Yard Maintenance and Leaf Removal Referrals

Experienced

The Handy platform has been connecting customers with yard maintenance professionals for years. Doing everything from lawn maintenance to leaf removal, a yard maintenance professional hired through Handy will turn up ready to work. The professionals you hire have the skills and expertise to get the job done, using the equipment you have to restore your yard to its former glory. If there are special aspects you want taken care of, such as weeding, removal of debris, or raking those pesky leaves, you can let your professional know what you want to be done, and when.

Skilled and Capable

Whether you need someone to remove leaves from your lawn, weed the garden, or free your yard from the mess of winter and get it ready for spring, the yard maintenance professional you book through Handy will have the can-do attitude and the know-how to give your yard the facelift it deserves. From knowing which tools get the best results, to clever hacks to make your yard look better than ever, book a yard maintenance service through the Handy platform and your yard will be put in the hands of someone who has made this sort of work their livelihood.

Reliable

Whether you need a backyard maintenance service next week, or you need it next month, the yard maintenance service professionals who use Handy to find work will turn up on time. You don’t have to take our word for it; professionals you get have plenty of genuine customer reviews and ratings from Handy users who’ve already used their yard maintenance services. In addition, yard maintenance professionals who use the Handy platform are vetted and screened so you know you’re dealing with reliable, friendly, and experienced cleaners.

Flexible

When you book a backyard maintenance or leaves removal service, you expect the professional to arrive when you booked them to. There’s little worse than wasting a day waiting for a cleaner to show up, which is why yard maintenance professionals on Handy will work around your schedule. However, we also know that our customers’ schedules can sometimes change. If something comes up, don’t worry – just let us know. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and we’ll rebook your appointment for a more convenient time, without any of the fees or penalties that some of the larger yard maintenance companies charge their customers.

The Best Yard Maintenance and Leaf Removal Referral Agency

Personalized backyard maintenance

Using Handy to find a backyard maintenance service frees you from the incredible prices and parameters set by some of the large yard cleaning companies. The cost aside, you might find that there are certain things that their cleaners just won’t do. However, when you use Handy, you’ll find cost-effective and affordable professionals who are flexible to your needs and will work with you to restore your backyard’s beauty. From weeding and raking leaves to asking them to remove light debris, you can create your own, personalized backyard maintenance service with your own friendly and reliable professional.

Yard maintenance that doesn’t break the bank

Handy gives you a time and cost-effective experience that is both affordable and won’t break the bank. Whether you’re too busy to give your lawn some attention or just can’t get away from the kids, Handy makes it easy to connect with experienced professionals local to you. Each service comes with a simple, clear, and competitive price and with no hidden fees, you pay the price you’re shown. Yard maintenance professionals who use Handy depend on their reputations to connect with more users so you’ll be sure they’ll do their best. You even get an opportunity to see their ratings and reviews before they arrive so you can rest easy, knowing the excellent service other customers have received.

A professional job, done by professionals

When you use Handy to find a yard maintenance service, you know that you’re hiring screened and vetted professionals. You don’t even have to be at home to let them get to work; they’ll do an amazing job cleaning your yard and you can communicate with them directly through the app or website. Come home to a pristine yard and if you love the service, you can even tip the professional. And if for any reason you’re not happy, then no worries because every job booked through Handy is covered by the Handy Happiness Guarantee, which means we’ll work hard to make things right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which professional will come to my place?

Handy has a vast network of experienced, top-rated cleaners. Based on the time and date of your request, we work to match you with the best professional available.  Like working with a specific pro? Add them to your Pro Team from the mobile app and they'll be requested first for all future bookings.  You will receive an email with details about your professional prior to your appointment.

Can I skip or reschedule bookings?

You can reschedule any booking for free at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled start time. If you need to skip a booking within the minimum commitment, we’ll credit the value of the booking to your account. You can use this credit on future cleanings and other Handy services.

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Meet Some of the Top Yard Maintenance and Leaf Removal Pros on Handy

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Jorge V.

Handy Premium Pro
30 jobs completed
Hi, I'm Jorge I've been a maintenance technician for the last 17 years I had experience in a/c fixing & replacing, w/d-stoves plumbing behind walls under ground water heaters- any type of leaks leaks etc,

Andre D.

Handy Premium Pro
17 jobs completed
Just a handyman helping out the community.

Patrick K.

Handy Premium Pro
161 jobs completed
Hiya! I'm Patrick, I'm a no nonsense type of guy. Let me know what to focus on and it will be done in no time! I've been in residential and commercial cleaning for 8 years.

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