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Outback Total Landscaping

Discussion in 'Broadlands Advertisers Forum' started by outback total landscaping, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. outback total landscaping

    outback total landscaping New Member

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    Hi I'm Desmond Bowles with Outback Total Landscaping we are an accredited BBB bussiness providing quality work for less. We can afford the prices we give because we don't have all the overhead of bigger companies. We are licensed and carry over $2 mil in insurance. We provide the following services: Landscaping,tree service (pruning,topping,removal,etc),commercial and residential lawn maintance,decking,fencing,small paved or gravel driveways and more. We have pictures and tons of references. I can be reached at (703-587-2883). Let us provide you with a $50 estimate that will be credited back to you with the acceptance of the job. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you
     
    outback total landscaping, Mar 30, 2011
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  2. Rhaegar

    Rhaegar Member

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    I guess it's a good thing most folks don't charge for the opportunity to tell me their prices or shopping around would get pretty expensive.
     
    Rhaegar, Mar 30, 2011
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  3. mdcrim

    mdcrim Member

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    Does that mean I have to pay $50 to get an estimate then, if I use you, my $50 gets credited to the service? I just want to make sure I understand...
     
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  4. outback total landscaping

    outback total landscaping New Member

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    Let me be clear $50 an estimate but upon acceptance of job the $50 dollars will be subtracted from your total cost so in retrospect the estimate will be free. Might I add 100% guaranteed quality work, 100% guaranteed service in timely manner, 100% guaranteed 20% to 30% cheaper than any other licensed contractor. Thank you for your comments


    Sincerely Desmond Bowles
    (703) 587-2883
    Outback Total Landscaping
     
    outback total landscaping, Mar 30, 2011
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  5. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    So if your work is 100% guaranteed to be 20% to 30% cheaper than any other licensed contractor, why do you need to charge the $50 for the estimate? How about you give ME $50 before you provide me with your estimate. If I decide to give you the work, I'll add the $50 to the total cost on your estimate. Seems only fair...

    How does your '20% to 30% cheaper than' guarantee work? If we get an estimate elsewhere, do you guarantee to do the exact same work for 20%-30% less? That's a pretty big claim you're making and I'd be interested in knowing the 'rules' around your offer. Can you be a bit more specific? Do you have these 'guarantees' in writing somewhere?
     
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  6. Rhaegar

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    I wonder if this means that when I receive competitive quotes that he will base the "20% to 30% cheaper" on those quotes?
     
    Rhaegar, Mar 31, 2011
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  7. outback total landscaping

    outback total landscaping New Member

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    To all customers and potienal customers I am not trying to get into a war of wits with anyone I simply made you all a offer or oppertunity. I stand behind everything I have stated. And to further extend my faith I will be giving free estimates from April 1 to May 1. I appreciate all comments. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you

    Desmond Bowles
    (703) 587-2883
     
    outback total landscaping, Apr 1, 2011
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  8. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    aaaand welcome to the broadlands hoa board desmond! This is a tough but loyal and informed crowd, they don't let any opportunity to have a wit war slide... :) And clearly, we don't pay for estimates, not with so much competition doing the same thing for free. Nothing gets by this crew. 3 tools to survive here: infallible service, excellent prices and tough as leather skin! ;)

     
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  9. twubs

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    Where is Outback Total Landscaping based out of? Are you local to Ashburn/Loudoun County?
     
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  10. twubs

    twubs New Member

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    Had Outback Total Landscaping out on Saturday to provide their expertise on which trees should be thinned out in our overcrowded backyard. They provided some great feedback and a free written estimate. They also gave me a $50 credit if we choose to use their services.

    I will need to get anything approved by the HOA before work can begin.
     
    twubs, Apr 4, 2011
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