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Washington DC Landscaping and Gardening
Landscaping and Gardening
Lawn care services are available in Washington, D.C. for fertilization, planting, trimming, raking, mowing, aerating, sprinkler installation and maintenance, and many other services. The high concentration of insects and mosquitoes in Washington D.C. during the summer months can considerably damage your lawn, so that you may want to consider a lawn care company that specializes in pesticides. A professional Washington D.C. landscaping service can assist you in creating an area that maximizes functional space in a small garden environment. Landscaping companies can also assist with choosing vegetation that is well adapted to the hot summers and cold winters of Washington, D.C. There is no licensing requirement for landscape architects and lawn care specialists in Washington, D.C, however, you should check to ensure that any landscaping company you hire is fully insured for general liability and workman's compensation.
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Washington DC City Facts
• Washington, D.C. requires contractors to have an insurance policy of $50,000 for injury in a single accident, $100,000 for multiple people in one accident, and $10,000 for property damage in an accident. They must also have a $5,000 surety bond with the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
• Washington, D.C. requires that every applicant for a building permit first complete an Environmental Impact Form (EIF) to determine possible environmental impacts of the project on the community.
• A Washington, D.C. permit for construction is required for new construction and foundations, additions, alterations and repairs of existing buildings, demolition, a retaining wall, fence, shed, garage, vault, signs, awnings, and interior layout of tenant spaces.