Proposals
A landscaping proposal template that actually wins work
A proposal isn't a price list. It's the document that convinces a property manager you're the safe choice. Here's the structure that wins — and a free way to fill it in fast.
Most landscaping proposals are a number and a logo. The ones that win walk the buyer from their problem to your solution to why you — in plain language a busy board can skim and approve.
What a winning proposal includes
Six sections, in this order. Each earns its place; cut anything that doesn't.
The template
1. The situation — one paragraph showing you understand their property and what they need.
2. Scope of work — a bullet list matching their request exactly; note what's included and excluded.
3. Why [Company] — the one or two things you do better (local crews, HOA experience, irrigation).
4. Investment — clear, itemized pricing with frequency and terms.
5. Timeline & start date — when you can begin and what the first 30 days look like.
6. Next step — exactly what they do to say yes (sign, reply, or call).
A 10-second example
"Sunridge HOA needs dependable weekly maintenance across 4 acres of common area, with the entrance beds kept sharp year-round — the previous vendor missed visits during peak season. This proposal covers a fixed weekly schedule, a named crew lead, and a 24-hour response line so the board never has to chase us."
Let AI fill it in for you
You don't have to write this from scratch every time. The $47 Starter Pack's RFP→Proposal tool is a 4-prompt chain that reads the request, picks your angle, and drafts the full proposal in your voice — then checks it before you send.
Let AI draft the proposal
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FAQ
How long should a proposal be?
As short as it can be while answering everything they asked — usually one to three pages.
Commercial vs residential?
Same bones. Commercial usually needs insurance and references; residential can be shorter and warmer.