Southern Oak Landscaping

Southern Oak Landscaping has over 15 years of experience in landscaping throughout Florida. The company offers irrigation solutions and lawn maintenance, along with professional landscaping services for design and installation of landscape features.

Lawn maintenance includes mowing, edging, weeding, blowing, trimming, lawn fertilization, pest control, and weed management. The company describes itself as family-owned and operated and emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden costs. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 12 PM.

In Florida, landscaping contractors typically need to verify their standing with the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB), which regulates contractors in the state. You can search for a contractor's license status using Florida's online license search portal at MyFloridaLicense.com. This allows you to confirm that a contractor is properly registered or certified before you hire them.

When hiring a landscaper for work that involves significant hardscaping, irrigation installation, or structural changes to your property, ask whether a permit is required in your city. Fort Myers may have specific local requirements for certain landscape projects. It's also worth confirming with your contractor that any work will comply with local building codes, especially for irrigation systems and drainage.

Before committing, ask the contractor about their experience with projects similar to yours, whether they carry workers' compensation insurance, and what guarantees they offer on their work. Request a detailed, written estimate that breaks down labor and materials so there are no surprises.