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The 5-Minute Yard Walkthrough Checklist

What our crews check on every visit — so you can do the same between visits.

Fence Lines & Perimeter

Walk the full fence line, both sides of any gates
Check corners where the mower doesn't reach
Look along any dense shrub or hedge borders

Structures & Blind Spots

Behind and under any shed or storage structure
Under decks and raised patios
Around AC units and utility boxes

High-Traffic Zones

Near doors/exits animals use most
Along favorite resting or sunbathing spots
Near water bowls or outdoor feeding areas

After Weather

Recheck low spots after rain — waste can wash into new areas
Check under trees and dense canopy after wind

Before Guests or Mowing

Quick full-yard scan the morning of
Clear pathways and open lawn areas first
Beyond the walkthrough

What's included in every visit

The walkthrough is just the first part. Here's the rest of what's covered every time your crew shows up.

Waste Removal & Disposal

Bag everything found during the walkthrough
All bagged waste removed — $3.00 per dog, per week removal fee, nothing left in your bin
Leave the yard exactly as we found it, minus the mess

Sanitizing & Odor Control

Pickup, bagging and removal on every plan ($3.00 per dog, per week removal fee)
Sanitizing & deodorizing treatments — exclusive to the Total plan
Loyalty perk at 3 months: a free targeted sanitizing treatment (a $50 service)
Extra care around puppies still house-training or reactive animals

Yard Access — No Need to Be Home

Gate code or latch location confirmed before the first visit
Crew lets themselves in and out — no one has to be home
Gates and latches left exactly as found

Animal-Specific Notes on File

Animal names and count confirmed at sign-up
Temperament and health notes reviewed by the crew each visit
Notes updated any time something changes

Schedule Reliability

Same crew, same day, every single week
We still come, rain or shine
A heads-up in advance if a rare holiday shifts the visit by a day
Need this handled for you? My Tidy Yard services Wednesday through Friday, 7am–6pm, within 25 miles of Kennesaw, GA. Plans start at $100/month.
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