Preparing for 2012 Season

As you read this we are frantically working on preparing for the rapidly approaching season. There are a number of new systems we are implementing in our day to day operations. This will help our employees give each customer an new unseen experience in the turf industry, a company that really cares. Lawn Doctor of Antioch - Gurnee - Lake Villa - Lindenhurst - Fox Lake has set its goals very high on the customers experience and the ease of doing business with us. Lawn Doctor's new Free 60 Second Online Quote, Air craft pictures for estimates, email, text, to return around quick responses, and next day service. Lawn Doctor's Customer Assistant Website (CAW) www.lawndoctor.com/customer is a 24/7 online account access. New referral program with automated tracking of credit of referral dollars, and a $25.00 check written for each new referral, no limit. As you can read we have been busy over the winter.

Check in regularly for updates.

Chris Shkyria
Lawn Doctor of Antioch - Gurnee - LakeVilla - Lindenhurst

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