Tag Archive for: HOA Grounds Maintenance

The 17 year Cicadas will emerge this spring!


The 17 year Cicadas will emerge this spring!   Here is some additional information provided by West Virginia University https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/pests/cicada  

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Alexandria Condo comments on the start to spring clean-up

Alexandria Condo comments on the start to spring clean-up:
doing an absolutely superb Spring cleaning job.  edging, taking away dead wood, working behind hedges, Working so well.
~Dinah
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Alexandria Board Member Comments on Blade Runners Account Manager & Service


Hi Lanelle,  As you can see I have forwarded your email to our new board members.  I’m sure you will hear from one of them soon regarding how they want to establish ongoing contact with you. 
You have been great to work with Lanelle, and have always done your level best without fail to assist us in any way you can.
No doubt in my mind that Blade runners is the best!!!!
Best to you, stay well,  Genny

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BOD-HOA & Manager Comment on Switch to Blade Runners

While I’m thinking about it, J– B–, Grounds Committee Chair for TOMCA, was singing Blade Runners’ praises at last night’s annual meeting. Per J–, the grounds look much better since the switch to Blade Runners. She noted that the crews do a good job weeding and edging, that she’s noticed a decrease in the number of weeds in the grassy areas, and that the aeration/seeding appear to be working. She also said that Blade Runners is very responsible if they’re made aware of an issue.

Kudos!

Best Regards,

POA Management Associates, LLC

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Fairfax HOA, Comments on 1st Year & Renewal


Thank you Shannon. We don’t meet as a group until January, so thats when we’d decide on adding any other expenses to the contract. 

I’ll forward this to our other board members so I can sign the contract this week and get it back to you. 
The property looks great. Just about all the residents have said something about how much they like the way things look now. 
Thanks, EdD
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Alexandria Condo Comments on 2020!

Shannon,

You all have been terrific. Thanks for your response.

Lorenzo , CMCA®, AMS®, PCAM®
General Manager

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Tree Department Wood Chips, Improving your Property… Naturally.


Did you know that Blade Runners has a Full Service Tree Department?  As apart of that service we use our commercial tree chipper and generate Natural Tree Chips, and these can be a GREAT Benefit to your property!  

Do you have areas on your property that are a challenge and don’t know how to address, we can help. 

These areas could be:

  • Wood-line, under story or Natural wooded Areas
  • Areas under trees that can not grow grass and have erosion or eroded areas
  • Areas where you want to protect tree roots

Before and After Fence Line Area

     Before Tree Chip Install     After Tree Chip Install

Blade Runners can use the natural wood tree chips from our Tree Department and help improve these areas naturally.  Applying a layer of natural wood chips can help reduce runoff, protect tree roots, reduce undergrowth.  Turn a negative into a positive on your property!! 

Before and After Under Canopy & Tree Root Protection

Before Tree Chip Install      After Tree Chip Install

Wooded areas on your property that are covered in ivy or other aggressive ground cover, can promote poison ivy growth and can even give an area for snakes and rats to live and hide.  These areas can look over grown and decrease property values. Applying a layer of natural wood chips can clean up the area and give it a more finished but natural look. 

Before and After Wood Line  Improvement

Before Tree Chip Install   After Tree Chip Install

Before and After Under story Improvement

Before Tree Chip Install  After Tree Chip Install

Not only does the reuse of the tree chips on site help in these areas improve the site but it is a smart environmental move and is a benefit and adds protection and natural nutrients to your property.

Are you thinking about having tree work done?  Why not combine the work and add creating tree chip beds to the scope of work.   

Check out the Crawler in our Tree Department, removing and pruning trees while protecting your property.

Check out this Link – www.Blade-Runners Crawler – Smarter Approach for Tree Work,and a Smarter Approach for Protecting your property!

Call your Account Manager we can help.  

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Avonlea Community, Chantilly comments on Blade Runners


Terry,

…  I just wanted to say thanks for the great job that Blade Runners has been doing around the community. It has been a pleasure working with you.

Board Member Avonlea Community Assoc. 

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Damage on Your Property, Blade Runners is Concerned


Line Trimmers are a great piece of equipment! They save countless hours of time compared to manual trimming methods. As a result, property owners save valuable budget dollars on the cost of their service. 

1 Line Trimmer photoUnfortunately they can be the most damaging piece of equipment on the work site. Unprotected items such as light, fence and mail box posts, siding, and air conditioner units can suffer damage in the long term. 

 

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It can be a real challenge for contractors to avoid damage on items that are not protected. Blade Runners does take extra measures with training and even uses growth regulator products to reduce damage. We also warn our clients in our contracts that we are not responsible for damage that does not have an 18” border of protection. 

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Blade Runners suggests you further protect your property.  There are some simple protection solutions that are not costly but can make a big difference. Take a look at some before and after photos. 

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Deck Posts:

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Lamp Posts:  Lamp post insers 2

 Air Conditioner Units:  

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Siding:

It is essential to know how to replace vinyl siding and to get a professional to help you with the job to make it with a better material and of the style you like, remember there are  an incredible number of choices from fiber cement to vinyl to engineered wood siding.

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Contact Blade Runners for a free assessment of your entire property. 

 

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Blade Runners Reston Client Wins Community Assoc. of the Year.


Lakeport Cluster Association was named Community Association of the Year in the Small Category by Community Associations Institute Washington Metro Chapter.

Blade Runners is honored to work and partner with Lakeport Cluster and work with the Board of Directors, Landscape Committee and SCS Management! 

Small Category: Lakeport Cluster Association

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About

Blade Runners was founded in 1984 by Eric Storck, a landscape gardener with a passion to deliver quality service in a courteous fashion.

Blade Runners strives to be different and better than our competitors. We believe the devil is in the details when it comes to comparing companies.

What sets us apart? Blade Runners has a commitment to a trained team of excellent employees. We only work in Northern Virginia, with locations in Sterling, Lorton, and Fairfax and we have a large number of clients located in close proximity to one another. We employee a wide range of progressive environmentally safe products. Our attention to technology is ahead of pack, and we have invested in different smart equipment to save time and money for our clients. Blade Runners has developed dozens of videos and articles to save our clients time making decisions and understanding the landscape maintenance process.

But don’t just believe us, visit our testimonials page or view our Google reviews.

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Fairfax, VA 22031

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Sterling, VA 20163

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Lorton, VA 22079

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