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SOPs
Johnny O'Malley
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June 24, 2026
Bluebonnet GroundsOps
Lawn Care & Landscape · Dallas, TX
Standard Operating Procedure
Immediate Customer Follow-Up After Job Completion
A six-step procedure every crew lead and account manager follows to confirm satisfaction, resolve issues, and secure repeat business in the first 24 hours after a lawn care or landscaping job is marked complete.
Document ID
SOP-OPS-014
Version
2.1
Effective
Jun 23, 2026
Owner
Field Operations Mgr
Applies To
Crew Leads · Account Mgrs
Review Cycle
Quarterly
Purpose & Scope
The first 24 hours after a job ends decide whether a customer becomes a one-time visit or a recurring account. This procedure standardizes the handoff from the field crew to the office so every completed job triggers the same timely, documented follow-up — confirming quality, catching problems before they become complaints, and converting satisfied customers into reviews, referrals, and recurring service.
Scope: Applies to all completed residential and commercial jobs — mowing, fertilization, cleanups, installs, and seasonal work. Begins when a crew lead marks a job complete and ends when the customer is logged as satisfied with a next action scheduled.
No crew leaves a property until the job is verified and documented. This is the foundation of every follow-up that follows.
Walk the full scope against the work order; confirm every line item is complete and the site is clean.
Capture 3–5 after photos (and before photos if not already on file) in the ServicePoint Pro mobile app, attached to the work order.
Mark the visit Complete in the app — this timestamp starts the 24-hour follow-up clock.
Done when: Work order is marked Complete with photos attached.
2
Send the Same-Day "Job Complete" Notice
CSR / Automated · Within 1 hour
Reach the customer while the fresh-cut lawn is still top of mind. The completion notice doubles as the receipt.
Trigger the "Job Complete" text + email template, including 1–2 after photos and the itemized invoice.
Confirm the message sent to the contact on file; if it bounces, call to confirm the correct number or email.
"Hi [First Name] — your team at Bluebonnet Grounds just wrapped up at [Address]. Photos and your invoice are attached. We'll check in tomorrow to make sure everything looks great. Thank you for your business!"
3
Place the 24-Hour Quality Check Call
Account Mgr · Next business day
A live voice — not a survey — within 24 hours. This call is what separates Bluebonnet from competitors who disappear after the invoice.
Call the customer and ask the three questions: Did the crew meet expectations? Is anything not right? Anything else we can help with?
If no answer, leave a brief voicemail and send a follow-up text; log the attempt and retry once before end of day.
Record the satisfaction outcome (Satisfied / Concern raised) on the work order.
Done when: Customer reached and outcome logged, or two contact attempts recorded.
4
Resolve Concerns & Schedule Touch-Ups
Account Mgr · Within 48 hours
When a concern surfaces, speed and ownership matter more than fault. A fast, no-charge fix turns a complaint into loyalty.
Open a service ticket on the work order and acknowledge the concern with the customer the same day.
Dispatch a touch-up visit within 48 hours; standard corrective work is performed at no charge.
Escalate anything involving property damage or a refund to the Field Operations Manager immediately.
Confirm with the customer once resolved, then return to Step 5.
Done when: Touch-up completed and customer confirms the issue is resolved.
5
Request the Review & Referral
Account Mgr · Only after "Satisfied"
Ask for the review only once the customer has confirmed they're happy — never before a concern is resolved.
Send the Google review link by text with a one-line personal thank-you referencing the specific job.
Include the referral offer: a credit toward the next service for every neighbor who books.
Tag the customer as a Promoter in the CRM if they leave a 4–5 star review.
6
Update the CRM & Schedule Next Service
Account Mgr · Close-out
Close the loop so the relationship continues. Every follow-up should end with a scheduled next touchpoint.
Log the full follow-up outcome and any notes on the customer record.
Offer a recurring plan or book the next seasonal visit before ending the conversation.
If no plan is booked, set a reminder to re-engage at the next service interval.
Done when: Outcome logged and a next service or follow-up reminder is scheduled.
Roles & Escalation
Role
Owns
Crew Lead
Step 1 — on-site verification, photos, marking the job complete.
CSR / Office
Step 2 — same-day completion notice and invoice delivery.
Escalations — property damage, refunds, repeat concerns, and SOP exceptions.
Bluebonnet Grounds · Dallas, TX · Internal operating procedure. Review quarterly or after any change to the follow-up tooling.
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Johnny O'Malley is a seasoned field service business owner. He started with the tool belt on, over 35 years ago. He eventually went out on his own and grew from a single man operation to a 9-figure plumbing business. Johnny regularly shares insights on emerging trends, workforce development, and service excellence. He has a passion for mentoring other owners and leaders and helping them grow into pillars for their community.
