Question 1

What does Yard HQ do?

Accepted Answer

Yard HQ is an AI-powered business management platform built specifically for lawn care and landscaping companies. It handles quotes, scheduling, crew dispatch, GPS tracking, invoicing, payments, customer messaging, and review collection — all in one app.

Question 2

Is Yard HQ free to start?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Free plan has no monthly fee and includes unlimited customers, quotes, invoices, scheduling, and the customer portal. You only pay $1.00 per processed transaction. Pro is $59.99/mo and Elite is $119.99/mo with the AI assistant.

Question 3

Does Yard HQ replace QuickBooks or Jobber?

Accepted Answer

For most lawn care businesses, yes. Yard HQ handles invoicing, payments via Stripe, customer management, and crew dispatch in one app — replacing the need for separate software like Jobber, QuickBooks Online, or Service Autopilot for day-to-day operations.

Question 4

How does the AI assistant work?

Accepted Answer

On the Elite plan, you can chat with an AI manager in plain English. Ask 'how much revenue did we do this month' or 'create a mowing job for the Smiths next Tuesday' and it executes the action instantly using real data from your account.

Question 5

Can my crew use Yard HQ on their phones?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Yard HQ has a dedicated employee portal where crew members see assigned jobs, share GPS location, mark jobs complete, upload before/after photos, and message the owner — all from any phone browser.

Question 6

How do customer payments work?

Accepted Answer

Yard HQ uses Stripe Connect. Customers pay invoices via card, Cash App, ACH bank transfer, Klarna, or Afterpay. Money goes directly to your bank account, typically within 2 business days. You can pass processing fees to customers if you want.

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