Shrub Maintenance: Consistently rated as poor. Residents report shrubs are overgrown, trimmed too infrequently, and when trimmed, done unevenly with poor cleanup.
Equipment Issues: Large mowers causing lawn damage in small areas, oil stains on streets, and equipment damaging sprinkler heads.
Attention to Detail: Missing areas during mowing, poor edging quality, leaving debris after service, and blowing grass/leaves toward homes instead of away.
Consistency: 47% report service is "Always" or "Usually" on time, but many note specific areas are frequently skipped or forgotten.
Communication: Most residents haven't needed to communicate with Chapel Valley, but those who have rate it poorly, citing language barriers and unresponsiveness.
Leaf Removal: Generally rated as good to excellent by most respondents.
Regular Presence: The crew shows up consistently, even if quality varies.
Worker Attitude: Several residents noted workers are polite and hardworking.
Several addresses reported recurring problems:
Given that 42% support renewal with improvements and only 21% want a new vendor, consider negotiating specific performance standards:
With 30% dissatisfied and another 33% neutral, there's justification for change. Key contract requirements for any vendor:
All 76 responses organized by satisfaction level for board review
This presentation includes analysis from all 76 survey responses organized by satisfaction level. The individual responses section provides complete transparency for board members who wish to review specific feedback.
Key Takeaway: While there is a dedicated group of satisfied residents (37%), the majority (63%) are either neutral, dissatisfied, or want specific improvements before renewal. This data supports either aggressive contract renegotiation or vendor transition.
Representative Resident Comments