BUSINESS MONDAY: Lawn care squeeze
High demand vs. low worker supply means new clients may have to wait six weeks for service.
A shortage of employees, an influx of new residents, and weeks of rain are presenting challenges, but plenty of work, for Berkshire lawn care companies this season.
“It’s busier than it’s ever been,” said Brian Scolforo of Brick Hill Property Services, which serves around 200 clients in southern and central Berkshire, as well as Columbia County, N.Y. He said he’s been getting between 10 and 20 calls a week, which is higher than an average summer season. “We’re kind of staying where we’re at–we don’t have the availability to add more clients.”