DESIGNS

OBJECTIVES:
Let's work together to fully visualize your goals.

• Determine your goals:
• If you have a vision of a finished product, magazine clippings or sketches of your dream, share those with us.
• Consult with family members about what the finished project should include.
• Do you need a complete landscape design or a simple concept drawing?
• Complete this simple questionnaire to get started and we will contact you to set up a site visit.

• Set a budget
• Before starting, it is helpful to determine your landscaping budget so we can work towards your landscaping needs and remain within your budget.
• Are there aspects of your landscape project that you prefer to do yourself such as planting or mulching?  These and many other aspects will have a bearing on the final price.

• Consider phasing
• The great thing about working with outdoor projects is that almost any project can be completed in phases.  If a dream landscape design is just not financially feasible, a plan can be developed that can be completed in smaller, manageable stages over two to four years

PLANNING
Determining the requirements for your project

• Initial meeting on site:
• If possible have a copy of the property survey available.
• Notify us of special zoning or building code restrictions.
• Discuss your objectives.
• We will determine the fee for the landscape design based on the details to be included in the landscaping design.
• We will take measurements and photos of the work area(s).

• Concept Review:
• We will send you (via e-mail, fax, or in person) a simple concept drawing.
• This drawing will include minimal details and measurements and is necessary to determine the location and shapes of hardscapes and garden areas.
• We will work with you to use this concept as a starting point to create a final layout for your project.
  

• Final Landscape Design review at our office:
• We will begin by reviewing the completed design as well as the specific components (plants, stone, etc.).
• We will present you with the estimates for completing the project.
• We will review the need for locates and permits depending on the project.
• At this point, a tentative schedule for installation can be discussed.
• If changes are needed:        
  • We will determine the changes and fees for a new design.
  • Estimates will to be revised to reflect changes.
• Agreements can be signed at this point or you can take additional time to review all the information provided.
  

• Additional Drawings:
• For some people it is hard to visualize the completed project from an overhead view.  We have a variety of options to help you visualize the final product.  A fee may apply for these additional drawings depending on the details required.

• Colour Rendering – Adds a small amount of perspective.
• Elevation Drawings – Simple 2-dimensional drawing.
• Conceptual Drawing – 3-dimensional drawing.
• Construction Details – If you plan to do the work yourself.

As you have paid a fee for the landscape design it is yours to keep, regardless if we do the work or if you prefer to do it yourself.

 

INSTALLATION
Make your plan a reality.

• Upon acceptance of our proposal, we will schedule both the start and completion dates.
• We can discuss the order in which different components will be installed.
• After the job is completed we will leave you with instructions on how to maintain your newly installed landscaping project so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
• A one year warranty is included with the installation on all labour and materials.