Landscape Architecture
Starting a landscape project can seem like a complex process, but we'll make it clear and easy for you. Our creative and methodical design process. ensures that you can review a range of choices and assemble your project on time and on budget. Look around, then take a whack at the design questionnaire, email or call us and we'll set up a complimentary meeting at your property.
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To establish a simple budget:
- Number of years I will live in my home divided by 2 = what year ? _________.
This might be when all the phases should be completed. - Amount that I am willing to invest overall by year noted above $________
- 5% of that amount = $________
- Quoted price of my landscape architectural plan $________
Is #3 higher than #4. above? If so, a plan may be a good investment for you.
20 Questions to ask your potential landscape designer.
(Print this out and put your designer on the hot seat.)
- If we want to revise our plan after our meeting, will you update it at no charge?
- Will your plan be scaled and blueprinted? Do you bring extra copies to our meeting?
- If appropriate, will the plan encompass my entire property?
- Will the plan be accompanied by an estimate for the work? Can you guarantee pricing?
- Can you also give me unit prices and information about phasing the installation?
- Can you prepare plans for work I will complete myself?
- Do you bring plant books, catalogues and product samples for me to our presentation?
- Are you affiliated with a Nursery where we can see the plants before the installation?
- Can I get estimates from other landscape companies?
- Are you able to estimate other construction,ie; decks, patios, spas and fencing?
- Are you familiar with availability and unit prices for plants?
- Are you familiar with unit prices for construction finishes such as brick, flagstone,etc?
- How can I reach you? Can I contact you by, cell phone, webpage, fax and E-mail?
- Can you supply references?
- Are you a licensed landscape architect? Are you a member of ASLA,WALP,APLD* and the Master Builders Association?
- Do you have a portfolio and references? Have you been published or received awards?
- Are you recommended by respected suppliers, such as Marenakos Rock Center, Mutual Materials and Molbaks?
- Can I come in to your office and meet with your design staff?
- Are you using organic and all-natural products ad are you a King County Envirostar Company?
- Can I reach you when the job is over and do you guarantee all that you do?
Want to know our answers to all these questions? Find out already!