Landscape Designer
Our Design Process
The transformation process of your property begins with the landscape designer and their design. This part is of the utmost importance. It all begins here! Just as there were plans to build our highways and bridges, your car, and your house, we strive to have the same plans to accomplish what we want to achieve for your project. Our design retainer process is outlined below. Note: we only design projects with the intent to install them. Thanks!
Landscape Designer Retainer
Our Process
Initial Consultation
- Meet with the client at the site to discuss the scope of the work to be performed.
- Discuss general budgetary figures with client of projects with similar scope.
- Take photos and/or take-off measurements of the site.
BUDGET ESTIMATE/RETAINER
- Estimator will prepare a budget estimate for the scope of work as discussed at initial consultation.
- A 10% non-refundable retainer is required to proceed with the design and to hold a spot in the schedule.
Plan Preparation
- Landscape Plan is drawn to scale including items such as hardscape/structure layout, planting, lighting, fence etc.
- Perspectives will be provided based on landscape plan for final review.
- Plant photos will be provided for the materials used in your plan.
Final Steps
- Contract for total project will be presented for signature.
- 30% deposit will be accepted at this time.
- Permits will be submitted to local authority.
- Stormwater and/or impervious calculation drawing will be provided if needed for submission to local authorities or HOA's.
- Tentative project schedule date will be set.
Landscape Designer Retainer Process
Enjoy The Benefits
- Design Retainer clients receive priority in the design schedule. This fee is applied toward design and project management fees, with the remainder being applied to the scope of work.
- At the time of signing the design retainer, the client is put on the schedule for the work to be performed. This means that there will not be a delay in scheduling while plan revisions and contract are completed.
Let PA Landscape Group Inc.
Plan Your Outdoors
Our experienced award-winning staff can design, plan and supervise your landscape project, serving as the general contractor for project management. As experts in the design of outdoor living spaces, let us be the first step in the overall design process.
For example, want to add a pool to your yard? Come to us to help. We can properly site the pool in regard to elevation, drainage, and any possible current or future outdoor living requests such as outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and fire features.
We can design and coordinate the various features of your outdoors! Need help visualizing materials, colors, paver design and textures, plants, fixtures, and appliances? Please stop by and see our outdoor display area at our home office! You can do it on your own or plan to meet with a designer. For pictures, click here!
Project Management
- Design
- Plan
- Supervise
- Superior Project Management
Landscape Designer Retainer
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