What to Expect from Your Landscaper

Have you always wanted to hire a landscaper to transform your yard into the outdoor space of your dreams? If so, it is important to understand what to expect from your landscaper before, during, and after your project. As a team that specializes in residential landscape design and commercial landscape services, the team at Patterson Landscapes knows that you should always know what to expect next for your project regardless of the size or complexity. That is why we have provided some information to help you understand what a skilled landscaper should provide for your project.

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5 Things to Expect from Your Landscaper

A skilled and experienced landscaper should provide the following elements and solutions when handling your project:

1. A Detailed Project Quote

Before starting work on your project, your landscaper should take the time to fully understand your wants and needs for your project. This will ensure that they account for every detail before providing you with a quote for the work required. Your quote should include transparent pricing while giving you an estimated duration for the project, as these elements will help you know what to expect.

2. Design Creation

Once you accept a quote from your landscaper, they should provide you with a design or plan for your project. While some landscapers provide drawings for their designs, others offer full CAD/3D landscape renderings. While the latter is typically more detailed, both will allow you to visualize your new landscape and make any tweaks to the design before construction and labor begins.

3. Construction, Labor, and Permits

With your design finalized and accepted, your landscaper will begin acquiring permits (if needed), breaking ground, and installing pumps, wiring, gas lines, boulders, and other elements as needed. It is worth choosing a landscaper that can handle each of these elements without subcontracting or outsourcing as this will ensure a consistent level of quality while ensuring that you continue to deal with the same team.

4. Effective Communication

Your landscaper should be easy to communicate with and easily accessible should you have any questions or want to make any reasonable changes to your design. Some landscapers even offer an online portal to communicate, request changes, track progress, and control other aspects of your project. By being accessible and easy to communicate with, your landscaper will help you ensure that you always know what to expect next.

5. Warranty

Landscaping projects are often complex and can be costly depending on the amount of labour and materials required. That is why it is important to inquire about a landscaper’s warranty policy for the work they perform. A reputable landscaper will warrant their work for up to 1 year, ensuring that your investment is protected while allowing you to enjoy your new outdoor living space with total peace of mind.

To learn more about our landscape design and construction services or to discuss the details of your project, get in touch with the team at Patterson Landscapes. We can be reached by phone at 719-659-0791 or through our online contact form and will be happy to answer your questions.