All projects start with a consultation - this is where we look at your needs and expectations and discuss how to achieve them. Don't worry if you aren't quite sure what you want! As a landscaper and landscape designer, I will discuss all the things that tick the right boxes, that work and are practical, to arrive at the right solution for you. Part of the consultation will also include a full site survey and photographs.
Thinks to consider :
What do I want to use the garden space for?
What kind of style inspires me?
What is my budget going to allow?
Following the site survey, plans will be drawn according to our initial consultation and presented to you in plan & 3D format along with a selection of fully rendered images. Further redrafts may be required in order that, together, we can get things just right before the project goes ahead.
Thinks to consider:
Light & Sound bring the garden to life
Once the design is complete, soon your new garden space will be under way. Its important to me that during the build, you are as engaged in the process as you can be. Every step of the way there is a degree of flexibilty and building a trusting relationship will go a long way towards creating the best possible outcomes. Equally, some projects are carried out with minimal customer input and this is where that trusting relationship will allow for my experience and eye for detail to make design decisions on site.
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
The budget question is uncomfortable for some and will vary of course, however its really helpful to have an understanding of how far you are able to go in terms of budget so that the design process is as efficient as possible. It is perfectly understandable that you may never have employed a landscaper to carry out this kind of work before, so perhaps you don't have a realistic cost in mind. Have you had a new kitchen or bathroom fitted before? Well, the garden is often a much larger 'room' than both the kitchen and bathroom and should always be considered as an extension to the homes living space. It should be be no secret that works on a garden build can attract a hefty price tag. To give an understanding of the scope of work we undertake, our full scale re-design projects range between £10-£100k. Your project will be designed and priced according to your budget and I promise that you will always recieve a service and outcome that represents value for money.
Designing & Building your garden can happen ANY time of the year. We work year round in all weathers and conditions. BUT something to consider is this....Most new enquiries are generated between March - June, and during that period the years schedule becomes quickly booked. My advice to anyone looking to carry out a larger project would be to start consultations later in the year in preparation to commence the following calendar year.
I will work, manage and oversee every aspect of your project personally. Where 3rd party sub contractors are used such as electricians labourers or other skilled tradesmen, they will be trusted, qualified and certified to carry out their function.
We are insured to carry out all aspects of our work and where we are not licenced to carry out works, we use those trusted and fully insured tradesmen who are.
We specialise in full redesign projects which cater for those who are particularly looking for a complete rebuild, however we are happy to consider all other enquiries.. The scope of our projects are varied and range from the straight forward to more complex, so please contact us with your thoughts and allow us to discuss if we are able to help.
Don't worry, you are not alone here! During initial consultation, along with a full site survey, we will discuss first and foremost how you want to use the garden, and piece together what functions your new outdoor space needs to fulfil. From here we will discuss materials that you like and don't like, what styles suit your tastes and how to maximise the space you have to be as creative and flexible as it can be to provide you with a mix of functionality and design flair.