Landscape Design Cost

Design Services: Description and Cost

Plan Drawings

Using your site plan, preferences, local and regional conditions and extensive database information, we'll draft scaled overhead plan views for accurate planting plans and for comparative bidding from outside contractors. These indicate the exact placement of all existing and proposed structures, plant material and hardscape elements - the most essential component of the landscape design. Example

CD ROM

with your plan drawing, elevations, specifications and plant reports - the permanent electronic record of your landscape design. Included Free with Plan Drawing

Complete Plant Descriptions

for all selections, including common and botanical names, color photos and maintenance recommendations. Included Free with Plan Drawing

Free Email or Phone Consultation

for any of your landscape questions or concerns - no time limit. Included with Plan Drawing

The Owner-Built Landscape: Installation Techniques

- a free copy of our popular ebook. Included with Plan Drawing

Cost for All the Services Above

will vary by the size and complexity of project, but for the "average" suburban residence will range from $1,200 to $1,500.

Optional Services

Conceptual Elevations

From the photos you submit, we'll create photorealistic images of the mature look of your proposed landscape and upload these to your private file at our website. Images are full color and suitable for printing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Example

Cost for the first photo image is $75. Each additional image is $65. Though optional, these images are a valuable part of the design process for many clients.

600 DPI Full Color Prints

of the above elevations printed on 8 1/2" x 11" glossy paper. Included with Photo Imaging

Site Visit

to the client's property can be arranged; costs will include travel, lodging and consultation. Optional

Other Consultation Services

(included with each design project are two hours of "consultation" - this usually covers all necessary emails, phone calls and additional research).

Cost for additional consultation, if needed and requested: $65 per hour.

Landscape Lighting Plan

including placement and specification of all fixtures, transformers, wiring runs - total wattage calculations and transformer wiring diagrams. Complete component list - Lighting plan is optional.

Cost: $125 - $195.

Landscape Irrigation Plan

specification and proper placement of lawn sprinklers, shrub heads, drip systems, controllers and piping. Complete component list. Sprinkler plan is optional.

Cost: $125 - $225.

Our Guarantee
The success of our landscape work over the years has been based on customer satisfaction and resulting referrals. Our online service follows this principle also -
if you're not happy with your design, we'll make it right or adjust your payment.

So how do we proceed?

If you've submitted the Client Questionnaire, you'll now have a return message which describes the design process. At your request, we'll send instructions for creating the site map and photographing your design areas. After I study your materials, we'll meet on the phone to discuss your project in detail.

If you haven't done so yet...
Fill Out the Design Questionnaire

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