What To Expect In The Landscape Build And Design Process

What To Expect In The Landscape Build And Design Process

What can you expect in the landscape building and design process? The design and build process involves 8 steps to ensure your dream landscape project is completed to perfection.

Understanding these steps can help you understand all the stages in the designing and building process of your yard and what to expect. These processes and steps can differ from one project to another.

Let’s start with the first stage.

The initial consultant and landscape survey would include a site inspection and survey of the area designated for the project. This is a job for the landscape architect, to which, drainage, the available space, and soil are evaluated.

The site assessment would also include any due diligence regarding types of plants that would thrive in the soil, drainage patterns, and irrigation systems for the project.

During this time, you should be asked numerous questions regarding the design theme, style, and personal preferences for the design project. Once this has been completed, the planning and budget stage has to commence.

Planning And Budget Allocation

The next stage is the planning and budget allocation stage. During the planning phase, measurements are taken to measure the size of the yard to determine how big of an area they have to work with. Once this has been established, the scope of the project is detailed and discussions around the site limitations are discussed along with choices of materials, plants, and featured elements.

While the planning phase is underway, a budget is estimated and a costing and timeline are developed.

A design is settled upon.

Design And Specification Of The Landscaped Area

The design and specification of the project are completed during the planning and budget phase. During the design and specification phase, this is further laid out. All aspects of design, functionality, and layout are deeply evaluated to ensure the build process happens without any unforeseen issues.

Each project has a detailed specification sheet or list of items that are included and no detail is left out. This specification sheet will include every last detail of the project down to the scientific name of each plant, where it is to be planted, and in what quantity it is to be planted.

Design Proposal And Presentation To Client

The design proposal and presentation are presented to the client. Once the project’s design and specification have been approved signing of the contract and the scheduling can begin.

Contract And Scheduling

The contract and schedule phase commences after the design proposal has been seen and accepted. A contract is drawn up and a schedule is put into place to assess the deliverables at each stage of the design and construction process. This phase should include the follow-up and maintenance stages – if required.

It helps clients to understand each phase of the construction and design phase being implemented.

Installation And Construction Of Landscape

The installation and construction phase commences once the contract is signed and the scheduling is confirmed. Construction of the landscape is usually the first to go ahead. All structures are built and foundations are laid, whether this is for a seating area or an outdoor BBQ area. Items like pools and fire pits are also built, as indicated in the design plans.

Once the construction aspect has been carried out, the rest of the materials, irrigation systems, topsoil, lawn, and plants are installed. The design and installation are finalized and all snags are taken care of.

Final Walk Through And Follow Up

Once complete, a final walk-through with the client is performed and a follow-up meeting is scheduled. This is to ensure everything went smoothly and no issues have presented themselves.

Maintenance

The final aspect is maintenance. Your landscape project may require ongoing maintenance. Irrigation systems need maintenance, plants need mulch to thrive and trees need trimming. The list can be a long one. Maintenance is required for almost every project. This is certainly something to stay on top of.

Conclusion

There are various steps to the landscape build and design process. Everything from the initial consultant to the design, planning, and installation of the project is covered. We hope this provides some insight into what you can expect in the process.

As much as the process differs from project to project, you can see all areas of the process are well thought out.

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