If you’ve been eyeing your landscaping or outdoor living space, imagining a more polished, professional look, you aren’t alone. For many Northland homeowners, a landscaping project is the most effective way to drastically improve curb appeal and the way you experience the outdoors around your home! While some jobs can be small, simple DIY projects, most are best left to the professionals!
Planning and Preparation
Every successful transformation begins with planning and preparation. Meet with a professional to discuss the vision for your project and to evaluate your property for factors such as sun exposure, soil type, irrigation, drainage, and other challenges. Before the first shovel hits the dirt, here’s what you should expect from a professional landscaping company:
- A consultation with an experienced project manager or landscape designer
- A landscape design or visual aid
- A written contract with a clear scope of work, warranty information, and a firm price tag
- A certificate of insurance and a business license
- Branded company vehicles and company uniforms
- Online reviews and a portfolio to back it up
- Utility locates to prevent damage to your internet, gas, water, and power lines
- A plan to protect or improve your sprinklers, existing drains, and lighting
- Options to add some extra ‘Wow’ factor to your project, if you’re interested
Project Execution
Many can talk the talk, but you need a company that can walk the walk! Here’s what you should expect during your project:
- A dedicated project manager available to answer any questions
- A crew of professionals working efficiently, keeping your property clean and orderly
- Best construction practices, including proper soil and base compaction, and using the industry’s best materials and installation techniques
- Professional equipment to get the job done
- Precise measurements and spacing
- Sprinkler inspections before and after the project
- A final walkthrough with your project manager/ designer
- Written watering and care instructions for your new landscaping
- A final result you’re proud of and can’t wait to come home to every day!
By understanding the steps involved and what to expect, you can approach your next outdoor project with confidence, knowing exactly what it takes to turn a simple yard into a professionally landscaped masterpiece. Contact us online at TreysLawnAndLandscape.com to get started, or call us at 816-804-3318!
