Best Questions to Ask Your Landscaping Company

All landscaping companies should have proof of certification or professional training in landscape design and installation. This helps to ensure the proper installation techniques, quality of the work as well as their reliability. This information can usually be found online or by request.

As a paying customer looking for a reputable landscape company, it important to know the legal history of the business before entering into any sort of agreement. A quick look at this information may be enough to start considering another company.

Certain aspects of a newly installed landscape can change due to the nature of working with an array of natural materials. Plants are susceptible to weather and environmental threats. Severe storms can cause erosion and settling of the earth which can also affect a newly installed landscape project. A good landscape company stands behind its work and will still be there for you after the final payment is sent. It’s important to ask any new landscaping company what type of warranties they offer and for how long.

Don’t be afraid to have the landscaping company ‘sell’ their services. A new landscape project can be a big investment, it is critical to know who the best company is for the job. If this particular group can’t articulate what makes them better, than maybe a different company should be considered.

Customer references from recent landscape projects are extremely important and can offer a peek into the experience and results you can expect to have yourself while working with the contractor.

In addition to being licensed and trained for landscaping in general, some areas of the project must be installed by a trained specialist such as stone work, electrical, plumbing and gas. If your renovations include any of this work, it is critical to ensure the landscapers are trained, licensed, and certified.

A landscape projects that involves hardscaping, demolition, grading, electrical, plumbing and/or gas should be handled by a licensed professional for. General Contractors are trained, board certified, licensed bonded and insured. An experienced GC can easily handle the complicated process of pulling the right permits and scheduling inspections. A general contractor also understands which components of your project need to be completed, when and how. They can seamlessly coordinate installation for a cost effective and smooth process.

Anyone can grab a shovel and a truck and call themselves a landscaper. However, a new landscape project can be a big investment. The last thing you want is an inexperienced landscape company learning the complicated process of proper project installation while you pay them. What is worse is, if there is any type of failure you may not be able to get in touch with the company to remedy the problem. Only consider hiring a landscape company that has been in business for at least 5 years or longer. This information should help you rest assured that the job is being handled with competence and they will still be around for additional help if needed.

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