Hello,
this concerns the outdoor area, and I need your input. The building permit and drainage approval are now in place. The construction contractor will start work soon (within a maximum of 2 months). It will be a turnkey project, and we will need to take care of the outdoor area soon as well.
At first, I see the following points that must definitely be done when the house is completed:
P1. Infiltration for rainwater on the property.
P2. Drainage (when is it necessary?)
P3. Splash protection
P4. Connection for wastewater
P5. Connections for water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications
P6. Paving (driveway, carport to the entrance, terrace, etc.)
After that:
P7. Garden planning (should this possibly be done partially first?)
P8. Carport with storage room
P9. Space for bicycles, etc.
P10. Garden shed, greenhouse
…
Some things can of course be done gradually on our own. For now, I am mainly concerned with the necessary items, basically the first 6 points (right?).
1. When is the best time to hire a landscape gardener?
2. What should we pay attention to when choosing a landscape gardener?
3. In what stages is the outdoor area usually constructed?
4. What tasks need to be done in total (am I correct?), and what should be included in the contract when hiring?
5. Priorities?
6. How can different landscape gardeners be compared (price/quality)?
Thank you very much for your help and support.
this concerns the outdoor area, and I need your input. The building permit and drainage approval are now in place. The construction contractor will start work soon (within a maximum of 2 months). It will be a turnkey project, and we will need to take care of the outdoor area soon as well.
At first, I see the following points that must definitely be done when the house is completed:
P1. Infiltration for rainwater on the property.
P2. Drainage (when is it necessary?)
P3. Splash protection
P4. Connection for wastewater
P5. Connections for water, electricity, gas, and telecommunications
P6. Paving (driveway, carport to the entrance, terrace, etc.)
After that:
P7. Garden planning (should this possibly be done partially first?)
P8. Carport with storage room
P9. Space for bicycles, etc.
P10. Garden shed, greenhouse
…
Some things can of course be done gradually on our own. For now, I am mainly concerned with the necessary items, basically the first 6 points (right?).
1. When is the best time to hire a landscape gardener?
2. What should we pay attention to when choosing a landscape gardener?
3. In what stages is the outdoor area usually constructed?
4. What tasks need to be done in total (am I correct?), and what should be included in the contract when hiring?
5. Priorities?
6. How can different landscape gardeners be compared (price/quality)?
Thank you very much for your help and support.
H
HilfeHilfe3 Jun 2018 18:19Well, you’re skilled. How long is the construction expected to take? Your garden landscaper won’t be able to start before February or March 2019, assuming everything goes smoothly. You can work on a rough plan beforehand, but until then... is there really nothing included on the outside with the turnkey price?
Is your builder local? Then ask him which civil engineering contractor he has previously worked with.
The term "landscape gardener" always sounds quite refined... but in the end, it’s just a construction worker with an excavator, a compactor, and a greasy Mercedes Sprinter flatbed truck.
The term "landscape gardener" always sounds quite refined... but in the end, it’s just a construction worker with an excavator, a compactor, and a greasy Mercedes Sprinter flatbed truck.
M
Mastermind13 Jun 2018 20:02In our region (southern Germany), landscaping companies currently have a lead time of nearly one year. This can vary slightly depending on the winter conditions.
Finding the right landscaping company is a very individual matter.
Do you want to do a lot of the work yourself, or little to none?
If you plan to do most of the work yourself, a small landscaping company is a good choice since they usually rely on client help. The prices are fair, but a smaller company may not have all the tools and heavy equipment that a larger company would.
For example, we wanted a natural stone wall made from stones of varying sizes. Only 2 out of 5 landscaping companies were able to do this because it required a special grab attachment for their excavator.
Budget?
Preferences?
When comparing landscaping companies, you need to know exactly what you want. However, this limits the landscaper’s creativity if you want them to design the garden plan.
In our area, the larger landscaping companies now charge a small fee for garden planning. In return, you get a top-quality plan — which you can then use however you want. The garden planner invests significant time in this. Some landscapers don’t provide a plan; they just give a generic quote and expect you to understand what is meant.
I believe that, with a suitable budget, paying for a garden plan is a good investment. Here, the cost is around 200€ (about 220 USD). This fee is deducted if you place an order.
So, if your house is finalized, I would start looking for a landscaper about 1 to 1.5 years in advance. Often, they will be more flexible on pricing if you don’t lock in a fixed schedule.
Finding the right landscaping company is a very individual matter.
Do you want to do a lot of the work yourself, or little to none?
If you plan to do most of the work yourself, a small landscaping company is a good choice since they usually rely on client help. The prices are fair, but a smaller company may not have all the tools and heavy equipment that a larger company would.
For example, we wanted a natural stone wall made from stones of varying sizes. Only 2 out of 5 landscaping companies were able to do this because it required a special grab attachment for their excavator.
Budget?
Preferences?
When comparing landscaping companies, you need to know exactly what you want. However, this limits the landscaper’s creativity if you want them to design the garden plan.
In our area, the larger landscaping companies now charge a small fee for garden planning. In return, you get a top-quality plan — which you can then use however you want. The garden planner invests significant time in this. Some landscapers don’t provide a plan; they just give a generic quote and expect you to understand what is meant.
I believe that, with a suitable budget, paying for a garden plan is a good investment. Here, the cost is around 200€ (about 220 USD). This fee is deducted if you place an order.
So, if your house is finalized, I would start looking for a landscaper about 1 to 1.5 years in advance. Often, they will be more flexible on pricing if you don’t lock in a fixed schedule.
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