UTILIZING A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION
Hiring a landscape architect may seem costly upfront, but it can actually save you money in the long run. Below are several key ways a landscape architect can help you save:
- Efficient Planning: A landscape architect will put together detailed plans which will help avoid costly changes during construction. Comprehensive site visits and analysis ensure long term issues are addressed at the beginning of the project (drainage, grading, sun exposure, privacy etc.)
- Budget Management: A landscape architect will put together total construction costs in-house to help prioritize needs and implement phases over time. Final plans will be completed to match the budget.
- Sustainable Design: Landscape architects frequently encourage low maintenance native plants, efficient irrigation and drought tolerant layouts. Sustainable landscapes conserve water, require less maintenance, reduce replacements, and stay beautiful even during dry spells helping the client save resources while protecting the environment.
- Permitting and Zoning Expertise: A landscape architect is knowledgeable on local code and landscape requirements and will help with effective planning to avoid delays.
- Access to reliable contractors and vendors: A landscape architect has trusted contractors they work with on a regular basis that offer competitive pricing and high-quality work. The landscape architect can encourage the client to become the general contractor and assess what they can do on their own vs. what they need to hire out for. Mulching and planting are two areas that the client could do themselves. The client can then work directly with contractors and vendors to help with specific areas.
- Procurement and Placement of Plants: Landscape architects can procure plants at wholesale pricing and place plants for client approval before planting.
A landscape architect can help you achieve your landscape vision while staying within budget. Reach out to Clement Walsh today to schedule an initial consultation!
