Top questions to ask before hiring a landscape architect & designer

A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.

Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?

Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.

First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.

Everything You Need to Know About Burlington Landscape Architects & Designers

I have Landscape Design work that I need done in Burlington. What should my budget be?

Our data on recent landscape architect & designer projects in Burlington shows that larger landscape design projects in city are often upwards of $0.00. However, this price depends on a number of factors. Cost can increase or decrease based on any/all of the following:

  • Location: landscape architects & designers travel time may factor into the budget.
  • Cost of materials. This is an important factor of your landscape design project budget. You can purchase materials yourself, but remember that your landscape architect & designer professional maybe be able to leverage relationships with other companies to save on material costs.
  • Company ratings: Highly-rated landscape architects & designers tend to be more expensive. Decide what balance between ratings and cost is right for you.

As always, every project is different and you should contact multiple landscape architects & designers throughout Burlington to ensure your project is done right.

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Landscape Design work in Burlington?

Every Landscape Design job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Burlington work from Landscape Architects & Designersbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Landscape Architects & Designers and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 36 professionals and companies in Burlington for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Landscape Architects & Designers took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

How does invoicing/payment work for most Landscape Architect & Designer projects in Burlington?

Every project differs, but you should ask any landscape architect & designer for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any landscape design work is done.

If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for landscape architects & designers to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your landscape architect & designer project.

If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the landscape architect & designer to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.

Latest projects near Burlington

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Colchester 05446
Landscape Design
Start Date
I'm flexible
Landscaping service needed
Landscape, garden & patio design
Landscape design work needed
aa
SQFT of design area
1,000-3,000 sq ft
Who will install landscaping
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping
Burlington 05401
Garden Design
Start Date
I'm flexible
Landscape design work needed
Design a large or complex garden
SQFT of garden
200-500 sq ft
Primary type of garden
Rain garden
Garden design features
Pond, fountain or other water feature