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 Alexandria Landscape Architects & Designers

Can I browse unscreened Landscape Architects & Designers in Alexandria?

We do our best to screen all of our landscape architects & designers. However, there are still some landscape architect & designer professionals in Alexandria that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Alexandria or LA. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering landscape design:

  • Tony Tradewell:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Dreamscapes Lawn & Landscape:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • BBB Rating: NR
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Taylorscapes:
    • Services Offered: Landscape Architects & Designers
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

Who are the best Landscape Architects & Designers in Alexandria?

We've found 10 landscape architect & designer providers that are available to you in Alexandria.

Keep in mind that every project has different requirements, and some landscape architect & designer professionals maybe be more equipped to handle the specifications of your landscape design work than others. Talk to multiple landscape architects & designers before deciding which one is right for you. You will want to consider how much they charge, if they are properly licensed for landscape design work in Alexandria, and if your project is a fit. Here are some suggested professionals and companies to get you started:

  • MJ's Distinctive Design Landscaping
    • Location: Alexandria
  • Moore Planning Group LLC
    • Location: Alexandria
  • Tony Tradewell
    • Location: Alexandria

What should I check for once my Landscape Architect & Designer in Alexandria has finished working?

Every landscape design project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any landscape design company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with landscape design work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the landscape architect & designer to describe what they did. Whether your landscape design project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your landscape design project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the landscape architect & designer do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.

Latest projects near Alexandria

Recent projects booked on Porch
Alexandria 71301
Landscape Design
Start Date
Within a month
Landscape design work needed
Design sections of property landscaping
Drought-tolerant landscape design
No
Areas to be designed
Front yard, Back yard
SQFT of design area
Under 1,000 sq ft
Plants to include in design
Small trees, bushes or hedges, Flowers
Include sprinkler or irrigation system
No
Flatwork or hardscape to include in design
Patio, Sidewalks and pathways
Who will install landscaping
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping