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comparing landscapers

It's important to get a detailed quotes from landscapers before you go ahead with the project.

They should outline the project and all the associated costs involved. you must assure yourself that this has covered all your points from the meeting. If not, ask the landscaper to send further written confirmation on any points not addressed already. You must carry out this process in an identical fashion for all quotes you ask for, so a direct financial and timescale comparison can be made.

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Once you have received your quotes, and maybe visited previous build projects to see the quality of workmanship for yourself, you must decide on which landscaper is most suitable.

Not only on the 'bottom line figure' of how much they quote, but also on their quality of work, available start date and project duration. The best is not necessarily the cheapest quote or earliest start date!
The best landscaper is not necessarily the cheapest quote or earliest possible start date!


I'm not happy with my landscapers quotes...

If you are not happy with either of your quotes, then repeat this process with more landscapers until you find a company you are entirely happy with. It may seem a pain, but your diligence and effort now will save a lot of potential headaches once the landscaping commences.

Ensure you contact your chosen company as soon as you make the decision - good landscapers work schedules fill up very quickly, and the start date they quoted a week ago may already be filled.

landscapers payment terms

All landscapers operate slightly differently, but common payment terms are 50% of project funds cleared with the landscaper on day one, (normally when the materials arrive) and then the final 50% on completion of the project - but all landscapers are different.

Remember to ensure the garden is ready for the landscaper when he arrives on day one, including access to the garden, a clear material storage area if needed, access to water and electricity if required - even dog and cat mess removed from the lawn and borders!

what about problems with landscapers?

If you are unhappy with how the work is developing, then speak to your contact and outline your concerns in a balanced manner - don't become emotional, it may be your home, but to the landscaper it is simply business and you need to maintain a good working relationship until the conclusion of the project at least.

Draw up a list of problems you want rectifying by the landscaper and discuss timescales for these to be put right. Pay the final monies required when your problem areas are sorted out - not before!

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