Top 10 Landscape Architects & Designers in Dobbs Ferry, NY
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.
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Everything You Need to Know About Dobbs Ferry Landscape Architects & Designers
How does invoicing/payment work for most Landscape Architect & Designer projects in Dobbs Ferry?
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.
What should I check for once my Landscape Architect & Designer in Dobbs Ferry 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.
How many landscape architects & designers does Dobbs Ferry have?
There are around 50 companies throughout Dobbs Ferry to help you with your next landscape design job.
- 6 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
All Landscape Architects & Designers in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Latest projects near Dobbs Ferry
I'm flexible
Landscape, garden & patio design
Design whole property landscaping
No preference
Back yard, Front yard, Side yard
5,000-10,000 sq ft
Yes
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
No
Unsure, don't know yet
Within a week
lawn cutting
Under 1,000 sq ft
Unsure, don't know yet
Within a year
Landscape, garden and patio design
Design sections of property landscaping
No preference
Front yard, Side yard, Back yard
3,000-5,000 sq ft
No
Large trees (over 5 feet tall)
I'm not sure
Deck
Unsure, don't know yet