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 Grand Junction Landscape Architects & Designers

Who should I hire if I need Landscape Design in Grand Junction?

Right now there are about 50 companies in and around Grand Junction ready to help you with your landscape design project.

    Below we've listed a few of the top Landscape Architects & Designers on Porch:

    • John Peters & Assoc
      • Red Mountain Landscaping Inc.
        • Green Magic Design

          Will Landscape Design work in Grand Junction require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?

          Whether you’re landscape architect & designer job is in Grand Junction or any other city, you're going to want to do a bit of research before hiring landscape architects & designers. Even small jobs may have certain regulations around them. Often, the landscape architect & designer performing the work will have any required permits, inspections, etc. under control, but not always. Short answer: Research yourself and double check with the landscape design folks that everything is in order.

          What should I check for once my Landscape Architect & Designer in Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction

          Recent projects booked on Porch
          Grand Junction 81504
          Landscape Design
          Front Yard
          gravel, small plants.
          Back Yard
          some grass, Cement edging around grass, gravel, a raised garden bed, and small plants throughout.
          Grand Junction 81504
          Landscape Design
          Start Date
          Within a year
          Landscape design work needed
          I have a terraced hillside that is starting to fall apart. It is 20 - 30 years old. It is enforced with railroad ties, but the ties are breaking down. Sections need repaired and the walkway needs leveled. I would like an estimate on what repairs are recommended and what it would cost.
          SQFT of design area
          Under 1,000 sq ft
          Who will install landscaping
          Unsure, don't know yet
          Grand Junction 81503
          Landscape Design
          Start Date
          Within a month
          Landscape design work needed
          I just want xerscape my front yard
          SQFT of design area
          Under 1,000 sq ft
          Who will install landscaping
          Unsure, don't know yet
          Grand Junction 81506
          Garden Design
          Start Date
          Within a year
          Landscaping service needed
          Landscape, garden & patio design
          Landscape design work needed
          Design a large or complex garden
          SQFT of garden
          500-1,000 sq ft
          Primary type of garden
          trees to be planted in garden design , homeowner needs expert opinion
          Garden design features
          just a dozen or so trees
          Fruita 81521
          Landscape Design
          Start Date
          Within a year
          Landscaping service needed
          Landscape, garden and patio design
          Landscape design work needed
          Design sections of property landscaping
          Drought-tolerant landscape design
          No preference
          Areas to be designed
          Hillside
          SQFT of design area
          1,000-3,000 sq ft
          Plants to include in design
          Small trees, bushes or hedges
          Include sprinkler or irrigation system
          I'm not sure
          Flatwork or hardscape to include in design
          No
          Who will install landscaping
          I will hire a contractor to install landscaping