Top 10 Landscape Architects & Designers in Los Altos, CA
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.
Recent reviews for Los Altos Landscape Architects & Designers
I had just completed 15 different meetings with 15 different general contractors serving the area to renovate an existing 1,100 square ft. Ranch style home and build 530 square foot addition to the rear. I know that this would not be an easy task and had ...
Professional company highly recommends! I have very old hause from the 1920’ it’s was difficult to find company that can make you professional job and finish on the time the project, we did big renovation for the house and after i review a few contractors...
Hired Tom to do a design/install of my new property in Aptos. I was expected creativity, taste, and professional design services to compliment the beautiful existing landscaping, exotic plants, and to be in harmony with the micro-climate. What I got was 3...
Just wanted to give Michael Martinez, designer/consultant/project manager, and his crew led by Irving & his office assistant Alejandra a great review. This is the second project that they have done for us, and we will surely use them again for any other ...
We worked with Black Diamond to redo out backyard patio, retaining wall, and walkways. Our project manager, Michael Martinez, and his team did a great job! Michael was helpful and responsive throughout the process and answered all of my nitpicking questio...
The project we had done through Black Diamond led by Michael Martinez as designer/consultant/ project manager was done down in a very thorough, professional, and timely manner. Helping us to see and imagine the possibilities went a long way in us being ...
We were really happy with the job that Black Diamond, especially Michael Martinez, did with our back yard. He was very helpful and was easy to work with, most importantly quick and easy to contact about our questions or clarifications. He listened to wh...
Since our family does not get along so well, we needed a landscaper skilled not only in his trade but also in working with people. Fortunately we discovered Michael Martinez of Black Diamond. He quickly produced a plan consistent with our aesthetic hopes ...
We decided to go with Black Diamond at the end of our first meeting with Michael Martinez. He listened to everything I wanted to do to transform our swampy, sloping yard and wrote up a plan/design on the spot. His knowledge of functionality and proper d...
I am pleased to recommend Michael Martinez and Black Diamond Pavers to anyone wanting to enhance their property. Michael acted as our designer, consultant and project manager. He was with us and in communication every step of the way. He masterfully de...
We were directly referred to Michael Martinez, as he's done projects for other friends of ours. He consulted us, designed, project managed every single day & went well beyond our expectations! We, even our kids, couldn't be more thankful and excited about...
We are thrilled with the work Michael Martinez, designer/consultant/project manager and his crew, headed by Irving, did on our driveway and side yard! Michael continuously met, followed-up and followed through on all aspects of the job from initial disc...
Everything You Need to Know About Los Altos Landscape Architects & Designers
Will Landscape Design work in Los Altos require permits, inspections, special licenses, etc.?
Whether you’re landscape architect & designer job is in Los Altos 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.
How many landscape architects & designers does Los Altos have?
There are around 50 companies throughout Los Altos to help you with your next landscape design job.
- 5 of them have an A or A+ rating from Better Business Bureau.
How does invoicing/payment work for most Landscape Architect & Designer projects in Los Altos?
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.
All Landscape Architects & Designers in Los Altos, CA
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Design whole property landscaping
No preference
Front yard, Back yard
1,000-3,000 sq ft
Grass seeding or sod, Large trees (over 5 feet tall), Flowers, Small trees, bushes or hedges
No
No
I will hire a contractor to install landscaping
I'm flexible
Landscape, garden & patio design
Design a large or complex garden
Under 200 sq ft
Variety of flowers and plants
Irrigation and sprinkler system
I'm flexible
Design whole property landscaping
No preference
The entire property
3,000-5,000 sq ft
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Yes
Patio
Unsure, don't know yet