Landscape Design and Consulting Service Programs

Program 1: “Landscape Evaluation”		Program 2: “Landscape Design: Plan of Action”		Program 3: “Land Use Plan: Large Project Development”
This is a 2 to 3 hour consultation with Mike to discuss your property, its problems, potentials and associated “pros and cons.” It is specifically tailored to answer general questions about how or whether to proceed with a landscape project. This evaluation answers general questions such as: How can this property be changed to work better for you and what would be a realistic budget for upgrading it? If you invest in this property, what return could you expect in improved functionality and beauty? You are considering retiring there rather than moving. Can you get the use you need from your property or should you sell and move? You may want to build an addition to this house. How can you make it work best with your landscape? Should you build a swimming pool? What is the reality of this kind of project in price, timing and maintenance? Your driveway is awkward, insufficient and/or dangerous. Can it be changed? $450		This meeting is exciting. If you’ve decided to change your landscape, this program is your best choice. This meeting is the first step in the Schematic Design process and gives everyone’s priorities, and your property, the most thorough consideration. Your Plan of Action will be a detailed and itemized description of your Schematic Design and how to proceed with construction in phases. This session takes 3-4 hours of focused attention. Our discussion will include a wide range of ideas and options such as: Space utilization and the overall functionality of your property, including comfort and privacy. Beautiful plantings - trees, shrubs, flowers, ornamental grasses and lawns. Hardscape options - driveway, stonework, decks, patios, walls, and possibly a swimming pool. Relative budget options and how to prioritize. The Schematic Design drawings will be rendered by computer software. [Schematic Design pricing is based on the scope and complexity of work and typically ranges between $3500 and $8500.] $650		For larger projects a Land Use Plan is frequently required before a specific Plan of Action can be completed. The process is based on a series of preliminary designs to help you decide on the best use for various areas of larger properties. It may also help you decide on future aspects of new home construction such as property access, parking, walkways, decks, stairs, patios, grading, lawns, outdoor lighting and new foundation placement. Mike will speak with your architect, builder, survey or other engineers and investigate wetlands, setbacks, easements and other permitting issues. A fact-based discussion on the options for the use of your property will then follow. Realistic timing and budgeting will also be discussed at this time. Pricing for the Land Use Plan will be based on research following our initial meeting. The LUP will include a Plan of Action for a Schematic Design and/or a set of detailed landscape construction plans. We also offer architectural, engineering and permitting support as needed. $650

Choose your design program
Three of our landscape design programs and their prices are described below. If you need a rendering, a Plan of Action will describe what will be included in your design and how your process will proceed. Mike Walsh will work with you to solve problems, creating fresh design ideas and guiding your project from its concept to completion. Mike has 28 years of experience in planning and design to facilitate this process.
Review your options. Call 781.843.1400.