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DESIGN SERVICE

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1 INITIAL CONSULTATION AND WRITTEN REPORT
For an initial fee of £50 (redeemable against final invoice) we will visit the site to assess and discuss your requirements. This takes up to two hours and is an important process. Very often we will be able to give you on the spot advice about immediate problems and if appropriate, arrange to work with your architect for a seamless integration of house and garden. From this consultation we will prepare a written report of cost estimates for design work for stages 2 & 3 which will be sent to you for approval. Design costs will be either £35 per hour or negotiable for the whole project.

2 SITE SURVEY
On small sites where no levels are required site measurements are usually taken by us. On larger sites, a surveyor will be instructed to produce a detailed land survey and charge directly to the client.

3 SKETCH PROPOSAL
On approval we will prepare the first drawings. The sketch plan acts as a discussion document. It gives you an overall layout, based on our initial discussion that can then be further analysed and altered where necessary. Once approved a quotation will be prepared for stages 4 & 5.

4 MASTER PLAN
The setting out plan includes lay-out dimensions, spot heights, drainage, paving detail and other relevant information which will be required by your contractor.

5 DETAILED PLANTING PLAN
On the basis of an approved setting out plan we will prepare a planting plan for the entire garden, or specific areas, showing the species of plants recommended and their positioning and spacing. As required a plant schedule will also be provided to accompany the drawings to facilitate ordering.

6 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Constructional detail of steps, paving, water features and other structures may be necessary depending on the project.

7 SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT
Written specifications will be prepared ready for the appointed contractor to implement.

8 PROJECT SUPERVISION
Projects will be supervised and regular quality control checks made to ensure that the integrity of the design is maintained.