Frequently Asked Questions
- I want to hire Wayside Landscape Services, Inc. How do I proceed?
- What is landscape design?
- How to buy a landscape: the right way!
- Do we give free estimates?
- Do we charge for travel time?
- Why do I need a design? I already know what I want.
- The area I want to landscape is small. Can I assume the design work will take less time, and therefore cost less?
- What geographical area do you serve?
- We decided to terminate the design process before completion. Do we still have to pay design fees even though we don't have (or need) a plan?
- How much does it cost for landscape design work? How long does the process take? What is involved?
- Who owns the plans, ideas, and information generated during the design process?
- Why do you hold your initial consultation at your office rather than at my house, or business?
- What if I don't like your plan? Do I still have to pay your fee?
- I want to install the landscape myself. Will you do the design work?
- What is the average cost of a landscape?
- Why do you collect a retainer for design services?
- Why do I need a landscape designer? Can't I do this on my own?
- What is the difference between design and consultation?
- What if I like the plan, but installation costs far exceed my budget? Do I still owe you for the plan even if I'm not going to use it?
- When the landscape project is completed, will I get a finished plan drawn on paper?
- Can I hire subcontractors to do some of the work instead of your company?
- Can I visit previous clients to look at your work firsthand?
- How does your design-purchase rebate work? Why do you give a rebate?
- Can you do the work in stages / phases if I am unable to afford it all at one time? What needs to be done first?
- Why do I need to sign a contract before you will visit my home or business?
- When is the best time to contact WAYSIDE regarding a landscape project in order for it to be completed by a desired date?
