Garden Design Services
We provide a range of services from complete garden design and build service from inception of draft design ideas to managing the implementation of the garden build and planting design. Alternatively we are happy to undertake standalone planting design or space design only service if you are happy to implement the scheme yourselves or organise your own garden build contractors. We work with a number of reliable garden build contractors whose build quality is of a high standard.
Generally the garden design process consists of some or all of the following: -
Free Initial Visit - to discuss requirements, view garden and show examples of previous commissions. Evening and weekend meetings are available.
Thereafter a clear and understandable scale of charges will apply for the following services:
Site Survey - all projects require a detailed measurement of the site from which an accurate scale drawing is produced. This includes and assessment of the utility services, site aspect, existing planting and all relevant environmental and legal aspects.
Concepts and Visuals - following disussions with the client to determine project scope and design style, this includes draft designs and assessment of the use of space within the garden, supported by images that best describe the atmosphere and style of garden to be created.
Sketches - how the proposed new design would look.
Master Plan - final design drawn to scale detailing all landscaping materials used. This is a detailed document that allows the garden build contractors to provide an accurate cost for the proposed design.
Detailed Construction Drawings - scaled drawings of build techniques relevant to the final design to ensure correct constitution of build materials are used.
Planting Plans and Plant Sourcing - detailed plan outlining the position of all plants within the design. Also includes sourcing of appropriate number and type of plants and trees.Elemental Designs will undertake the planting work once the build is complete.
Garden Lighting Plans - detailed layout of all lights and cabling requirements. Single to multiple circuit systems, manual or remote control depending on requirements.
Detailed Scope of Works - prepared in conjunction with the Master Plan, specifying build methods and anticipated material quantities to assist the accurate costing of the garden build. The final version of this document forms and integral part of the final build contract.
Project Inspection of Construction Phase - includes obtaining garden build contractor quotations, preparation of all contractual and budget documentation, timescale and quality monitoring during the build.
Garden Art/Sculpture Sourcing Service - garden decoration add ons such as pots, containers, reclaimed garden ornaments, garden art or sculpture work can add the finishing touches to a garden.
Schedule of Aftercare - to maximise the full development of your garden.
Planting Containers - installation of containers and planting up with agreed planting scheme. This may include custom made galvanised steel planters to any specified size and colour.
