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"Skill in landscape design is shown in the ability to 'follow' and 'borrow from: the existing scenery and lie of the land, and artistry i.s shown in the feeling of suitability created. This is ... beyond the powers of mere workmen, as well as beyond the control of the landowner. The Owner must obtain the services of the right person, and not throw his money away."
Ji Cheng, "The Craft of Gardens" (1631 a.d.)
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| There's no denying that hiring a professional landscape architect isn't inexpensive. But in the long run it's the best investment you'll ever make in your property. The cost of good landscape design is a tiny part of the total cost of your landscape. In fact, it usually runs around 2 to 3 percent of the total cost of designing, installing, and maintaining a landscape for a 20-year lifespan. But here's the important thing to keep in mind: a proper design up front ensures that the improvements you make will be first-class, beautiful, economical to construct, and most important of all, economical to live with over time. A good design will pay for itself, a poor design will eat you up. That's why we always say that good design isn't cheap, it's free. Why jump into an expensive landscaping project without a proper design? We're experts at creating sustainable, economical landscapes that really work. You can see how beautiful they are in the photos, but what you can't see is how easy they are to live with. |
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| Landscape Design Fees |
| Initial
Consultation & Recommendations (1st hour) |
$250. |
| Principal
(Owen E. Dell) |
$200
per hour |
| Associate |
$100 - $130
per hour |
| Administrative Services |
$75 per hour |
| Outside Services |
cost
plus 10% |
| Reimbursable Expenses |
cost
plus 10% |
| Travel
time, local |
no
charge |
| Travel
time, out of town |
billable
past 15 miles
from office |
| Mileage, local |
no
charge |
| Mileage, out of town |
50¢
per mile past 15
miles |
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NOTE: Rush jobs will be billed at 50%-200% over regular rates.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 805 962-3253 or email us at contact@owendell.com
Thank you for your interest!
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