The Builder and the Irrigation Contractor Working Together

We can do the design and quotation for your system even before a home is built - but we do require a comprehensive landscape plan. The more detailed the plan, the more detailed and precise we can be in our estimation. Keep in mind that, like any building plan, changes between the original landscape design and the plan that unfolds on site may impact the final price. That said, it is most common for us to quote and design the project at approximately the "lockup" stage. For most homes a good visual walk through of the site with either the builder, landscaper or homeowner (whomever is most familiar with the landscaping plans) is sufficient. We like to go over the components of the system with you on site, and ask many questions, to get as much input into the design as possible at this point. Some of the questions we will ask include:

Irrigation

• Where are the gardens / grass / annual plantings going to be located?
• Where are the concrete / asphalt / pavers to be poured?
• Are there any retaining walls planned?
• Would you like the gardens watered separately from the grass?
• Do you plan to have any hanging baskets / pots that you would like watered automatically?
• Would you like the gardens and pots watered separately or together?

Lighting

• Are there any larger specimen-style trees available we can highlight?
• Are there any steps or stairs planned?
• Do you have any dark hidden areas that may pose a security concern?
• Which portions of the back / front / side yards can you see from the house?
• So you have any special architectural features of the house you would like highlighted?
• Do you have any line-voltage electrical supplies to the outside of the house?

After taking all the above information into account, we can complete a design and estimate specifically tailored to your site, with the special features you request.

We are also able to provide Certified Designs if required. Learn more about Certified Designs here.