PROCESS
 
01 :: Initial Consultation
Site visit to discuss requirements, inspect and advise on site.
Written site report which includes a brief, proposal
of design work and clients requirements.
An estimate costing for design work drawn up to meet client’s needs.
If full service of design and build carried out then initial fee reimbursed.
 

02 :: Design Concepts
Site survey and Photo survey.
Site analysis, indication of aspect, exposure, soil type and significant features.
Design ideas explored and illustrated by images, plans and or sketches.
Concept plan, a working scaled drawing in progress illustrating to the client ideas and spatial layout.
Planning permission submission drawings if required.


03 :: Masterplan
Finalise scaled design to approval of client.
Indicates tree & shrubs, materials and spatial arrangement.
Elevations and cross sections.


04 :: Planting Plan
Recommended site specific planting.
Plan schedule, which includes type, size and numbers at recommended spacing.
 


05 :: Construction Details
Specifications of details such as ponds,
pergolas etc.
Material requirements and quantities.
Specifications for layout of plan on site.
Measurements & quantities.
 

06 :: Project Management
Preparation of Contract Documents/ Tenders.
Prepare tender documents and building
specifications, material requirements and quantities.
Specifications of all aspects of the plan or
phased elements.
Contract administration.
Liaise with preferred contractors.
Advise client and appraise tenders submitted.
Identify time schedule.
Site Supervision & Inspections.
Inspections of work, ensuring recognised
techniques are being employed, competitive prices are being charged and that there are no pitfalls or omissions.
Snagging, final checks on the job to ensure details specified have been adhered to.
Payments stages to contractors.


07 :: Aftercare Service
Upon request we can provide a comprehensive service that encompasses a minimum of two consultancy visits a year as a follow-up that will identify areas that need maintenance and give advice on the continuing health and well-being
 
 





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