Hiring A Landscape Company Case Study
Choosing the right landscape designer or landscaping company isn't always easy.
Why? Because you may be bombarded with misleading claims, confusing advertising, or simply bad information.
You see, making the decision to hire a landscape designer can be a daunting task. There are so many designers and landscape companies hustling for your business. On the surface, they may all appear to be pretty much the same. But often times by simply digging a little bit deeper and knowing what to look for, you'll be much better prepared to make the right decision.
Whether you've hired a Landscape Company in the past, or if you're searching for the perfect designer for the very first time, this information will save you some time and money...maybe even …show more content…
This first seemingly obvious thing to consider when hiring any landscape company. Let's talk about licensing first. Sure, you want to hire a landscape company that's licensed, but what does that really mean?
Through countless conversations with prospects and clients over the years, I've discovered that most people aren't even aware of the different licenses that landscape companies are required to have--much less whether or not they have them.
Did you know there are different licenses that landscapers in Texas may be required to carry? a) General Liability Insurance, b) Texas Nursery/ Floral Certificate from Department of Agriculture, c) Irrigation License from Texas Commission on Environmental …show more content…
4) What will be your line of communication with the company while your project is underway?
As with any relationship, an open line of communication is critical to a successful relationship with your landscape contractor. The ability to effectively communicate with you, the client, AND the crew that is working is essential should unexpected circumstances arise.
The labor force within the landscape industry today is made up in large of Hispanics--often non English speaking individuals. This could pose a problem.
It is always a good idea to confirm with any landscape company that there will be someone on your project that understands and speaks fluent English--this way you can communicate with them.
Be sure to ask about communications and who your point of contact within the company will be. This way, you'll be in the best position to handle issues that may come up.
A professional company should report to you the progress of each days work and a plan for the next day. This could be done verbally or documented as a written
Why? Because you may be bombarded with misleading claims, confusing advertising, or simply bad information.
You see, making the decision to hire a landscape designer can be a daunting task. There are so many designers and landscape companies hustling for your business. On the surface, they may all appear to be pretty much the same. But often times by simply digging a little bit deeper and knowing what to look for, you'll be much better prepared to make the right decision.
Whether you've hired a Landscape Company in the past, or if you're searching for the perfect designer for the very first time, this information will save you some time and money...maybe even …show more content…
This first seemingly obvious thing to consider when hiring any landscape company. Let's talk about licensing first. Sure, you want to hire a landscape company that's licensed, but what does that really mean?
Through countless conversations with prospects and clients over the years, I've discovered that most people aren't even aware of the different licenses that landscape companies are required to have--much less whether or not they have them.
Did you know there are different licenses that landscapers in Texas may be required to carry? a) General Liability Insurance, b) Texas Nursery/ Floral Certificate from Department of Agriculture, c) Irrigation License from Texas Commission on Environmental …show more content…
4) What will be your line of communication with the company while your project is underway?
As with any relationship, an open line of communication is critical to a successful relationship with your landscape contractor. The ability to effectively communicate with you, the client, AND the crew that is working is essential should unexpected circumstances arise.
The labor force within the landscape industry today is made up in large of Hispanics--often non English speaking individuals. This could pose a problem.
It is always a good idea to confirm with any landscape company that there will be someone on your project that understands and speaks fluent English--this way you can communicate with them.
Be sure to ask about communications and who your point of contact within the company will be. This way, you'll be in the best position to handle issues that may come up.
A professional company should report to you the progress of each days work and a plan for the next day. This could be done verbally or documented as a written