Build With Us
It's All About Relationships
We view our professional relationships and take seriously the trust that we are given to enhance a property. We consider how we do our work as important as what we do, and our goal is to unite our talent and resources to bring your vision to life, with an enjoyable and fulfilling process.
What Sets Us Apart
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We are only as good as our word. We approach each project with excellence, integrity, and a genuine willingness to partner for the best possible outcome.
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Our open book estimating means all labor, material, and equipment costs are accounted for, justified, and available to the scrutiny of our clients. This makes for easy value engineering, clear and understandable billing, and allows us to create a reasonable construction schedule when our estimating is complete.
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For the projects that require permitting, our team is well versed in the process. We have long-term relationships with landscape architects, planners, engineers, geologists and trade subcontractors to streamline the process, with our clients involved as little as possible with the nuts and bolts.
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Your dream landscape design should be married with your budgetary expectations early in the design process. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate is a rough estimate with a 10-15% margin of error, employed early in the conceptual design stage before significant investment in construction drawings. We offer this service to our architectural partners to support a successful outcome.
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Value Engineering involves preserving the integrity and purpose of the ideal landscape design, while finding opportunities to reduce the cost. We are well-versed in all landscape construction trades and with the design team, provide architectural and engineering solutions to reduce the cost while preserving those elements fundamental to the design.
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We provide responsive and attentive construction and project managers, assuring the project is on time and on budget, and answering questions and concerns as they arise. Once we commence work, your project becomes our priority. A friendly face is present daily on-site to oversee our crew and ensure efficient progress.
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Our courteous and professional crew ensures consistent quality and accountability. Our men demonstrate courtesy, excellence in craftsmanship, and genuine hard work. Our Foremen are well versed in 100+ years of combined experience in everything from home construction, landscape construction, and horticulture.
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Our completion process includes delivering as-built plans, irrigation charts, and maintenance oversight. Our projects include a 30-day maintenance establishment budget and when requested, 90 to 180 days, to oversee the successful establishment of turf, plants, and trees. Equally important, we help transition existing or new maintenance staff to do the same.
FAQs
Can you show us examples of similar projects you've completed?
We provide a portfolio and site visits to completed landscape construction projects that showcase our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and experience with complex builds. This gives you a clear sense of our capabilities and the quality you can expect.
Can I speak with past clients about their experience?
We are happy to connect prospective clients with past clients who have completed similar high-end projects, so you can hear firsthand about their experience.
What is your process—from design through construction?
Phone consultation
In-person site meeting
Landscape plans - either provided, or referrals to reputable landscape architectural partners
ROM estimate - assess the preliminary budget
Finished plans
Planning and permitting when required
Final project budget
Project schedule
Construction
Close Out
What should we expect in terms of budget, payment structure, and change-order policies?
We provide itemized proposals that clearly outline all costs upfront. The construction schedule mirrors the billing schedule, based on the project progress percentage. Any changes to the scope of work are clearly agreed upon in writing before any additional work is executed.
Who will be on-site managing the project, how often will we receive updates, and how do you ensure quality?
A dedicated construction manager oversees your project daily, coordinates crews, and ensures all work aligns with the plan. You'll receive weekly progress updates including photos, prompt communication, and scheduled site walkthroughs so you're informed every step of the way.
How do you handle permits, engineering, and coordination with architects or designers?
We manage all permitting requirements and coordinate directly with architects, engineers, and landscape designers. This ensures the project complies with local regulations and that the design is executed accurately and efficiently.
Service Areas
We service Santa Maria, Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, Gaviota, Goleta, Santa Barbara, Hope Ranch, Montecito, Carpinteria, Ojai, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, and Westlake Village.