Landscape Design
At Oak Canopy, we pride ourselves on creating unique, gorgeous landscapes for our clients. Our projects look beautiful, resolve frustrations, and encourage gathering, peacefulness, play, and comfort outdoors.
Whether you’re starting from scratch with a new build or want to update outdated or overgrown landscaping, we dedicate ourselves to providing you with the best possible experience from day one to long after project completion.
We get to know you so we can create a world that draws you out, sparks joy, and energizes you on a deeper level.
Our Design Process
STEP 1: Intro Call & Site Visit
All projects begin with a 15-minute Intro Call. We’ll get to know each other better and talk through your wish list, site conditions, and share how we would apply your wish list to a design for the space.
We’ll send you a design contract with a flat fee for design time. Design fees usually range from $1,500 - $3,500.
STEP 2: Initial Design
We’ll begin with a study of your site, noting important features, existing trees, drainage and traffic flow.
We combine this with everything from your wish list to create your first round of design. When it’s ready, we’ll present you with a 2D plan as well as 3D renderings and initial ideas for plants and materials so you can easily visualize the space.
We’ll also talk budget, with an initial installation cost estimate so you can see how the design and budget will come together.
STEP 3: Revisions and Approval
We take your feedback and update the design until it’s just right. When everything is perfect, we’ll also provide you with a finalized budget so you know how everything will come together.
Your budget will be broken apart into smaller projects so you can decide whether you’d like to phase your installation or complete it all at once.
We’ll send you your installation contract and get to work!
STEP 4: Construction & Installation
Before we begin, we complete any additional construction drawings needed, collect permits if necessary for any of your project elements, and line up the crews. We cover all of the bases in advance to eliminate as many obstacles as possible to an efficient and smooth installation.
A walkthrough at the beginning and end of your project ensures that we’ve covered all the bases to your satisfaction and nothing gets missed. Instead of a stressful and delayed project, you’ll be wowed at how quickly and easily your yard is transformed!
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Some of our clients already have designs completed from another source. We would love to quote installation for your project!
In this case, we will review your plans with you on site to discuss details and ask questions. We’ll follow up with a detailed installation proposal including a quote and implementation plan, and schedule availability.
What Our Previous Clients Have to Say
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“It's not very often you can find someone who is very professional, responsive, respectful, very punctual, and care[s] enough about the service quality they provide to customers.”
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“Highly professional, honest, on time and communicates constantly. I’ve received dozens of compliments from the neighbors who are now envious of my new yard.”
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“After the job's done, [she] still came...to check my plants. She is so passionate about her work, and she wants to make sure that everything is going well....super responsible!!! I want to recommend … Under the Oak Canopy to everyone.”
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“Oak Canopy has been working with us for several years on several projects (xeriscaping and edging, planting, stone walkway, new custom fence). She consistently delivers great work and her team is top notch. She even stops by occasionally to make sure everything is thriving. My wife and I trust her and would recommend her and her team for any project.”
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“I am loving my experience with this company. The owner is amazing! She is very knowledgeable, professional, responsive, diligent and very thoughtful. She has a great team of people who take great care in what they do.”
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“Better get on her schedule soon, because her work is creative, gorgeous, drought and deer-resistant, and she’s in demand year round!”
Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
At the beginning of a new project, it can be daunting to know where to start.
We’ll jump right in to give you guidance on the best approach to meet your needs, and how that can affect budget and timeline figures.
It’s critical to us to be open and transparent regarding these important discussions so that we can create a landscape that fulfills your hopes and dreams AND meets your budget.
Below, we’ve included some initial information to help you get started.
By keeping the entire design & build process in-house, we are able to efficiently and consistently manage your project in its entirety.
Benefits for you include a consistently high standard of quality, a faster timeline, better pricing, and streamlined communication between designer and installer.
Why Design / Build?
How Do I Know What to Budget?
It can be hard to figure out what your landscape project should cost. Features like patios and decks, mature plantings, custom structures, or even large planting areas can have a big impact on project costs.
We are experts at advising you how to get the most of your wish list while remaining in budget.
To help you get started, we’ve created a budget guide, filled with pictures and guidance to help you understand what it may cost to design and install the landscape of your dreams.
Please note, we have an installation minimum of $15,000. Most landscape designs cost between $2,000 - $5,000.
When we meet, we will give you a rough estimate of design time. As we go through design and quoting, we will keep you updated on any changes.
A full landscape design typically takes 2 - 4 months from start to installation day.