The first step of the design process is a scheduled appointment with the landscape designer at the project location.  The initial site consultation is the time the client discusses their needs and wants.  Over the years we have found that photographs or magazine illustrations can be a great aid in communicating your ideas to us.  The charge for the site design consultation is $75.00 for 45 minutes on site.  This includes all areas in Shelby County.  (For areas beyond Shelby County, drive time will be charged at $50.00 per hour.)

Our design team specializes in understanding your needs and incorporating expertise from various design backgrounds along with sound biology, existing site considerations and your budget.  The result is a custom set of documents including plan drawings and a detailed itemized proposal for the entire scope of your project.  The charge for all drawings and their coordinating project documents is $50.00 per hour.

The standard residential design process is usually covered in the initial $75.00 site consultation, the 1 - 5 hours of design/drawing time.  Larger master plans and detail drawings require more time.  The client is informed in advance if the project requires more than the average planning described.  A "Design Service Agreement" with an estimated range of the time required is prepared and signed by the client prior to commencement of this phase.

The site consultation and design fees are due upon receipt and can be paid with Visa/MasterCard, or by check.  For clients scheduling their work to proceed within 60 days of the design invoice, the $75.00 site consultation and the first $50.00 of design time are credited back to the client.

We strive to provide excellent value in our landscape design and planning process.  We encourage all gardens to be planned by qualified professionals and hope you choose Greg Touliatos and Associates, Inc. to make your home beautiful.

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