Investing in your backyard is no small thing — so when it comes time to go all in with a landscape renovation project, you’ll want to make sure you’re working with a reputable contractor that can deliver on what they promise.
So what should you as a homeowner consider when picking between the different landscaping companies in your area?
We’ve put together a short list of some things to ask yourself when it’s time to get that renovation started!
Ask Friends & Family
Picking a company to help you is often heavily influenced by the opinions of those in your network of friends and family.
It makes sense that if someone you know and trust had a positive experience then you can count on that company to deliver again — and also that if someone had a negative experience then it’s a company to steer clear of!
When asking around, make sure to ask specifically why your friends or family felt that way about the service. Were they impressed or unimpressed by the price? The timeline? The approach to communication?
But if it turns out that nobody has past experience with a local landscape company then it’s time to…
Use Google (or Chat GPT)
There’s no secret here that most searches for a landscape contractor nearby will be made on Google or, more recently, using one of the now many AI tools.
Google and AI tools like ChatGPT can give you a concise list of who is available in the area, and they often do the heavy lifting when it comes to sorting out the best from the rest.
The one challenge is that there’s no guarantee the company with the flashy website can deliver on your landscape project, so the next step is to…
Consider Online Reviews
What do past customers say about the company? Hopefully the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive.
Take a look at the type of projects that are mentioned in online reviews and definitely take a look at any photos that may have been shared. Online reviews are a more impartial space with real feedback, as opposed to often overly-polished galleries of a company’s actual website.
Note that a bad review or two does not mean a company should be avoided. In fact, it’s a good opportunity to see how that company responds to get a sense of their professionalism.
Make Sure They Know What They’re Doing
As you narrow down on making your choice, make sure to take the time both with online research and with your initial conversations with the company to make sure they have all the necessary items in place.
Insurance? Check. Equipment and resources for the job? Check. Experienced team? Check.
You’ll want to ask specific, pointed questions about the type of jobs they’ve done before and how they’ve handled challenging situations to get a sense for their capacity. You don’t want to be halfway through a project when you find out that a lack of experience or resources from your landscaper means critical steps have been overlooked.
Time to get started!
Once all the questions are cleared up and confirmed, it’s time for the work to start! Having a landscape company like VS Landscape come in for an open and honest consultation is a great way to learn more about the process and any potential costs.
If you have any additional questions or if you simply want to get started with a project, reach out to us today!
