The Benefits of a Design and Build Landscaping Company for Your Garden Project
Renovating your garden is a complex process. There is a lot involved in transforming your existing outdoor space into the family garden, modern retreat or outdoor living environment of your dreams, which is why working with professionals is often the best choice.
However, when it comes to landscaping companies, not all of them offer the same level of service. Some may focus solely on the garden design aspect of your project, which is the planning of your new outdoor space, whereas others handle the build and installation stages.
To ensure that your garden project is completed successfully and to consistently high standards, working with a design-and-build landscaping company is your best bet.
Creative Gardens & Driveways is a comprehensive landscaping company, which means we offer a complete range of landscaping services to bring your vision to life. In this post, we will explore what companies like ours do, how we can help with your garden renovation, and the overall benefits of using a full-service landscaping team.
What Is Full Service Landscaping?
Creative Gardens & Driveways is a complete landscaping company, which means we offer a wide range of services, including garden design, landscaping, paving, and planting. This allows us to work with clients from the initial design and development stages through to the build and installation of their new garden. We can also help with aftercare and ongoing garden maintenance.
Instead of hiring a garden designer first, and then trying to find a company that can realise their vision, we handle it all under one roof. With our comprehensive garden design process, our team not only creates your new garden but brings it to life, too. Our team is made up of experienced and passionate garden designers, landscape gardeners, and construction experts who work together to renovate outdoor spaces.
To learn more about our complete garden design process, see our post A Step-by-Step Guide To The Garden Design Process.
Working with a landscaping company like this means that everything is coordinated by the same team. From the initial site survey and design sketches through to hard landscaping, planting, and final finishes, the same experts handle it all, resulting in a cohesive garden that stays true to the original vision from day one.
The Benefits Of Hiring A Full Design and Build Landscaping Company
With a wide range of services under one roof, working with a landscaping company for your garden project can be extremely beneficial and rewarding. We are proud to bring our clients’ ideas to life and create outdoor spaces that truly make a difference to their lives.
Working with professional landscaping companies like ours can offer a range of benefits, such as:
1) Seamless Collaboration of Landscaping Services
By working with one team, there is one clear vision for your garden project, and this is easy to maintain throughout the whole process.
As a design-and-build company, we will take your ideas from page to reality through expert garden design, 3D renderings, construction, and garden maintenance. Our fully equipped team work together to renovate outdoor spaces across Cheshire, and have a clear understanding of each other.
This ensures a seamless collaboration across the landscaping services we offer, where garden designers and builders work together to follow the clear plan for the project. As a single team, we can remain focused on the vision you have for your garden and ensure this is realised at every stage.
Our team works as a unit, which means fewer interruptions, miscommunications or mistakes during your garden design project.
2) Streamlined Communication and Project Management
Likewise, working with a comprehensive landscaping company makes things easier for you to manage, as there is one point of contact. Instead of juggling multiple contractors from different companies, you have one project manager who oversees everything.
They will work with the garden designers, builders and landscape gardeners throughout the process, keeping the team focused on the vision and ensuring they meet your needs specifically. By working under one landscaping company, the same values are shared across all those involved in your project, and they all follow the direction of one project manager.
If you have any concerns or queries during the process, you have a single point of contact. Messages can easily be shared with the rest of the team, ensuring everyone from the garden designers creating the 3D plan to the gardeners planting the flowers is on the same page.
3) Better Budget Control
Working with one company can be a cost-effective solution, as it makes budget management easier. Instead of juggling multiple contractors, receiving quotes from various garden designers, and facing hidden costs through labour or materials, everything is clearly laid out from the beginning with a landscaping company.
During our consultation and planning stages, we will provide an estimate for your intended garden renovation. Our quotes outline materials, labour, and additional costs associated with your project, such as planting or waste removal.
To learn more about the complete landscaping costs, see our post Planning Ahead: Breaking Down Expected Landscaping Costs.
Working with multiple contractors or companies can be more expensive. Not only are you facing individual rates, but it will also be more difficult to keep track of these varying costs, which can lead to hidden charges or unexpected fees at the end of your project.
Everything is handled under one roof and will be made clear from the outset of your project. We have good relationships with various suppliers, allowing us to provide clear quotes for paving, fencing, and decking materials. We can also outline our labour fees from the beginning, based on our experience with projects of similar scope and complexity.
4) Efficient Project Timelines And Completion
By working with a single landscaping company for the entire garden renovation, you allow for efficient service overlap. Our team of garden designers, landscapers, and installers frequently work together at the same time to bring landscapes to life.
There is no delay between services, which is likely when working with separate contractors. Instead, the handover is swift and efficient as the same team handles every stage and remains present throughout.
This is useful in all garden transformations, as it reduces the interruptions to your daily routine as the build takes place. It is essential for time-sensitive projects or those who desire a quick turnaround.
5) Shared Local Expertise Across Services
Creative Gardens & Driveways is a local landscaping company, serving clients across Cheshire and the surrounding areas. Everyone from our garden designers to our installers and maintenance teams have an understanding of the local conditions, climates, and planning requirements, which informs our work.
This not only ensures efficient communication between stages, ensuring your project runs smoothly, but also guarantees long-lasting results from the garden renovation.
We know what works in Cheshire, as we explore in our post How to Choose the Right Garden Design Style for Your Cheshire Home, and develop gardens specifically for this region. All materials, planting, and maintenance recommendations are done with the unique regional conditions in mind.
Our team knows the soil conditions, climate, and local authorities’ requirements which influence our work. We will recommend the best solution for your specific home and location, and this knowledge is shared across our team and provided at every stage of the process.
Working with independent contractors may mean mixing expertise and experience. While there are local contractors to work with, not all of them will bring the same level of experience to your project as our design-and-build company can provide. We have over two decades of experience across Cheshire, which informs every project we do from the initial consultation until the finishing touches.
Conclusion
Hiring a landscaping company that can design and build your new garden can be extremely beneficial for your garden project. Working with one team rather than multiple contractors makes your project easier, more cost-effective, and ensures high standards are met throughout.
As a leading landscaping company, Creative Gardens & Driveways provides a comprehensive solution for all garden renovations. We will work with you from the initial consultation through the finishing touches of your new garden, creating the landscape you have always dreamed of.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about our services or to request a quote, please contact the team today.
FAQs
Is design-build landscaping more expensive than traditional landscaping?
Not necessarily. While design-build landscaping may appear more expensive upfront, it often saves money overall. Because design and construction are planned together, costs are considered from the start, reducing unexpected expenses, design changes, and delays during construction.
What types of projects are best suited to a design-and-build approach?
Design-and-build is ideal for complex or bespoke garden projects, such as full garden transformations, multi-level landscapes, outdoor living spaces, and gardens with custom features like paving, lighting, water features, or planting schemes. Projects that require careful coordination between design and construction benefit most from a single, integrated team.
Why should I choose a local landscape construction company in Cheshire?
A local landscape construction company understands the area’s soil conditions, climate, and planning considerations. They also have established relationships with local suppliers and trades, which can improve efficiency and material quality. Choosing a local company means easier site visits, better communication, and a garden designed to thrive in Cheshire’s environment.
