How do I find a landscape architect?
bpo...@my-deja.com
County, California. There's not much front yard, but the back is kinda
large (for OC) -- about 80' wide, 25' deep at the shortest point, and
40' deep at the longest point.
I may or may not be able to afford a pool right away, but I'd like to
plan for one anyway.
So, finally, the questions:
- What's the best way to find a landscape architect?
- About how much should I expect to pay for a design?
TIA,
Bob
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project you intend to contract for services. If you have friends who have used
and liked (or not liked!) an LA, find out what the services were and what the
fees were from them. As for what is reasonable, it will vary with your
geographic region and the scope of services you wish to have.
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Society of Landscape Architects web site. This is the only nationwide
professional association for the profession. Locally landscape architects
are also generally listed in the yellow pages.
Many landscape architects don't do residential design. Many specialize in
large scale land planning, regional planning, recreation facilities and so
forth, so my might have to call several to find someone interested in your
project.
National average for hourly rate is about $105 per hour. Design takes
usually 3-4 hours to figure out where everyone is headed, another 6-8 hours
to draw it up, another hour or two in discussion revisions, and another hour
or two for revisions. If there is a government agency involved add time for
those meetings. Bid administration and construction administration can take
a great deal of additional time. It's not uncommon to work on a fixed fee
basis for a set scope of project.
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