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How to Choose a Landscape & Hardscape Contractor

There are a lot of “landscapers” or “masonry contractors” in the Central New Jersey area, but they may have very different skills and professional qualifications than a licensed landscape design company.

When choosing the right company for your home, it’s essential to hire a professional that provides the services and experience you need. Here are three important things to look for.

Type of Company

The type of landscape company you choose to work with can have a tremendous impact on the overall construction experience you encounter. While “landscapers” and “masonry contractors” may be skilled in the individual services they offer, a landscape design/build firm is used to designing, as well as constructing both landscape and hardscape work.

A few advantages that a true Landscape Design/Build firm will offer are:

  • A design experience that helps a customer visualize their dream plan for their entire property.
  • An experience that integrates both landscape and hardscape into a plan to provide better aesthetics and functionality as well as prevent construction oversights.
  • Turnkey solutions where only one company is needed to implement all facets of design and construction.
  • Less chances of errors/construction problems because the same company will be designing and installing the project.

Landscape and Hardscape Experience

When hiring a landscape design/build company, whether you’re in Somerset, Union or Essex County, NJ, make sure they have significant landscape and hardscape experience. Many landscape and hardscape problems only begin to show in subsequent years.

You do not want to have to hire other contractors post-construction to remedy construction flaws, improper planting or incorrect plant selection. This can be very costly and is obviously very frustrating and stressful. Here are some helpful tips to find an experienced professional:

Research Their Website

With computers in every household today, most reputable companies have professional websites that will provide a lot of valuable information on the company, the services they offer and show a portfolio of their work. To find out important information, research the company’s website to review professional qualifications, experience, photos of previous projects and awards won for any of their work.

Get Referrals

Get referrals from neighbors, friends and relatives who live in your area. When a company provides high-quality work and service, their reputation gets around quickly, especially in the areas where their business is concentrated. You may find numerous people you know using the same landscape and hardscape company.

Look at Their Time in Business and Professional Qualifications

The company’s years in business reflects how experienced they are in all facets of design and construction. It is quite important for staff to have extensive training and experience in hardscape, drainage and plant knowledge, including growth habits, light and shade tolerance, hardiness and resistance to animals.

Services Offered

When you’re looking for a landscape and hardscape contractor for your home, pay attention to the design/build services that they provide. A company that designs and builds a variety of custom outdoor features offers valuable benefits for your landscape.

Imagine the landscape design possibilities with beautiful outdoor features including:

  • Outdoor Walkways and Driveways
  • Steps and Patios
  • Outdoor Kitchens
  • Outdoor Fireplaces or Fire Pits
  • Pool and Water Features
  • Retaining and Seating Walls
  • Drainage Work
  • Landscape Design and Construction
  • Landscape Lighting

Adding outdoor features to your landscape will create unique appeal and a comfortable atmosphere for backyard activities with family and friends. They will also enhance the beauty of your home, create an inviting entrance, boost your home’s curb appeal and increase your home’s property value.

By choosing the landscape and design company for your Central New Jersey property, you reap the benefits of working with a professional company as well as ensure your outdoor living space reflects your dream plan.

Why Choose Parker Homescape?

We have transformed hundreds of landscapes in and around the Somerset, Hunterdon, Essex and Union County areas, including Short Hills, Warren and Basking Ridge since our founding in 2006. Unlike many of our competitors, we undertake only one client project at a time, ensuring that every deadline is met and that every detail is considered. Additionally, a lead foreman with over 30 years of experience oversees your project from start to finish. This approach makes us one of the most sought after landscape design companies in Central New Jersey, and translates into a seamless, stress-free experience for you and your family.

Whether creating an outdoor living space, installing custom landscape lighting or building a custom outdoor fireplace, we believe that each landscape project is unique. We proudly promise customized solutions, superior customer service and competitive pricing for each of our clients.

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