| * Fees * |
Brian's Thoughts:
" Hiring me to design your landscape is well worth it. On every single project, I can justify my design fees by the
decisions I have made for my client. Based strictly on saving money and creating value, hiring me is worth the money.
In addition, there is the added value of the beauty that I create ". - Brian T. Stratton
decisions I have made for my client. Based strictly on saving money and creating value, hiring me is worth the money.
In addition, there is the added value of the beauty that I create ". - Brian T. Stratton
1- Design Consultation:
The initial design consultation is about 2 hours +/- where Brian T. Stratton will intensively review the property and the
clients goals and characteristics. During this time, the following will occur:
~ Brian will give the client many ideas about how their property can be improved during a site walk.
~ Brian will ask the client what they envision, and he will identify their goals.
~ Brian will give a computer presentation showing relevant pictures of completed projects, materials, etc.
~ Brian will discuss the clients budget, phasing, and any timing considerations.
~ Brian will show the client examples of design drawings, and identify which type of design is necessary.
~ Based on the above, Brian will give the client a price for the design work necessary.
clients goals and characteristics. During this time, the following will occur:
~ Brian will give the client many ideas about how their property can be improved during a site walk.
~ Brian will ask the client what they envision, and he will identify their goals.
~ Brian will give a computer presentation showing relevant pictures of completed projects, materials, etc.
~ Brian will discuss the clients budget, phasing, and any timing considerations.
~ Brian will show the client examples of design drawings, and identify which type of design is necessary.
~ Based on the above, Brian will give the client a price for the design work necessary.
The fee for the Design Consultation is $ 250.00. This will be refunded if a design contract is awarded.
2- Design Services:
The fee for design services can vary greatly based upon the following factors.
~ The size of the area to be designed.
~ The type of design needed to satisfy the clients goals. (rough conceptual or detailed construction plan).
~ The style and level of detail the client is looking for.
~ The amount of site work and document preparation that is needed.
~ Any particular challenges that the site, client, or design presents.
~ Etc.
~ The size of the area to be designed.
~ The type of design needed to satisfy the clients goals. (rough conceptual or detailed construction plan).
~ The style and level of detail the client is looking for.
~ The amount of site work and document preparation that is needed.
~ Any particular challenges that the site, client, or design presents.
~ Etc.
The fee for Design Services can range from approximately $ 500.00 - $ 4,000.00. This fee will be
determined at the Design Consultation.
determined at the Design Consultation.
3- Project Management Services:
The fee for project management services can vary greatly based upon the following factors.
~ The exact responsibilities and duties that Brian will perform.
~ The amount of time the responsibilities will require.
~ Which contractors/design professionals Brian will be working with.
~ The level of detail the client is looking for.
~ Any particular challenges that the site, client, or design presents.
~ Etc.
~ The exact responsibilities and duties that Brian will perform.
~ The amount of time the responsibilities will require.
~ Which contractors/design professionals Brian will be working with.
~ The level of detail the client is looking for.
~ Any particular challenges that the site, client, or design presents.
~ Etc.
Typically, the fee for Project Management Services is given at an hourly rate that can range from
approximately $ 50.00 - $ 100.00 per hour. This rate will be determined and given to the client at the
appropriate time.
approximately $ 50.00 - $ 100.00 per hour. This rate will be determined and given to the client at the
appropriate time.