desert oasis landscape design & concepts

landscape project comparisons

Do It Yourself

Pros –
Savings

Pride of Ownership

Cons-

You do all the labor
You order or pick up materials

Project will take longer

Learning as you go so mistakes will cost you

Guy and a Truck

Pros-

Savings
Guy does all or most of the work

Faster than if you did it yourself

Cons-

May be a language barrier
May not have license or insurance
You will need to supervise
Not familiar reading plans
Unknown customer service or warranty
Not experienced in all phases of project

You may still have to purchase and coordinate materials

Stability – will they stay to complete the project

Licensed Contractor

Pros-
Free landscape design
Turn Key They do all the work
Contractor will manage project
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Professional quality work
Familiar reading plans
Customer service and warranty
Coordination of multiple subcontractors

Cons-

Design not given to you unless a contract is signed with a 50% deposit is paid
Price – generally more expensive
Only in house collaboration on your project limits

creativity
You may still need to oversee the project

desert oasis landscape design & concepts

the alternative to a landscape contractor

Pros-

Best in design – award winning
Experienced Project Management
Saves you time shopping contractors & provides competitive bids for Quality work with Warranty
Integrity and Communication

Licensed Bonded and Insured contractors who have been Test

Coordination of subcontractors for less headaches on you

Infield changes noted on an updated plan

Collaborate with a network of contractors & vendors on your project for best design, construction and materials

Seven to ten day turnaround on designs