With all the landscaping contractors nowadays, how do you determine the right one? Don't worry, there are steps you can take to make the decision much easier for you.

 

The following are 5 tips for choosing the landscaping contractor that is just perfect for your property.

 

1. Make sure the contractor offers the landscape services Olympia you need.

 

A common mistaken belief is that all professional landscapers offer basically no different services. Not true! It's important to obtain a list of services the company provides so you will be able to compare it to your own checklist. Common services include landscape maintenance, Olympia landscape design, landscape construction, irrigation and lighting, snow and ice management and landscape enhancement.

 

2. Do they use sustainable methods?

 

Are you in search of a company that will help you transform your landscape into something sustainable? If so, you are absolutely moving in the right course for your property. The landscaping contractor you choose should have sustainability at the forefront of all the work they do, whether in their choice of plants and materials or their water management plans And so on. Below are questions you need to ask prospective contractors to know if they have the capability to create a sustainable landscape:

 

> Who provides their plants and supplies?

 

> Do they make use of native plants?

 

> What changes may be adopted to help you save cash and other resources?

 

> Can they advise organic programs that can actually work for your property?

 

> Are they into recycling yard waste such as leaves and clippings?

 

> What irrigation and lighting efficiency programs do they offer?

 

3. Know the company's qualifications.

 

You can save yourself some headaches if you do a little research at the start of the vetting process. Visit the contractor's website, ask them for client references, and ask for information directly.

 

Below are some key questions to ask:

 

> Are they licensed and certified for their provided services?

 

> If so, will they be able to provide proof?

 

> What industry qualifications do they hold?

 

> Are they insured and how much is their coverage worth?

 

> Does the company have adequate manpower and equipment for the job you need them to do?

 

> What professional or industry affiliations do they have?

 

> Will they be performing all services in-house, or do they have to subcontract?

 

5. Request client references.

 

When hiring a professional landscaping company, you should know how your property is going to look like after they take it under their care. Aside from asking for photo references of previous site work, it's a smart idea to visit sites that are presently being serviced by the contractor you are considering. Talk to the homeowners and ask them questions about the contractor's work quality, timeliness, plant materials, how hard or easy it is to reach the contractor, and how they generally feel about the job that the contractor has done.