The next step after designing your dream garden and securing permits is to officially bring it to life. Our construction team works closely with both you and our designers to make sure that every part of your vision is implemented perfectly.
With all designs complete and all compliance tasks performed, i.e. engineering, permits, etc. the next step is signing a contract for landscaping.
As Registered Builders for Structural Landscaping, we will obtain warranty insurance for your project. Then, a 5% deposit invoice is sent to you for payment.
You will only ever be invoiced for materials delivered to the site or labour performed, which is following the legal guidelines to ensure you are protected.
With contracts signed, we can now look at when to arrive and how long the project will take. Generally, projects can be started within 1-3 months depending on complexity and duration and current work load.
Our seamless process ensures your designer has been liaising with our landscape team and other specialists throughout your journey. Now our landscape team take over and work with you to build your dream garden.
The goal you discussed with your designer is still the focus and even as the garden is built, we always look for opportunities to improve aspects so you have the most ideal garden possible.
The following are aspects we manage.
Our in-house landscape team along with other specialists, will construct all your hardscape works including walls, paving, decking, etc.
You can feel at ease knowing we are coordinating with the pool builder. As fibreglass pools tend to be very quick to install, this is easy from a scheduling point of view.
With concrete pools, there is an added concrete cure time and internal tiling time. We coordinate with the pool builder so landscaping can occur at the best times.
Pool Compliance is something we keep an eye on to ensure no issues arise.
Throughout your landscaping build, we coordinate with other trades. These may include the pool builder, kitchen installer, plumber, electrician, basketball court installer and more.
Scheduling and liaising is something vital to your success and we manage all this for you to ensure a smooth install.
Finally, your plants are in the ground and the whole landscaping takes on a complete transformation as your garden is brought to life.
We plant out a low-maintenance garden that will attract you and others to share time together in beautiful surroundings.
Our projects are for those with discerning taste and included in this are courtyards, new-build homes with a blank canvas, gardens that need rejuvenation and also acreage projects that require a very different approach to suburb ones.
You can see examples of our work here: Portfolio of Work
Providing the design is detailed sufficiently, we can provide a quotation to build it. We begin by sending you an estimate that will be very close to the final cost, just to ensure the budget is right.
As most designers do not provide costing, when we do cost it, there is sometimes a shock as the budget required. This is why we start wit a more high-level costing first before investing in contacting all the suppliers.
We design anywhere but having our base in Hastings, we do landscaping all across the Mornington Peninsula and all the way up to the city. We have been landscaping in the Brighton to Balwyn belt for decades as you can see in our Portfolio.
Someone needs to be in charge of running the whole space and that's where we excel. Your project may involve a pool company, outdoor kitchen installer, blinds being installed, or a louvre pergola. You may include a basketball court or simply some sheds. All of this was part of the design we created and now we liaise with all stakeholders to coordinate them.
You read more about this here: Who's responsible for managing contractors in a landscaping project?
As we only landscape from a design, we work on projects ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.
Our design and landscaping tend to be high-end work, meaning quality-driven, where detail matters. This tends to be more costly.
We work with either your preferred pool builder or one we suggest to you. We do not build pools but rather liaise with them in tandem.
Once the design is complete, we can provide a staged approach. This sometimes means landscaping the rear first or some combination.
You can read more about this here: Is it more economical to do landscaping work in stages?
Yes.
This is an important point, so we recommend reading the following article: What type of landscaper will I need for my new garden project?
We handle all aspects. From engineering, Build Over Easement permit, Planning Permit, Building Permits and more...
"So much interest and detail was put into the visual aspect of both front and back gardens. I love my decking, plants used and my outdoor BBQ area. What a difference it makes to use a landscape architect who is sensitive to your needs, with the end result being a garden that is so pleasing to the eye. Whyte Gardens thorough and professional approach was constant throughout the whole design and implementation process."
Rosa Lanteri
"The task was challenging with tight local regulations and a difficult block with which to work. We were delighted with their initial design and their professionalism in the build phase. They transformed the block into a landscape of which we are very proud. The design is sensitive to both the local community and to our home."
Mark & Julie Umstad"
They did an exceptional job of my courtyard, the team were friendly and helpful and I am very happy with the end result. I highly recommend Whyte Gardens.”
Alexandra Smith
Sharne Young
by managing the entire Design and Construction process, so you can finally relax and bask in the beauty of your beautiful outdoor space.