FAQ's
What are the benefits of design/build?
A design/build firm takes full responsibility for a project from concept to completion. A design/build landscape firm combines the services of registered landscape architects and licensed contractors. Project managers and field staff support them.
These working relationships facilitate accurate design interpretation and quality control throughout the installation process. Projects can be organized to proceed without interruption. Any changes are incorporated seamlessly and the result is more likely to be an outstanding finished landscape. As with any home improvement, a reputable firm is your best guarantee of a satisfactory outcome.
Why use Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. design/build services?
Over many years of experience Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. has built a reputation for creativity, quality, reliability, and customer service. In addition to landscape architects registered in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, our team includes horticulturists, nursery professionals, masons, heavy equipment operators and landscape construction specialists. Our capabilities are complemented by sub-contractors who share our commitment to quality and reliability. We are familiar with and comply with municipal codes throughout our market area. Urban, suburban or rural the Wallace team has experience with a wide range of garden styles.
Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. takes full responsibility for creative yet practical design that fits the needs of the client and the character of their property. We insist on quality materials and efficient construction practices. This continuity of responsibility results in a final project that meets highest standards for permanence, beauty and functional integrity with the minimum of disruption to you and your family.
What can I expect from the design build process?
The process begins with a meeting to help us understand your needs, desires and problems relating to your landscape. The landscape architect will then develop a conceptual plan and sketches to communicate his or her ideas for implementing your vision. After revisions and a survey, a detailed landscape drawing will be presented to you.
With your approval a final plan, including planting, grading, irrigation, lighting and construction specifications will be presented as a color rendering. Along with the plan you will receive a detailed cost proposal. With your signature these documents become a contract and the project goes to installation.
A project manager will be assigned your project. Materials will be ordered, subcontractors, if any, will be scheduled. A field supervisor will be assigned your project and installation will be scheduled. You will be kept informed of relevant dates. Timing of this process is determined by many factors including time of year and number of current projects.
What is the best time of year for landscaping?
December through March is the best time to complete the design stages of the process. This allows installation to be scheduled in April through November when quality of stonework and success of plantings is most likely. However our firm is large enough to be flexible and we will make every effort to meet your special timing needs.
While we do everything in our power keep to our schedules, there is one element we cannot control. Extreme weather may have an impact on the timing of installation of your landscape.
Does Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. specializes in any particular type of landscaping?
Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. specializes in residential projects. A combination of formal and ongoing education and years of experience allow our landscape architects to excel in every phase of landscape design including water features, pools, ponds and fountains; swimming pools, spas and pool houses; courtyards, parking and driveway design; terraces and outdoor rooms including functional kitchens; fences, ornamental ironwork, arbors and pergolas. Long term experience with and knowledge of landscape plantings include large tree moving, landscape renovation, perennial gardens, environmental preservation, native plants and seasonal container plantings.
Are subcontractors a part of your project team?
The landscape architect who designed your project will be monitor every phase of installation. We will manage sub-contractors for some specialized trades such as swimming pool construction, large tree removal or pruning, lighting and some types of excavation, land irrigation.
Wallace field staff will install ponds, brick and stone masonry, boulder placement and all plantings and including containers. Our crews will assure detailed completion and cleanup of each project.
How long has Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. been in business and what areas are served?
Originally incorporated as Landscape Services Inc. in 1976, Wallace Landscape Associates Inc. has been under present management since 1980.
The geographic areas in which we are most active are:
