Local Roots Landscaping

Most homeowners have never worked with a true design-build firm so here’s exactly what working with us looks like every step of the way:

1. Initial call (15-20 min)
No pressure, no pitch. We ask about your property, your goals, your timeline, and your budget range. We tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.

2. Site consultation
We come to your property. We walk the lot, assess grade and drainage, identify soil conditions, and document everything that will affect the design and the build.

3. Site analysis report
You receive a written summary of what we found — drainage challenges, grade requirements, soil conditions, and what they mean for your project.

4. 3D design phase
We build a dimensioned 3D model of your project. Every element is placed, graded, and reviewed. You see exactly what you’re getting before anything is approved.

5. Design review + revision
We walk through the design together. You ask questions, request changes, and approve the final plan. Nothing moves forward without your sign-off.

6. Material selection
We guide you through paver, stone, and plant selections — with recommendations based on your climate zone, soil conditions, and design aesthetic.

7. Permitting
We handle permit applications where required. We tell you upfront what your municipality requires and what the timeline looks like.

8. Build schedule
You receive a written build schedule before we start. You know who is on-site, when, and what’s happening each phase.

9. Construction
Our crew builds to the engineered plan. Site conditions are monitored throughout. If something changes in the field, you hear about it before we adapt.

10. Final walkthrough
We walk the finished project with you. Every element is reviewed. Your warranty documentation is delivered at completion.

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No mystery. No vague timelines. No surprises.

If you’re planning a project for summer or fall, this is where it starts. Comment START or DM us.

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