Keith James G.D.L.A., I.I.D.A., (Landscape), M.S.H.C.M.C.
Exterior Landscape Garden Designer


'Ings Gate', Flaxman Croft, Copmanthorpe, York, YO2 3TU.
Tel: +44 (0) 1904 703833
Email: ordkj@aol.com

 

Design & Planning Services

Do I need an Exterior Garden Designer?

If you wish to increase the value of your property, and have your unique or prestigeous image (as a corporation or private client) admired by all. Then you should seriously consider using the services of a professional Garden Designer. My philosophy as an experienced garden designer is to treat all projects as equally important and challenging; from the smallest 'postage stamp' plot, to the large modern mall or marina. Each project has specialised requirements and associated problems, for which I can provide solutions to make it work. The services we provide include the following:

  • Landscape Consultancy.
  • Total Exterior Design & Planning.



Landscape Consultancy
Reports for restoration projects, re-imaging for private residences (old and new), hotels, country manor houses etc. Redevelopment projects, tourist attractions, head offices, hotel groups, marinas, golf courses, holiday complex's etc.

Total Exterior Design & Planning for:
Green-field sites.
House/Hotel conversions.
Country House Estates.
New buildings, prestigeous exclusive residential sites, Head Offices (image making).
Private residences worldwide.

The list of services we provide include the choice of:

  • Full day or half-day consultation.
  • Full site survey.
  • Outline design plans and proposals.
  • Detailed Plans.
  • Planting Plans.
  • Specification & Tender Documentation.

Full day or half-day consultation
To establish needs and requirements or give advice on problem areas. This could be up to 2-3 days on corporate assessment consultations.

Full site survey
Research analysis, questionnaires, soil tests, topographical analysis, historical research, finding grants etc.

Outline design plans and proposals
With client overview - computer enhanced.

Detailed Plans
Master drawings, full working drawings, hard landscape details, dimensions & materials, construction details. Perspective axonometric elevations including full colour illustrations. All work is hand drawn.

Planting Plans
The planting plan shows the position, size, structure, density, colour, and names of all the plants incorporated in the plan. This also includes the estimated cost and maintenance programme for the plan.

Specification & Tender Documentation
This document details all hard and soft landscaping :
e.g. Driveways, pools, rockeries etc.
Detailed specifications are drawn-up for the client's benefit to ensure the contractor and costs of construction meet the standards expected.

 

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