Rivendell Landscape Design

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Introduction: We are a group of people who work with clients to create outdoor spaces that families will treasure for years to come. We consider clients as partners in the design process and make real their visions for their yards while making sure that the spaces are functional and built to withstand years of use in the outdoor environment. We offer landscape design services for clients to explore various layout options and create a roadmap of sorts for future landscape construction work that will reflect each client's individual style, functional needs and budget. For many of our clients we go on to manage the installation of their projects and work on behalf our our clients to assure that contractors are installing materials with the highest craftsmanship and exceeding industry standards. We most enjoy the close client interaction during the design process and the shared decision making during the construction process. It is in the details that an outdoor project reflects the vision of the client and we enjoy getting the details right. Another aspect of work that we enjoy is the opportunity to get our hands dirty. Picking stone at the stone yard and plants at the nursery keeps us ever learning and grounded in the foundational practices that our design firm is built on. We enjoy working alongside our crews in making sure the installation is done according to plan and will exceed our client's expectations.

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23 years in business

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For design services, I charge $90/hour. Typically, design proposals for residential projects range from $900 - $3,600 depending on project details. For installation I will provide a detailed proposal listing line items for materials and labor so that the client understand the various budget details. If contracted to manage a large project with several contractors, we will invoice based on a percentage of the total project cost. This allows transparency for all.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I will meet at the client's home or place of business to discuss their goals for the project. We will do an initial on site walk through of the property where we can discuss design options, access issues, schedule and preliminary budget goals. Once we agree to work together, I will forward them a design proposal detailing the project parameters.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Both my wife and I have design degrees from college. I completed my BS in Industrial Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. A few years later I attended the Landscape Institute at Harvard University Radcliffe Studies where I studied landscape design, site engineering, plant identification, landscape design history, etc. I attend industry trade shows and connect with various industry professionals to learn the latest technology and processes for landscape construction and landscape lighting technology. I currently use CAD as a baseline for all dimensioned drawings to ensure that elevations and areas are accurate for construction drawings and budgeting.