- Discussion of client needs and preferences
- Analysis of property features and constraints
- Development of a preliminary design plan to illustrate the client’s ultimate vision within the constraints of the property and budget
- Verification of compliance with applicable codes and ordinances
- Review of the design with the client, making necessary landscape refinements
- Assistance in obtaining approvals from jurisdictional bodies, such as city or county planning departments, homeowner’s associations and professional neighborhood planning groups
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Coordination of work with other design professionals
- Construction Drawings (layout, grading/drainage, planting details and plant lists and specifications) used to obtain bids and implement design
- Assistance in obtaining bids from contractors
- Construction observation or review of work in progress, prices and quality consistency with design intent
- SWPPP monitoring for NYSDEC compliance
- Maintenance recommendations and inspections
Gibney Design LA PC also provides consultation services on an hourly basis to inspect properties prior to purchase, review existing conditions on established properties, provide information regarding tree preservation and transplanting, recommend mitigation for problems with plants, drainage, paving, etc. and maintenance.