Helen Lowrie Garden Design

FAQ

“How much does a garden design cost?”

This depends entirely on the overall size of the garden and how big the changes are that you want to make. As a rough guide prices for a small garden start from £500 for a Sketch Plan, Presentation Plan and accompanying Construction Drawings.

“What sort of gardens do you design?”

All my designs are individually tailored to satisfy your own needs and tastes. Designs can be modern or traditional, natural looking or formal, bold & dramatic or softly romantic. Whatever your requirements I can make your garden work for you and your home.

“How much input will I have?”

As much or as little as you wish. Once I know exactly what you are looking for in your new design I can then get on with creating your ideal garden without troubling you. However, if you are keen to be actively involved in the process this can be easily arranged.

“What if I don't like the design?”

I make sure right at the beginning of the design process that I am clear about your tastes and requirements. My main role as a designer is to problem-solve and produce a design that will personally work for you and your home. At key stages throughout the design process I will meet with you and discuss all aspects of the design so that you can make any alterations or changes where necessary. I am always contactable by phone or email to address any concerns you may have, and therefore satisfaction is guaranteed.

“Do I need to sign a contract?”

Yes. Once I have met you, viewed your garden and discussed your requirements with you, I will write up a detailed brief of everything that will be included in your new design. Included with this brief will be a quotation for the design work. If you agree with everything outlined in the brief and the accompanying quotation you will then need to sign the enclosed acceptance form. This contract ensures that provided I fulfil the brief and complete all the design work as specified; you will pay me the amount stated in the quotation.

“Why are there so many processes involved in creating a design?”

These various processes, from Initial consultation to planting plans, ultimately ensure that you are very happy with the finished result. Your new garden will be perfectly suited to you and your family, long lasting and maintainable, and will add value to your house and home. It is the design process that makes all of this possible.

“Will you organise the whole process?”

Yes, I can recommend top quality contractors to carry out garden clearance & hard landscaping, and liase with them throughout the project to ensure satisfaction. I will source, supply and set out the plants myself and I provide complimentary quarterly follow-up consultations for one whole year after the garden has been completed.

“I have children. Will the needs for their safety be properly met?”

Yes. Health and Safety is always a consideration when designing a garden, and where children are concerned precautions are always integral. For example: water-features are chosen with safety in mind; any significant changes in level are carefully designed to prevent falling; and only non-toxic plants are chosen for the garden.

“Do you work all year round?”

Yes. Planting is generally only advisable in Spring and Autumn when the weather and soil conditions are most suited to plant establishment, however, design work can be carried out at any time of the year and construction work at any time, weather permitting.

“How do I contact you?”

By e-mail: helen@helenlowrie.co.uk
By phone: 020 8357 0813 or 07748 762855.
By post: Helen Lowrie,Helen Lowrie Garden Design, 40 Roxborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1PA.




			Helen Lowrie Garden Design	020 8357 0813
				helen@helenlowrie.co.uk



			FAQ “How much does a garden design cost?” This depends entirely on the overall size of the garden and how big the changes are that you want to make. As a rough guide prices for a small garden start from £500 for a Sketch Plan, Presentation Plan and accompanying Construction Drawings. “What sort of gardens do you design?” All my designs are individually tailored to satisfy your own needs and tastes. Designs can be modern or traditional, natural looking or formal, bold & dramatic or softly romantic. Whatever your requirements I can make your garden work for you and your home. “How much input will I have?” As much or as little as you wish. Once I know exactly what you are looking for in your new design I can then get on with creating your ideal garden without troubling you. However, if you are keen to be actively involved in the process this can be easily arranged. “What if I don't like the design?” I make sure right at the beginning of the design process that I am clear about your tastes and requirements. My main role as a designer is to problem-solve and produce a design that will personally work for you and your home. At key stages throughout the design process I will meet with you and discuss all aspects of the design so that you can make any alterations or changes where necessary. I am always contactable by phone or email to address any concerns you may have, and therefore satisfaction is guaranteed. “Do I need to sign a contract?” Yes. Once I have met you, viewed your garden and discussed your requirements with you, I will write up a detailed brief of everything that will be included in your new design. Included with this brief will be a quotation for the design work. If you agree with everything outlined in the brief and the accompanying quotation you will then need to sign the enclosed acceptance form. This contract ensures that provided I fulfil the brief and complete all the design work as specified; you will pay me the amount stated in the quotation. “Why are there so many processes involved in creating a design?” These various processes, from Initial consultation to planting plans, ultimately ensure that you are very happy with the finished result. Your new garden will be perfectly suited to you and your family, long lasting and maintainable, and will add value to your house and home. It is the design process that makes all of this possible. “Will you organise the whole process?” Yes, I can recommend top quality contractors to carry out garden clearance & hard landscaping, and liase with them throughout the project to ensure satisfaction. I will source, supply and set out the plants myself and I provide complimentary quarterly follow-up consultations for one whole year after the garden has been completed. “I have children. Will the needs for their safety be properly met?” Yes. Health and Safety is always a consideration when designing a garden, and where children are concerned precautions are always integral. For example: water-features are chosen with safety in mind; any significant changes in level are carefully designed to prevent falling; and only non-toxic plants are chosen for the garden. “Do you work all year round?” Yes. Planting is generally only advisable in Spring and Autumn when the weather and soil conditions are most suited to plant establishment, however, design work can be carried out at any time of the year and construction work at any time, weather permitting. “How do I contact you?” By e-mail: helen@helenlowrie.co.uk By phone: 020 8357 0813 or 07748 762855. By post: Helen Lowrie,Helen Lowrie Garden Design, 40 Roxborough Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 1PA.