For mid-century modern, I'd contact Jo of Echo Family to take a look at his portfolio. I ended up using him after seeing his work at 51 Quarter Horse. You can probably still find some photos online. The hardscaping was exactly what we wanted (polished concrete, floating bench, etc). My yard is tiny and he made it look larger than it is.
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Newbie here, had been lurking around here for months but never posted. Got tons of useful information, thanks TI.
I am also looking for landscaping work for my backyard in a new construction, went through pretty much all the threads in regards to this here. Knowing there could be tons of factors that could affect the total cost for landscaping work, some pictures and cost spent on completed yards will definitely help as I don't see much of these get posted.
Considering a ~4000sq ft lot, concrete and synthetic grass combo, water wall feature, patio cover, plantation all around the perimeter wall, and all the basic necessity like lighting and irrigation. What's the average starting cost I should be looking at? Before we even consider upgraded materials like travertine and such which I know all will add to the cost.
You're looking at $20K minimum, and depending on the details, as much as $35K. Be careful with water features. The sound of water falling can be annoying to you, but more importantly your neighbors.
There was a funny thread on my nextdoor about this. Someone posted about their neighbor harassing them over their water feature. The neighbor was obviously in the same nextdoor circle and saw the post. Complained about how loud the fountain was and how the HOA made the two neighbors go in to mediation, etc and they still couldn't resolve it. You could tell they were still angry at each other. You don't want to create this mess for yourself.
Actually, I think that's called the Qwerscape.
rkp said:
Newbie here, had been lurking around here for months but never posted. Got tons of useful information, thanks TI.
I am also looking for landscaping work for my backyard in a new construction, went through pretty much all the threads in regards to this here. Knowing there could be tons of factors that could affect the total cost for landscaping work, some pictures and cost spent on completed yards will definitely help as I don't see much of these get posted.
Considering a ~4000sq ft lot, concrete and synthetic grass combo, water wall feature, patio cover, plantation all around the perimeter wall, and all the basic necessity like lighting and irrigation. What's the average starting cost I should be looking at? Before we even consider upgraded materials like travertine and such which I know all will add to the cost.
Perspective
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smalllots said:
You're looking at $20K minimum, and depending on the details, as much as $35K. Be careful with water features. The sound of water falling can be annoying to you, but more importantly your neighbors.
Perspective said:
There was a funny thread on my nextdoor about this. Someone posted about their neighbor harassing them over their water feature. The neighbor was obviously in the same nextdoor circle and saw the post. Complained about how loud the fountain was and how the HOA made the two neighbors go in to mediation, etc and they still couldn't resolve it. You could tell they were still angry at each other. You don't want to create this mess for yourself.
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irvinehomeowner
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WTTCHMN said:
Actually, I think that's called the Qwerscape.
Surprised nobody has talked about Sean of Savanascapes. He's finishing this Friday or Sat for my backyard and I have nothing but good things to say. He came very competitively priced, used superior materials and was very easy to get a hold of throughout the whole process (the design submission, during constructions, miscellaneous questions I had before/during the process).
If OP or others would like to swing by to take a look at my backyard they're more than welcome, just PM me.
If OP or others would like to swing by to take a look at my backyard they're more than welcome, just PM me.
thaimyshoe06
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I also wanted to add a vote of confidence for Sean Romero. He is quite popular in the Orchard Hills area due to the high quality of his work. He did not force a design on me, rather he asked what I had in mind and gave professional suggestions along the way based on his 20 years experience. Best of all he is such a nice guy that I know I can trust, I felt that he was always doing the right thing.