WHY YOU NEED A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

cdavis • October 27, 2020

You know you want an enhanced outdoor space at your home, but you are overwhelmed by all the possibilities. You have pinned photos that you love on Pinterest and you have been scrolling through Instagram looking for inspiration. The only thing you lack is a plan.

 

Fear not! EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) Landscaping is here to help. We have trained and experienced landscape designers on staff that can take you through the process of turning your dream back yard into a reality. Here’s how the landscape design process works at EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn):

 

Step 1: Meet with the landscape designer

 

One of EAQ's (formerly E.A. Quinn’s) landscaper designers will visit your home to learn more about what your wants and needs are. Our designer will also evaluate the space, take photos and measurements. We will walk you through the various Outdoor Living options, including: patios , inground pool patios , retaining walls , walkways , stairs, steps, sitting walls and fire features . We will bring material samples for you so you can begin to decide what type of paver or natural stone you would like to use.

 

Step 2: Initial design

 

After the first meeting, EAQ's (formerly E.A. Quinn’s) landscape designer will send you an initial design. At this point, you can provide feedback. You may love the first plan you see, or you may want to make some changes, such as requesting the patio to be larger, or a change in the paver style. We will also provide you with an estimate on the investment level of the design.

 

Step 3: Installation

 

After you’ve signed off on a design, the fun begins! Our team of expert masons and installers will begin the process of transforming your back yard. You can expect us to be responsive when you have questions. You can also count on every employee at EAQ (formerly E.A. Quinn) to be professional. We will continuously communicate with you on how the installation process is going and you can always call us with questions.

 

Step 4: Enjoy your new Outdoor Living space

Once the landscaping work is done, you can move in your patio furniture and make the Outdoor Living space your own. We follow up with every residential design build customer asking for feedback, and can come up with a maintenance plan for your landscaping if you so desire.

 

If you are ready to get started planning your design, contact us today !

 

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