Although every project is unique, most of them follow the same order of events. Once you ask Keenan & Sveiven for design services, we meet with you to look over the property and establish the scope of your planned project. Then we draft a design proposal for your review. At this point, you decide whether to hire us.

When you accept our proposal, we collect data from your house plans and surveys, and conduct a field survey of the site to make an inventory. We list things that can be changed, and those that can’t. Factors include available space, regional climate, sun coverage, building code requirements, and anything else that may affect the design.

By the time we complete this inventory, we account for everything from the existing features of your property to the details of your wish list. These form the basis of the design concept stage, during which we convey general design schemes and outline the elements that will make up the finished project.

Once you approve a design concept, we refine it and work in the details. We also review your material selections and relative costs, and discuss possible alternatives as appropriate. After this stage, which we call design development, we move from consulting to construction planning, and the cost shifts from creative services to materials and labor. We establish a budget, divide it by category, and propose a building schedule. Then, with your approval of our contract proposal, we begin construction.

During the installation, we will keep you informed about the progress of your project. Because the landscape architect is also the project manager, you get personal attention and responsive action if changes become necessary. In skill and in service, we are committed to your satisfaction.