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Bespoke Modern Garden Designer In Hackney London E5
About
Established in 2010 and operating across London, Sarah Kay Garden Design offers clients a flexible and bespoke service tailored to their individual needs.
I've completed a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Garden Design at Capel Manor College and I'm a pre-registered member of the Society of Garden Designers, having recently passed Stages 1 & 2 of the adjudication process to become a Member.
I believe that your outdoor space should be a true extension of your
home, in whatever form you would like that to take. From urban balcony to large family garden, all designs are created through full and thorough client consultations, from start to finish to achieve the desired outcome. A professionally designed garden makes clever use of the available space and helps to ensure that it flourishes for years to come.
The Design Process
Stage 1 - Initial Consultation
The initial consultation is £200 within 5 miles of E5 (charges for time and travel for further). I will discuss ideas, requirements and preferences and assess the space and discuss potential options and any limitations. From this discussion I will provide a Fee Proposal for approval.
Stage 2 - Site survey and analysis
The next stage is a site survey which is usually done by an external surveyor. This will include plotting boundaries, level changes, existing structures and any retaining features. I will also assess the soil and other physical factors. From this analysis, I will produce an initial concept and moodboard for your comments/amends.
Stage 3 - Design Layouts
Following initial concepts and any client comments/amends I will produce a scaled final design layout and 3D visuals for your approval. My charges for this vary dependent on size, and complexity of the project but range between £1500 - £3000
Planting Plans
A scaled planting plan for new planting areas will detail the location and spacing of all plants . An accompanying schedule will give botanical names with quantities and size. A planting plan will usually cost between £500 - £2000
I can source the plants for you to achieve the best quality and price that we can. Once any hard landscaping is finished I can plant the garden for you, if required.
Build
Should you wish to proceed with the build, I produce Detailed Design documents including Scope of Works, Specifications and Construction Drawings which can be used by landscapers to tender for the build of the project.
I can recommend contractors to quote for the landscapers or work with a client's preferred contractor and run a tender to find the right contractor I can also be involved in monitoring the project. Tender Management will be charged based on the number of contractors quoting and Project Oversight as 10% of the build fee.
Aftercare
I can devise a tailor-made written maintenance schedule for you or a contractor to follow to ensure that your garden continues to flourish in the future or offer ongoing maintenance.
Consultancy Visit & Report
For those clients wanting to take on the garden project themselves but looking for some inspiration and advice I can offer a consultancy visit and report (within 5 miles of E5). During this visit I willl discuss the brief and assess the site. Following this meeting I will produce a written report with recommendations and advice for a redesign that can be acheived. I charge £500 for this service.
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