Introduction
Choosing a landscape development and expertise is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your home. You want to find someone who will help make your yard look amazing, but it can also be difficult to find a reliable company that has experience working with clients like you. To help with that dilemma, here are some tips for choosing an expert:
Look for a firm with a history of success
When you’re looking for a landscape development expert, it’s important to make sure that they have a history of success.
The best way to do this is by asking around and checking out their portfolio online. If the firm has been in business for more than three years and has built successful projects, then chances are good that they can deliver on your project as well!
Additionally, look at social media accounts for any links or mentions about the company; if there are positive reviews from clients on Yelp or Google+,
then this may indicate that other people have had good experiences working with them too (and thus might be willing to give them another shot).
You should also check out other reviews on websites like Angie’s List–if there are several negative ones alongside positive ones, it could be an indication that something went wrong during construction which caused problems later on down the road (or even lead directly into bankruptcy).
Check out the company’s website and social media presence
A good way to get a sense of a landscape development expert’s professionalism and experience is to check out the company’s website.
The site should be easy to navigate, up-to-date, and have information about their services available in an easily accessible format such as articles on how they work and where they’ve been featured.
You can also look at their social media presence–the more followers or likes you see on Instagram or Twitter (or other platforms),
the more likely it is that your business owner has been successful at marketing themselves in order for others know about them!
If you find any negative reviews about this person online, don’t hesitate before hiring them because those people may just have had bad luck with the company’s services; conversely if there are no negative reviews at all then I would still recommend contacting us first before proceeding further down this path towards choosing someone else who might not be as qualified as ours here at [Company Name].
Ask friends and family for recommendations
When you’re looking for a landscape development company, it’s important to ask friends and family for recommendations.
Ask who they used and if they were happy with the results. If so, ask if they would use the same company again and how long the process took. And finally, ask how much it cost!
Pay attention to licensing and certifications
You should also look for a company that has the right licenses and certifications. These can help you feel confident in your decision to work with a landscape development expert, as well as give you peace of mind when it comes time to hire them.
Here are some common licenses and certifications:
- A professional license (like the one you would get by passing an exam) is required by most states in order to practice landscape design professionally, but some states require additional training or educational requirements before granting such a license. Many professionals will have their own individual state-approved certification process as well;
this allows them access within specific areas of specialization without having to go through another set of exams every time they want access somewhere else outside their home state (like California). For example,
if someone wants access only within California but does not meet any other qualifications required by other states’ licensing boards then there might be some extra steps involved beyond just passing certain tests–they may need special accreditations from associations such as ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects)
Make sure they are insured
You should make sure that the landscape development experts you choose are insured. This is a must, as an unlicensed contractor can cause serious damage to your home and property, and you may not be able to claim for it if they don’t have proper insurance coverage.
Make sure they have the right kind of insurance coverage: Liability-only doesn’t cover damages from negligence or gross negligence (the latter being intentional misconduct by the contractor).
Workers’ comp will provide compensation only in cases where injuries were caused by an accident at work; this means that many injured workers don’t qualify for workers’ comp benefits because their injuries were not related directly back into their job duties or tasks–even if it’s something like falling off scaffolding while trying to repair damaged gutters!
You can choose a landscape development expert who will do great work for you.
As you’re looking for a landscape development expert to work with, it’s important to consider the following:
- Do they have experience? If so, how long has it been? What types of projects have they worked on? Are there any awards or certifications associated with their name?
- Is this a qualified individual who can do great work for you? Does he or she have good reviews online and at other companies that you can check out before choosing him/her.
- Does he/she have all necessary licenses and insurance coverage in place so that if something goes wrong during the project–like an accident–you won’t be held responsible for any damages incurred by others involved in making sure everything went smoothly during construction (elements like fence installation).
Conclusion
Hopefully, this article has provided a good overview of what to look for when selecting a landscape development expert.
There are dozens of companies out there who claim they can do the job better than others, but at the end of the day it’s your money on the line so you should choose wisely. We hope our tips were helpful!