If you are ready to start a landscape project on your Lancaster and State College, PA, area property, you decide you are able to do the job yourself. However, there may come a time when you need some extra help. This is where a landscape contractor can lend a hand to help you realize your landscape creation goals. Fortunately, a landscape supply center may be able to point you in the right direction to find the right company with a few handy tips:

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Know Your Project

Before you start searching for a landscape contractor with the help of a landscape supply center, you need to know what type of project you want to have completed. For example, are you interested in having a paver patio built or do you want to have paver walkways constructed around your side yard? Or perhaps you’ve always dreamed of adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard and want to have a retaining wall and pergola built along with it. Some landscape contractors handle a wide range of outdoor living projects while others may have a particular specialty—so it’s important to know what project you need to have completed before you start the search.

Do the Research

Once you know what type of outdoor design project you want to complete, the next step is pulling your vision together. You can search for inspiration on home design websites and find some styles you like best for your new paver walkways or pavilion. Your landscape supply center can help you in this regard as well, as they may have manufacturer brochures to share and of course materials you can see in person. You may also find additional features you want to add like outdoor lighting or creative water features for your property. As you progress in your research, you’ll narrow down the types of styles you like best.

Create a List

When you have a good vision of your outdoor design project in mind and know where your new outdoor fireplace or patio will go, it’s time to find a contractor. Create a list of potential landscape contractors that specialize in the project type you want completed. Then you can narrow down the options by viewing examples of their work and reading reviews posted by prior clients.

Select a Landscape Contractor

With the final list ready for review, you can pick the best option for your new landscape contractor. Contact the chosen contractor to see if they’re available to complete your project. You could ask them about their licensing and insurance status as one way to understand how they do business and whether they are reliable. You may also want to ask about their experience with certain materials, such as Unilock pavers.

You will also want to be sure to ask about their estimated timeline, to decide if the landscape contractor is a good fit, if you are in a hurry for your landscape project. The sooner the landscape contractor can get started, the closer you will be to your new paver patio, retaining wall, or outdoor kitchen being put to good use.

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