Our services are very customized to each client. However, here is a brief overview of what to expect when booking a consultation.
HOW WE WORK
Initial Appointment
This on-site meet and greet allows our team to learn about your unique garden goals and design vision. Preliminary measurements and site location scouting will occur at this time. Alanna will discuss design, layout, and material options and the role Central Coast Edible Gardens will play in making your edible garden dreams a reality. (Approx 1 hour).
1) An invoice is sent before the initial appointment. Consult prices start at $150 based on the project's scope. If the site is more than 75 miles from Paso Robles, an additional travel charge of $100 per every 25 miles will be added to the on-site fee. If an on-site visit exceeds 2 hours, an additional $175 per hour will be added to the on-site fee.
2) An On-Site Visit is scheduled. A questionnaire will be emailed for you to complete prior to the on-site visit so that Alanna is well-acquainted with your initial goals and prepared with customizable options for your edible garden.
3) The Consultation consists of talking through your garden goals, lifestyle habits, budget commitment to the upkeep of the garden, maintenance, material choices, water source, and measurements of optimal site location for the garden. The on-site visit will define individual projects and their scope.
We strive to help our clients make design choices that work within their price range. Communication upfront about prospective cost ranges helps us stay on the same page so we can help you achieve your goals. We can provide loose price point ranges for decision-making on your design choices and ensure the choice is attainable for your budget. Each project location specification impacts the cost per square foot of the garden. These include material choices, irrigation, distance to the garden from the driveway, property grade, and ability to use various equipment.
This fee is non-refundable. However, it will be credited toward the project’s invoice.
Design Stage
After the initial consultation, the design stage includes three design possibilities based on site capabilities and client goals. These are basic 2D drawings emailed to you with a video walk-through describing the specifics of each design.
A phone appointment is scheduled to fine-tune your decision. Any last-minute material selections will be discussed at this time. This stage will require email and phone conversations to move through the process and may take two to eight weeks, depending on the project's season and scale.
The final edible garden design packet will be emailed to the client. Any follow-up design changes will be billed hourly at $100. A proposal and estimate will be generated if you are ready to proceed.
Installation Process & Terms
SCHEDULING
Installations are scheduled based on deposits, product availability, and weather. Poor weather can impact our ability to properly prepare your edible garden location. We do our best to work with Mother Nature in order to provide you with a functional garden as soon as possible.
INSTALLATION DAYS
Please have the driveway clear of all materials and vehicles. Central Coast Edible Gardens will do its best to procure your desired plant selections. However, plants are subject to availability and the seasonality of the selected plant. Alanna will conduct a final walkthrough of the garden upon completion.
CHANGE ORDERS
In the event that the client changes the scope of the project (including but not limited to: materials, finishes, design), a change order is necessary to proceed. Any change order will affect previous estimates. If the change order results in delays preventing the project's commencement, Central Coast Edible Gardens reserves the right to proceed with other contracted projects, and your work will be rescheduled as time allows.
BALANCE DUE UPON
The balance is due IN FULL upon completion of your project or delivery.
SCHEDULING CONFLICTS ON INSTALLATIONS
Client responsibility for scheduling conflicts will be billed per hourly rate plus travel ($100/person per hour). This would include if the client was to have the area prepped or items removed and has not done so, the driveway is not clear for deliveries, etc.
