OUR PROCESS
LEIN provides comprehensive landscape design and construction services, emphasizing collaboration at every stage.
Our process is thorough and personalized. We take the time to understand you, your property, and your vision for your outdoor space. From the initial consultation to design, presentation, and ongoing maintenance, we collaborate with you every step of the way to bring your vision to life. Learn more about our step-by-step process.
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INTIAL CONSULTATION, SITE INVENTORY & ANALYSIS
Every project starts with a comprehensive site visit, where we engage in an in-depth consultation to understand your vision, goals, and desired timeline. During this initial meeting, we conduct a thorough site inventory and analysis, assessing existing elements such as topography, vegetation, structures, and any other relevant features. This foundational step ensures that our design and planning align seamlessly with your needs and the unique characteristics of the site.
We also take this opportunity to discuss any potential challenges or constraints, such as zoning regulations, environmental considerations, or site accessibility. By gathering this critical information early in the process, we can develop a strategic plan that maximizes the site's potential while addressing any limitations. Our goal is to create a seamless and efficient process from concept to completion, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered to bring your vision to life.
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VISUALIZATION
Following the initial consultation, we move into conceptual design and visualization. Using a combination of hand sketching and digital collaging, we bring your envisioned project to life visually. Our visualization phase is highly collaborative to ensure your goals are being met.
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COST ESTIMATION & CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Once we visualize your dreams, we move into cost estimation. The cost estimation phase is not just about crunching numbers, it's a financial roadmap to align on goals, prioritize investments, and anticipate potential challenges during construction. We aim to be transparent in this phase to ensure that projects are grounded in fiscal realism while still being creative and aspirational.
Once we finalize a design and costing, we move into contract administration. We generate computer aided drawings (CAD) drawings—including site plans and detail drawings for precise construction. We work with you to create a payment and build schedule that aligns with your budget and goals.
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CONSTRUCTION
We then begin the construction phase with demolition and removals. Throughout the build, we work hard to stay up-to-date with industry standards and emerging practices and materials, sourcing locally extracted materials and Canadian manufactured products, when possible. We keep our job sites safe and clean throughout the entire construction phase.
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PRESENTATION & MAINTENANCE
The finishing touches and presentation of your landscape project are crucial in bringing out the full beauty and functionality of your outdoor space. Every detail including the delicate placement of flowers or the artful arrangement of stones and pathways is meticulously cared for ensuring its longevity and attractiveness.
We work on a project-to-project basis to build a maintenance and wintering plan to protect your investment and to keep your new space functional, beautiful, and protected for many years to come.
