A guide to getting started / Salt Spring Island
Your landscape.
A clear place to begin.
Planning a landscape construction project on Salt Spring Island? A little information about your property, priorities and timing helps start a useful conversation with Taylor.
Start with what
you want to change.
You may have a complete set of landscape drawings, or simply know that an entrance, garden or outdoor space needs work. Both are useful starting points.
Describe how you use the property and what you want to improve. A path, patio, fence or planted area can be discussed individually or as part of a larger residential or commercial landscape project.
Explore SOL’s services ↗What to include in your inquiry
Your location & photographs
Send the property location on Salt Spring Island, photographs of the work area and a view of the access route. Include approximate dimensions where you can.
Your priorities
Tell Taylor which changes matter most, what is working already and what needs to stay. Explain whether you are considering a single improvement or several connected areas.
Plans & references
Share drawings, specifications and material references if you have them. If a designer or landscape architect is involved, include their plans and identify the main project contact.
Timing & budget
Include your preferred timing and an approximate budget if available. Mention any fixed events, business operating needs or other construction that affects the schedule.
Understand
the estimate.
Landscape construction costs depend on the scope, materials, existing conditions and access. Excavation, changes in level, drainage requirements, material delivery and removal can all affect the work involved.
Ask what the proposed scope includes: preparation, construction, materials, removal and the finishing work around the area. A shared understanding of these details makes it easier to review an estimate and discuss changes.
If your budget is still taking shape, say so. Identifying priorities can help the conversation focus on what you need first and whether the work could be considered in phases.
Bring the right
people together.
SOL works with homeowners, business owners, property managers, landscape architects and designers. Taylor’s focus is landscape construction and coordinating the agreed scope with the project team.
You can inquire before your drawings are complete. Some projects need further design, engineering or approval information before construction can be defined. Share the documents you have and discuss what else is needed for your particular site.
For excavation and trenching, include information about site access and known services. For retaining walls, include any existing design or engineering drawings.
Planning around your property
For your home
Explain how you use the garden and entrances, where access needs to be maintained and whether other trades are working on the property. Include your preferences for privacy, gathering spaces and planting.
For your business
Share opening hours, delivery routes, visitor access, busy periods and your main decision-maker. Mention specifications and contractor documentation required by your organisation. Explore commercial landscape construction.
For the schedule
Start the conversation early. Scope, design readiness, materials, weather, site conditions and contractor availability can influence timing. Any proposed sequence or phasing needs to be agreed for the project.
Common questions
Do I need finished drawings to contact Taylor?
No. A description and site photographs are enough to start a conversation. Drawings and specifications help define more detailed work, and further information may be needed before an estimate or construction plan can be finalised.
Can SOL work with my landscape designer?
Yes. Send the landscape plans and identify the project contact so Taylor can discuss the construction scope and coordination with your team.
Can I start with one part of the landscape?
Yes. Describe the initial work and any future ideas so their relationship can be discussed. Phasing depends on access, the construction sequence and the project requirements.
Should I share my budget?
An approximate range is useful if you have one. It gives context for discussing priorities, materials and scope. If you are still exploring costs, let Taylor know.
How long will the work take?
There is no single duration for every project. Timing depends on the scope, site conditions, design readiness, materials and availability. Share your preferred dates so these can be discussed when reviewing the work.
What is the easiest way to get started?
Text Taylor at 778-322-7399 with your name, property location and a short description. You can also send a project inquiry. Plans and photographs are welcome, but you do not need to have every detail resolved before reaching out.
Tell us what you have in mind.
Salt Spring Island · Residential & commercial