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聘用住宅承建商Landscaping can do wonders to improve your home from an aesthetic viewpoint by introducing colorful shrubs and beautiful trees and plants. It can also add interest and useful outdoor living space through the addition of decks, 天井, 人行道, 和池. 另外, hiring a landscape maintenance firm to take care of your new or existing landscape can protect your investment. We offer a free referral service on this website to assist you in finding members of the 俄亥俄州景观协会.
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从哪里开始
最好的开始就是定义你的需求. 想想你可能想要什么. Look through magazines and websites and collect pictures of what you like. Explain your desires to your landscape designer, but remember to keep an open mind. 专业人士可能会给你一些你没有考虑过的建议. 提出一个粗略的预算. 有适合任何规模预算的好点子. If you are planning a large, extensive project, talk to your bank or lender.
寻找景观专业人士
We offer a free referral service on this website to assist you in finding members of the 俄亥俄州景观协会. You can also seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Don’t be afraid to ask the owner of a property that you admire who their landscape professional is. 大多数人都会对这样的请求感到荣幸. When you see a contractor working in your neighborhood and you like the work, 写下联系方式. Many professional contractors have their trucks marked with their logo and their phone number.
该寻找什么，该问什么
Landscaping adds comfort, convenience, value and space to one of your most precious assets—your home. 在选择合作公司时一定要小心. 有很多承包商想要你的生意. 在你选择承包商之前, there are several important things to consider when you are planning to have a new landscape installed or hiring a professional company to care for your existing landscape.
你的潜在客户是有执照的企业吗? 俄亥俄州不颁发“景观承包商许可证”,“但还有其他法律要求. 询问承包商是否有苗圃经销商证书. This is required of landscape contractors to sell plant material to you (including in your landscape) by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). 如果他们将使用任何化学物质，如除草剂(i.e. 农达(Roundup®)，一种新兴的(i.e. 防杂草剂)或除害剂(i.e. Grubex™) the contractor must have an Applicator’s License, also from the ODA. Most landscape products and services are taxable under the Ohio Sales Tax Laws. 对不收销售税的公司要心存疑虑. A federal identification number also helps to substantiate that a company is a real business.
他们有保险吗?? Ask to see proof of Business Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Coverage. 保护自己和你的投资. Property owners can find themselves liable if an uninsured contractor causes damage or an uninsured employee gets injured on your property.
询问他们有什么专业证书或隶属关系. 行业协会的新濠天地娱乐城资格, 如俄亥俄州景观协会是不能保证的, but it is an indication that they are serious about their professionalism. 俄亥俄州景观协会的主要目的是新濠天地娱乐城, so many of our members join to advantage of our educational opportunities. Ask whether they have completed a certification program or have certified staff. 在俄亥俄州, there are a few designations available: Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), 注册园境师(CLP), 以及俄亥俄州注册苗圃技术员(OCNT). These designations are earned by individuals that can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and competency in their field.
他们看起来专业吗?? 专业人士准时到达, 外表整洁, 问问题，倾听你的需求, takes pictures or draws sketches of your property and/or takes notes while there. 他们是坐干净的车来的吗? 他们的员工是否穿制服或要求遵守着装规定?
回顾他们的投资组合. Landscape contractors can show you photographs of the projects that have completed and of properties they maintain. 这是一个很好的开始，看看你是否喜欢他们的工作.
获得估算. Estimates should be provided in written format and should be detailed as to what is and what is not included. 如果这超出了你的承受能力，看看你可以在哪里削减开支. 或者更好, 不要包含你真正想要的东西, 把项目分成几个阶段，一次完成一个部分
Maintenance and snowplow contracts will have a detailed description of the services that will be provided and a start and stop date for the specified services.
他们的沟通能力如何? It is important that you establish a good working relationship with your landscape contractor. 他们是一个好的倾听者吗? Do they offer solutions to your problems and constructive criticism of your ideas? Do you feel comfortable with the individual that you will be working with?
他们提供什么样的服务? Is the skill and experience level of the contractor compatible with the type of work you are looking for?
最后考虑
期待为一个好的设计买单. 这需要相当长的时间, talent and expert knowledge to create a landscape design that is both aesthetically pleasing but also functionally sound. 专业人员的时间应该得到补偿.
问问题. 要求承包商向你解释计划、规格和公司流程. If you compare estimates, be sure to consider any differences in plans and scope of work. Select the contractor with a good track record and experience with your type of project. 小心超低的价格. You will save time and money in the long run by having the project completed the right way, 第一次!
索要推荐人名单. Be sure that it includes people with landscape projects similar to what you are considering. 花点时间联系这些推荐人. Ask if the contractor maintained effective communication throughout the project. Did they provide a safe and neat jobsite for your family members and pets? 他们自己打扫了吗? 延误是否被控制在最低限度? 请记住，天气延误是不可避免的.工作是在预算范围内完成的吗? Did the contractor make sure the job met or exceeded all building codes and regulations? Did they stand behind their work and respond promptly to service requests and questions? 如果可能的话，参观或开车经过一些景点. 不要忘记那个古老的问题:“你还会雇佣这个承包商吗??”
向消费者保护机构查询. 看看是否有针对承包商的未解决的投诉. We also recommend checking with your community’s building department to see if they've received any complaints; also verify they have the appropriate registrations with your municipality, 如果需要.
签订合同. A reputable firm provides you with a contract specifying estimated start and completion dates. 它应该包括工作的所有细节——越详细越好. 它应该包括所需的存款金额, as well as any scheduled payments during the job and terms upon completion. 合同应包括所提供的所有保证. 哪些是保险范围，哪些不是? 保修期有多长?
做决定
你已经做了功课. 如果你对你选择的承包商感到满意, you should have a rewarding experience and a beautiful outdoor living space. Don’t forget to check our on-line referral service to find members of the 俄亥俄州景观协会. 祝你好运!
寻找景观专业人士
We offer a free referral service on this website to assist you in finding members of the 俄亥俄州景观协会. You can also seek referrals from friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. Don’t be afraid to ask the owner of a property that you admire who their landscape professional is. 大多数人都会对这样的请求感到荣幸. When you see a contractor working in your neighborhood and you like the work, 写下联系方式. Many professional contractors have their trucks marked with their logo and their phone number.
该寻找什么，该问什么
Landscaping adds comfort, convenience, value and space to one of your most precious assets—your home. 在选择合作公司时一定要小心. 有很多承包商想要你的生意. 在你选择承包商之前, there are several important things to consider when you are planning to have a new landscape installed or hiring a professional company to care for your existing landscape.
你的潜在客户是有执照的企业吗? 俄亥俄州不颁发“景观承包商许可证”,“但还有其他法律要求. 询问承包商是否有苗圃经销商证书. This is required of landscape contractors to sell plant material to you (including in your landscape) by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). 如果他们将使用任何化学物质，如除草剂(i.e. 农达(Roundup®)，一种新兴的(i.e. 防杂草剂)或除害剂(i.e. Grubex™) the contractor must have an Applicator’s License, also from the ODA. Most landscape products and services are taxable under the Ohio Sales Tax Laws. 对不收销售税的公司要心存疑虑. A federal identification number also helps to substantiate that a company is a real business.
他们有保险吗?? Ask to see proof of Business Liability Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Coverage. 保护自己和你的投资. Property owners can find themselves liable if an uninsured contractor causes damage or an uninsured employee gets injured on your property.
询问他们有什么专业证书或隶属关系. 行业协会的新濠天地娱乐城资格, 如俄亥俄州景观协会是不能保证的, but it is an indication that they are serious about their professionalism. 俄亥俄州景观协会的主要目的是新濠天地娱乐城, so many of our members join to advantage of our educational opportunities. Ask whether they have completed a certification program or have certified staff. 在俄亥俄州, there are a few designations available: Certified Landscape Technician (CLT), 注册园境师(CLP), 以及俄亥俄州注册苗圃技术员(OCNT). These designations are earned by individuals that can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and competency in their field.
他们看起来专业吗?? 专业人士准时到达, 外表整洁, 问问题，倾听你的需求, takes pictures or draws sketches of your property and/or takes notes while there. 他们是坐干净的车来的吗? 他们的员工是否穿制服或要求遵守着装规定?
回顾他们的投资组合. Landscape contractors can show you photographs of the projects that have completed and of properties they maintain. 这是一个很好的开始，看看你是否喜欢他们的工作.
获得估算. Estimates should be provided in written format and should be detailed as to what is and what is not included. 如果这超出了你的承受能力，看看你可以在哪里削减开支. 或者更好, 不要包含你真正想要的东西, 把项目分成几个阶段，一次完成一个部分
Maintenance and snowplow contracts will have a detailed description of the services that will be provided and a start and stop date for the specified services.
他们的沟通能力如何? It is important that you establish a good working relationship with your landscape contractor. 他们是一个好的倾听者吗? Do they offer solutions to your problems and constructive criticism of your ideas? Do you feel comfortable with the individual that you will be working with?
他们提供什么样的服务? Is the skill and experience level of the contractor compatible with the type of work you are looking for?
最后考虑
期待为一个好的设计买单. 这需要相当长的时间, talent and expert knowledge to create a landscape design that is both aesthetically pleasing but also functionally sound. 专业人员的时间应该得到补偿.
问问题. 要求承包商向你解释计划、规格和公司流程. If you compare estimates, be sure to consider any differences in plans and scope of work. Select the contractor with a good track record and experience with your type of project. 小心超低的价格. You will save time and money in the long run by having the project completed the right way, 第一次!
索要推荐人名单. Be sure that it includes people with landscape projects similar to what you are considering. 花点时间联系这些推荐人. Ask if the contractor maintained effective communication throughout the project. Did they provide a safe and neat jobsite for your family members and pets? 他们自己打扫了吗? 延误是否被控制在最低限度? 请记住，天气延误是不可避免的.工作是在预算范围内完成的吗? Did the contractor make sure the job met or exceeded all building codes and regulations? Did they stand behind their work and respond promptly to service requests and questions? 如果可能的话，参观或开车经过一些景点. 不要忘记那个古老的问题:“你还会雇佣这个承包商吗??”
向消费者保护机构查询. 看看是否有针对承包商的未解决的投诉. We also recommend checking with your community’s building department to see if they've received any complaints; also verify they have the appropriate registrations with your municipality, 如果需要.
签订合同. A reputable firm provides you with a contract specifying estimated start and completion dates. 它应该包括工作的所有细节——越详细越好. 它应该包括所需的存款金额, as well as any scheduled payments during the job and terms upon completion. 合同应包括所提供的所有保证. 哪些是保险范围，哪些不是? 保修期有多长?
做决定
你已经做了功课. 如果你对你选择的承包商感到满意, you should have a rewarding experience and a beautiful outdoor living space. Don’t forget to check our on-line referral service to find members of the 俄亥俄州景观协会. 祝你好运!
