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Top 10 landscaping designers in San Diego, CA

Homeowners agree: these San Diego landscape designers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Designs 4 You

Designs 4 You

New on HomeGuide
9+ years in business
Serves San Diego, CA
Designs 4 You is a family-owned and operated San Diego construction company, we are fully committed to providing our customers with outstanding customer service, personal attention and quality work. We are both licensed and insured to work in San Diego county. Our office is centrally located at 9434 Chesapeake Drive Suite 1211 San Diego, CA 92123 We would love to help you bring your dreams to reality, contact us today! We enjoy the creative part of our job and seeing the smiles on our customers' faces after completing the project and them thanking us for making their house a dream place....
Beyond Remodeling

Beyond Remodeling

New on HomeGuide
1 hire on HomeGuide
Serves San Diego, CA
We are a full service general contracting firm for residential remodeling. City Living Development is dedicated to building a better construction experience for homeowners and business owners in San Diego From initial concept through design, permitting, construction and completion, we can handle all phases of your project. No job is too big or small, and we are competitively priced. We enjoy bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and deck building outdoor kitchen too! It’s a one stop shop we do it all and we put our main focus on client needs .
Precision General Contracting

Precision General Contracting

New on HomeGuide
17+ years in business
Serves San Diego, CA
Precision General Contracting, founded in 2007, is a family-owned home improvement business proudly serving San Diego, California and surrounding areas. With over 50 years of combined experience, they specialize in exterior home improvements and energy-efficient products. Renowned for their reliability, excellent communication, and quality work, they offer a wide range of services from residential roofing, solar system installation, to exterior painting and patio covers. They strive to educate customers on their task or project, ensuring an excellent home improvement experience. Precision General Contracting aims to deliver high-quality servi
EcoDesignSD

EcoDesignSD

New on HomeGuide
13+ years in business
Serves San Diego, CA
EcoDesignSD, founded in 2011, is a women-owned Landscape Design + Build company based in San Diego, California, also serving the surrounding areas and Baja California, Mexico. They specialize in creating unique, beautiful, and drought-tolerant landscapes for both residential and commercial projects. With a team that combines landscape, hardscape, planting, and interior designers, they are committed to delivering the best sustainable landscaping work. Their services also extend to cost-friendly home remodels and interior design. EcoDesignSD reflects their passion for nature and regional materials while caring for their clients' budgets and the

Your Landscaping and Design questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does a landscape designer cost near me?

A landscape designer costs $50 to $150 per hour with a minimum consultation fee of $100 to $200. The design plans cost $700 to $3,000 according to the project size and the number of revisions. Some landscape design packages include videos with computer imaging to illustrate the finished look.

Is hiring a landscape designer worth it?

Hiring a landscape designer is especially worth it when you have a large yard that needs a detailed plan to manage maintenance costs. However, a designer's fees can be excessive if you have a small lawn and want a simple plan.

The benefits of landscape designers include:

  • Practical plans to raise the home’s value and boost curb appeal
  • Cheaper yard maintenance with a local-climate friendly design
  • Preventing DIY landscaping mistakes that waste your money

What does a landscape designer do?

A landscape designer's services include any of the following:

  • Consultations at your home to explore design options
  • Planning out budgets for each landscaping plan
  • Producing landscaping sketches, conceptual computer-generated plans, and basic drawings
  • Revising the plans as many times as needed
  • Consulting with contractors to help convey your vision

However, each designer offers different things according to the level of their training and whether they work with a design-and-build firm.

When should I hire a landscape designer?

You should hire a landscape designer when:

  • You want a new garden installed with a special plant scheme tailored to your needs.
  • The home you're selling needs more curb appeal to stand out in the neighborhood.
  • Your landscaping has been neglected, and you don't know how to fix it because you have no design or landscaping experience.
  • The new home you’ve moved into has a yard that doesn’t suit your lifestyle, pets, or children.
  • You have lots of new landscaping ideas but can’t decide which one will work.
  • The local climate has watering restrictions that you need to design around.

What’s the difference between a landscape designer and landscape architect?

The biggest differences between a landscape designer and landscape architect are that the architect must have a degree and typically works on bigger commercial projects. Hiring a landscape architect costs $100 to $250 per hour minimum. An architect makes official building plans required to get permits for bigger landscaping projects.

Important: Landscape designers don’t have all the qualifications to make detailed construction plans to get permits from the building department.

What are common landscaping project costs?

The most common landscaping projects are a combination of:

How do I find a good landscape designer?

You can find a nearby landscape designer by searching through our list to compare services in your neighborhood. When hiring a design consultant, remember to:

  • Compare multiple quotes from companies with 5+ years of experience.
  • See if your state requires designers to have licenses in horticulture services, home improvement, or landscape contractor credentials.
  • Ask if they have training from the NALP, the APLD, or local landscaping and construction associations.
  • Verify that they have a current business license, insurance, and surety bonds.
  • Read their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Collect an itemized estimate and contract upfront.
  • Beware of the cheapest bids that often yield low-quality results.
  • Don’t give a full payment until after the job is complete.

What questions do I ask a landscape designer?

  • How long have you been designing landscapes?
  • Can I get a free first consultation, and if so, then how long is it?
  • Have you done more hardscaping or gardening projects?
  • Do you offer designs only, or does your firm also build landscapes?
  • How long will it take to make my designs, and do they include a 3D digital design or scaled drawings?
  • What are the fees for plan revisions?
  • Can I see a list of your references and design portfolio?
  • Does the city building department need to approve these designs with permits?
  • Which features of this design are the most expensive and why?
  • Can you make a design that minimizes yard maintenance?
  • What’s your payment schedule, and do you offer payment plans?

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