How We Operate

Most projects begin with a design drawn to scale. A design helps both you, and the designer, and ultimately the installer, visualize the project and agree on the details. As your Seattle landscape design contractor, we feel that it’s important to listen to you, and work with you to develop a landscape plan that will not only fulfill your objectives but create a beautiful outdoor environment. Our designs are drawn to scale, showing the names and locations of all plants and architectural features.

Rodda and Sons bases our design fees on $60.00/hour: these include measuring the site and laying it out on paper to scale; rough sketch overlays of ideas; a final plan with all features and plants labeled; and a consultation to explain the plan with pictures of plants and materials suggested. A large project may need additional consultations at the rough sketch stage to get your reaction and feedback. We quote a design fee after we get a feel for the scope of your project on the initial visit.

Rodda and Sons provides bids to install any or all phases of projects that we have designed and is happy to bid on projects designed by other designers and architects. Our crews are experienced in installing most hardscaping materials, pavers, retaining materials, deck materials, rock, sprinkler systems, etc. in additional to lawns and plants. We select materials and plants that perform well in the Seattle climate. We seldom subcontract work, preferring to “do it ourselves.” Rodda and Sons guarantees plants that we provide and plant, and materials and workmanship for one year.

Due to our mild climate in the Puget Sound area, our crews can install most landscape projects year around. Occasionally severe weather can temporarily delay parts of a project.

Winter is actually a great time to plant lawns, trees, shrubs and groundcovers. The plant material is usually dormant, so it doesn’t suffer as much transplant stress. Fall and winter rains keep the root systems moist so that roots start to become established before the summer dry season.

Our main concern is that you are pleased with the results of our work, and that the landscaping enhances your outdoor living areas.

“Once again, you did a wonderful job. We love the way it looks & are really looking forward to seeing the color this spring. Thanks for all your help & come by to see your handiwork any time!”

- Craig & Vicki P.