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Free online design consultation via your high speed Internet connection and telephone.  We will look at images and fly over your property together via google earth and discuss your needs.  If we aren't a match, I will advise your search for assistance.

My unique design development techniques are the most efficient ever devised. My terms are very simple, with no fine print, or confusing language.  We will formulate a landscape design program that suits your needs, compliments your home, and respects your budget.  Please see Design Process for step by step details of my procedures, which are cost effective, but not necessarily your cheapest alternative.  If we work online exclusively, you will save the travel time and expense.

1. Receive your plat via email, or US Post.  I will scan, scale, print, and bring.

$100

2. I will visit you for up to 3 hours including travel to you.

$200
1+2 = Minimum design fee including preparation of your plat.$300
Additional per hour charge (Including travel to you, consultations, design, computer drafting, and 3D modeling).$70

DRIVE TIME  I will drive up to 6 hrs one way from Athens, GA using mapquest for drive time. No charge for return.

OVERNIGHT- If I fly or drive 3+ hours to you, I need overnight accommodations including broadband Internet.
AIR TRAVEL 1st visit If you would like to estimate air fare to you, please use Atlanta International Airport (ATL) as my origin. I prefer to depart ATL no earlier than 10:30 AM, and fly non-stop to your airport. My return should be the evening of the second day.  Our second day begins at 9:00 AM until we finish creating your ideal design. My design time and travel time to you are billable time.  No charge for my return trip or time spent in the hotel, unless I am working on your project.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES  including: computer drafting, 3d modeling, online meetings, etc. $70/hr

Design Online  Is essentially the same except I may have to do more work in advance of our 1st meeting, which will save your time in our design meeting, but it will be more than offset by no travel time and expense.  International clients have the option to call me, or pay me .50/min to call you.   You don't have to pay anything in advance, but payment is expected at the conclusion of our first meeting, any subsequent meetings, or upon delivery of submittals.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT  If your project is large and/or complex enough to justify my involvement, we negotiate for me to manage your project for 20% of all related costs plus travel expenses for projects under $20k, or 15% for larger projects.
Design is more than drawing circles.  It requires vision and expertise to bring all the various aspects together into a cohesive composition that works, is well crafted, and is aesthetically pleasing. I have designed projects all over the country including climate zones 2 thru 10   Sub Tropical to Arid.  Atlantic to Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Keys to the Rockies. A summer villa in the mountains of Saudi Arabia, and an estate in Tanzania, Africa!  Resume.

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 Email: david[at]signaturelandscapes.com  office phone 706-543-3395
 I am happy to drive a few hours from Athens, GA 30606-2304 or fly anywhere serviced nonstop from Atlanta, Georgia USA  (ATL) fees

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