I start with the initial consultation so I can understand the scope of work and create a design fee proposal for my services. I charge $100/per hour and my services include a master plan sketch (a rendered drawing to show the design vision), design inspiration images, and a meeting to determine the next steps and budget. I'll bring examples of what this sketch looks like. This task can take 10-40+ hours of my time (depending on the space's scope and size).
Once we've arrived at a design, I move into construction documents, which can include: a demolition plan, site plan, planting plan, irrigation plan, and lighting (each plan can take between 6-24 hours). It all depends on your project needs, and we can easily do the project in phases. My design fees start at $8,500 (just to give you an idea).