Design & Build Process

Design Process

Turning Your Ideas into
a Landscape You’ll Love

Initial Design Meeting

In your first meeting with one of our designers, we’ll begin translating your ideas into a 3D concept that captures your vision while considering the unique opportunities and constraints of your site. Your designer will walk you through your community’s HOA guidelines, assist in selecting durable plant materials and construction finishes, and start shaping a landscape that is both beautiful and functional.

A proposal will be created based on your design, outlining the scope and cost of the construction. We’ll then schedule a review to walk through the proposal together and make any necessary revisions to make sure your design is everything you need!

Once you’re completely satisfied with the design, we’ll prepare a detailed construction set of plans and introduce you to your dedicated project manager. Your project manager will oversee every step of the build and work hard to bring your dream landscape to life. They will keep you updated on schedule and progress, and be there for any questions you may have along the way. Once construction is complete, we will meet you at your home and walk you through a landscape orientation, showing you how to use your timers and going over general care and maintenance for your new landscape.

Compare Your Design Options

Whether you choose a streamlined semi-custom plan or a fully tailored design, we make sure your outdoor space fits your lifestyle and community guidelines.

Semi-Custom Designs Custom Design
Design Timeframe  2-3 weeks 30 – 60 Days
Pool or Spa Allowed No Pool or custom spa Can add pool and/or spa
Design Options Catalog of structures to select from, with customizable plant selections and hardscape/turf layouts Fully custom design for every element of your yard, including structures, hardscape, landscape, and plants
ARC Approval Pre-approved structures Must be submitted to the ARC for approval
Construction Timeline Built during home construction if finalized before the pre-close deadline Construction can start immediately after closing, provided selections and permits are finalized
Payment May be rolled into escrow if finalized before the pre-close deadline Contract directly with Signature Outdoor Concepts; not eligible to be included in escrow
3D Rendering Yes Yes
CAD Plan If required Yes

Compare Your Design Options

Whether you choose a streamlined semi-custom plan or a fully tailored design, we make sure your outdoor space fits your lifestyle and community guidelines.

Semi Custom Process

2-3 weeks

No Pool or custom spa

Catalog of structures to select from, with customizable plant selections and hardscape/turf layouts

Pre-approved structures

Built during home construction if finalized before the pre-close deadline

May be rolled into escrow if finalized before the pre-close deadline

Yes

If required

Custom Process

30 – 60 Days

Can add pool and/or spa

Fully custom design for every element of your yard, including structures, hardscape, landscape, and plants

Must be submitted to the ARC for approval

Construction can start immediately after closing, provided selections and permits are finalized

Contract directly with Signature Outdoor Concepts; not eligible to be included in escrow

Yes

Yes

Semi Custom Process

Discussion and Review

One of our landscape design associates will reach out to review options for your new outdoor living space. Together, you’ll explore a range of pre-approved structures and tailor the plants, hardscape, and materials to design an outdoor space that’s uniquely yours.

Just as we do with our custom clients, we will meet with you to present a 3D model of your proposed yard and review all the details together.

All pre-approved materials and structures are outlined in our collateral documents. Once your selections are finalized, we will prepare a detailed proposal with all associated costs. If the design and proposal are completed before the pre-close cutoff date, the cost of your landscape can be included in your escrow.

After you’ve approved the final design and proposal, we will work directly with your ARC to ensure all elements comply with community rules and regulations, and we’ll obtain any required permits.

If you have chosen to finalize your landscape pre-close, our construction team will coordinate with your home builder to install your landscape during the build of your new home.

Custom Process

Connecting with Clients

To begin the design process, one of our landscape design associates will contact you to review options for your new outdoor living space. During this meeting, we will discuss your goals, lifestyle needs, and aesthetic preferences.

To give you the closest experience to seeing your design in real life, we’ll walk you through a 3D model and review a detailed preview of your future outdoor space.

Visit our showroom to explore a curated selection of pavers, stone, lighting, and more. We’ll guide you in selecting the right materials to match your style and budget, creating a landscape that truly fits your lifestyle. We provide every client with a detailed, itemized plan that outlines all costs involved in bringing the design to life.

Once the design is finalized and the proposal is signed, we will prepare detailed construction drawings and obtain any required ARC approvals or permits. These plans help ensure clear communication with our construction team and any relevant agencies.

If you finalize your design in time for HOA approvals and permits a few months prior to closing on your home, we guarantee construction will begin within two weeks after closing. Construction typically takes no more than eight weeks, depending on the complexity of your design.