The quality of landscaping contractors in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire varies enormously. Asking the right questions before hiring is the most effective way to separate professional, reliable companies from those likely to disappoint. Here are the ten questions we recommend asking any landscaper before you commit.
Questions About Experience and Credentials
These questions establish whether the contractor has the right experience and operates professionally.
- 1. Can I see examples of similar projects you have completed recently?
- 2. Can you provide references from previous customers I can contact?
- 3. Are you fully insured with public liability insurance?
- 4. Are you a member of any professional trade body?
- 5. How long have you been operating in this area?
Questions About the Project
These questions help establish clarity about how the project will be managed.
- 6. Will you be on site throughout the project, or will it be managed by someone else?
- 7. Do you use subcontractors for any part of the work?
- 8. What is the payment schedule, and how much is required upfront?
- 9. What happens if the project runs over time or over budget?
- 10. What aftercare or guarantee do you offer on your work?
What the Answers Tell You
A professional, reliable landscaper will be comfortable answering all ten questions clearly and without hesitation. Vagueness, reluctance to provide references, requests for large upfront cash payments, or no professional body membership are all warning signs worth taking seriously.
A&T Landscapes is happy to answer all of these questions and more. Call 07735 916029 or email landscapes.at@gmail.com — we welcome scrutiny.