Hill Country Gardens

the xeriscape guys in Fredericksburg, Texas

Estimates are Free, Easy, and Informative

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An Estimate is a Learning Experience

We've heard about landscapers who look over a site, scribble a few words on paper, and call it a 'quote.' An experienced landscaper can probably do this, but it does little to help the customer understand all of the thinking that goes into a particular situation. When we do an estimate, we try to make it a learning experience that shows, in detail, all of the components of a great landscape.

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An Estimate begins a quality experience

We don't do 'quotes'. We do estimates. Here's how they're different: It's all about "dollars and sense".

	Quote or Bid	Estimate
Price	Fixed	Variable
Number on the bottom	A promised price	A prediction of the likely price
Risk of Unknown	All on the contractor	Shared by contractor and customer
Incentive for Contractor	Pad the quote. Do the work as cheaply as possible, cutting corners if necessary	Be accurate. Do the job right, handling unforeseen problems as they arise
Customer Knowledge Needed	How to look for corner-cutting	How the job will go

As you can see, there are advantages to both and disadvantages to both. We'd just rather work on a team with the customer than have an adversarial relationship.

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It comes down to Trust

Whether you use a quote or an estimate, trust is the key to a good contractor relationship. Quotes might work a little better when the trust is low, but estimates are much better when both sides trust the other. That's why we like estimates: the quality of our work shows even before we start. A thorough estimate lets you know that we mean what we say when we say, "we love our work." And, the way you respond to our estimates help us learn to trust you.

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Get a free Estimate

We don't charge for estimates. It might be the best deal in Fredericksburg Landscaping. Whether you go with us or not, you will have learned from our experience, and we'll be happy to do it. You just can't lose!

We'd love to work with you. Click here to contact us for your Free Estimate.

Estimates FAQ

What do I need to get an estimate?: All you need is an idea of what you want. Give us a call or use the web, and we'll discuss it with you.
Do I need to promise to spend money before getting all that information?: No. We enjoy educating people about landscaping. Even if they don't use us immediately, many come back later.
Will you pressure me for a sale?: No. We're not that kind of business.
How long are the estimates good for?: The estimate will reflect current prices. If you wait more than a month to get started, we'd like to revisit the estimate to reflect current conditions.
How long does it take to get an estimate?: It takes us an average of 3 days. If we're very busy, up to a week.
What's a big advantage to the client?: We credit unused materials that are returnable to your bill.