Question 1

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

We have Public Liability Insurance to $10,000,000. Workers Compensation insurance. We have a defects liability period guarantee of 3 months after completion.

Question 2

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Accepted Answer

After leaving school I completed a graphic design course as I wanted a career in an artistic field. To pay my way I picked up a job at a wholesale nursery and became interested in plants and gardening after I finished my course I looked for a landscape apprenticeship and I haven't looked back!

Question 3

What do you like most about your job?

Accepted Answer

Everyday offers new and interesting work. No two gardens are the same and no two clients needs are the same. A small job can be just as satisfying as a big one. I enjoy solving problems in a practical way. I enjoy designing striking planting palettes and watching a garden change & grow.

Question 4

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

Accepted Answer

You are trusting your garden with someone. Which means you need to trust them. Once meeting onsite you should get a good feel for if they: 1. Understand the brief & what you want & need. 2. Can offer good ideas & suggestions within that brief. 3. Understand your budget and work within that budget.

Question 5

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Our ambition is to be proud of each and every job. No matter how big or small, our intent is to complete every landscape project with exacting detail and care. We love what we do and we hope that shows in our approach to our work.

Question 6

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

Accepted Answer

The person you speak to at the start is the person who will design your garden project, oversee construction and handover your completed garden. Our landscape team will be with you every step of the way. We have a common sense approach to garden design and construction.

Question 7

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

Accepted Answer

Meet on site to discuss needs before quoting. What work you want done, what materials you had in mind. If you have fixed ideas or are open to suggestions. A general budget.

Question 8

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

Accepted Answer

Know your budget before getting a quote. Know where your priorities are. Make a list of "must haves" and "would likes" - talk it over with your partner if necessary so you are both on the same page. Be open about your budget so the trade can give you best bang for your buck.

Question 9

What makes your pricing competitive?

Accepted Answer

We are a small team with low overheads. The owner of the company oversees all work on site and believes in a common sense approach to all work.

Question 10

How do you normally charge for your service?

Accepted Answer

Work can be quoted, or can be done on a do-and-charge basis. All quoted work is contract based and a payment schedule is agreed upon. Any work outside the quoted work scope is considered a variation and will be charged accordingly at an hourly rate or as agreed with client.

Question 11

Is there a particular aspect of your trade or industry that you specialise in?

Accepted Answer

Residential Landscaping. All aspects including: design, project management, hard construction (retaining walls, paving etc.), horticultural services including expertise in correct plant choices, planting, mulching and maintenance.

Question 12

What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?

Accepted Answer

Over 25 years experience in the residential landscape industry. Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Landscape), Urban Irrigation Systems, Trade Certificate. Australian Institute of Landscape Design and Managers Membership number: R1516

Spire Landscapes

Business contact details

Business description

Browse decking experts by suburb

Services

Qualifications

Add your review

Frequently asked questions

Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

How did you decide to get into your line of work?

Need an expert?

Customer

Businesses

Cities

About Oneflare

Oneflare group

Download our apps