Premier Landscape Contractors in Santa Clara

Design costs depend on your project size and detail level needed. Basic consultations with concept sketches for focused improvements like updating a front yard or adding a patio area typically run $500-$1,500. Complete property plans with detailed construction drawings, full plant specifications, and material recommendations generally cost $2,500-$8,000 based on lot size and project complexity. JPM Landscape also offers design-build services where design work integrates into your total construction cost. We'll visit your property for a free initial meeting, discuss your goals and budget, and recommend the design approach that makes sense. Our 40 years of experience mean we work efficiently while creating plans you can actually use and afford to build.

We handle both design and construction with our own crews, which means better quality control, clearer communication, and one company responsible for your entire project. Many contractors either design or build, creating coordination problems where mistakes fall through the cracks. JPM Landscape manages everything from planning through final planting using teams who work together regularly and understand our standards. We also focus on building things right the first time using quality materials and proven methods, not offering the lowest bid by cutting corners. Our four decades in business prove we deliver work that lasts, and Santa Clara clients appreciate contractors who show up on schedule and finish what they start.

Timeline varies by project scope, but most residential landscapes complete within 2-6 weeks from start to finish. Smaller projects like patio installations, front yard makeovers, or irrigation system upgrades often wrap up in 1-2 weeks. Larger complete renovations with extensive hardscaping, grading, new irrigation and drainage, and comprehensive planting typically need 4-8 weeks. JPM Landscape provides realistic schedules during planning and maintains consistent work on your project. We organize work logically—hardscape first, then irrigation and drainage infrastructure, followed by soil preparation and planting—to avoid redoing completed sections. Weather, permit processing, and material availability affect timing, but our experience helps us plan around these factors.

Absolutely, and many Santa Clara projects work best by keeping good existing elements while updating and improving overall function and appearance. We evaluate what you have—mature trees, established plantings, existing hardscape, irrigation systems—and give honest recommendations about what's worth keeping versus replacing. Sometimes preserving specimen trees or quality paving while refreshing surrounding landscape saves money and maintains maturity that takes years to reestablish. We provide options at different budget levels and focus on delivering maximum value, whether that means complete renovation or strategic improvements working with what's already in place.

Permit requirements vary by project type and scope. Most landscape work including planting, irrigation, and basic hardscaping doesn't need permits. However, structures like pergolas, larger retaining walls, outdoor kitchens with gas and electrical connections, significant grading, and work near property lines often require city approval. JPM Landscape handles all permitting as part of our service—preparing required documentation, submitting applications, and coordinating inspections. Our 40 years working in Santa Clara mean we understand local requirements and maintain good relationships with building department staff. We ensure your project meets codes and regulations, protecting your investment and preventing issues when you eventually sell your property.