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Landscape Design Agreement / Contract 

Landscape Design Agreement 

This Agreement is made on ___________ between: 

Designer: 
Nick Joseph Design 

 
6102 Ackley Rd. 

Parma, OH 44129 

 

Nick@NickJosephDesign.com 

(440) 552-1896 

and 

Client: 

___________________________________ 

_______________________________________________________________________ 
[Property Address] 

1. Scope of Services 

The Designer agrees to provide landscape design services for the property located at: 

Project Address: _______________________________________ 

                                 _______________________________________ 

Services may include: 

Site consultation 

Concept landscape design 

Outdoor living space planning 

Planting plans 

Hardscape layout 

Space planning for small yards 

Design revisions 

Final landscape plan 

The exact services will be defined in the project proposal. 

2. Design Process 

The design process typically includes: 

Initial consultation 

Site analysis and client questionnaire 

Concept design 

Client review and revisions 

Final design plan delivery 

Unless otherwise stated, two (2) revisions are included. Additional revisions may be billed at $80 per hour. 

 

3. Fees and Payment 

Total Design Fee: $_____________ 

Payment schedule: 

Deposit: $_________ due before design work begins 

Progress Payment: $________ due upon concept plan delivery 

Final Payment: $_________ due prior to final plan delivery 

Late payments may delay project progress. 

 

4. Client Responsibilities 

The client agrees to: 

Provide accurate property information 

Disclose property boundaries and easements 

Inform the designer of HOA rules or restrictions 

Obtain necessary permits unless otherwise agreed 

 

5. Design Ownership 

All drawings, renderings, and design plans remain the intellectual property of Nick Joseph Design. 

The client is granted permission to use the design only for installation at the specified property address. 

Designs may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for other properties without written permission. 

 

6. Installation 

The Designer provides design services only unless otherwise specified. 

Nick Joseph Design is not responsible for: 

Contractor performance 

Installation errors 

Construction costs 

Plant survival after installation 

 

7. Material and Plant Availability 

Plant materials and hardscape products are subject to seasonal availability. Substitutions of comparable materials may be necessary. 

 

8. Cancellation 

If the client chooses to cancel the project after work has begun, no refund will be granted. 

Deposits may be non-refundable. 

 

9. Limitation of Liability 

The Designer shall not be liable for damages resulting from: 

Contractor installation errors 

Soil conditions 

Drainage problems 

Weather conditions 

Plant failure 

Improper maintenance 

 

10. Photography 

The Designer reserves the right to photograph completed projects for marketing and portfolio use. 

 

11. Governing Law 

This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. 

 

12. Acceptance 

 

Client Signature: _______________________ 
Date: _______________________ 

 

Designer Signature: _____________________ 
Date: _______________________ 

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