Expert Support for Melbourne Construction Projects – Our Builder-Friendly Landscaping Tips

As a builder and developer, the success of your project depends on various factors. While managing a construction project in Melbourne, the final phase of landscaping can either make or break the success of your development project. For the completion and compliance of your project, proper landscaping is required. Client satisfaction is also an equally crucial factor here. 

Hiring a professional landscaping services company in Melbourne is the best way for a builder to ensure seamless project completion, compliance, and client satisfaction. As one of the leading names in Melbourne’s professional landscaping industry, Bayside Landscaping offers some practical tips to builders that will help them seamlessly complete their construction projects in Melbourne.

We understand that builder projects demand expertise, seamless coordination, and reliability. The specialised builder services by Bayside Landscaping ensure your development schedule follows the timeline, surpasses client expectations and suits your budget.

What Kind of Landscaping Services Do Builders Need?

Builders typically require specialised landscaping services that are in alignment with their specific industry standards and construction timelines. Our key services in the specialised landscaping category include –

• Site preparation 
• Soil stabilisation during construction phases
• Drainage solutions
• Erosion control 
• Synthetic grass installation for low-maintenance outdoor spaces
• Commercial landscaping for multi-unit developments
• Final landscape construction services, including garden beds, retaining walls, and pathways
• Documentation & certification for compliance 

Integration of Landscaping During New Construction Projects

The key lies in understanding the significance of the early integration of landscaping in new construction projects. Smart builders in Melbourne know that integrating landscaping at an early stage of their new projects prevents expensive delays and rework. Here’s how to go about the integration –

Maintain coordination with your landscape gardener right from the stage of planning. The multiple phases of this process include the protection of existing vegetation, scheduling hardscaping elements such as retaining walls before final grading is done, and planning the utility access routes. Your communication with the landscape gardener will help you identify optimal timing for each phase. 

We have the best landscapers in Melbourne, ready to work around your construction schedule. They take a phased approach. They first handle the installation of temporary erosion control and then look after the permanent features as buildings near completion. The landscape designers focus on delivering quality results without interfering with other trades.

Special Standards for Builder Work

The compliance requirements for builder landscaping projects are far stricter than those for ordinary residential projects. At Bayside Landscaping, we work closely with certifiers and maintain all the necessary compliance certifications related to your project.

Here are the key requirements for compliance –

• Council compliance for commercial developments
• Stormwater management certification
• Accessibility standards under building codes
• Fire safety clearances for vegetation placement
• Structural engineering approvals for retaining walls and major earthworks

Working with Developers and Tradies

It takes seamless coordination with various trades for a successful landscaping project. Our team integrates with –

Concreters & Builders

We coordinate with builders and concreters to align the different phases of landscaping with the phases of building completion. We ensure efficient material delivery and site access for the job.

Developers

To meet the pressures of timeline and budget constraints, we focus on providing cost-effective solutions that help builders enhance their properties’ values.

Electricians & Plumbers

Before the hardscaping part begins, we promptly coordinate the installation of underground services. This helps us prevent expensive re-excavation.

Warranty & Compliance Certification

Our professional builder landscaping services in Melbourne come with comprehensive warranties and proper documentation necessary for the building’s final inspection and settlement processes.

Here’s what the warranty covers –

• 12-month warranty on all plantings 
• 12-month warranty on turf installation
• 2-year warranty on all hardscaping elements
• 5-year structural warranty on all major earthworks and retaining walls

Here’s what comes under the compliance documentation –

• Council compliance certificates specific to commercial landscaping projects in Melbourne
• Stormwater management compliance reports
• Plant species compliance for fire-prone areas
• Accessibility compliance documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How early should builders engage landscape designers in Melbourne? 

Ideally, builders must engage landscape designers right during the planning phase, i.e., at least 3 months before the construction work begins.

Can you work around other trades on active construction sites? 

Yes, our team closely coordinates with site managers to ensure efficient and safe progress.

Do you provide emergency erosion control for weather delays? 

Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency site stabilisation services.

What’s the typical timeline for builder landscaping projects? 

Typically, most projects are completed within 2-4 weeks after building completion, weather permitting.

Can landscaping services be staged for cash flow management? 

Yes, we offer flexible payment schedules in alignment with your construction milestones.