FAQ's

How long have you been in business?
Does your company provide both commercial and residential services?
Does Hansen Landscape do small projects?
Are you insured?
Is your work guaranteed?
Are you licensed?
Who does your work?
Do you subcontract?
How does a project start?
Are plans necessary for Hansen Landscape to install my project?
My HOA (Home Owners Association) requires plans. Do you create landscape plans?
When can you start the installation of my project?
How long does it take to install a project?
How do I pay you?
Does your company provide free estimates?
I have a plan, which is drawn by another company. Will your company quote an installation cost?
Do you have references?
Does your company provide after care of your projects?
What is my next step?


FAQs

How long have you been in business?
We have been serving the custom landscape and gardening needs of Bay Area residents for 32 years.
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Does your company provide both commercial and residential services?
Yes, we provide both commercial and residential landscape services and are happy to assist you with designing a project for your home or business to suit your desires, needs and budgets.
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Does Hansen Landscape do small projects?
We are happy to assist you with any project large or small. We have no minimum project size.  You'll find we are as happy to assist you with a complete project as we are with smaller needs, including fixing a loose/saggy gate or a broken sprinkler. 
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Are you insured?
Yes, we are insured for two million dollars worth of property damage and liability insurance.
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Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. Most installation components such as sprinkler systems and drainage work are guaranteed for (1) year.Back to Top

Are you licensed?
Yes, we are licensed with the State of Ca. for contractors. We are a C-27 Landscape Contractor. This license is the widest ranged license classification next to a general contractor in so far as the extent of items we are licensed to install. We also carry a C-8 Concrete Contractor License.
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Who does your work?
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Do you subcontract?
Some work such as the forming and placement of concrete, we hire another firm that we trust and have a good working relationship with. Because they have a dedicated crew to perform this kind of work, we feel we can give our clients better value for this work. All work performed by subcontractors under our contract is the responsibility of Hansen Landscape and applicable guarantees. Back to Top

Getting started and the design process

How does a project start?

Please email owner Steve Hansen at hansen.steve@comcast.net and share your project needs with him. Steve will determine next step for your project.

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If you would like to learn more about what Hansen Landscape can do for you, we also have available for you to visit our extensive and beautiful 1/2 acre outdoor landscape showyard located in Castro Valley. Please email Steve if you'd like to make an appointment to visit. This visit is a good way to become familiar with us and our work before considering to hire us.

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Is a scale design necessary for Hansen Landscape to install my project?
For projects including patios/walks, landscaping and other components such as water features, arbors, a design will most likely be needed. The design fee will be quoted after we see the project and understand the scope of work. When Hansen Landscape is hired to install your project, as we are a design/build firm, we will apply the cost of any design fees toward the installation costs.

Smaller or simpler projects may not require a scale design.
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My HOA (Home Owners Association) requires a scale design. Do you create landscape plans?
Yes. Our process can include a scale design that you can submit to your HOA.
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When can you start the installation of my project?
After your approval of the proposal to install your project and our receipt of your deposit, we can normally start a project within 2-5 weeks.
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How long does it take to install a project?
Smaller projects consisting of concrete, lawn and/or plant materials may require only up to 3-4 weeks to complete. Larger projects also requiring masonry or carpentry, may require 6-12 weeks to complete. Your final proposal will indicate how long your project will take based on the components you select.
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How do I pay you?
We accept personal checks. When you are ready to sign your installation agreement, we will collect a small down payment of $1000 or if your project is under $10,000, this deposit will be 10% of the contract total. For projects lasting several weeks or more, we will invoice you weekly for only that percentage of work completed. Shorter term projects will have specified payments at specified intervals. Deposits, consultation and design fee credits will be applied toward your final payment.

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Does your company provide free estimates?
You bet! Please call owner Steve Hansen at 510-773-1003 or email him at hansen.steve@comcast.net

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I have a plan, which is drawn by another company. Will your company quote an installation cost?
Possibly. As we are a Design/Build company, most of our projects are also designed by us. However, depending upon our work load and your design, we may be able to assist you. What is important to us if we install your project, is that we (vs your designer or architect) are granted full control by you over the design of and the installation methods and material selections of your sprinkler and drainage systems, and soil preparations needs. This will also allow us to properly guarantee these items. Please contact Steve Hansen direct at 510-773-1003 or email him with information regarding your needs to hansen.steve@comcast.net and he will be happy to assist you. Back to Top

Do you have references?
Yes. We will be happy to supply you with a list of references including type of work performed, client name and phone #. This list also contains trade references and information about the insurances we carry.Back to Top


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Does your company provide after care of your projects?
Yes. Hansen Landscape's division My Gardener is available to help you with the aftercare of your new landscape project. Dedicated, knowledgable and English speaking gardeners (not yardworkers) will show up on the same day each week to properly care for your new yard. This is complete care including mow/edge, prune/trim, weeding, debris pickup, fertilization and minor pest control for Aphids/Whiteflies/fungus's on your plants. The gardener will also inform you in writing if there are any improper landscape conditions. You will protect your landscape investment with regular care from My Gardener. They can help you with other landscaping too if the need arises including 2 x's per year replanting of your annual flowers. My Gardener carries its own C-27 Contractors License and is regulated by the State with a pesticide applicators license. Back to Top

What is my next step?
Please email owner Steve Hansen at hansen.steve@comcast.net and share your project needs with him. Steve will determine next step for your project.

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If you would like to learn more about what Hansen Landscape can do for you, we also have available for you to visit our extensive and beautiful 1/2 acre outdoor landscape showyard located in Castro Valley. Please email Steve if you'd like to make an appointment to visit. This visit is a good way to become familiar with us and our work before considering to hire us.

 

 

 
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