Hiring a Licensed Professional

How to Select Professional
Landscape Contractors
It is important to remember that landscaping, particularly landscape design and installation, is not a commodity to which a price tag can be easily attached. Purchasing landscape design and installation services might better compare to purchasing art. Landscape that are pleasing to the eye, functional, and of lasting quality require professional design and installation. They create the first impression that visitors have of your home or business, and landscaping increases your property value. This why many people choose to landscape their properties over a period of years rather than all at once, so they can budget adequate funds to complete their work properly.

- this proves you have:

• Liability Insurance
• Workman's Compensation
• Unemployment Benefits

Call the Contractor's Board to Verify at 304-558-7890.

Kotalic's Contractors License:
WV - 013810
City of Huntington - 0043175

Ask friends and neighbors who have used professional and inquire who did a project you see and like.

Ask for references.

Review photos and professional designs.

Examine written guarantees and follow-up maintenance.

Find out which, if any, professional trade organizations the contractor belongs to, such as: The Associated Landscape Contractor Association or Ohio Landscape Association.

Membership in professional trade organizations is a good indication of a contractor's preparedness to meet your requirements and follow through with quality craftsmanship.