Start Living the Life You’ve Imagined!
You’ve dreamed. You’ve explored. And now you're ready to turn your vision for an outdoor living space into reality. Follow the simple steps below, and in no time at all, you’ll be enjoying the beauty and tranquility of your new space!
Connect with your local Rosetta expert at any point in the process for assistance.
Project Planning Guide for Outdoor Living
You’ve created the vision for your perfect Rosetta Hardscapes outdoor living space - now it’s time to put a plan in action. To help you through the planning process, we’ve outlined five easy-to-follow steps to ensure a smooth implementation of your project.
Don’t forget - Rosetta offers a wealth of technical resources and detailed installation guides to help your contractor bring your ideas to fruition. Let us help you change your view!
While a good reputation goes a long way, it’s not the only factor you should use to make your decision. Here are 3 questions to ask when looking for the right contractor for your project:
- Are they fully licensed and insured?
- Does their style match your preference?
- Does their timeline work for you?
Ultimately, meet with a couple of contractors to see who you trust. This is a significant investment in your home and lifestyle, so finding someone who will help you enjoy the process is key.
Up to 80% of your total project cost can be an investment in the labor to bring your vision to fruition. Around 20% will be the cost of hardscape products. So, make sure you select the highest quality products you can afford so that you’re happy with them for the long term.
If you need a starting point, the Pre-Planned Patio Guide provides a ballpark for you to get the conversation going with your contractor. Pricing varies by region. Contact your local dealer for a quote for your project.
Up Your Level of Curb Appeal: Not only will you be happy each time you come home to a new and improved facade, but hardscapes tend to provide excellent ROI when it’s time to sell.
Help Hide Unsightly Objects: A strategically placed garden wall can transform a view from ugly to enlightening.
Create Usable Space from Unlevel Ground: A retaining wall will help create the extra square footage you desire.
Build a Private Oasis: Hardscapes and softscapes can blend together to create the privacy you crave.
Because you’ve started with the end in mind; however, you can save yourself money and headaches in the long run. For instance:
- If you know you’ll eventually want to add a kitchen to your patio plan, running the utilities up front can save you costly work down the road.
- If you start with a walkway to your front door that will eventually connect to your driveway, choosing a paver rated for vehicular traffic is a smart choice.
- When the project is planned in advance, each new phase will complement the previous one and avoid complications.
5. Select Your Style
If you know the general feel you’re looking for, your contractor can help you select the right products to execute your plan. If you chose products you like without a vision for the project as a whole, you might end up with a disjointed end result. Use these curated landscape design styles to select your style and help guide your contractor in the right direction!
