Landscapes of Distinction Olsen Designs Landscape Design and Construction Landscape Design Olsen Designs Landscaping  can complete landscape designs from concept plans to council submissions for. You can choose to use our design services in a number of  ways. • You can have the landscape design completed and then choose our company to complete the construction.   • You can use our design services and then seek a number of quotes from other parties or even do the work yourself. • You can seek a quote based on your own design ideas. • For residential projects, you may find our elevation drawings useful to visualise your finished project. Back Residential Landscapes and Gardens For residential clients, project size does not matter. Olsen Designs Landscaping is happy to work with all clients from a small garden cleanup to a full property landscape.  As a locally owned and operated business, we know the regional area and care about the outcome for our clients. • Free quote service - from our plans, your ideas or previously designed plans • All types of gardens from water- wise to rainforest, contemporary to classic French/ English inspired • Staging of work to fit all budgets and projects • Project management for your landscape if you do not wish to supervise • References provided on request • We are fully insured and licensed landscaped contractors QBSA1153742. Back Commercial Landscapes Insured and licensed landscaped contractors QBSA1153742 Work Method Statements and clear Work Place Health and Safety record Commercial projects: • " Project housing • " Unit complexes • " Government  & local council • " Commercial premises • " Body Corporate make-over's • " Holiday apartments & resorts      Back Fences and Screens In most cases, these items are used to secure properties. A more interesting concept is to design and construct your fence to become a feature for your home project.  The choice of material for your fence, gates and screens is related to the reason they are required as well as the sector the fall in such as rural, residential and commercial. Common materials inlcude: • " Timber • " Metal • " Block • " Feature • " Commercial - compliant for Noise Suppression and Main Roads  requirements Back Retaining Walls and Gardens Retaining walls are a method to produce flat surfaces when the general area is sloped. They can be utilised to increase building platforms, grassed areas or as a feature in themselves. The materials used in retaining walls include: • "Timber • "Block •  Stone or Rock • "Garden Feature Back Turf and Irrigation Laying turf successfully requires skill and practise. It is not always cost-effective to seek the lowest price. In comparing prices, ensure that a contractor informs you of the contents of their quote. Questions to ask: • Does the quote include fill and top dressing? • Do you apply fertilizer and in what quantities? • Does your quote include watering the finished grass and how many days? • Whether to install Irrigation is an important choice within any garden or landscape. It is important to use a licensed and experinced installer to ensure water is not wasted. At Olsen Designs Landscaping, we will assist you to decide if your project requires irrigation and the most cost effective way of meeting your needs and busget. Back Water Features Good planning and use of quality products are essential in an effective water feature. If the design and construction of the feature does not take all elements of the landscape into account, the feature may develop leaks or cleanliness issues. Another consideration is that the water feature meets any building requirements. The materials for use in water features are extensive and new products appear every year. Some types of water features include • " Water falls - interior and exterior • " Ponds and dams • " Bog gardens • " Creeks Back Paving and Paths Preparation and quality construction are the backbone of paving. The price of pavers continue to rise. Whether they are used as part of a large paved area or as stepping stones, if the pavers are not laid correctly, they can move, crack  or give an uneven surface. Such issues can lead to a costly and potentially dangerous mistake. Back Hervey Bay Landscaping