Profitable Alameda County Landscape Design & Installation Contractor

This full-service landscape contractor is one of this region’s finest, proficient in all stages of design and construction, and known for the skill and professionalism of its craftsmen and landscapers. For nearly 30 years it has pleased its clients with an array of projects including masonry and stonework, decks, fences and other woodwork, retaining walls, raised beds, lawns and other planting, drainage and irrigation systems. The one-year guarantee can include seasonal maintenance. This firm is considered by many of the region’s landscape architects and designers as the “go-to” option to bring their concepts and designs to life. The owner has developed a new and very successful model for doing business. The company seeks compatible clients with whom they enter an agreement to work together before providing detailed estimates. In exchange for the commitment to work together, the company holds a spot in their project calendar. This is called the "intent to work together" agreement. This model has been so successful that the company rarely needs to engage in the competitive bidding process. All contracts to perform the work are then negotiated between the contractor and the clients. The firm operates with 2 trucks: Ford f550 (2000) dump and Ford f250 (2016). Other equipment includes: plate compactor, 4 jack hammers, 2 masonry table saws, 2 woodworking table saws, 3 wood-working miter chop saws, 2 metal cutoff saws, 5 skill saws, 2 roto hammers, 8 drill sets, and other miscellaneous tools. Location: Alameda, California Year Established: 1993 Number of Employees: 9 FTE, 1 PTE Facilities: It maintains a 1000 sq. ft. yard for storage and staging of vehicles, equipment and a 200 sq. ft. company-owned container. This yard is leased for $750/mo. with 5 months remaining on the lease. The 200 sq. ft. office and conference area, is leased month-to-month for $550/mo. Market Outlook/ Competition: There are a number of landscaping firms in the region, but very few have the range of capabilities, expertise, reputation, number of happy customers, or book of business enjoyed by this firm. Growth & Expansion: Profitable growth can be achieved by expanding the landscape design and maintenance capabilities and adding crews to support this.