Richard Lusk Landscape and Design
Site Work, Drainage & Retaining Walls
Richard Lusk Landscape and Design, Inc. includes site work and landscape walls in its residential outdoor construction services. The work can involve demolition, grading, drainage, slope work, retaining walls, garden walls and property walls.
Start below the finished surface
The visible landscape depends on what is planned beneath and around it. Existing grades, access and the proposed relationship between the house, pool, paths and garden need to be considered early. Site work is part of the overall construction plan, not simply something to address after the finishes have been selected.
Define the site-specific scope
Demolition, grading and drainage needs vary from property to property. We discuss the available plans and existing conditions, then identify the work to be included in the proposal. Engineering, soils information, approvals and consultant responsibilities must be addressed for the actual site; this service description is not a site design.
Plan walls as part of the landscape
Retaining walls, garden walls and property walls have different roles. Their placement affects levels, circulation, planting and the use of the yard. The project team determines the appropriate details and any structural requirements rather than treating all walls as interchangeable landscape features.
Bring the available information to the first discussion
Existing surveys, grading plans, soils information and photographs can help establish what is already known about a property. Let us know about access restrictions, slopes and the outdoor improvements you are planning. That information supports a more useful scope and budgeting conversation.
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Questions about this service
Do you include grading and drainage in outdoor projects?
Yes. Grading and drainage are among our listed site-work services. The extent of that work is defined in the project-specific scope.
What types of landscape walls do you build?
Our listed services include retaining walls, garden walls and property walls, with details and any required engineering determined for the project.
Is engineering automatically included?
Engineering and consultant responsibilities depend on the project and must be identified in the written proposal. They should not be assumed from a general service description.
Let’s talk about your outdoor space
Tell us about your property, priorities and the project you have in mind. Call 800-808-7510 or send a project inquiry.
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