Terms of Payment

Projects are broken down into two stages: Design and Build. During the design phase, 60% of the retainer is due at Stage One, the Client Interview Process. An additional 25% is due at Stage Three, the Client Review Meeting. The final 15% is due at Stage Four, Client Approval.

During the build phase, 100% of the plant budget is due prior to plant purchases and at the time of the signed build contract.

An additional 50% retainer is due for the estimated hardscape construction. A half-way point of the hardscape phase will be mutually agreed upon by the client and EssentialSpace. Once mid-point has been achieved, a weekly payment schedule will be established by dividing the remaining weeks of work into the remaining balance.