VERY disappointed with my experience and would neither engage Mr. Glassman again nor recommend him to others. For the amount of money spent, I expected a little more attention to my project and maybe some original thought (or at least complete plans that could actually be used by landscape contractors). As it were, all of the ideas implemented in my backyard were my own (his ideas were either inappropriate and inconsistent with my preferences I paid $150 per hour for in our initial consultation.....or just bad) and the plans he created were incomplete (he forgot to include a lighting plan and when this was pointed out, the next revision of the plans included one sentence about "appropriate up-lighting.").
Description of Work: Engaged company for (i) initial consultation and (ii) creation of architectural plans for residential landscaping project.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$7,500
JEFF F.
10/2006
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
Mr. Glassman's assistant returned my phone message promptly and set an appointment. They came out to the house together, and punctually. The quality of the information provided was excellent. I simply gave him our basic requirements and wants for our backyard, and let him start talking. He is very creative, as well as practical. Look at his website for examples of some of his work. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: I called this company for some help with landscape design for my backyard. They offer a one hour initial consultation for $150, which is what they did. They recommended I record the consultation with a camcorder or tape recorder because of the amount of information. I borrowed a camcorder but couldn't get it to work. I highly recommend recording the consultation. Michael Glassman is amazing and comes up with so many ideas so fast that you can't possibly take notes quickly enough. I tried! By the way, after the initial consultation, you can then hire them to do complete drawings for your project. In my case the cost would be $5000. They can also then put you in touch with contractors to do the work (they only do the design).
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FAQ
MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.
No, MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES does not offer free project estimates.
No, MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES does not offer a senior discount.
No, MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES does not offer emergency services.
No, MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES does not offer warranties.
MICHAEL GLASSMAN & ASSOCIATES offers the following services: LANDSCAPE DESIGN & CONSULTING. OUTDOOR DINING, WATER TREATMENTS, LANDSCAPE DESIGNS, FOUNTAINS & SCULPTURES, OUTDOOR STRUCTURES.