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Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA

Landscaping, Architects, Landscaping - Lighting,

About us

Landscape Design and Consulting. Licensed Landscape Architect/Owner operated. 40+ Years experience in all types of Design; Planting Design, Hardscape, Pools, Fountains, Decks, Outdoor Living, Landscape Lighting, and the BEST contacts for subcontractor installation. I charge by the hour for my services. No additional travel or service charges throughout the KC Metro Area. Contact me by Phone, email or my Website. Regular host on the Toby Tobin Show on Saturday mornings.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Landscape Architectural Design & Consulting including installation subcontracting.

Services we don't offer

I do not sell plants or have installers under my employ. I do offer both services as an add to my Design Service.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.912 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Jeff K.
04/2020
5.0
landscaping, architect
  + 0 more
Rick Barret is the best at his job and very knowledgeable in his field would highly recommend him for any landscaping designs and plant selection
Description of Work: Landscaping

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen H.
09/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Rick was timely, very professional, great ideas, and affordable.
Description of Work: Landscape Architectual plans for our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Grace S.
11/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Larry M.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have had bad experiences with two previous people who were reportedly landscape experts. We were very disappointed with their knowledge of plants and work performed. Richard, on the other hand, repeatedly returned our emails and phone calls promptly. His landscape plan was exactly what we wanted--beautiful low maintenance plants that do well. He coordinated a visit with his landscape contractor, met with him at the house and submitted a bid that was extremely reasonable. We would recommend him without reservation.
Description of Work: Submitted a landscape plan for our yard. Coordinated meeting with landscape contractor to complete the job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Craig R.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Rick provides professional landscaping consultation services. We have been his clients for several years. | | He has designed landscaping beds for our home, recommended appropriate plants/trees and given us general landscaping advice for different areas in our yard. |Rick is very professional, prompt in returning calls and emails, courteous and very mindful of the budget when he makes recommendations. He stays current on updates/concerns in the horticulture field. | |He doesn't provide installation of the landscaping projects he designs. Therefore, he doesn't draw up plans with an abundance of plantings that will be an overgrown mess in a few years. He is very practical-minded as he considers maintenance of the plantings he recommends. | |Rick is our go-to-guy in the event of landscape "disasters" like we had recently when our new neighbors cut down their 4 mature oak trees turning our shade garden into a full sun garden in July! Or this fall when the siding company dropped a sheet of cement board on our 30+ year old Japanese Maple! |He has practical solutions, professional knowledge and experience. | |We have recommended him to family and friends. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Grace S.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Gave me suggestions for landscaping and what grows well in the areas that I was looking to do. |

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Mark A.
11/2012
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Richard seemed to be very competent. We didn't communicate very well at first, but it was mutual, not totally his fault. In the end, things worked out OK. Be sure you are very clear about what you want, and ask questions. He is honest and well-intentioned, very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Landscaping proposal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Craig R.
04/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Rick toured our whole yard, front and back last March 2011 and this March 2012. I pointed out areas of concern and he made suggestions and options for those areas. He sketched out ideas for different areas of our yard. The consultation took about one hour. We planted specific plants and followed his recommendations in different parts of our yard last spring. We have his recommendations from his consultation this spring, but have not yet implemented any of his suggestions, but plan to do so with warmer weather.
Description of Work: We used Rick's services strictly as landscaping consultation. He toured our front and back yard and gave us suggestions, options and sketches for our problem areas. It took about an hour each time. We used Rich in early March 2011 and in March this year, also.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bradley M.
03/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Provided a lot of valuable information for the time and money spent; Evaluated the landscape and provided recommendations about how to properly care for current landscape specimens and also about future plantings; Would recommend planning for 2 hours if have a larger yard
Description of Work: Evaluation of existing landscape to provide recommendations for future improvements

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Barry B.
08/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very professional. Punctual. Did exactly as stated. Very knowledgeable and professional. Only decided not to use him because we went with landscaper who also did organic plantings.
Description of Work: Gave overview and consultation for landscaping ideas. This was just a 1 hour walk through.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Bob R.
06/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We have no complaints about this company at all. Their work has been great. Their price was fine, and their quality is good to. We would use them again in the future.
Description of Work: They have been out for multiple project, some general landscaping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Bob R.
09/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Absolutely great. My highest praise is that he listened to what we wanted and then successfully converted our non-expert opinions into a cohesive plan. Very knowledgeable about not only what looks great, but also what species and even varieties do well in the local area.
Description of Work: Rick prepared a comprehensive landscaping plan for our house taking into account entrance/exits, a new pool, conversion of the deck to a patio, outdoor kitchen, new planting beds, plant selection, etc... Deliverables included drawings and specifications necessary to perform the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

    Contact information

    unknown, Prairie Village, KS 66208

    WWW.RichardClaytonBarrett.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    Yes
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Landscaping,
    Architects,
    Landscaping - Lighting,
    Pavers and Hardscaping,
    Fountains,
    Landscaping - Lakefront

    FAQ

    Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA offers warranties.
    Richard Clayton Barrett, ASLA offers the following services: Landscape Architectural Design & Consulting including installation subcontracting.
    I do not sell plants or have installers under my employ. I do offer both services as an add to my Design Service.

    Contact information

    unknown, Prairie Village, KS 66208

    WWW.RichardClaytonBarrett.com