Frequently Asked Questions

Creative Design is a design and build landscape firm. We offer exterior design services throughout the USA and depending on the scope of the project, paver, pool and landscape installations throughout New Jersey. We are a fully licensed and insured home improvement contractor. Our installations consist of new pool installs, pool renovations, paver patios, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, outdoor rooms and structures, veneer siding, driveways, landscapes, landscape and hardscape lighting, plumbing and gas lines, and much more. We are also a licensed pesticide applicator and provide residential and commercial lawn services such as lawn fertilizer, fungus control, mosquito and tick control, landscape pesticide, and property maintenance.

Our exterior design services are offered throughout the USA virtually, or throughout New Jersey virtually or in person. Our installation services are mainly in Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex and Mercer County, however for larger installs we can absolutely travel outside that radius. A larger installation would consist of a pool install with paver coping and paver patio, or a complete backyard renovation including pavers, kitchens, and outdoor structures.

An initial consultation will typically take place at your property. We will review the site, your budget and what type of work you are looking to have done. Our estimators will then draft up an initial budget proposal along with a design quote for the design / rendering of the project.

In order to provide a design/rendering for your project, we will need a property survey to accurately depict your property to a scaled size. When working on installations, a survey is not only helpful to provide correct property sizing, boundaries and setbacks, but also required when submitting township permits for zoning and construction.

Once you review the initial preliminary proposal and confirm we are on track for the budgeting of your project, we will send over the design quote for acceptance and payment. Once completed we will schedule a design consultation at the property. At that meeting we will further review the items in the preliminary proposal, your design inspiration & ideas and budget. From that meeting it takes approximately 3-5 weeks to receive your full design.

A color master plan of your property design, material lists, virtual or in person design review, design revisions, and if applicable a detailed proposal for full installation.

Yes, we currently offer multiple options for financing. You can find details here on our financing page.

The preliminary proposal is intended for planning and informational purposes. At this point of the design & consultation process no finalized design plans exist for a formal quote. The proposal outlines an estimated budget based on the current understanding of the project scope, requirements and timeline. The pricing and information presented in the proposal are estimated ranges only.

A formal proposal will be issued after the design process has been completed and a final design has been established. This is typically 4-6 weeks after the initial design consultation meeting and after an initial design has been reviewed and any requests for changes have been made.

A copy of your property survey will be needed for the design process and / or contracting the installation. We will also send you a file request prior to the meeting where you can upload any inspirational photos or design ideas, your survey, or any other documents that might be necessary for the project.

Once a final design has been agreed upon and a formal proposal has been completed, if you decide to move forward with our installation services we will send over a formal contract. From there once signed we will acquire a deposit and schedule material review meetings.

We will take care of submitting township permits, obtaining engineering and architectural plans, and anything else needed in regard to the installation.

No, our in house licensed experts handle all aspects of your project.

Yes, we have an in house team of 6 or more experienced landscape architects, landscape designers, architects and engineers.