About Our Process
Our comprehensive 5 step process takes care of you and your entire property improvement project from start to finish. No run-around here. We make the transformation process super straight forward for you. With over 20 years experience working with Santa Barbara property owners like you, we respect your valuable time and help maintain your clarity of mind.
Chris Hulme, President
Clearview is committed to making all of your outdoor dreams a reality.
With a focus on detail, transparency, and your living experience at the property, Clearview is committed to making all of your outdoor dreams a reality. Together, we can bring your vision to life.
1) Discovery Call
Schedule your introductory call online here.
A 30 to 45-minute call to discuss your project, vision, and initial ideas.
2) On-Site Design Recon
Arrange a physical meeting with our designer, contractor, general manager, and project manager at the project location.
Identify potential issues and capture detailed notes for a successful workflow.
3) Design Review
This is an in-person meeting to go over the initial design and hear your thoughts and questions.
Share your feelings and feedback, as well as collaborate on possible alternatives and improvements.
4) Plan Reveal
A meeting will be held on-site to examine the updated design, project boundaries, financial plan, and operational details.
Go over the financial plan and operational details.
Authorize the desired scope of work to be processed with your approved signature.
5) Construction Agreement
Reserve your project in our work calendar with a $1000 down payment.
Authorize the construction agreement with AdobeSign.
Docs signed, deposit paid, now what?
6) Pre-Construction
The management team oversees project logistics and addresses any property-related inquiries.
Feel relieved knowing we provide a portable restroom and scheduled sanitation practices to maintain cleanliness, maximum efficiency, and the comfort of our team while working at your property.
7) On-Site Day 1 Construction
Clearview team introduction, fostering camaraderie and collaboration.
Review project safety initiatives, general ground rules, property-specific logistical needs, and primary objectives for the day.
Kick back, relax, and let our energetic Clearview construction team begin working on your property.
8) Intermittent Project Updates
Consistent meetings and communication will help you stay regularly updated on the progress of the project.
Accommodating your preference for communication is our best-kept secret to success.
We’ll be sure you have an up-to-date overview of your project provided regularly.
9) On-Site Supervision and Administration
We have you covered, whether you are in town or away. We provide consistent supervision over the team working on your property.
Rest assured knowing your vision is being executed, plans are being followed, photos are being taken, and notes of progress are being logged.
Monitor progress and communicate your satisfaction or questions to your project manager to ensure that details are progressing as expected.
10) Finished Construction Meeting
Meet with your project manager at the property before we wrap up the work to review improvements and confirm that everything has been executed properly, as planned, and is up to industry standards.
11) On-Site Honest Feedback
Once the project is complete, conduct a thorough inspection of the property with one of our licensed contractors to provide genuine feedback on your Clearview experience.
12) Pre-Maintenance
If you’re looking for maintenance services on a completed property improvement project, you’ll meet our team on-site to discuss priorities, document initiatives, and solidify the scope of work. You will be able to confirm the desired scope of maintenance work with your authorized signature.
If this is your first time using Clearview Landscaping and you would like to receive maintenance services, please schedule a call here.
13) On-Site Day 1 Maintenance
Meet your new Clearview maintenance team and property manager on site.
Review the scope of work initiatives, priorities, and all anticipated changes to the property (aesthetic and functionality) together.
Confirm the communication preference through your project manager.
Solidify that all safety challenges are mitigated and logistical efficiencies are planned out and made clear to everyone from day one.
14) Ongoing Maintenance Updates
Enjoy regular communication with your property manager to assure you and your property are consistently receiving the care you desire.
We will always strive to be aligned with the level of care you receive at the property.
15) Future Maintenance Projects
Schedule less frequent maintenance work through your property manager.
We will help you maintain proper care of all sorts of valuable features found at your property.
Here’s a partial list: tree trimming, pruning, fruit tree harvesting, gate re-aligning, rain gutter cleaning, deck refinishing, driveway surface cleaning, all exterior house washing, fence and pergola staining, pressure washing, stucco repairs, painting, flagstone sealing, or one of dozens of other tasks we can help you with.
- Consistent progress updates on our work at your desired frequency (daily, bi-daily, weekly, etc)
- Proven track record of success of 20+ years in Santa Barbara
The 5 Steps to Landscaping Success
Consultation
It all starts with an idea. You’ve spent countless hours dreaming. Now it’s time to design and build.
Design
Creating the landscape plan for your project is one of the most important aspects of making sure your project delivers exactly what you are hoping for, without any regrets.
Permitting
One of the most frequent questions we get asked: “Do I need a permit for this project?” Around Santa Barbara, the answer can sometimes be a bit ambiguous.
Construction
From front yard updates to back yard overhauls, outdoor kitchens to outdoor living areas, our team is uniquely experienced in the Santa Barbara area to understand what works best, what stands the test of time, and what creates the most satisfaction of the senses.
Maintenance
Choosing who to care for your landscaping is actually not too dissimilar from choosing who to care for your Ferrari if you ever chose to get one. It may sound silly but allow us to explain.
Ground Rules: Points On How We Operate
Let's Talk Shop
Before we do anything, we schedule consultations, typically during normal working hours.
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm PST
These consultations will go over scheduling, payment methods, estimated pricing, planning, you name it. Landscaping projects on this level vary widely, we want to make sure everyone’s on the same page before we do anything else.
After that, we start getting into the plan and design phase. We’re gonna need you for this one since it’s ultimately your vision we’re carrying out. We have plenty of experience, offers, options, and local knowledge to help guide you through it all.
Once your design plan is done, if you need to focus on your own work, go away on vacation, or just spend some time away in general, our team will be able to effectively manage the construction effort thereafter without needing to hound you too often.
We just need you present and focused during the initial design creation phase to help collaborate and get clear on the vision for your project, after that we can handle the rest.
No Weekends
We protect weekends for our team members to focus on family and recover from a laborious work week.
All email, voice mail, and text messages will be handled during the following work week.
Consultations are typically scheduled during normal working hours. (Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm PST)
Want your own weekend or holiday away from the project? No problem! Once your design plan is done, if you need to focus on your own work or go away on vacation, our team will be able to effectively manage the construction effort thereafter without needing to “bug you” too often. We mostly just need you present and focused during the initial design creation phase to help collaborate with us and get clear on the vision for your project.
Payment Structure
We are committed to providing you with rhythmic financial transparency during your project.
To that end, you will receive three invoices every week. The last of them will have an organized, accurate breakdown of project expenses for the entire previous week. This way, you’ll always be able to see exactly where your investment money is going on a weekly basis.
As you can imagine, a small business can’t carry too much material and labor cost before needing to get some help paying for it. That’s why we send regular progress invoices. As long as you are paying us back in real time along the way we will be able to keep your project steadily progressing. Progress payments not received within 24 hours may result in temporary project delays.
Payment Methods
You will receive invoices from our Quickbooks accounting system via email with “rhythmic” consistency, as mentioned above.
Just click the “Review and pay” button to make an ACH payment from your phone or computer in about 15 seconds.
If you prefer making payment via paper check or another form, please let us know. Just keep in mind, the electronic payment system is completely secure and makes it easier for everyone to keep up with regular, timely progress payments. This is what we need to keep your project moving smoothly.