Leggo My Elko said:
I work for a company that build patios, patio covers pergolas outdoor kitchens and sunrooms ect.
We have had a handful for customers that used Yardzen and then came to us to complete the work or part of the work. One of the projects came out really well and the design was well thought out and buildable, another not so much.
The biggest issues they typically overlook in terms of design, is the cost in respect to projects that involve electrical, gas and plumbing. Having to trench a waterline 10 ft versus 30 ft is a big deal in terms of what you pay. Placing a hot tub is spot A verse spot B might have a large impact in the electrical cost. Placing a concrete patio here verse there might be the difference in having to cap a few sprinkle heads or rebuilding an entire sprinkle zone ect..
From a builders and homeowners wallet perspect, the best projects are designed in ways that efficiently deal with the "infrastructure" first and then meet the other needs second. Keep that in mind as you think about things. Does XYZ impact/need pipes or wires IF SO, how do I deal with that in an efficient manner.
Thanks for the input. That makes perfect sense.
From the consultations that I had with them, they were explicitly clear that they weren't electricians or plumbers, so if that work was needed, I'd need to get with someone in that regard.
I'm really wanting to use them for inspiration and a design. Place this furniture here because it flows better, place this plant here, etc. Then I can handle the 'infrastructure' and civil site needs.
They did mention they could provide me with a .dwg or cad file so I can take it and run with it in AutoCAD.
Did the client ever reach back out to Yardzen for a revision during your projects? I'm wondering how that process works (they both come with a max of 1-2 revisions). I'm wondering what happens if small things come up needing a minor change. Those tend to happen with any construction project, no matter the size.
