FAQs
Answers to our most Frequently Asked Questions
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We provide full-scope, in-house landscape design and construction, including landscape design, hardscaping and masonry, outdoor living spaces, and plantings and softscape, for properties throughout Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire.
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Reach out through our contact page or give us a call. We'll schedule an on-site consultation to walk your property and talk through your goals before putting together a design.
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We're a design-build company, which means the same team handles your project from initial design through final construction, so nothing gets lost between the drawing board and the job site.
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You can call us at 603-540-0246, email info@jlyounglandscapes.com, or use the contact form on our website.
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Pricing depends on the scope, materials, and complexity of your project. We provide a detailed estimate after your initial consultation, once we understand what you're looking to build.
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We serve Kittery, York, Cape Neddick, Ogunquit, and Wells in Maine, and Portsmouth, Rye, Hampton, Exeter, and Dover in New Hampshire, along with surrounding Seacoast towns.
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Timelines vary based on scope. A smaller planting or hardscape project may take a few weeks, while a full design-build project, including design, permitting, and construction, can take a full season or longer.
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Yes. J.L. Young Landscapes is a fully insured company. All vendors that we work with are licensed and insured. Landscaping / Masonry is not a licensed profession.
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Our focus is design and construction, but we're happy to talk through maintenance recommendations and can help connect you with trusted partners for ongoing care.
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Spring and fall are popular for construction, but design and planning can start any time of year. Starting your consultation in the off-season often means an earlier spot in our build schedule.
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Yes. Our design process includes detailed plans so you can see and understand the finished project before construction begins.
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All plant material installed by our team is guaranteed against defects for one growing season. This guarantee covers plant health as it relates to the quality of material installed and the workmanship of our crew. It does not extend to plants lost or damaged due to insufficient watering, improper care, drought, pest damage, acts of nature, or any other conditions outside of our control. Our team is happy to provide guidance on proper plant care to help ensure the long-term success of your landscape.
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We stand behind every project we build. Our masonry installations are warranted against defects in workmanship for a period of two years from the date of substantial completion.
We use open-graded base systems and select materials suited to the demands of the New England climate. That said, natural stone and masonry products are subject to the forces of freeze-thaw cycling, soil movement, and weathering — conditions inherent to our region that fall outside the scope of this warranty.
This warranty covers defects attributable to our installation. It does not cover settling or movement resulting from conditions beyond our control, including changes in soil drainage, root intrusion, acts of nature, or modifications made by others after project completion.
If you have a concern about your installation, we ask that you contact us directly. We take pride in our work and will always take the time to assess a situation honestly.
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Yes. As part of our design-build process, we handle the permitting required for site work in Maine and New Hampshire.
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Yes. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to move forward.
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Both. We're happy to work with material and plant preferences you already have in mind, and we can also source and recommend everything ourselves.
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We keep you informed and involved from the first conversation to the final walkthrough. You'll always know what's happening on your property and why.
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