5 Questions To Ask Your Landscape Materials Provider
Whether you are doing an at-home DIY project or you are looking to find the perfect partner as a contractor, knowing the right place to get your materials can be difficult. While every landscaping supplier says they’re the best, we’ve come up with 5 questions to help you weed out the rest. Here are questions you should ask your landscape materials providers.
#1. CAN YOU SHOW ME THE BEST PRODUCT FOR MY BUDGET?
Let’s face it, not everyone is looking out for your bottom line--your budget. Sure, there are plenty of high-end to lower-scale materials you can use for your project, but what is the best product for your finances?
If you’re looking for something to last a lifetime, you’ll likely need to spend a little more, but if this is a quick fix, maybe a middle-of-the-road option is better for you.
If your landscape material provider can’t help you find the best product for your budget, they probably aren’t the supplier for you.
#2. CAN I SEE THE PHYSICAL MATERIALS IN-STORE?
Pinterest and online shopping has made us all avid scrollers. While this may be convenient, when you’re looking for a quality product, it’s always best to physically see it before you buy.
You’ll need to ask your supplier if you can see the product or products so you can make an educated decision for your project or for your client. Who knows, you may even find something else you like even more.
#3. WHAT IS THE RETURN POLICY?
Whether something gets damaged in shipping, or isn’t what you wanted, or perhaps you ordered too much, you’ll want to know what the suppliers’ return policies are.
#4. CAN YOU DELIVER?
Sure, supplies for a weekend firepit project may fit in the back of your vehicle, but if you’re landscaping the entirety of your property, a pickup truck won’t be enough. That’s why it’s important to find out if the supplier will deliver to you and what the delivery fee will be.
In cases where you are buying a large quantity of supplies, you're often saving money to have the supplier deliver right to your home. When you calculate the time, the cost to rent a vehicle, and more, that can really chip away at your budget.
Plus, you still have to unload it all.
#5. IS THE SUPPLIER OPEN FOR HOMEOWNERS OR CONTRACTORS/PROFESSIONALS ONLY?
You may have your list of materials in hand and are ready to shop. But what if your local supplier isn’t open to homeowners? Or, what if it’s actually cheaper to go through buying with a professional/contractor discount?
Finding out the finances and deals you can receive depending on your status as homeowner or professional can be huge! It’s best to ask what options exist or if the pricing is the same across the board.
Have Questions for Your Landscape Materials Provider? Call Pioneer!
AT PIONEER LANDSCAPE CENTERS, WE DON’T JUST WORK IN LANDSCAPING -- WE LIVE, EAT AND BREATHE IT! WE KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS AS A WEEKEND DIY WARRIOR OR A COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPER TO HAVE A MATERIALS PROVIDER YOU CAN COUNT ON.
At Pioneer, we can help you through it all from material calculations to inspiration for your next remodel. Visit any of our locations or call us today to learn about the Pioneer way!