Design & Support

One Design Service, Backed by the Support Your Project Needs

Every outdoor project should be planned before it is built. Angkorscape starts with 3D landscape design property owners can walk through, evaluate, and price before a single material is ordered. You see the layout, the finishes, and the cost while everything is still easy to change. 

Before we design anything, we study the property first: soil, drainage, sun exposure, and how you actually use the space. Our software even simulates sunlight patterns specific to the region's climate, so the plan reflects how your space will really perform once it is built. 

Some projects stop at the concept. Others need documents, permits, or a planting plan to reach the ground. This page covers both. Our primary service is 3D Conceptual Design, starting at $2,500, with supporting services you can add only if your project needs them: build documents, permit and engineering coordination, land use research, and plant design.

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Your 3D Conceptual Design Package Includes:

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On-site property visit and measurements

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Ongoing collaboration and communication throughout the design process

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2 versions of 3D video renderings and screenshots of your design

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Material and finish selections

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Conceptual plant placement for visualization only, with no specific plant selections

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Zoom design presentation

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Project pricing

Of all our landscape design packages, this is where every project begins. When you are ready to build, our design-build team carries the same design straight into construction.

Our Primary Design Service

3D Conceptual Design: See Your Outdoor Space Before the First Shovel

Starting at $2,500

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The best designs come out of a back-and-forth. We handle the craft, the creative direction, and the experience of pulling an outdoor space together. You bring the part no designer can supply, which is how you actually live on your property and what you want from it. Nobody knows your home, your budget, and your daily use of the space better than you do.

That exchange is what keeps a design from feeling off-the-shelf. We float ideas, test directions, and fold your feedback back in, round after round, until the plan on screen is one you are genuinely excited to build. You get a true 3D landscape rendering to react to, not a flat drawing you have to imagine your way into.

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Add What Your Project Needs

Supporting Pre-Construction Services

The 3D Conceptual Design helps you understand what your outdoor space could look like and approximately what it will cost to build. When it's time to bring that design to life, some projects need additional details, documentation, or professional support.

These services can be added as needed and include Construction Markup, Construction Installation Guide, Hands-On Plant Design, Permit & Engineering Coordination, and Land Use Research.

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Construction Markup (2D Construction Drawings)

Starting at $2,500

Once you approve the 3D Conceptual Design, Construction Markup is what makes it buildable. It layers the exact measurements and specifications a crew needs onto your approved design, so nothing gets guessed at on site.

Provided digitally, your Construction Markup includes:

  • Dimensions showing the size of each project element
  • Measurements showing where each project element is located
  • Elevations showing the different levels throughout the project
  • Finished heights showing the final height of each project element
  • Material specifications showing the material, size, and finish to be used
  • Supporting notes providing additional information needed to clarify the construction markup

If Angkorscape is hired to build your project, the Construction Markup is included as part of our construction services at no additional cost.

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Construction Installation Guide

Starting at $12,500

Markup tells a crew what to build. The Construction Installation Guide tells them how. It is the same set of build documents our own team works from, covering the methods, technical details, and installation requirements behind a correct build.

Provided digitally, your Construction Installation Guide may include:

  • Construction methods and structural requirements
  • Detailed installation instructions for project elements
  • Material installation requirements and specifications
  • Layout, placement, orientation, and positioning details
  • Utility routing and connection requirements
  • Construction sequencing and coordination between project elements
  • Project-specific construction details
  • Supporting notes needed to clearly communicate how the project should be built

The Construction Installation Guide requires the purchase of a Construction Markup. The Construction Markup is a separate service and is not included in the price.
Construction Installation Guide is included at no additional cost when Angkorscape is hired to build the project.

Custom paver patio with fire pit lounge, string lights, and retaining wall
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Hands-On Plant Design

Starting at $2,500

Plants are the one part of a design that keeps changing after installation. This service pairs you with our plant specialist to build a planting plan around your preferences and the real conditions of each bed, from sunlight and soil to how big everything gets at maturity.

Your Hands-On Plant Design includes:

  • On-site consultation with our plant specialist
  • Review of existing soil conditions and recommended soil amendments
  • Review of sunlight and growing conditions
  • Plant selections based on your preferences, property, and available space
  • Plant quantities, spacing, and mature size considerations
  • Custom planting plan
  • 1 design revision
  • 1 nursery visit with our plant specialist
  • Plant sourcing assistance
  • On-site plant placement and adjustments during installation
  • Soil, fertilizer, and planting recommendations as needed
  • Follow-up support if any plants die within the first year, including an on-site visit to diagnose the possible cause
  • Work with the nursery on your behalf to negotiate plant replacement if any plants die within 6 months of planting
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Permit & Engineering Coordination

Starting at $1,500

Not every project clears the front door without paperwork. When yours needs permits, engineering, or extra documentation before work can start, we coordinate the plans and professionals your jurisdiction requires and handle the back-and-forth with the city or county.

Your Permit & Engineering Coordination may include:

  • Review of permit and jurisdiction requirements
  • Preparation of required permit drawings and documents
  • Coordination with engineers and other required professionals
  • Structural or technical engineering as required
  • Preparation and coordination of supporting documents
  • Permit application and submittal coordination
  • Communication with the city or applicable jurisdiction
  • Revisions and responses to jurisdiction comments as required

Permit fees, engineering fees, specialty consultants, studies, and other third-party costs are separate and may be required depending on the project.

Top-down aerial view of backyard deck, artificial lawn, and fire pit area
Terraced stone retaining wall, stairs, artificial turf, and elevated deck
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Land Use Research

Starting at $3,500

Before you invest in a design, it helps to know what your property will actually allow. Land Use Research digs into the regulations tied to your specific parcel and surfaces the requirements or restrictions that could shape, or limit, what you build.

Your Land Use Research may include:

  • Zoning requirements
  • Property setbacks
  • Easements
  • Lot coverage requirements
  • Property development restrictions
  • Review of applicable city or county requirements
  • Coordination with the local jurisdiction when needed
  • Written summary of findings and recommended next steps

Land Use Research does not guarantee approval. Final requirements and approvals are determined by the applicable jurisdiction.

Add What Your Project Needs

Supporting Pre-Construction Services

The 3D Conceptual Design helps you understand what your outdoor space could look like and approximately what it will cost to build. When it's time to bring that design to life, some projects need additional details, documentation, or professional support.

These services can be added as needed and include Construction Markup, Construction Installation Guide, Hands-On Plant Design, Permit & Engineering Coordination, and Land Use Research.

Construction Markup

Starting at $2,500
Once you approve the 3D Conceptual Design, Construction Markup is what makes it buildable. It layers the exact measurements and specifications a crew needs onto your approved design, so nothing gets guessed at on site.

Provided digitally, your Construction Markup includes:

  • Dimensions showing the size of each project element
  • Measurements showing where each project element is located
  • Elevations showing the different levels throughout the project
  • Finished heights showing the final height of each project element
  • Material specifications showing the material, size, and finish to be used
  • Supporting notes providing additional information needed to clarify the construction markup

NOTE: If Angkorscape is hired to build your project, the Construction Markup is included as part of our construction services at no additional cost.

Aerial view of composite deck, paver patio, hot tub, and solar panels

Construction Installation Guide

Starting at $12,500
Markup tells a crew what to build. The Construction Installation Guide tells them how. It is the same set of build documents our own team works from, covering the methods, technical details, and installation requirements behind a correct build.

Provided digitally, your Construction Installation Guide may include:

  • Construction methods and structural requirements
  • Detailed installation instructions for project elements
  • Material installation requirements and specifications
  • Layout, placement, orientation, and positioning details
  • Utility routing and connection requirements
  • Construction sequencing and coordination between project elements
  • Project-specific construction details
  • Supporting notes needed to clearly communicate how the project should be built

NOTE:

  • The Construction Installation Guide requires the purchase of a Construction Markup. The Construction Markup is a separate service and is not included in the price.
  • Construction Installation Guide is included at no additional cost when Angkorscape is hired to build the project.
Custom paver patio with fire pit lounge, string lights, and retaining wall

Hands-On Plant Design

Starting at $2,000
Plants are the one part of a design that keeps changing after installation. This service pairs you with our plant specialist to build a planting plan around your preferences and the real conditions of each bed, from sunlight and soil to how big everything gets at maturity.

Your Hands-On Plant Design includes:

  • On-site consultation with our plant specialist
  • Review of existing soil conditions and recommended soil amendments
  • Review of sunlight and growing conditions
  • Plant selections based on your preferences, property, and available space
  • Plant quantities, spacing, and mature size considerations
  • Custom planting plan
  • 1 design revision
  • 1 nursery visit with our plant specialist
  • Plant sourcing assistance
  • On-site plant placement and adjustments during installation
  • Soil, fertilizer, and planting recommendations as needed
  • Follow-up support if any plants die within the first year, including an on-site visit to diagnose the possible cause
  • Work with the nursery on your behalf to negotiate plant replacement if any plants die within 6 months of planting

Permit & Engineering Coordination

Starting at $1,500
Not every project clears the front door without paperwork. When yours needs permits, engineering, or extra documentation before work can start, we coordinate the plans and professionals your jurisdiction requires and handle the back-and-forth with the city or county.

Your Permit & Engineering Coordination may include:

  • Review of permit and jurisdiction requirements
  • Preparation of required permit drawings and documents
  • Coordination with engineers and other required professionals
  • Structural or technical engineering as required
  • Preparation and coordination of supporting documents
  • Permit application and submittal coordination
  • Communication with the city or applicable jurisdiction
  • Revisions and responses to jurisdiction comments as required

NOTE: Permit fees, engineering fees, specialty consultants, studies, and other third-party costs are separate and may be required depending on the project.

Top-down aerial view of backyard deck, artificial lawn, and fire pit area

Land Use Research

Starting at $3,500
Before you invest in a design, it helps to know what your property will actually allow. Land Use Research digs into the regulations tied to your specific parcel and surfaces the requirements or restrictions that could shape, or limit, what you build.

Your Land Use Research may include:

  • Zoning requirements
  • Property setbacks
  • Easements
  • Lot coverage requirements
  • Property development restrictions
  • Review of applicable city or county requirements
  • Coordination with the local jurisdiction when needed
  • Written summary of findings and recommended next steps

Land Use Research does not guarantee approval. Final requirements and approvals are determined by the applicable jurisdiction.

Terraced stone retaining wall, stairs, artificial turf, and elevated deck
our process

How the Design Process Works

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Discovery Call

We start with a conversation to understand your goal for the space, your priorities, and a realistic sense of your budget.

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Site Visit

Our team meets you on location to measure the property, walk the site in person, and confirm existing conditions.

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3D Design

Using Structure Studio, we build your design with clear pricing attached. A 3D landscape rendering pulls you into the process in a way flat plans cannot.

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Sign-Off

You approve the final design before anything moves toward construction or material ordering. See the full design and build process to know what to expect at each stage.

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What Sets Our Design Work Apart

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Local Expertise

Our team brings working knowledge of Pacific Northwest soil, drainage, and seasonal climate into every design. We design to your site's actual conditions across King, Pierce, and Snohomish County, not a template that could sit anywhere.

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A Dependable Crew

We stay reliable, communicative, and easy to reach from the first discovery call through final sign-off. Clear communication stays a priority at every stage.

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Commitment to Quality

We take pride in getting every detail right, from initial grading to final plant placement, not just the visible parts of the finished space.

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Focused Specialization

We specialize in translating your vision into a buildable design, using hands-on construction skill to balance creative ideas against real budgets.

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Testimonials

What Clients Say About the Design Experience

Clients across the Seattle area describe the same thing: a finished space that closely matches what they pictured at the start. When you can see a design first, the outcome you want is far easier to reach. Working with a team that communicates clearly and listens to feedback is what keeps people returning to Angkorscape and referring others.

Phil Glover

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

I spent a lot of time researching different landscape designers, and without a doubt Angkorscape had the aesthetic I was looking for. The process was collaborative and they nailed what I was looking within my budget restraints. 

Angela Nguyen

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

If I had to sum it up, Angkorscape was worth every penny! Their design, communication, expertise, time and patience made this busy mom so appreciative to have someone do this project with such care. It was one less thing I had to juggle or worry about on top of everything else.

Olive Avah

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

We started with their Conceptual Design to sort out layout and materials, then upgraded to the Build Tier once we were ready to pull the trigger. The in-person visit and site measurements made the plan feel very dialed-in, and the 3D views helped us see the space before anything was built. Smooth handoff into construction and the results match the design.

Branden Legg

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

We just finished a large project and are extremely happy with the results. Every step along the way was organized, quick, and responsive. Starting with a great 3D model, selecting the materials, construction, plant selection, and finally now enjoying the finished backyard we want to thank everyone involved.

Josh Guenser

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

Thy and his crew were incredible to work with from design through to the end product. They are friendly, kind and creative. We absolutely love the end result - high quality that looks better than we could have expected. Best of all, the project finished on time and on budget. I highly recommend Angkorscape to anyone that’s looking for landscaping work.

Victoria Bao

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5.0 out of 5

Based on 57 Google Reviews

I selected them to design and construct all landscaping around my house even they were not the lowest bid, but I believe hiring the same company to do a "design and build" can achieve the best result and quality to reflect the design. They helped me to select stones in reasonable price to meet my budget.

Why Every Landscape Project Should Start With a Design

A design does two jobs before construction begins: it shows you what the space will look like, and it tells you what the space will cost. With a 3D landscape rendering, you can move a seating area, swap a paver, or cut a feature while it is still a file on a screen, not a change order on a job site.
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That trade-off matters most on higher-investment properties, where one structural decision can shift the budget by five figures. Designing first means you make those calls with real information in front of you, not halfway through a build. It is also how our design-build pricing stays clear from the start, since every element is priced as it is drawn.
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Planning in 3D before you break ground gives you:

  • A layout you can test. See how spaces connect, where the sun falls, and how you will move through the yard before anything is poured.
  • Pricing tied to the design. Every element is priced as it is drawn, so the number you approve reflects the space you approve.
  • Fewer change orders. Decisions made on screen cost nothing to revise. The same decisions made mid-build cost time and money.
  • Material clarity. You choose finishes against a visual, not a sample chip and a guess.

What Supporting Services Add When a Concept Is Not Enough

The 3D Conceptual Design is enough for many clients to make a decision. Others need documents to build from, and that is what the supporting services are for. Each is added only when the project calls for it, so you never pay for documentation your build does not need.

Here is what each one contributes once the concept is approved:

  • Construction Markup adds the dimensions, elevations, and material specifications a crew builds from.
  • Construction Installation Guide goes further, with the construction methods our own crews work from. It requires a Construction Markup.
  • Hands-On Plant Design develops a custom planting plan matched to your soil, sunlight, and how each bed grows in.
  • Permit & Engineering Coordination handles the permit drawings, engineering, and jurisdiction submittals.
  • Land Use Research investigates zoning, setbacks, easements, and lot coverage before you commit to a design your parcel may not allow.

If your project touches setbacks, slopes, or protected areas, the last two are often where a build succeeds or stalls.

How We Design for Greater Seattle Site Conditions

A design that ignores the site will not survive it. Across King, Pierce, and Snohomish County, we design around the conditions that actually shape a Pacific Northwest property, from Bellevue and the Eastside to the water's edge.

Those conditions include:

  • Soil that holds water. Much of the region sits on dense glacial till and clay, which drains slowly and dictates how planting beds and hardscape are built.
  • Slope and runoff. Graded lots and hillside properties move water in ways a flat drawing never captures. We map it before we design around it.
  • Wet winters. Months of rain decide which materials last and which plantings thrive, so both are chosen for the climate they will live in.
  • Shoreline realities. Properties near Lake Washington or the Puget Sound carry their own drainage patterns and setback rules.

Jurisdiction matters just as much as the ground. Seattle SDCI, King County DPER, Pierce County PALS, and Snohomish County PDS each set their own rules for impervious surface, critical areas, and permitting. Designing within those limits from the first draft is what keeps a project moving instead of stalling at submittal. Much of this planting and site work also feeds into our broader landscaping services once construction is underway.
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Start With a Design Built for Your Property

Your outdoor space is worth planning before it is built. Schedule a consultation and see what 3D landscape design in Greater Seattle can do for your property: plan with confidence, price with clarity, and build without surprises. Whether you stop at the concept or carry it through permitting and installation, it starts with one conversation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions to Ask Before You Start a Landscape Design

How much does a 3D conceptual design cost?

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Our 3D Conceptual Design starts at $2,500. It includes an on-site property visit and measurements, two versions of 3D video renderings and screenshots, material and finish selections, conceptual plant placement for visualization, a Zoom design presentation, and project pricing.

Are the supporting services required, or optional?

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Optional. The 3D Conceptual Design stands on its own. Supporting services like Construction Markup, a Construction Installation Guide, Hands-On Plant Design, Permit & Engineering Coordination, and Land Use Research are added only when your project needs them.

What is the difference between Construction Markup and the Construction Installation Guide?

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Construction Markup adds the dimensions, elevations, finished heights, and material specifications needed to accurately build the project. The Construction Installation Guide goes a step further, providing the construction methods and installation instructions for how each part should be built. The Installation Guide requires a Construction Markup and is priced separately.

Are these services included if Angkorscape builds my project?

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Yes, in two cases. If Angkorscape is hired to build your project, the Construction Markup is included as part of our construction services at no additional cost, and the Construction Installation Guide is included at no additional cost as well.

Do I need permits or engineering for my project?

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Some projects do, depending on scope and jurisdiction. Permit & Engineering Coordination helps coordinate the required plans, engineering, and documentation, and communicates with your city or county. Permit fees, engineering fees, specialty consultants, and other third-party costs are separate and may be required depending on the project.

What is Land Use Research and when do I need it?

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Land Use Research helps you understand what you can and cannot do with your property before you design or build. It may cover zoning, setbacks, easements, lot coverage, and development restrictions, with a written summary of findings. It does not guarantee approval; final requirements are determined by the applicable jurisdiction.

Do you serve Seattle only, or the wider region?

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We serve Seattle and the surrounding area, including King, Pierce, and Snohomish County, with the same design process across every location.

What software do you use for the 3D design?

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We use Structure Studio to create accurate, detailed renderings that reflect your property's actual layout, materials, and features.

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A space worth building is a space worth planning. Every project starts with a design — fees begin at $2,500.

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