At Prodigy Design we design and construct luxury outdoor living environments and outdoor home retreats.  Our projects generally involve multiple trades and facets which must be designed and constructed with care and precision.

As a design-build firm, we have dedicated our lives to creating awe-inspiring pools and landscapes.  Our projects typically consist of some or all of the following elements: Swimming pools, Spas, Pool houses, Cabanas, Patio covers, Outdoor kitchens, Retaining walls, Garden walls, Fencing, Sports Courts, Synthetic Turf, Irrigation Systems, Planting, Outdoor Seating and Entertainment Areas, Entry Access Systems (Vehicular Gates, Pedestrian Gates, Call Boxes, etc.), All types of paving (concrete, paving stones, tile, natural stone, gravel, decomposed granite, etc.), Fire features, Water features, Outdoor Lighting, Outdoor audio-visual systems, and Automation Systems.

Through years of hard work, dedication, and experience we have honed our skills and developed our team in order to deliver these projects to the highest standard.  In California, we are truly lucky to have use of our yards year-round.  Our goal is to create the Outdoor Living environment you never thought possible.

Upon hearing from you, we would like to discuss your project briefly in order to determine whether we are best-suited to help you.

The next step is to schedule a site consultation.  The purpose of this consultation is to discuss your project in broad terms.  We would love to hear any ideas, thoughts, or concerns that you may already have about your project.  Any example photos that you may have will be very helpful.  We will also be able to answer any questions, offer advice, determine feasibility of permitting and construction, and discuss general aspects of the design.

At this stage, many clients are interested in finding out what the project will cost.  We will be able to provide you with approximate pricing for each aspect of the project at this time.  Please note that this will not include measuring the property and providing a formal bid – as this would be done at the Design phase.  However, this rough estimate will offer a preliminary budget for the project and in most cases is sufficient to determine whether or it will be feasible to proceed.

This is where things start to get exciting!  Upon approval of the preliminary budget, we will measure and photograph your property.  A professional designer will then begin development of a conceptual design.  This design will include the layout of all structures, walls, and paving.  It will also include the layout and specification of all plant materials including species.

This design can be done using AutoCAD or it can be done in 3-D.  We recommend working in 2-D first in order to reach a general layout that you are pleased with and then rendering in 3-D if you wish.

Once we have developed an initial design, we will meet with you to discuss the layout, features, finish materials, plant choices, etc.  Often times clients will have further input at this point.  We will with work with you and make any necessary revisions until we reach a design that you are completely satisfied with.

Once we have a conceptual design that you love, we will provide you with a detailed proposal for the project.  This will be itemized to include pricing for each aspect of the work.

Our fee for this design varies depending upon the size and complexity of the project.  We will be able to provide the design fee at the Initial Consultation.  This design fee will be credited towards the construction if we move forward with building your project.

In rare cases, a licensed survey, soils testing, or other information may be required before we can proceed with the design.

Upon receipt of a signed contract and deposit we will schedule your project.  We will also schedule a site meeting at which time your Designer and Project Supervisor will be able to meet with you to walk through each aspect of the project and discuss construction logistics.

Your Project Supervisor will be your main point-of-contact and will be in charge of day-to-day activities.  However, your Designer will remain involved in your project through completion and will be available whenever necessary and at critical stages.

A crew will be assigned to your project and construction will begin.  Your Project Supervisor will be in contact with you throughout the project to coordinate activities as we proceed.  You will be able to reach your Supervisor and your Designer whenever necessary.

We live by our motto and we recommend meeting as often as possible throughout construction so that we can ensure that your project turns out better than expected.

This is where many contractors fall short as they don’t follow up and complete all of the small details to the complete satisfaction of the client.  As we near the end of your project, we will meet with you to develop a punch list of any items that need to be completed.  We will then pay extra care and attention to completing all of these details.  We will maintain this list and update as needed to ensure that we address every item to completion.

Many clients have told us that they’ve had difficulty finding knowledgeable professionals to maintain their landscapes.  We offer a full maintenance service that covers all the items that mow-and-blow companies don’t deal with.

We take the time to pull weeds, selectively prune and shape shrubs and trees, address pest issues, adjust irrigation schedules, fertilize, mulch, etc.  We also offer maintenance of all aspects of our projects such as re-finishing of fences or gates when needed, pressure-washing paving when needed, etc.  Each project is unique.  We can provide you with a custom maintenance plan.  On most projects, our maintenance service will only be required 2-4 times per year.