How We Work
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How We Work

There is a big difference between doing landscape work and running a landscape project. This page is about the second one — the systems, the accountability, and the client experience that separate a major build from a weekend job.

Major
Design Builds
Structured, insured, warrantied
1
Project Manager
Per project, no rotations
7
Day Updates
Weekly, always in writing
0
Hidden Costs
Every change written & approved
§ 01 · The Avalon Difference

A managed experience, not a service call.

A weekend mow is a service. A major outdoor renovation is a project. A multi-year commercial maintenance contract is a relationship. All three deserve the right level of care — but the systems behind them look very different.

The Avalon Way is our commitment to matching the process to the stakes. Big projects get project management. Big properties get dedicated ops managers. Small jobs still get the same crew every week. Everything is written, everything is documented, everything is on time.

§ 02 · The Five-Step Process

From first call to final walkthrough.

Every Avalon project follows the same five steps — whether it is a small bed refresh or a full outdoor living build. The scope changes, the systems do not.

01
Step One
Discovery
We walk your property, listen to your goals, take measurements, and understand what matters to you. Tyler or a senior designer, in person, on your schedule.
02
Step Two
Planning
Written, itemized proposal. Scope, materials, timing, price. Delivered in 48 hours. No "call us for pricing," no vague ranges, no surprise line items.
03
Step Three
Preparation
Contract, milestone schedule, and project manager assigned. You get a Client Portal login. We confirm permits, HOA approvals, and neighbor logistics.
04
Step Four
Execution
Uniformed crew arrives on the scheduled day. Same PM every week. Weekly written updates plus photo documentation. Property respected. Debris cleared daily.
05
Step Five
Final Walkthrough
Together, on-site, checking every detail. Warranty documented. Maintenance plan optional. Client Portal stays open for future work.
§ 03 · For Large Residential Projects

A major project is not a transaction.

Larger landscape builds involve dozens of decisions, thousands of pounds of material, weeks of crew time, and one homeowner living with the result for decades. Here is what that level of investment actually gets you at Avalon.

01

Dedicated Project Manager

One person owns your project from proposal through final walk. Direct cell number. Same person every week. No phone tag, no "let me check with the crew."

02

Written Milestone Schedule

Every phase gets a start date, end date, and dependency. You sign off on each phase before we start the next. Delays get written, explained, and re-scheduled.

03

Weekly Progress Reports

Every Friday: written update, photo documentation, next week schedule, and any decisions we need from you. Delivered via your Client Portal.

04

Client Portal Access

Login anytime to see your project timeline, all photos, all invoices, all documents. Same platform we use internally. Everything transparent.

05

No Surprise Change Orders

If we find something mid-project, we stop, price it, write it up, and get your approval. Never a "we ran into something and it cost extra" conversation.

06

Property Protection

Existing plantings protected. Sod paths on lawn. Debris removed daily. Neighbors notified before loud work. We leave your property cleaner than we found it.

07

Written Warranties

Every install is documented and warrantied. Materials warranty from the manufacturer. Workmanship warranty from us. Both in writing. Both honored.

08

Post-Install Care

First 30 days after install: we call you. First season: we walk it. First year: we are still your first call. Investment protected forever.

09

Direct Line to Tyler

For major projects, the founder is a direct call away. Not for daily questions — for the ones where you need to know we are standing behind our work.

§ 04 · For Commercial Properties

Property managers do not have time to chase vendors.

The best compliment a property manager can give a landscape vendor is that they never have to think about them. Our commercial program is built around that idea. You get one number, one manager, and one written promise.

01

Dedicated Operations Manager

One person, one account, one direct cell number. Same manager every quarter, every year. You never have to re-explain your property.

02

24/7 Storm Line

Winter operations manager on-call from first flake through final salt application. Pre-storm updates, during-storm status, post-storm documentation.

03

Monthly Written Reports

Every month: what we did, when we did it, photos, upcoming schedule, and any recommendations. Delivered via your Client Portal by the 5th.

04

Quarterly Property Walks

Your ops manager plus you (or your board), on-site, walking every zone. Adjustments happen in real time. Documented in writing.

05

Response SLAs

Standard requests: 24 hours. Urgent: 4 hours. Storm operations: 1 hour. Written into your contract, tracked internally, reviewed quarterly.

06

Uniformed, Vetted Crews

Every crew member wears our uniform, carries our credentials, and passes our background check. No sub-contracted mystery labor on your property.

07

Monthly Invoice Reconciliation

Every visit, every service, every dollar — reconciled monthly. No gray area, no "we came out but forgot to log it." Everything tracked and matched.

08

Board and HOA Support

For HOA clients: we present at board meetings, answer resident questions, and produce annual reports. We know what a board needs to say yes.

09

One Team, Every Service

Landscape, snow, tree work, drainage, irrigation. One vendor, one contract, one point of accountability. No vendor coordination on your plate.

§ 05 · Client Portal

One login. Every detail. Any time.

Every active Avalon client gets access to their Client Portal — powered by Groundwork. Log in from any device to see your project timeline, photos, invoices, contracts, and messages with your PM.

  • Real-time project status & timeline
  • Weekly progress photos, downloadable
  • All invoices, receipts, and contracts
  • Direct message thread with your PM
  • Pay bills online, securely
  • Request new work or maintenance
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CLIENT PORTAL · PROJECT #A-2026-047
Great Falls Backyard Renovation
STATUS
◉ Week 5 of 8
PM
Tyler Johnson
PHASE
Bluestone patio installation
NEXT UPDATE
Fri · Sep 4
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§ 06 · What Sets Us Apart

Four commitments. Every project.

These are not slogans. They are how we run every project, from a small mulch refresh to a full estate build.

A

Clear Communication

You always know what is happening and what comes next. Weekly updates in writing. No surprises. No "we forgot to mention." One PM per project. One ops manager per commercial account.

B

Professional Crews

Every crew member is uniformed, background-checked, and trained. No sub-contracted labor. No rotating faces on your property. The same team learns your site.

C

Thoughtful Execution

We focus on the details that separate good work from great work. Right base course. Right compaction. Right plant in the right spot. Documented, warrantied, done correctly the first time.

D

A Better Experience

Our goal is not only great results — it is a process you actually enjoy. Free estimates, no pressure, easy to reach, easy to work with. Landscaping should be exciting, not stressful.

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