Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects — Landscape Design in Great Barrington, MA

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Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 (1 review)

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Landscape Design

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Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects is a Landscape Design professional based in Great Barrington, MA, serving Alford, Monterey, Hillsdale, Lee, Glendale, Ashley Falls, New Marlborough, South....

Formed in 1990, Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects provides design, master planning & construction management services to both private and public clients throughout the Berkshires, MA, Columbia County, NY & Litchfield County, CT.Okerstrom Lang has won numerous awards for their work on both private and public projects. Due to our affinity with the Berkshire landscape aesthetic, Okerstrom Lang has cultivated a niche in site sensitive landscape design, pond and pool environments, creative grading, lighting design for residential, commercial and cultural properties. With expertise on native plants and distinctive ornamental plantings, we will design a planting that cannot be matched. We take pride in being able to construct landscape environments that can be enjoyed for our clients. At the same time, however, permitting and local approvals, which are primarily enforced through local zoning by-laws, Wetlands Protection Acts and the Scenic Mountain Act are becoming a primary factor in many of our projects. We utilize artistic hand-draw sketches in combination with Auto CAD to create visually pleasing and easy to interpret design documents. The personal service offered by Okerstrom Lang is agile enough to develop responses to the particularities of generation of client for the long run, in both the innovative and the classical sense. We are diverse enough to take on all aspects of residential and commercial projects small and large.

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Landscape Design

Areas We Serve

Alford, Monterey-MA, Hillsdale, Lee-MA, Glendale, Ashley Falls, New Marlborough, Southfield, Austerlitz, Spencertown, Sheffield-MA, Tyringham, Copake Falls, South Egremont, Columbia County, North Egremont, South Lee, Great Barrington-MA, Mill River-MA, Housatonic, Lenox Dale, Stockbridge-MA, Litchfield County, West Stockbridge, Copake

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North Hillsdale

Richmond Farm

Alford Entrance Garden

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Aug 27, 2024

We recently hired them for a custom fire pit and garden design in Great Barrington. The results transformed our backyard, though the project took a bit longer than expected.

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Business Name: Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects
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Website: okerstromlang.com
Typical Job Cost: $5,000 - $150,000.00
License Number: RLA: CT, MA, MI, NY
Address: 17 Bridge Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230
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Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects has extensive range of landscaping services to accommodate both commercial & residential clients. We offer construction management, plans and detailed drawings for landscape designs, custom fire pits and water features, etc. We are the expert team of garden designer, gazebo designer and builder, hardwood, and swimming pool designer. We also provide master planning and site planning that respond to the character of the Berkshire landscape. Take advantage of our knowledge of native and ornamental plants to create spaces that look great while benefiting the environment! We take pride in our capability to offer personalized services and creative solutions.

At Okerstrom Lang Ltd, pricing is dependant on many different things such as the full details of the project, which materials are being used and the complexity of the design. We assess each project with its own merit, and that is why we are able to provide transparent and fair estimates. At this stage, we will learn more about what you need and what your preferences and budget are, so that we can prepare a custom proposal for you. The proposal covers every detail of the project, from labor to materials to other services with itemized lists and costs, We get this balance between variety of budgets and requirement of quality work we undertake. We value our relationship with each client and can remain as flexible as possible, keeping in mind your budget without sacrificing design integrity.

Okerstrom Lang Ltd provides its services across a variety of locations throughout Berkshires, MA, Columbia County, NY, and Litchfield County, CT. For towns including Alford, Great Barrington, Stockbridge and Sheffield. Having formed a bond — a local relationship — with the soil, we can design for her natural beauty. We learn about the zoning laws and environmental detailing in these areas such as the Wetlands Protection Acts and Scenic Mountain Act, which helps to adhere to local zoning stipulations while improving the beauty of the environment around them. Regardless of where you find yourself in our service area, we are committed to turning your landscaping dream into reality.

Okerstrom Lang Ltd combines site sensitivity and understanding of the local aesthetic as the essence of our approach to landscape design. Our firm was founded in 1990, and we have received many awards for our projects in the Berkshires, MA, and neighboring states. Our design process always starts with an in-depth site analysis of the site itself, its existing vegetation, natural features, and the client. We create visual hand-drawn sketches but also produce high-quality and precise digital design documents with AutoCAD. We are dedicated to designing landscape spaces that provide function and comfort while being in harmony with nature and our client needs. We usually use local species that live in local climates in our designs.

Okerstrom Lang Ltd does offer maintenance services to help keep your new landscape healthy and looking good over time. Our services primarily entail design and construction, however maintenance services are a necessary part of ensuring that your outdoor spaces remain intact and functional. Maintenance including mowing, pruning, seasonal clean-up and care for specific features such as water features and gardens can be offered as well. In providing them, we allow our customers to relax in their landscapes, rather than work in them. We can create a customized schedule based on your needs from weekly visits to one seasonal maintenance plan just so you can sit back and enjoy your landscape.

Absolutely! Okerstrom Lang Ltd has considerable experience with large scale residential and commercial landscaping projects. We have the appropriate people to handle the intricacies associated with each type of project. We specialize in designing residential outdoor spaces that are comfortable and functional yet reflective of a personality and lifestyle. We then use our creativity to ensure your commercial landscapes are functional, attractive and add value to your property and appeal to your client or customer base. We have worked on public and private projects, and we're able to tailor our designs according to every environment and jurisdiction to help our clients achieve the best outcome possible.

There are a few things to consider when planning a new landscape design to make the process easier, and the outcome successful. Start with the purpose of the space—are you using it for entertaining, lounge areas or perhaps gardening? If you know how you intend to use the space, it will help you make design decisions. Thirdly, assess the natural characteristics of the location, such as the amount of sunlight that reaches it, any soil conditions that exist, and also if there are other plants located there. This will affect what plants are chosen and where they are placed. Your budget is also vital; agree on how much you are willing to spend. Lastly, take any local zoning regulations and environmental issues into account, as local laws will be a big factor in whether a project ends up getting approval or not. These are all things we can help you with at Okerstrom Lang Ltd, so that you have a beautiful, thoughtful, tailored design to suit all your needs.

Sustainability is one of the foundational principles of Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects. Our mission is to design landscapes that are not only visually refreshing but also beneficial to the ecosystem. In our approach we are using native plants that are well adapted to the local climate and need less amount of water and maintenance ultimately requirement of chemical fertilizers and pesticides will be decreased. We also practice sustainable design, such as the use of permeable hardscapes for managing stormwater run-off and sustainable materials. We know the local ecologies and compliance regulations well enough to create landscapes that protect and conserve nature. We value sustainability and are devoted towards building landscapes that are resilient to support not only our clients, but the wider community as well.

The process of scheduling a landscaping project with Okerstrom Lang Ltd begins with an initial consultation, where we will discuss your vision, preferences, and any specific requirements you may have. We will then follow this meeting with a detailed proposal that will cover the work needed as well as a rough timeline for this work. Once the proposal is approved, we can step forward in terms of scheduling. We try to be flexible to bring our best efforts to your timeline. We know that many landscaping projects are time-sensitive, whether it be to for a holiday, event, or season. We will follow up with you through the entire process to make sure everything goes smoothly and keeps on schedule because communication is key.

An example of an Okerstrom Lang Ltd Landscape Architects custom outdoor landscape space. We offer custom fire pits and water features that can provide a beautiful focal point in the landscape along with warmth and ambience or a calming sound. We also have expertise in gazebo design and offer the perfect covered garden getaway. Our hardscaping services also help ensure patios, walkways, and retaining walls will blend well with your landscape design. We take complete consideration of the environment surrounding the project so we can provide our clients with a unique project that suits their needs and aesthetics. This is where we work in close consultation with you to help create the final designs that embody your vision and make additional functionality for your outdoor area.

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