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Roadmap to Recovery Meeting 21:November 6, 2008
Landscaping Issues
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church
Roadmap to Recovery Meeting 21:November 6, 2008
Landscaping Issues
Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church
Karen Reimus, Esq.
www.unitedpolicyholders.org
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Fine print:
The information provided in this program is intended for general educational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice
The speakers at today’s program are volunteering their time as educators
Neither United Policyholders nor the Rancho Bernardo
Community Presbyterian Church endorse or warrant the quality or services of any volunteer speakers
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Landscaping
Rebuilding the landscape well after you’ve rebuilt your home is important
UPC Mentors and Friends will share their personal experiences in break-out sessions
Just like rebuilding your home, careful planning and due diligence is required
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Have 97% of 2007 Wildfire Insurance Claims been resolved, as asserted by the insurance industry?
Please take 5 minutes to complete a 2007 Wildfire Insurance Claim Status Survey to determine what the true facts are.
To fill out the survey, either:
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Mark your calendar
December 4, 2008: Roadmap to Recovery Insurance Interest Group Breakout Session
7:00 pm RBCPC Sanctuary
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JIM KUHLKENCedar Fire Survivor (Whispering Ridge HOA) Catalyst for “Group Rebuild” Concept Former President, WRHOA
-Experience on the Board of WRHOA
-Experience rebuilding after Cedar Fire
-Willing to think outside the box to find solutions, e.g., “Group Rebuild” concept
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JIM KUHLKEN
LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
RLA CA 2281, AZ 40791, CLARB 3335
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
PRINCIPAL – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DIVISION – RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
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BUILDING CONTRACTOR
BUILDING DESIGNER
ARCHITECT
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
http://clcasandiego.org/Download/Direc.pdf
http://www.asla-sandiego.org/Download/LandRes.pdf
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TIPS WHEN HIRING EITHER A LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR OR
A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
1. Look at their previous completed projects completed and talk to their references;
2. Make sure they are licensed and insured;
3. Establish a budget BEFORE starting the design;
4. Do not pay 100% until the project is completed.
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Landscaping Landscaping November 6, 2008November 6, 2008
Speaker: Steve Lansker, Lansker’s Landscape Design
Licensed landscape contractor (License # C-27 335109)
Doing business in San Diego since 1977
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Define your landscape Define your landscape needsneeds
Play areaPlay area Dog friendlyDog friendly Entertainment area (BBQ, fire pit, Entertainment area (BBQ, fire pit,
putting green) putting green) Water featuresWater features Utility areaUtility area GrassGrass LightingLighting Planting theme, plant selectionPlanting theme, plant selection
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Your BudgetYour Budget - - what you what you don’tdon’t want to cut back want to cut back onon
IrrigationIrrigation Soil workSoil work Drainage and fine gradingDrainage and fine grading
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Your BudgetYour Budget- - what you what you cancan save on save on
Plant selectionPlant selection Plant sizesPlant sizes Plant quantitiesPlant quantities Materials you useMaterials you use
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Design Your LandscapingDesign Your Landscaping- - what are your options?what are your options?
Landscape ArchitectLandscape Architect: Best for complex jobs and : Best for complex jobs and will design around your budget. Good for will design around your budget. Good for competitive bids.competitive bids.
Landscape DesignerLandscape Designer: Will create a concept plan : Will create a concept plan and/or planting plan. May be too vague for and/or planting plan. May be too vague for competitive bids.competitive bids.
Landscape Contractor:Landscape Contractor: Has the most field Has the most field experience. Usually can both design and experience. Usually can both design and implement the project.implement the project.
Tip: Be sure interview a couple of different people AND check their references before making a final decision.
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Selecting a ContractorSelecting a Contractor
Don’t hesitate to ask for referrals from friends Don’t hesitate to ask for referrals from friends or neighbors who have landscapes you admireor neighbors who have landscapes you admire
If you see an exceptional front yard, stop and If you see an exceptional front yard, stop and ask about their contractorask about their contractor
You’re going to establish a relationship with You’re going to establish a relationship with your contractor, hopefully it will be a your contractor, hopefully it will be a relationship you can count on for yearsrelationship you can count on for years
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Selecting a ContractorSelecting a Contractor- What to ask for:- What to ask for:
Ask for their license numberAsk for their license number Be sure to use a state licensed contractorBe sure to use a state licensed contractor
Ask to have their insurance provider send Ask to have their insurance provider send you certificates of both liability insurance you certificates of both liability insurance and workman’s comp insuranceand workman’s comp insurance This is a free service This is a free service
Ask for job referralsAsk for job referrals look at jobs and talk to clientslook at jobs and talk to clients
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Selecting a ContractorSelecting a Contractor- other considerations- other considerations
Consider the size of the contracting firmConsider the size of the contracting firm Ask whether they use sub-contractorsAsk whether they use sub-contractors
This may affect the quality and care of the project.This may affect the quality and care of the project. Make sure to check license numbers and certificates Make sure to check license numbers and certificates
of insurance for workman’s comp and liability for of insurance for workman’s comp and liability for subcontractors too.subcontractors too.
Remember: if anyone Remember: if anyone workingworking on your property on your property does not have workman’s comp or liability does not have workman’s comp or liability insurance, insurance, you become liableyou become liable..
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When you have selected When you have selected a contractor…a contractor…
Ask them how long it will take, and have Ask them how long it will take, and have them confirm it in writingthem confirm it in writing
Make sure you can communicate easily Make sure you can communicate easily with the foremanwith the foreman
Avoid paying money up front…instead, Avoid paying money up front…instead, negotiate progress paymentsnegotiate progress payments
Ask about a warrantyAsk about a warranty
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Landscape MaintenanceLandscape Maintenance
Some contractors will provide weekly Some contractors will provide weekly maintenancemaintenance
If not, ask for referralsIf not, ask for referrals Consider hiring someone who does work Consider hiring someone who does work
in your neighborhood…there can be cost in your neighborhood…there can be cost savings if multiple area residents use the savings if multiple area residents use the same companysame company
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THANK YOUTHANK YOU
Lansker Landscape Lansker Landscape DesignDesign
(858)459-8895(858)459-8895
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City of San Diego Fire Dept Presentation Eddie Villavicencio Presentation on separate flash drive
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Closing Presentation
Jim Kulkhen
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JIM KUHLKEN
LICENSED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
RLA CA 2281, AZ 40791, CLARB 3335
LEED ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL
PRINCIPAL – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DIVISION – RICK ENGINEERING COMPANY
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Break Out Sessions
• Groups will meet here in the Sanctuary or in regular meeting rooms
• Good night!