Every phase of water, shell, and equipment

Design-build landscapes are only the start—Hermitage Landscaping maintains specialty crews for surfacing, hydraulics, outdoor living, and long-term service. This page is the long-form catalog: what we mean by each line item, what questions to ask any builder, and what typically lands in a written scope for that trade.

If you’re comparing bids, match model numbers or performance specs, interior finish class, and allowance dollars—not adjectives like “premium” or “top of the line.” We’re happy to red-line a competitor’s quote and show you what’s missing; worst case you learn something before you sign.

How to read this page

Scopes, not slogans

Each card below ends with a short “Typically includes” list. It isn’t exhaustive—your lot might need export, dewatering, crane mats, or engineer-stamped walls—but it’s the conversation starter we use internally before we quote you. Bundled projects still break out line items so draws stay fair.

Owner responsibilities (usually)

  • Survey or plat when jurisdiction requires
  • HOA application fees and design review meetings
  • Utility locates called in before dig (we coordinate timing)
  • Final landscape, furniture, and gas account setup

Hermitage Landscaping responsibilities (always)

  • Landscape-specific permits and inspection scheduling
  • Structural and hydraulic documentation we stamp or submit
  • Job site safety plan, temp fence when code requires
  • Photo milestone archive through handover

  • Custom gunite & shotcrete

    Engineered steel, hydraulic layouts, vanishing edges, sun shelves, and complex geometry with documented pour and cure cycles.

    • Excavation template and over-dig per plan
    • Steel inspection coordination and photo log
    • Hydrostatic relief or groundwater detail when specified
    • Bond beam prep for coping and auto-cover pockets

  • Fiberglass landscape installation

    Shell selection, crane logistics, bedding, backfill, and equipment matched to shell volume and local wind load.

    • Crane lift study and utility clearance photos
    • Bedding material per manufacturer spec
    • Staged backfill to protect shell
    • Plumbing pressure test prior to deck work

  • Remodel & resurfacing

    Plaster and pebble, tile, coping replacement, LED retrofits, and structural repairs with minimal downtime.

    • Chip-out or bond coat per interior system
    • Main drain and suction updates to current codes when triggered
    • Lighting cable pull lists and GFCI mapping
    • Phased water shutdown plan when partial use matters

  • Outdoor living & cabanas

    Integrated spas, kitchens, pergolas, fire features, and decking with drainage tied back to landscape hydraulics.

    • Deck pitch and drain routing to storm or dry well
    • Utility sleeves for outdoor kitchen gas and electric
    • Fire feature fuel coordination
    • Low-voltage conduit for step and path lighting

  • Automation & smart controls

    Wi-Fi systems, valve actuators, pump schedules, and labeled panels—programmed before we hand you the app.

    • Valve map matching screen labels to bodies of water
    • Heater enable and safety interlock checks
    • VSP schedules for skim vs cleaner flow
    • Printed quick-start for non-technical owners

  • Heating & efficiency

    Heat pumps, gas heaters, solar-ready plumbing, and covers sized for heat retention and safety codes.

    • BTU or COP sizing notes in handover
    • Gas line sizing coordination
    • Heat pump clearances and winter defrost plan
    • Cover recommendation when heat loss is high

  • Sanitation systems

    Salt chlorine generators, mineral systems, ozone or UV add-ons—specified for gallonage and bather load.

    • Cell sizing vs run-time math
    • Sacrificial anode when metals mix
    • Stabilizer and acid start-up targets
    • ORP probe calibration when specified

  • Openings, closings & route service

    Spring startups, winterizations, filter cleaning, and weekly vacuum routes inside active service corridors.

    • Cover hardware and anchor inspection
    • Filter deep clean or DE recharge
    • Winter line blow list where applicable
    • Chemical kit restock notes

  • Leak detection & plumbing repair

    Pressure testing, dye diagnostics, light niche repairs, and underground plumbing locates with as-built photos.

    • Isolation testing per line
    • Listening and dye protocols for shell leaks
    • Trench and repair photos for insurance
    • Pressure re-test before backfill

  • Water & fire features

    Sheer descents, scuppers, deck jets, grottos, and fire bowls with dedicated pumps and wind considerations.

    • Dedicated pump and suction sources
    • Bowl wind screens when gusts exceed design
    • Gas line sizing for fire features
    • Spillway edge treatment to control splash

  • Lighting design

    Niche LEDs, color programs, low-voltage landscape, and pathway lighting on unified timers.

    • Transformer load calculations
    • GFCI protection mapping
    • Scene programming for evening use
    • Future expansion conduit stubs

  • Coping, decking & hardscape

    Porcelain, natural stone, pavers, and poured surfaces with expansion joints planned for freeze-thaw.

    • Bond beam prep and drip edge detailing
    • Expansion joint layout around landscapes
    • Freeze-thaw stone selection notes
    • ADA or step details when required

  • Commercial & HOA

    Community landscapes, club amenities, guard fencing, and turnover training for maintenance staff.

    • Phased access and noise windows
    • Chemical storage and MSDS binders
    • Guard-ready fencing packages
    • Vendor turnover walkthrough

  • Code upgrades & inspections

    GFCI remediation, bonding corrections, barrier compliance, and inspector punch lists closed with photo proof.

    • Re-inspection scheduling
    • Photo documentation for AHJ close-out
    • Homeowner education on new barriers
    • Manufacturer RMA when equipment failed inspection
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