Entrance House Designs

Where to start The first thing to consider when coming up with a new entrance design is the location If it is a new property you may have many options although Convenience is one of the most important things to consider You don't want to have to make a UTurn to get into your property you also have to consider whowhat will be coming through that entranceguests contractors builders cement trucks semi trucks all will need the Room to enter your property safely For existing properties the choices can be limited but that does not mean you have to have an ugly entrance

You have the perfect location now what Unless you are a contractor or designer it is best to let a professional do the design work for you We have always been able to come up with exciting Entrance Designs to almost any property Through careful planning consultations and insight a beautiful entrance can be designed for your property

Another important consideration for your entrance is the distance from the turn off road All counties will have a minimum set back requirement for any gates fences stone work lighting etc Be sure to check with the local building department on what their required set backs are typically the minimum set back is 3540 feet from the center of the road If you plan on having an Entry Gate and if it is at all possible keep the entrance at least 7080 feet from the turnoff road This will allow for most vehicles to pull completely off the road while waiting for the Gate to open Keep the Flair where your drive meets the turnoff road as wide as possible This will help to keep your guestsvisitors from clipping your landscaping stone work lights mail boxes etc as they turn into your property

So now you have your location your basic designlayout it's time to consider the Entry Gate The Entry Gate should enhance your property while also serving it's main purpose Security The Gate design is very important to the Feel of the entrance and along with the Columns and Lighting should be incorporated into the Entrance Design Your Entry Gate should be welcoming interesting and the centerpiece of your entrance Your Entrance can tie in with the surrounding landscape or it can stand out from the crowd It is Very Important that you use a Professional Gate BuilderInstaller for your gate You want the best gate operators that you can afford The last thing you want is to have to manually open your gate in the pouring rain you will be soaked by the time you get it open We use only top of the line gate operators and safety devices to try to eliminate down time and maintenance

Landscaping is next The plants you choose should all be zoned for your specific location Are you going to have irrigation If not it is vital that you choose plants that are hardy and native to your area You can typically expect a 510 loss of plants for a nonirrigated landscape assuming there is not a drought so plan on replacing a couple of plants