Design As Nature Intended
Walkabout Outdoor offers Design, Installation, and Maintenance services in Garden, Landscape, Hardscape, Seasonal Decorating, Exterior Lighting and Exterior Design. Walkabout’s services intend to have a positive or neutral environmental impact and our practices are proving success. New installation projects are custom designed to satisfy both customer desires and company values, so every project is entirely unique. Our high-quality, custom services are successful for their exceptional functionality that increase use and enjoyment while holistically amplifying the natural beauty of a landscape. Uniquely, our designs entice adoration for aesthetics that are often edited out and wisely equate functionality for the surrounding environment as an enhancement in functionality and future resources for the consumer.
Walkabout’s Artisan-crafted Natural Stone utilizes only quality materials set by expertly trained craftsmanship so your hardscape endures time and trends. Our craftspeople are certified and trained in natural stone building methods preserved by The Stone Trust. Our materials choices are always selected for both quality, for its timelessness, and locality to minimize resources used in transport and prioritize safe working conditions with fair wages where stone is quarried.
Naturalistic garden design creates a feeling of laid-back elegance paired with stunning scenery for an outdoor space that can be enjoyed during peaceful relaxation as well as joyful gathering. Meticulously curated plant palettes ensure an ever enriching environment for enduring enjoyment with low maintenance needs. Walkabout’s garden installations utilize only organic and sustainable products for all amendments and applications, prioritizing healthy soil development. Dominance of native plants in planting palettes are another key to successful land management and care. Our gardens are planted in high densities for successive season-long blooms that increase habitat and prevent soil erosion, protecting and embellishing the canvas on which life thrives.
Our ecologically informed and long-term horticulture methods eliminate continuous high-input maintenance needs and encourage enhancement of the surrounding ecology. Irrigation installations prioritize the use of underground drip irrigation to minimize water usage and maximize availability to plants.
Our scheduling process prioritizes locality to minimize resources consumed hauling goods.
Importantly, in addition to ecologically imbued ethics, our purpose-driven creativity and naturalistic design is intended to create a form of art that showcases nature’s brilliant beauty to inspire others to express kindness and respect towards our precious earth.
Walkabout Outdoor Inc. Contract Terms and Conditions
Description of Services: This is an agreement between Walkabout Outdoor Inc. 1100 NE Stinson Blvd Minneapolis, MN 55413 and Customer. Under the terms set forth below, Customer agrees to purchase the services of Walkabout Outdoor Inc. as set forth in the aforementioned Proposal at the property address hereinafter referred to as Project Site. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. agrees to render such services.
Scope of Work: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. shall provide all labor and materials to complete the above described Landscape Services at Project Site which includes common areas unless otherwise stated in Proposal.
Workmanship and Performance: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. is responsible for the removal of all tear-out and debris related to the proposed work, unless otherwise specified in this proposal. All work will be performed in a professional manner. Techniques and tools will meet or exceed industry standards. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. shall attempt to meet all promised performance dates, but shall not be liable for damages due to delays for inclement weather or other causes beyond its control. Delays in work will not relieve the customer from the responsibility of this contract.
Payment Terms: All deposits are non-refundable once the contract is signed and the work has commenced. Complete Payment of Project is invoiced at three payment milestones between contract signing and project completion. Milestone One includes 50% of the project cost and is due four (4) weeks prior to the project installation start date. Due to seasonal, weather, subcontractor or other contingent project delays out of Walkabout Outdoor Inc.’s control, project start dates are subject to change after the signing of the contract though deposit requests will stay contingent upon the schedule laid out in this contract. Milestone Two includes the remaining 50% of project cost and any additional costs accrued due to change orders or unknown circumstances at project start that resulted in work invoiced as time and materials. Milestone Two is invoiced at project completion or when work is reasonably completed, as determined by Walkabout Outdoor Inc. Payment of Milestone Two shall be completed within 15 days upon receipt of the invoice. If the total balance is not received by Walkabout Outdoor Inc. by the end of the 15-day grace period, interest will be paid on that balance by Customer at a rate of 3% per month. Recurring service agreements will be paused until account is made current. Failure by Customer to pay the remaining balance within 105 days will constitute breach of this agreement. Upon breach of this agreement, Customer agrees to pay all costs of collecting any remaining balances, including attorney’s fees. No warranties will be issued until full payment is received.
Scheduling: Project design and installation is scheduled up to one week after the 10% scheduling deposit is received (refer to Payments) with this signed contract. Schedule will align with lead time given at Initial Consultation meeting. Lead time and Schedule is subject to change if customer delays initial payment or contract signing.
Project Onboarding: At the time of scheduling design work and project installation, Customer will be introduced to both the Designer and Project Manager of the project.
Design Services Rendered: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. shall provide design services as specified in Proposal within the timeline described at scheduling. These services may include but are not limited to design meetings, materials selection, landscape layouts and renderings.
Progress Reporting: At the time of Proposal submittal and review, Customer is given access to personal CRM Portal for tracking project progress throughout the duration of project, approving change orders and submitting requests. Customer CRM communication is in addition to Design and Project Manager meetings and crew lead communication at the project site.
Completed Project Check-ins: As an investment in project success, Walkabout Outdoor requests that Customer allow access to the project site after completion at set intervals laid out in Proposal. Usually at two-weeks, one month, three months and one year after completion. We will notify you of upcoming visits. We kindly request Customer’s presence at one or two project-site check-ins. Our intention is to inform and notify Customer of successes, potential issues or problems with the ongoing care of the project.
Customer Responsibilities Prior to Commencement of Project:
Ownership: The Customer warrants that all structures, and property upon which work is to be performed are either owned by the customer or permission has been granted by the owner. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. is not responsible for any claims resulting from the Customer’s failure to obtain such permission. It is the Customer’s responsibility to locate property lines of the project site and assumes all responsibility for providing accurate property markers and copies of easements or restrictions. Walkabout Outdoor assumes no responsibility for determining correct property lines.
Utilities: Walkabout Outdoor with notify Gopher State One and have them locate utilities in your entire yard. Be aware Gopher State One doesn't locate private utilities. Before project commencement, it is the responsibility of the customer to locate private utilities that may be in danger of being damaged when work is being done. Examples of private utilities include: irrigation lines and heads, gas grill lines, power to detached garages, underground swimming pool equiptment and hookups, drain tile, drain fields and septic systems. Walkabout Outdoor will not be responsible for damage to private utility lines or be held responsible for for the cost incurred to repair them.
Access: Customer will allow free access to work areas for worker and vehicles and will allow areas for the storage of materials and debris throughout the duration of the project. Driveways will be kept clear for the movement of vehicles during work hours. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will make reasonable efforts to protect driveways, shrubs, trees and other existing property. Customer will allow access to water and power as needed for the duration of the project.
Concealed Contingences and Sub-Surface Conditions: The Customer agrees to pay Walkabout Outdoor Inc. on a time and materials basis for any additional work required to complete the job if unforeseen circumstances are encountered. The customer agrees to pay Walkabout Outdoor Inc. for any additional work due to pipe or electrical lines encounter during trenching or excavations and not described in Proposal and for any other condition not apparent at the time the proposal was completed.
Contract Changes After Signing Contract:
Contract Changes Due To Unknown Circumstances: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will make reasonable efforts to complete the Contract according to the agreed upon timeline approved by the Customer and Walkabout Outdoor Inc. Time and physical circumstances may arise beyond the control of Walkabout Outdoor Inc. that may prevent construction of the Contract exactly as planned. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will notify Customer of such proposed changes with explanations and potential options as soon as reasonably possible. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will make reasonable efforts to minimize changes to the design and construction materials. Customer acknowledges this possibility and accepts the action Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will take to minimize the potential change in design after consultation and design approval. Changes that result in additional work above services outlined in the Proposal will be billed on a time and materials basis and included in the final invoice.
Contract Change Orders: If project changes exceed $1000 such changes will be communicated to the Customer by Walkabout Outdoor Inc. after it has learned of such a change. Costs incurred due to changes exceeding $1000 will be communicated through an amendment to this contract hereinafter referred to as a Change Order Agreement. Change Order Agreements are subject to Payment Terms outlined in this contract. Change Order Agreements must be signed by both Walkabout Outdoor Inc. and Customer before services pertaining to changes can begin. For changes in scope less than $1000, Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will provide notification by way of its progress report. In either instance, such notification shall be plain and clear in terms of scope and reason.
Contract Change Order Requests: If Customer wishes to change any part of the installation after this agreement is signed that results in additional material or labor costs for Walkabout Outdoor Inc. or results in delays in the completion of the Contract, a Change Order Agreement describing changes to project, associated additional costs and payment terms must be signed by both Customer and Walkabout Outdoor Inc. Additional costs accrued due to change orders will be added to the final invoice of the Contract.
Changes to Contract Due to Design Decisions: Before commencement of project installation design decision, site conditions discovered after approval of Proposal, changes or additions to services or products as requested by Customer, may change total cost of project. In such circumstances a revised proposal will be provided with updated services and payment terms. If such an updated proposal is required, it must be signed by both Walkabout Outdoor Inc and Customer before the project commences. Delays in signing made by Customer may result in project delays.
Natural Stone and Brick Paving and Retaining Block Disclaimer and Warranty: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. warrants that natural stone, brick paving or retaining block material used in this contract will be free from defects when installed and the installation will be functional for a period of three (3) years from the date of completion of the Contract, provided the installation was used as was intended when the Contract was designed, and was not misused. Natural stone products inherently lack uniformity and are subject to varied aesthetics including color, shade, finish, tint, hardness, strength resistance, density, etc. Customer acknowledges that these qualities are inherent in the nature of the product and are not to be considered latent defects. Any repairs/replacements made to any installation after expiration of the warranty will be made at Customer's expense. Any repairs made to any installation by any party other than Walkabout Outdoor Inc. voids any warranties offered by Walkabout Outdoor Inc.
Plant Disclaimer and Warranties: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will offer one-time only replacement of any tree, shrub, evergreen or woody vine that has died within one (1) year from the date of installation, provided the plant has been cared for as instructed and maintenance check-ins have been completed on time. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. will not replace plants under warranty killed by faulty irrigation, animals, rodents, insects, mechanical damage, neglect, natural disasters or other reasons over which Walkabout Outdoor Inc. has no control. This warranty does not cover annuals, small perennials, ground covers, seeds, bulbs, roses and non-winter hardy plants. An additional labor charge for plant removal and reinstallation will apply to warranty replacements. Any repairs or replacements made to any installation after expiration of the warranty will be made at Customer's expense. Any repairs made to any installation by any party other than Walkabout Outdoor Inc. voids any warranties offered by Walkabout Outdoor Inc.
Subcontractors: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. must notify the Customer that the Customer is not liable for injuries that occur to the Subcontractors during this agreement and is also not liable for the non-payment of wages owed by the Subcontractors contracted by Walkabout Outdoor Inc. as part of this contract. Walkabout Outdoor Inc. is not responsible for warranty of any services or installations contracted by Customer directly with a third-party.
Liability Insurance: Walkabout Outdoor Inc. is insured against liability resulting from personal injury or property damage related to work performed on Customer’s property. Walkabout Outdoor Inc.’s Employees are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance. Proof of Insurance is available upon request.
Default: The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute a material default under this
a. The failure to make a required payment when due.
b. The insolvency or bankruptcy of either party.
c. The subjection of any of either party's property to any levy, seizure, general assignment for the benefit of creditors, application or sale for or by any creditor or government agency.
d. The failure to make available or deliver the Masonry Services in the time and manner provided for in this Contract.
Remedies: In addition to any and all other rights a party may have available according to law, if a party defaults by failing to substantially perform any provision, term or condition of this Contract (including without limitation the failure to make a monetary payment when due), the other party may terminate the Contract by providing written notice to the defaulting party. This notice shall describe with sufficient detail the nature of the default. The party receiving such notice shall have 10 days from the effective date of such notice to cure the default(s). Unless waived by a party providing notice, the failure to cure the default(s) within such time period shall result in the automatic termination of this Contract.
Force Majeure: If performance of this Contract or any obligation under this Contract is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by causes beyond either party's reasonable control ("Force Majeure"), and if the party unable to carry out its obligations gives the other party prompt written notice of such event, then the obligations of the party invoking this provision shall be suspended to the extent (necessary by such event. The term Force Majeure shall include, without limitation, acts of God, fire, explosion, vandalism, storm or other similar occurrence, orders or acts of military or civil authority, or by national emergencies, insurrections, riots, or wars, or strikes, lock-outs, work stoppages, or supplier failures. The excused party shall use reasonable efforts under the circumstances to avoid or remove such causes of non-performance and shall proceed to perform with reasonable dispatch whenever such causes are removed or ceased. An act or omission shall be deemed within the reasonable control of a party if committed, omitted, or caused by such party, or its employees, officers, agents, or affiliates.
Mechanics Lien Notice: In accordance with Section 514.011 of the Minnesota Statutes, you are hereby notified that: (a) Any person or company supplying labor or materials for this improvement to your property may file a lien against your property if that person or company is not paid for the contributions. (b) Under Minnesota law, you have the right to pay persons who supplied labor or materials for this improvement directly and deduct this amount from our contract price, or withhold the amounts due them from us until 120 days after completion of the improvement unless we give you a lien waiver signed by persons who supplied any labor or material for the improvement and who gave you timely notice. THIS IS NOT A LIEN: we are required to give you this notice by Minnesota Law so that we may file a lien if we are not paid.
Entire Agreement: This Contract contains the entire agreement of the parties, and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written concerning the subject parties.
Severability: If any provision of this Contract will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that provision of this Contract is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.
Amendment: This Contract may be modified or amended in writing, if the writing is signed by parties to the agreement.
Governing Law: This Contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Notice: Any notice or communication required or permitted under this Contract shall be sufficiently given if delivered in person or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address set forth the opening paragraph or to such other address as one party may have furnished to the other in writing.
Waiver or Contractual Right: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Contract shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Contract.
Acknowledgement of Entire Agreement: Client acknowledges that they have read the entire Agreement prior to entering into this Agreement. Client has the right to have this Agreement reviewed by an attorney.