Our Estimate Process

We offer two estimate processes so you can choose what works best for you

Our Estimate Process

We offer two estimate processes to best suit your project needs

Option #1 – Free Estimate Process

Fill out the contact form to send us photos of your project

The first step of working together is to reach out to us by filling out the contact form. The form will ask you to attached 3 pictures of your project area and leave a description. This will let us know the major highlights of your project. If you can add measurements too, that would be great! The more information you can provide, the better.

Projects we do include:

Koi pond construction
Swim ponds
Fountainscapes
Pondless water features
Natural stone retaining walls
Natural stone steps and pathways
Erosion and drainage solutions

We’ll have a phone consultation

After receiving the photos or video, we can talk through the options for your project. We will make recommendations based on the improvements detailed in the photos/ video.

The phone call normally takes 20-30 minutes. At the end of the call, you’ll have all the necessary information to make a buying decision. A budget estimate is included.

We’ll meet on-site

If you decide to partner with us to bring your project to life and agree that the budget we discussed makes sense, the next step is an on-site meeting. We will visit your home or project site to make sure nothing was missed during the phone consultation. We will then finalize the paperwork in order to schedule your project.

We work with people in the following Missouri cities:

Kansas City, MO
Belton, MO
Greenwood, MO
Loch Lloyd, MO

Option #2 – On-Site Estimate Process

After submitting the contact form, we’ll go ahead and schedule an on-site visit

We’ll gather at your project site first to look over and discuss options. This includes measurements, elevation shots, project layout with flags or paint, etc. You now own this information, and it will be yours to use as you wish.

Our local on-site consultations start at $250. Afterwards, you have up to 30 days to apply the consultation fee toward the project’s initial deposit.

If you decide while we are on site to move forward with your project and choose Gradex Company as your contractor, the consultation will be provided free of charge.

What Our Clients Say

We’ve had 4 projects with Gradex over the last 15 years, and we’re getting ready to begin a fifth. Bob and his crew are professional, courteous, and do beautiful work! We never hesitate to recommend Gradex Company.

–Wendy M.

Bob Kerr and his team are a welcomed relief from most contractor experiences – honest, on price and on time. And the work is simply outstanding. I’ve already passed his name along to a number of friends and neighbors. I’ll be calling Bob if I have any jobs in the future.

-Jim D.

Bob gave me a very realistic plan for work that needed to be done. His crew did a great job and project came out just the way we wanted!

-Kirk G.

We’ve had 4 projects with Gradex over the last 15 years, and we’re getting ready to begin a fifth. Bob and his crew are professional, courteous, and do beautiful work! We never hesitate to recommend Gradex Company.

–Wendy M.

Bob Kerr and his team are a welcomed relief from most contractor experiences – honest, on price and on time. And the work is simply outstanding. I’ve already passed his name along to a number of friends and neighbors. I’ll be calling Bob if I have any jobs in the future.

-Jim D.

Bob gave me a very realistic plan for work that needed to be done. His crew did a great job and project came out just the way we wanted!

-Kirk G.

What should be included in a contractor's estimate?

Material costs
Labor costs
Subcontractor hiring costs
Pre-tax and fee total estimate
Taxes and fees
Profit and overhead

Do contractors have to stick to their estimate?

Once the project starts, the contractor must adhere to the provided quote. If there’s a need for changes in the work scope or price, contractors must document these changes and communicate them to you. They can legally proceed only after you’ve accepted these changes.