Each commission begins with a condition survey rather than a mood board. We record light, soil, water, levels and site access, then build the renovation as five connected layers so that nothing is ordered before the ground can receive it.
We work in Kyiv and in settlements within roughly 40 km of the Kyiv ring road. Planting choices follow the light and soil measured on site, together with the upkeep hours a household can realistically give through the year.
| Layer | What the record contains | Deliverable | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site assessment | Light exposure, soil structure, drainage, existing planting, access and levels. | Condition survey with measurements and constraints | 1–2 weeks |
| Plant selection | Species matched to light, soil, water, climate and the maintenance capacity you confirm. | Planting schedule with quantities and seasonal windows | 2–3 weeks |
| Lighting concept | Path, step, terrace and planting illumination, power access points and modest use after dark. | Annotated plan with fixture notes and switching zones | 2 weeks |
| Hardscape planning | Paths, edging, steps, terraces, levels and drainage considerations. | Dimensioned layout with material list | 3–4 weeks |
| Maintenance planning | Seasonal cadence for pruning, feeding, irrigation checks and replacement planting. | Twelve-month maintenance calendar | 1 week |
Plant lists and cost conditions are set out in plant selection and pricing conditions. To book a survey, use the assessment form.
Every planting plan starts with what the plot already offers: hours of direct sun, soil depth and drainage, wind exposure, and how much watering and pruning the household can realistically keep up with. The list below is the order of decisions we work through before a single specimen is ordered.
Where a plant cannot be sourced in the agreed season, we present an equivalent substitute with the same light and water profile and record the change in the project ledger.
Plant lists are confirmed in writing before ordering. Read the terms on pricing conditions or request a site assessment.
How a renovation estimate is built, what it includes, and what is quoted separately.
Each quotation follows a measured site survey. Plot size, soil, drainage, existing planting and access are recorded before any rate is set, so the figure you receive matches the work on the ground rather than a printed rate card.
Estimates are issued in UAH and stay valid for 30 days. Plant supply is priced from the nursery list current at the date of order, which is why seasonal availability can move a final invoice by a small margin. Fixed fees for survey, lighting concept and hardscape planning are credited against the installation invoice once the project is confirmed.
Work covers Kyiv city and settlements within roughly 40 km of the Kyiv ring road. Travel beyond that radius is quoted separately.
| Scope | Basis of calculation | Rate note |
|---|---|---|
| Site survey and planting plan | Per plot up to 1,500 m² | Fixed fee, credited on order |
| Plant supply | Per specimen and per m² of border | Nursery price at order date |
| Lighting concept | Per zone: path, step, terrace, facade | Power access counted separately |
| Hardscape planning | Per linear metre of path, per m² of terrace | Drainage depth included, permits excluded |
| Maintenance planning | Per season, per visit cadence | Twelve-month calendar supplied |
Payment is staged across survey, plant order and installation. Full terms sit on the Terms of Service page; scope questions are answered in the services FAQ or by writing to contact@dronephooto.com.
Service area, plant survival, permits, roles and fees.
Kyiv city and settlements within roughly 40 km of the Kyiv ring road. If a plot sits outside that radius we say so on the first call, rather than promise visits the studio cannot keep through the season.
Species are matched to light, soil, water, climate and the maintenance time you can actually give. Planting windows and availability risks are written into the plan, so nothing is ordered on assumption.
Paths, edging, steps and terraces are planned with drainage in mind. Structural engineering, permissions and utility consents stay separate unless we agree them in writing as part of your scope.
The studio owns the survey, planting plan, lighting concept and maintenance schedule. Your contractor builds. We set the order of works and check each finished layer against the drawings.
A fixed fee covers the documented renovation scope. Plants, materials and site works are priced line by line with lead times shown, so the budget can be sequenced before the first delivery arrives.
Still unsure about your plot? Send the district and plot size through our assessment form.