Faqs

ALM provides landscaping, pavers and hardscaping, retaining walls, concrete driveways and walkways, decks, fences, custom pergolas, and sheds. We also offer seasonal Fall Clean-Ups.

ALM serves communities throughout King and Pierce Counties, including Auburn, Tacoma, Federal Way, Edgewood, Bonney Lake, Sumner, Puyallup, Kent, Renton, and Maple Valley.

Yes. Tell us what you would like to improve or accomplish with your outdoor space. We can discuss your project and help determine which of our services may be appropriate for your needs.

Yes. If you have a specific idea in mind, tell us about your property and what you would like to accomplish. We can discuss whether your project fits within the services ALM provides.

Start by contacting ALM and telling us about your project, property, and the service you’re interested in. This gives our team the information needed to better understand what you’re looking to accomplish and discuss the next steps with you.

Landscaping can help improve the appearance, organization, function, and overall experience of an outdoor area. The right approach depends on the property and what you want the space to accomplish.

You may want to consider landscaping if your outdoor space feels unfinished, no longer meets your needs, or could benefit from a more intentional layout or appearance. Talking about what you want to change is a good place to start.

Start by showing us your existing space and explaining what you would like to improve. ALM can discuss your project with you and determine whether your needs fit within the landscaping services we provide.

Not necessarily. Landscaping needs can vary considerably from one property to another. The appropriate scope depends on the existing space and what you want to accomplish.

Contact ALM and tell us about your property, what you would like to improve, and what you envision for the space. From there, we can discuss your needs and the appropriate next steps.

A retaining wall is primarily used to retain soil where there is a difference in ground elevation. It can also help define areas of the property and become part of the overall organization of the outdoor space.

Properties with slopes, elevation changes, or areas where soil needs to be retained may benefit from a retaining wall. The specific conditions of the property should be considered before determining the appropriate solution.

Yes. Although its functional purpose comes first, a retaining wall can also add structure and visual definition to an outdoor environment when it is thoughtfully integrated into the property.

If you have an existing retaining wall that concerns you, contact ALM and tell us about its current condition and what you would like to address. We can discuss the project and determine whether the work falls within the retaining wall services ALM provides.

Tell us about the area, why you are considering a retaining wall, any existing conditions you have noticed, and what you would like to accomplish. Photos of the area may also help provide context when starting the conversation.

A fence can help establish boundaries, create separation between outdoor areas, and add greater definition to a property. Its specific purpose depends on what you need from the space.

Start by considering what you want the fence to accomplish, where it will be located, and your priorities for the surrounding outdoor space. Those needs can help guide the conversation about the project.

Privacy can be one reason property owners consider fencing, but the level of separation a fence provides depends on its specific design and configuration. Tell ALM what you are looking to accomplish so we can discuss your project.

Tell us whether you are considering a new fence or have an existing fence you would like to address. ALM can discuss your needs and determine whether the requested work falls within the fence services we provide.

Material options depend on the services and project scope available through ALM. Contact us with information about your project so we can discuss the options that may apply to your property.

A concrete walkway creates a dedicated path for moving between areas of a property. It can help establish clearer access, organize outdoor circulation, and create more defined connections between spaces.

A walkway may be useful anywhere a property needs a more defined connection between outdoor areas or access points. The appropriate location depends on the layout of the property and where you need the path to lead.

Start by identifying the areas you want to connect and how people currently move through the property. Sharing that information with ALM provides a useful starting point for discussing the project.

If you have an existing walkway you would like to address, tell ALM about its current condition and what you would like to change. We can discuss your needs and determine whether the requested work falls within the concrete services we provide.

Available options depend on the specific concrete services and project scope provided by ALM. Tell us what you have in mind so we can discuss the options that may apply to your walkway project.

A Fall Clean-Up is a seasonal service focused on outdoor areas that need additional attention as conditions change throughout the fall. The specific needs can vary from one property to another.

Fall can bring changes that affect the condition and manageability of outdoor areas. A seasonal clean-up gives you an opportunity to address those areas and prepare your property for the months ahead.

The appropriate timing can depend on seasonal conditions and the needs of your property. Contact ALM to discuss your outdoor space and when the service may make sense for you.

The work needed can vary depending on the property. Tell ALM about the areas you want addressed so we can discuss what applies to your Fall Clean-Up and define the scope before moving forward.

Tell ALM which outdoor areas you are concerned about and what you would like addressed. We can discuss your needs and determine whether the requested work falls within the Fall Clean-Up services we provide.