VA Landscape Architect and Landscape Designer
Designs to inspire.
Passion for excellence.
J Duggan and Associates P.C. is a small, award winning, Landscape Architecture firm located in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
For the past 35 years the firm has been practicing Landscape Architecture, including residential design/build along with commercial, institutional and government work throughout Loudoun, Frederick, Fauquier and Warren Counties in Virginia, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. He has also designed Federal projects throughout the country.
Our 4-Step Process
Learn about our procedure for the initial meeting, analysis, schematics and presentation, and the 4 steps to development and finished design.
Our Professional Difference
Professional design, a qualified network of expert craftsmen, and a seamless experience centered on enhancing your landscape, and bringing your vision to life.

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Free Landscape Design vs. Paying for Design


J Duggan & Associates has been awarded the 2019 Virginia Living Top of the Trades award for his outstanding landscape architecture work. Read more about Joe’s award here!
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Honest, Dependable Landscape Architect
Why pay for a design/consultation when I can get one ‘free’ or cheaper from a design/build firm?
Many contractors 'bundle' a design consultation as part of your construction package, or offer it for free. But remember; nothing is free.
No matter how qualified they may be, if you are not paying for the design, then your ‘design’ is used to sell their construction service.
No ill will is intended, but their goals' may not be the same as yours. If they find patios or decks profitable this time of year, they will encourage you to get them.
You also have to consider who is actually doing the design.
What are their qualifications and experience? Many assume the designer must be qualified if the company has been around for a while. Not necessarily. Investigate the designer who will be advising you!
They may not charge you up front for design services, but they will include the fees in the final construction costs. Office overhead and marketing costs etc all have to be covered. You may not see the cost as a line item, but it's there!
Naturally, “designer/salesmen” have to be paid for their time. Any reputable firm has to cover all items relating to a project.
You just don’t see it immediately. You will pay for it later.
Skip the drama.
Hire a professional, experienced architect ready to explore your vision, detail your dream, and enhance your landscape with excellence and precision.
Enjoy a leaner budget, and give the contractors exactly what they need; custom designs that eliminate the guesswork, plan for the future, and maximise your property's potential.
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Commercial / Government Plans
Community Plans
Parks / Aquatic Center Plans
Pools / Aquatic Plans
Residential Drawings
Pools & Water Features
Outdoors Spaces
Plantings
Entries & Walkways
Experienced Landscape Designer
J Duggan and Associates P.C. is a small, award winning, landscape architecture firm in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.
For the past 18 years we have provided design/build services for hundreds of projects residential projects along with complete design services for numerous commercial and public sector spaces.
Small and personal, we focus on getting to know you, understand your needs and be involved with all phases of each project. Our location in the Shenandoah Valley (outside of, but close to the DC metro area) brings you rates unseen among firms in the greater DC metro area.
Enjoy care, detail, and attention in every phase of your project, with the creative perspectives you need to transform your exterior renovations.
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