Land Designs Southern Florida

Land Designs Southern Florida has served the South Florida community since 1987, founded by owner Steve Goodridge. The company provides landscape design with thorough planning for residential projects, landscape installations including irrigation, lighting, drainage, and site work, full-service maintenance, and tree trimming and treatments.

Steve Goodridge's background in the industry runs deep—his father owned two retail nurseries, where Goodridge spent formative years learning the business. After earning a business degree from the University of Florida, he launched Land Designs with a focus on bringing high-quality landscape installation to South Florida, drawing on access to nurseries for materials and sourcing.

Before hiring any landscaper in Florida, verify that the contractor holds a valid license. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses and regulates all contractors. Landscape contractors may be either certified, which allows them to work anywhere in the state, or registered, which limits them to the specific jurisdictions where they are registered. You can confirm a contractor's status using the free license search at myfloridalicense.com.

Depending on the scope of your project, permits may be required. Larger installations, structural work, drainage systems, and other modifications to your property may trigger local building code requirements. Ask your contractor whether permits are needed for your specific work—they should be familiar with what your local building department requires. The Florida Building Code governs construction standards statewide, though local jurisdictions may impose additional rules.

When you call a contractor, ask about their license type (certified or registered), which jurisdiction they are licensed in, and what permits will apply to your project. Understanding these basics upfront helps ensure the work meets code and protects your investment.