Frequently Asked Questions

EMC2 Landscaping provides comprehensive playground design services tailored to schools, municipalities, parks, and corporate childcare facilities. Our team collaborates with landscape architects and manufacturers to create inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and site-specific playground environments that encourage exploration, learning, and physical activity.

We offer both standalone playground equipment installation and full turnkey playground construction services. This includes site preparation, demolition, concrete footings, equipment assembly, safety inspections, and final site restoration.

We install a wide range of playground surfacing systems, including engineered wood fiber (EWF), artificial turf, poured-in-place rubber, bonded rubber mulch, and other impact-attenuating safety surfaces. Our team ensures all surfacing meets ASTM, CPSC, and ADA accessibility standards.

Yes. All playground equipment installation is performed in accordance with ASTM, CPSC, ADA, OSHA, and applicable state and local safety regulations. Our projects are overseen by Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) to ensure safety and compliance.

Absolutely. Our playground design approach prioritizes inclusive play, universal accessibility, and sensory-rich experiences. We create playgrounds that welcome children of all abilities and support physical, social, and emotional development.

We install playground equipment from leading national manufacturers and can also collaborate on custom-designed natural play elements. We follow all manufacturer specifications to maintain product warranties and ensure long-term durability.

Project timelines vary based on size and scope, but most playground equipment installations are completed within 1–3 weeks once materials are on site. This includes installation of equipment, playground surfacing, and site restoration.

Yes. In addition to new playground design and installation, we specialize in playground renovations, equipment replacement, surfacing upgrades, and bringing older play areas up to current safety and accessibility standards.

Yes. We provide a one-year installation warranty from the date of substantial completion. Manufacturer warranties on playground equipment and playground surfacing materials are also passed through to the owner.

While based in the Midwest, EMC2 Landscaping provides playground design, playground equipment installation, and playground surfacing services nationwide.