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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arellano Landscaping
4.6(
15
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Appreciated the quickly availability for the snow removal after a big storm last year. Did a nice job aerating our yard this season too."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
35
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
Aurora's project
Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Tom's Creative Landscape, Inc.
4.0(
119
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I used this landscaping business twice and both times the end result went beyond what I had imagined. I am a person who is aware of design features and studied visual art in my past, and this guy was able to exceed my own ideas. I was overly pleased at the end of both projects. It is my bet that you also will be overly pleased with, not only the quality of the work, but also the absolutely beautiful appearance of Tom's creativity. If you want your home to be a model for hardscape design on your block (as mine is now), I strongly suggest that you consider this landscaper. You will NOT be disappointed. Highly recommended."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Dupage Carpenters, LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional work with quality. Took care of approvals. Cost effective and timely manner. He did another project for replacing chimney wood replacement and brought required machinery to perform the job. I will recommend to all for carpenters needs."
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Toro's Landscaping
4.1(
55
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Serving Aurora, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I am extremely happy we chose Toro Landscaping. The crew was amazing. Very hard workers and Victor from Toro is the kindest person I have ever dealt with. I would definitely recommend hiring this company. I Love that they're is honest hard working companies left out there. Very pleased and so will anyone who hires them."
Side Patio
Before -patio
Done side patio
After patio
Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

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