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Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, explained how he would fix the retaining wall (including adding drainage so no future problems arose) and was very communicative. He completed the job when he said he would and it looks wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend him based on my experience. Rarely do I find it enjoyable to work with someone on home repair, but he was excellent!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Minquiz Construction
5.0(
25
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Quality work for a great price. angel gave me a quote lower than a different contractor and started the job right away . He has 5 years of experience working on construction. Will recommend"
My Work
My Work
After
After
After

+57

Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was very detailed and listened to what I was trying to accomplish for my backyard , he offered solutions for me to choose from and worked within my budget. I would recommend him for any landscaping projects. He takes pride in his work and doing the best job possible."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am located in Kansas City and needed a contractor to fix a drain at a real estate property I am responsible for in Illinois. Without me being onsite AKDK held communication, followed through with preliminary asks, gave me a reasonable quote, and kept up with our office process and was a pleasure to work with the entire way though. Thank you kindly. I was concerned about being so far away and these types of things can quickly go sour. But he restored my trust and got the job done in excellent fashion."
Power washing
floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy & his men were just wonderful, did outstanding work on our patio, sidewalk, stoop & around our trees. We felt they were a great value for the money. They completed the job on time & within the estimate. Indy is very easy & fair to work with & I'd hire him for a 2nd job without fail."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
143
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Unique Landscaping basically did a renovation of my yard- taking out all trees, leveling it out, and putting down all new sod. It looks amazing and we would definitely hire them again!"
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KIDS PLAYGROUND AREA
AFTER
PLANTING DESIGNS
Hardscape Projects

+452

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
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Horticultural Service Specialists, LLC
4.5(
27
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Serving Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HSS was thorough and analytical. They delivered great value for the investment. I would recommend without hesitation."
Landscape Design
CAD Landscape Design
Perennial Beds
New landscape beds
New lawn & landscaping

+11

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Excavation and grading are both generally necessary for designing your foundation, and leveling the ground where your foundation will go. These steps can also prepare the area by removing vegetation and anything else that could interfere with your home’s foundation.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

Most states do not require excavation companies to hold specific licenses, but many require at least a contractor’s license. Additionally, heavy equipment operators require a special commercial equipment license to operate machinery required for excavation. You can use Angi’s contractor licensing tool to confirm that an excavation company you’re considering hiring is fully licensed. You should also make sure that the excavation team is fully insured before allowing them to work on your property.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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