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Last update on August 08, 2025
OVT LANDSCAPING INC. IS FUNDED SINCE 2012. SERVING CHICAGOLAND, NORTHSHORE, & SUBURBS.
OVT LANDSCAPING INC. IS FUNDED SINCE 2012. SERVING CHICAGOLAND, NORTHSHORE, & SUBURBS.
Renovation and finished basement, kitchen and baths. Residential and commercial construction and repairs
"Terrible experience. Dakota was awful at responding to any emails, calls, or texts. We essentially contracted with him and the morning he was supposed to start work, he said he was COVID-positive and would get back to us about rescheduling. We never heard from him or anyone at L&D Construction again. Completely unreliable and unprofessional."
Christina F on January 2021
Renovation and finished basement, kitchen and baths. Residential and commercial construction and repairs
"Terrible experience. Dakota was awful at responding to any emails, calls, or texts. We essentially contracted with him and the morning he was supposed to start work, he said he was COVID-positive and would get back to us about rescheduling. We never heard from him or anyone at L&D Construction again. Completely unreliable and unprofessional."
Christina F on January 2021
Melodic LLC (Renovation, Restoration and Repair) is a home and comercial remodeling company. We serve the greater Chicagoland area and specialize in custom kitchens, bathrooms, basements and general remodeling projects. We provide full interior paint and refinishing services. Melodic LLC also creates and installs custom built in furniture and fine carpentry pieces. We look forward to speaking with you about your next project!
"The worst experience we have ever had. BE AWARE - they are in no way a professional contracting service. We have had so many issues after their work was performed from plumbing leaks to electrical shorts, misaligned cabinetry and a voided floor warranty because they INCORRECTLY installed cabinetry on top of the new floor. Not to mention they did not first spread sufficient leveler to the floor leaving us with "pits" and squeaky flooring now. Whole project was a **** show. Obvious they pray on senior citizens and DO NOT stand behind their word or work. Finally proceeding with a lawsuit to recoup flooring costs and additional issues as they have ignored all requests to finish their work and correct issues. Once again THESE ARE NOT PROFESIONAL CONTRACTORS. If I could give negative stars I would. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED."
Matt M on November 2024
Melodic LLC (Renovation, Restoration and Repair) is a home and comercial remodeling company. We serve the greater Chicagoland area and specialize in custom kitchens, bathrooms, basements and general remodeling projects. We provide full interior paint and refinishing services. Melodic LLC also creates and installs custom built in furniture and fine carpentry pieces. We look forward to speaking with you about your next project!
"The worst experience we have ever had. BE AWARE - they are in no way a professional contracting service. We have had so many issues after their work was performed from plumbing leaks to electrical shorts, misaligned cabinetry and a voided floor warranty because they INCORRECTLY installed cabinetry on top of the new floor. Not to mention they did not first spread sufficient leveler to the floor leaving us with "pits" and squeaky flooring now. Whole project was a **** show. Obvious they pray on senior citizens and DO NOT stand behind their word or work. Finally proceeding with a lawsuit to recoup flooring costs and additional issues as they have ignored all requests to finish their work and correct issues. Once again THESE ARE NOT PROFESIONAL CONTRACTORS. If I could give negative stars I would. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED."
Matt M on November 2024
Sloan's Brick Paving & Landscaping offers a full range of materials and services to meet our customer's needs. Our staff has been trained to specialize in individual areas of landscaping which set us apart from the competition. When it comes to creating and maintaining landscapes we are experts in the field. We would love to meet with you to create the design of your dreams. Upon request, our reference list is full of satisfied customers who would be glad to share their experience with our company.
"In a word, badly."
Brian C on July 2018
Sloan's Brick Paving & Landscaping offers a full range of materials and services to meet our customer's needs. Our staff has been trained to specialize in individual areas of landscaping which set us apart from the competition. When it comes to creating and maintaining landscapes we are experts in the field. We would love to meet with you to create the design of your dreams. Upon request, our reference list is full of satisfied customers who would be glad to share their experience with our company.
"In a word, badly."
Brian C on July 2018
Illinois Irrigation Contractor - Fully Bonded and Insured Over 20 years of experience
"Baltazar spent almost 3 hours working on our sprinkler system. He moved 5 rotating nozzles that were located too close to the sidewalk/driveway. He replaced a valve for one watering zone and upgraded two nozzles to improve watering coverage. He located our ‘missing’ control box which we knew existed but could never find because it was buried under 2 inches of dirt in the front landscaping! We also had the backflow preventer certification scheduled by him with a plumber he works with. . . and the guy came the following day! Baltazar even provided us with hints and tips on maintaining our system. We also hired him last year to repair a leak. Highly recommend him!"
Deb S on September 2020
Illinois Irrigation Contractor - Fully Bonded and Insured Over 20 years of experience
"Baltazar spent almost 3 hours working on our sprinkler system. He moved 5 rotating nozzles that were located too close to the sidewalk/driveway. He replaced a valve for one watering zone and upgraded two nozzles to improve watering coverage. He located our ‘missing’ control box which we knew existed but could never find because it was buried under 2 inches of dirt in the front landscaping! We also had the backflow preventer certification scheduled by him with a plumber he works with. . . and the guy came the following day! Baltazar even provided us with hints and tips on maintaining our system. We also hired him last year to repair a leak. Highly recommend him!"
Deb S on September 2020
Spectacle Construction Inc. is dedicated to manufacturing and installing cabinetry as well as building your dream kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office space, house, or business. Spectacle Construction Inc. consists of the head project manager, carpenters with apprentices, electricians, plumbers, painters, floor and wall tilers, interior designers, and other specialty workers. We work on houses, companies, apartments, large buildings, any space large or small. Located in Chicago, Illinois, Spectacle Construction Inc. serves the Chicagoland area as well as northwest and southwest suburbs since 2016. Our experienced carpenters work with you in envisioning your dream room and use the finest tools and materials to ensure long-last usage and beauty. Your room will be a spectacle by the time we’re done with it.
Spectacle Construction Inc. is dedicated to manufacturing and installing cabinetry as well as building your dream kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, office space, house, or business. Spectacle Construction Inc. consists of the head project manager, carpenters with apprentices, electricians, plumbers, painters, floor and wall tilers, interior designers, and other specialty workers. We work on houses, companies, apartments, large buildings, any space large or small. Located in Chicago, Illinois, Spectacle Construction Inc. serves the Chicagoland area as well as northwest and southwest suburbs since 2016. Our experienced carpenters work with you in envisioning your dream room and use the finest tools and materials to ensure long-last usage and beauty. Your room will be a spectacle by the time we’re done with it.
Synergy Renovation Inc is an general contracting company that has a large database of sub-contractors that are highly qualified to do any small or large job required in the residential and commercial real estate area including remodels to build outs.
Synergy Renovation Inc is an general contracting company that has a large database of sub-contractors that are highly qualified to do any small or large job required in the residential and commercial real estate area including remodels to build outs.
Leibforth Landscape, Inc. - Keith Leibforth, in McHenry, IL, is the area's leading brick paving and landscape company serving McHenry, Lake and Cook counties since 1986. We specialize in brick paving, landscaping, snow removal, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, drainage and tile drainage services and more. For all your brick paving and landscape installation needs, contact Leibforth Landscape, Inc. - Keith Leibforth in McHenry, IL.
Leibforth Landscape, Inc. - Keith Leibforth, in McHenry, IL, is the area's leading brick paving and landscape company serving McHenry, Lake and Cook counties since 1986. We specialize in brick paving, landscaping, snow removal, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, drainage and tile drainage services and more. For all your brick paving and landscape installation needs, contact Leibforth Landscape, Inc. - Keith Leibforth in McHenry, IL.
Avila Landscaping Corp. is the leader in landscaping field of work of Round Lake Height's area. We provide services such a complete landscaping, hardscaping and tree removal services. Whenever you need some gardening services for your back yard, get in touch with us.
Avila Landscaping Corp. is the leader in landscaping field of work of Round Lake Height's area. We provide services such a complete landscaping, hardscaping and tree removal services. Whenever you need some gardening services for your back yard, get in touch with us.
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"No crew ever showed up. I posted on their FB page a reply to my initial query asking if they'd forgotten me. There was no response. After another Saturday passed I called and left a message. There was no response. I consider Diamond Cutters to be completely untrustworthy and unprofessional."
Marcia P on May 2018
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"No crew ever showed up. I posted on their FB page a reply to my initial query asking if they'd forgotten me. There was no response. After another Saturday passed I called and left a message. There was no response. I consider Diamond Cutters to be completely untrustworthy and unprofessional."
Marcia P on May 2018
Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.
Landscapers typically charge $50 to $80 per person per hour, which equals around $150 to $240 per hour for a three-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.
When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.
Licensing requirements vary from state to state and by locality. It's always best to check with your local University Extension Service to find out which services require licensing.
If you want landscaping done but want to save some money on the overall fees, you can do a few things at every stage. Some ways to save money on your landscaping include:
Repurpose existing features and materials
Softscape instead of hardscape
Choose the more inexpensive materials
DIY when you can
Buy young plants instead of mature ones
Saving money on a landscape project starts by breaking the project up in segments or phases. Start with the site work, digging or adding soils. Then plant the larger "anchor" plantings. Then follow up with the smaller fill in shrubs or flowers. Lastly, add decorative items like boulders, rock mulch and low voltage landscape lighting. This way you can budget the project based on your time and money.
If you are an avid DIYer and have plenty of time to dedicate to your yard, doing your own landscaping (or at least some of it) can be an affordable option. Projects like planting a tree, planting grass, laying sod, or building a firepit can realistically be done without the need for a landscaping professional. However, these projects can take considerable time and some landscaping knowledge, so having a pro might save you in the long run.
Projects that are dangerous, like digging with heavy machinery or removing a tree, should always be done by a professional.
Yes, landscaping and lawn care can be done by anyone. Just like baking, anyone can do it, but are the results good and worth the effort? Hiring a professional makes sense when doing complex work such as drainage, treating insects and disease, and pruning trees over 20 feet tall, etc. Some of these things require special licensing, such as pruning large trees. Getting multiple estimates from well-regarded professionals can help you decide the best choices for a DIY project or hiring a professional.
Landscaping costs around $3,500 but varies widely from $200 to $14,000. Factors that play a part in your final landscaping price tag include:
Location
Yard size
Project size
Materials
Land preparation
Type of landscaping
Considering so many factors, it’s not surprising that the overall costs can differ. A typical landscaping project is flower bed installation, which averages between $800 and $3,000. However, landscape lighting installation is a higher-end project, with a price tag of $2,000 to $6,000.