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"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025


SS Construction

7726 W 87th PL Apt 1E
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SS Construction

7726 W 87th PL Apt 1E
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Emergency services offered

Hello! We’re SS Construction, a trusted masonry company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service on every project. With years of experience in brickwork, stonework, concrete, and repair, we take pride in building strong, beautiful, and long-lasting results for our customers. Whether you need new construction, restoration, or custom masonry design, we handle each job with attention to detail and professionalism. Our goal is simple — to exceed your expectations with honest communication, fair pricing, and quality work that stands the test of time. No project is too big or too small — we treat every client like family. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!

Hello! We’re SS Construction, a trusted masonry company dedicated to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and reliable service on every project. With years of experience in brickwork, stonework, concrete, and repair, we take pride in building strong, beautiful, and long-lasting results for our customers. Whether you need new construction, restoration, or custom masonry design, we handle each job with attention to detail and professionalism. Our goal is simple — to exceed your expectations with honest communication, fair pricing, and quality work that stands the test of time. No project is too big or too small — we treat every client like family. Contact us today to bring your vision to life!


"Great product, great service, great prices."

Derek M on December 2018

We install LED light fixtures on the exterior of homes including landscape lighting. Illuminate your pathway and any outdoor area of your home. Call us today for any and all of your outdoor lighting needs!

"Great product, great service, great prices."

Derek M on December 2018


"I wanted to give them a great review, the owner is extremely friendly and patient and had fair prices. They were going to redo my paved patio and install front landscaping. I was away for work when they installed landscaping, I was told about the pavers for edging they were going to use. But when I came home, I saw that the just used leftover bricks from the patio. They put one with a huge rust stain right in front that looked terrible and one brick was cracked on the side part of edging. I Ended up Removing the edging all together and redid it myself with different edging. ( I was also supposed to have bright fuchsia-colored lilies and I had dark red.) Also, the entire outer row of bricks on my patio came loose. The owner called back and sent someone to fix it without any issue. It is ok now but they used yellowish sand when they came back to fix it and the other sand is gray. It is noticeably different, when I removed the patio rug there is a huge line of the hardened sand on the concrete that I cannot seem to get all of it out just yet. The owner also told me he would get me a specific ground cover for a portion of the landscape, and he never did. I was very excited when I hired them and had high hopes that my outside would finally look like it should. While it looks better than it originally did, I feel like they tried to cut some corners on this project that ended up costing me more afterward. I just wish they would have put a little more care into it and really made it a quality work."

Milena D on July 2020

Are you looking to improve your indoor or outdoor space? Courtyard Services, Inc., deliver top quality craftsmanship tailored to your needs, ideas & enjoyment. Trust us for prompt & reliable service at a competitive price.

"I wanted to give them a great review, the owner is extremely friendly and patient and had fair prices. They were going to redo my paved patio and install front landscaping. I was away for work when they installed landscaping, I was told about the pavers for edging they were going to use. But when I came home, I saw that the just used leftover bricks from the patio. They put one with a huge rust stain right in front that looked terrible and one brick was cracked on the side part of edging. I Ended up Removing the edging all together and redid it myself with different edging. ( I was also supposed to have bright fuchsia-colored lilies and I had dark red.) Also, the entire outer row of bricks on my patio came loose. The owner called back and sent someone to fix it without any issue. It is ok now but they used yellowish sand when they came back to fix it and the other sand is gray. It is noticeably different, when I removed the patio rug there is a huge line of the hardened sand on the concrete that I cannot seem to get all of it out just yet. The owner also told me he would get me a specific ground cover for a portion of the landscape, and he never did. I was very excited when I hired them and had high hopes that my outside would finally look like it should. While it looks better than it originally did, I feel like they tried to cut some corners on this project that ended up costing me more afterward. I just wish they would have put a little more care into it and really made it a quality work."

Milena D on July 2020


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Landscape Illumination, Inc.

304 East 316 North Suite B
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Landscape Illumination, Inc.

304 East 316 North Suite B
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Customers say: Quality work
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25 years of experience

Landscape Illumination is an Indiana based company that services ALL of the State. We are dedicated to the art of landscape lighting. Our company was founded in 2000 by Darrin Selking. Darrin, who has a double degree from Purdue University in landscape management/design and turf grass management, designs, plans, and is involved with the installation of all lighting systems. We are members of the Indiana Builders Associations as well as the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP). Darrin Selking is a Certified Outdoor Lighting Technician (CLVLT) by the AOLP. License #1844. As a Company, Landscape Illumination has been awarded National Outdoor Lighting Contractor of the Year in 2008, 2012, and again in 2019. This is a great honor!!! Our Central Indiana direct phone number is 317-851-9172

"Excellent work; on time and very professional."

Albert B on April 2023

Landscape Illumination is an Indiana based company that services ALL of the State. We are dedicated to the art of landscape lighting. Our company was founded in 2000 by Darrin Selking. Darrin, who has a double degree from Purdue University in landscape management/design and turf grass management, designs, plans, and is involved with the installation of all lighting systems. We are members of the Indiana Builders Associations as well as the Association of Outdoor Lighting Professionals (AOLP). Darrin Selking is a Certified Outdoor Lighting Technician (CLVLT) by the AOLP. License #1844. As a Company, Landscape Illumination has been awarded National Outdoor Lighting Contractor of the Year in 2008, 2012, and again in 2019. This is a great honor!!! Our Central Indiana direct phone number is 317-851-9172

"Excellent work; on time and very professional."

Albert B on April 2023


Schaaf Masonry & Concrete LLC

13220 Rhode Street
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Schaaf Masonry & Concrete LLC

13220 Rhode Street
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I specialize in grinding and tuck pointing stone and brick repairs for aesthetic purposes or functionality purposes like leaks. Also masonry mailboxes, chimneys and accent inter walls/ fireplace faces. Brick, stone and cultured stone (any flat face stick on stone). I have worked in the field for almost 15 years and love a solid finished product

I specialize in grinding and tuck pointing stone and brick repairs for aesthetic purposes or functionality purposes like leaks. Also masonry mailboxes, chimneys and accent inter walls/ fireplace faces. Brick, stone and cultured stone (any flat face stick on stone). I have worked in the field for almost 15 years and love a solid finished product


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Joshua Davis

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Joshua Davis

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Ive been in commercial framing and concrete for 5 years and residential concrete and framing for 5 years. I love delivering a product that's as close to perfect as possible. If I didn't I wouldn't sleep well...

Ive been in commercial framing and concrete for 5 years and residential concrete and framing for 5 years. I love delivering a product that's as close to perfect as possible. If I didn't I wouldn't sleep well...


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Aaron Arrambide

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Aaron Arrambide

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1 years of experience

Just started, trying to expand my company one day and grow from here. Ive always had experience with landscaping because I used to do work around my neighborhood. Im looking to do more work and see results with my work.

Just started, trying to expand my company one day and grow from here. Ive always had experience with landscaping because I used to do work around my neighborhood. Im looking to do more work and see results with my work.


"Alex and team did a good job , I will hire them for future projects"

Juan R on September 2024

Hi we specialized on creating the best quality work and the most important the way you want it.we love making our clients happy and we feel happy doing it.

"Alex and team did a good job , I will hire them for future projects"

Juan R on September 2024


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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, a retaining wall should be between 3 and 4 feet high, depending on variables such as the wall-building material, the purpose of the retaining wall, and more. If you want your retaining wall to be taller than 4 feet, check with your local building ordinance office for the maximum allotment. You may also need a special permit for retaining walls over 4 feet tall.

Proper design and construction prevent erosion and add structural stability to landscapes.

Poured concrete is likely the cheapest way to build a retaining wall, as this material costs anywhere from $6 to $8 per square foot. The next best budget-friendly option is to use landscaping timbers. These timbers are great for DIY projects, as they don’t require tools to successfully build a retaining wall. Landscape timber costs around $10 to $14 per square foot. Depending on your chosen garden style, you can also go with natural stones or concrete blocks. Natural stones can be expensive if you buy them, but they’re a lot less costly if you can source them from your property. 

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

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