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Avatar for SAMS LANDSCAPING

SAMS LANDSCAPING

4.91(
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SAMS LANDSCAPING

4.91(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SAMS LANDSCAPING is a locally owned family business that specializes in all types of Lawn care and Landscaping. We love what we do and have over 8 years of experience. We look forward to working with you on your upcoming projects so call us now for a free estimate at 708-264-5294.

"Samuel was fast , on time and very affordable. Would highly recommend his services."

Steve M on September 2025

SAMS LANDSCAPING is a locally owned family business that specializes in all types of Lawn care and Landscaping. We love what we do and have over 8 years of experience. We look forward to working with you on your upcoming projects so call us now for a free estimate at 708-264-5294.

"Samuel was fast , on time and very affordable. Would highly recommend his services."

Steve M on September 2025

Florentino Diaz Landscaping

4.61(
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Florentino Diaz Landscaping

4.61(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."

Jason L on June 2023

Florentino Diaz Landscaping is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."

Jason L on June 2023

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JMG Elite Lawn Care

4.73(
13
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JMG Elite Lawn Care

4.73(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

JMG Elite Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had great experience with JMG last year and they even did a few additional projects like clearing areas and trimming shrubs for me in addition to mowing. I was satisfied. This year my mowings became farther and farther apart and additional work they had estimated and I agreed to never happened. My lawn was mowed July 3 and not again for the rest of July. I emailed twice - first email was told there?d be here July 26 but that did not happen nor did a few days into the next week with a second email getting no response. With the grass so long rabbits began nesting in my lawn, I had to switch to a different mowing service."

Sharon M on August 2024

JMG Elite Lawn Care is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I had great experience with JMG last year and they even did a few additional projects like clearing areas and trimming shrubs for me in addition to mowing. I was satisfied. This year my mowings became farther and farther apart and additional work they had estimated and I agreed to never happened. My lawn was mowed July 3 and not again for the rest of July. I emailed twice - first email was told there?d be here July 26 but that did not happen nor did a few days into the next week with a second email getting no response. With the grass so long rabbits began nesting in my lawn, I had to switch to a different mowing service."

Sharon M on August 2024

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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

4.25(
16
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Chicago Service Source, Inc.

4.25(
16
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Customers say: Terrific value
38 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025

Chicago Service Source, Inc (A Women Owned property maintenance company) has over 35 years experience serving the Chicagoland area, as well as the entire State of Illinois and NW Indiana. We are committed to excellence in building, property construction and maintenance. Leading provider in sealcoat and concrete and landscape services. We have the experience, knowledge, motivation, equipment and manpower to serve your needs. We have a staff of over 150 individuals all trained and ready to service your property. We can service your property needs quickly and efficiently with the high level of service and reliability that you expect and deserve. All of our staff members are uniformed and trained for the specific job at hand. We are dedicated to customer service. We believe that our company can provide quality service at competitive rates.

"Provided competitive quote and performed the work needed promptly"

Dan B on September 2025

Landscaping Services

3.88(
4
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Landscaping Services

3.88(
4
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Landscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Always get a caught in riding."

mel L on August 2022

Landscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Always get a caught in riding."

mel L on August 2022

Novell Landscape Service, Inc.

4.10(
5
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Novell Landscape Service, Inc.

4.10(
5
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•Approved Pro
18 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Novell Landscape Service was founded with one goal in mind- to provide a full range of superior landscaping services, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, at affordable rates. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home is just as important as the interior! Let our team of professionals consult with you to determine your exact needs.

"We had a wonderful experience with Novell Landscape. What a difference. We will see you again next year. "

Jeremy S on January 2025

Novell Landscape Service was founded with one goal in mind- to provide a full range of superior landscaping services, including landscaping, lawn maintenance, at affordable rates. Our company has grown over the years from a two person operation into a full staff of professionals able to meet your every landscaping need. We understand that the outdoor aesthetic of your home is just as important as the interior! Let our team of professionals consult with you to determine your exact needs.

"We had a wonderful experience with Novell Landscape. What a difference. We will see you again next year. "

Jeremy S on January 2025

Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
4
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Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025

Js Landscaping and Construction LLC

5.00(
1
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Js Landscaping and Construction LLC

5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I got their number from a neighbor a few years ago and have been working with them since then! I?ve recommended them to other friends as well, all who have been just as satisfied as I am. They?re very reliable and always do a fantastic job. My friends who have gotten quotes from other companies ultimately made the switch to JS due to the quality of the work for the great price they charge. Cannot recommend them enough, truly does make our life easier to not have to worry about the upkeep of our lawn in the summer and snow in the winter!!"

Kate J on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I got their number from a neighbor a few years ago and have been working with them since then! I?ve recommended them to other friends as well, all who have been just as satisfied as I am. They?re very reliable and always do a fantastic job. My friends who have gotten quotes from other companies ultimately made the switch to JS due to the quality of the work for the great price they charge. Cannot recommend them enough, truly does make our life easier to not have to worry about the upkeep of our lawn in the summer and snow in the winter!!"

Kate J on April 2025

Art The Fix-It Guy

4.91(
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Art The Fix-It Guy

4.91(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. No subs. Charges by the hour.

"Art has done a number of projects for me over the past several years. From installing an outdoor light fixture, re-attaching an indoor stair rail, securing loose hand shower bar, to recommending matching grout color for repairing grout that was crumbling in spots, Art's work has always been top notch. Growing up, my father was a perfectionist and always went the extra mile to repair things right. Art is the same way. He will do things right, and if it is something he doesn't feel confident about, he'll let you know that too, rather than trying to tackle something that he isn't sure he can do right. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca P on September 2018

Owner operated. No subs. Charges by the hour.

"Art has done a number of projects for me over the past several years. From installing an outdoor light fixture, re-attaching an indoor stair rail, securing loose hand shower bar, to recommending matching grout color for repairing grout that was crumbling in spots, Art's work has always been top notch. Growing up, my father was a perfectionist and always went the extra mile to repair things right. Art is the same way. He will do things right, and if it is something he doesn't feel confident about, he'll let you know that too, rather than trying to tackle something that he isn't sure he can do right. Highly recommend!"

Rebecca P on September 2018

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Pro Waste Incorporated (PWI)

4.93(
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Pro Waste Incorporated (PWI)

4.93(
174
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Pro Waste prides itself on being a locally owned and operated company where providing the best customer service is Priority #1. Pro Waste keeps the needs of our customers our primary focus, because without them we cannot exist. Both Pro Waste, INC., and our junk service (previously Junk-ITT), strive to be the leader in providing world-class customer service, affordable rates, and expert professionals to meet the needs of our valued customers.

"I immediately got through to PWI when I called on a Tuesday and was given an appointment for Thursday. I received email confirmation immediately. On the day of the job, the company called and said that they could come early, which was great. They did a thorough job of removing the fence, which we needed removed asap. Very appreciative, would definitely use again. Also very appreciative to have found PWI on Angie's List."

Harriet S. M on April 2019

Pro Waste prides itself on being a locally owned and operated company where providing the best customer service is Priority #1. Pro Waste keeps the needs of our customers our primary focus, because without them we cannot exist. Both Pro Waste, INC., and our junk service (previously Junk-ITT), strive to be the leader in providing world-class customer service, affordable rates, and expert professionals to meet the needs of our valued customers.

"I immediately got through to PWI when I called on a Tuesday and was given an appointment for Thursday. I received email confirmation immediately. On the day of the job, the company called and said that they could come early, which was great. They did a thorough job of removing the fence, which we needed removed asap. Very appreciative, would definitely use again. Also very appreciative to have found PWI on Angie's List."

Harriet S. M on April 2019

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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

If you have a strong back and a lot of patience, you can dig out a tree stump. You'll need to use a pointed shovel to dig out the soil around the stump, cutting away roots with a pair of clippers as you go. You’ve removed enough soil when you can access the taproot at the bottom of the root ball. After you cut that major artery with a saw or loppers, you should be able to roll the stump over and haul it away.

The average cost of tree removal is $750, though prices can range from $200 to $2,000, depending on factors like the tree’s size and species. Some species, such as aspen or pine, have complex root systems that can drive up the cost of removal. Aside from planting the tree itself, you’ll see additional costs from obtaining a permit, cleaning up the area, and removing debris. Additionally, plan to budget an extra $100 to $150 for stump removal.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

The cost to buy a stump grinder can fall anywhere between $1,450 and $19,800, with the majority of models priced below $3,000. However, grinders designed for construction or extensive commercial use might exceed $100,000 in cost. Prices vary based on the type of grinder, the brand, features, and other factors.

The basic method of getting rid of bamboo is continuously watering and cutting it using an axe, pruners, or mower until the roots have been exhausted of their energy stores. However, most professionals find that digging up bamboo to remove underground shoots called rhizomes is the most effective method.

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