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Cardena Window & Associates

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Cardena Window & Associates

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40 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Cardena Window & Associates in Prospect Heights, IL provides comprehensive pressure washing services to enhance the appearance and upkeep of your property. Our services include window cleaning, power washing, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, and office cleaning. With a focus on quality and detail, Cardena Window & Associates ensures your home or business looks its best. For more information, call us now! We serve in Prospect Heights, IL, Riverwoods Village IL; Deerfield Village IL; Winnetka Village IL; West Deerfield Township IL; Glencoe Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Pressure Washing Services, Pressure Washing Company, Commercial Pressure Washing, Home Pressure Washing, House Pressure Washing Power Washing, Pressure Washing For more information visit our website: https://pressurewashing-il.com/ We also accept the following payment methods: Cash

Cardena Window & Associates in Prospect Heights, IL provides comprehensive pressure washing services to enhance the appearance and upkeep of your property. Our services include window cleaning, power washing, gutter cleaning, house cleaning, and office cleaning. With a focus on quality and detail, Cardena Window & Associates ensures your home or business looks its best. For more information, call us now! We serve in Prospect Heights, IL, Riverwoods Village IL; Deerfield Village IL; Winnetka Village IL; West Deerfield Township IL; Glencoe Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Pressure Washing Services, Pressure Washing Company, Commercial Pressure Washing, Home Pressure Washing, House Pressure Washing Power Washing, Pressure Washing For more information visit our website: https://pressurewashing-il.com/ We also accept the following payment methods: Cash


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Rojas Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc

10807 Charles Rd
4.31(
35
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Rojas Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc

10807 Charles Rd
4.31(
35
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
182 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.

"Lino and his crew cut down 6 trees on our property. They presented us with a fair bid for the job and were very efficient. Lino provided excellent communication throughout and his crew left a very clean job site. Very professional. One of the tress was right next to the house and they took it down with surgical precision."

Noreen L on May 2025

As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.

"Lino and his crew cut down 6 trees on our property. They presented us with a fair bid for the job and were very efficient. Lino provided excellent communication throughout and his crew left a very clean job site. Very professional. One of the tress was right next to the house and they took it down with surgical precision."

Noreen L on May 2025


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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

956 S BARTLETT RD
5.00(
9
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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc

956 S BARTLETT RD
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
202 local quotes requested

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025

Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc provides Hardscape & Landscaping Services. We have been serving the Illinois area for many years. Our team offers complete landscaping and hardscaping design, installation, and maintenance services for your home and business. Let our landscape and hardscape designer transform your outdoor space with a landscape design that fits your property and projects the image you want for your home or business.

"Great. Easy communication. Excellent work"

David M on May 2025


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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
102 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020


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JCV Landscape

5.00(
12
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JCV Landscape

5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
192 local quotes requested

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"They did the BEST job. Would call them again!"

Earlene L on April 2025

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"They did the BEST job. Would call them again!"

Earlene L on April 2025


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Del Rio's Landscaping Inc

29010 N Gilmer Rd
4.70(
253
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Del Rio's Landscaping Inc

29010 N Gilmer Rd
4.70(
253
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
177 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Currently we are experiencing delays of 3 weeks for our booking, we will be servicing you by 05/15/2017 With 5 years of experience, Del Rio's can take care of Landscaping, Snow Removal, Planting, Removal & Mulch, Evergreen for Winter

"Del Rio's Landscaping did a WONDERFUL job on our garden pathways. They were prompt, professional and did an excellent job. In fact I am hiring them to put in a garden walk way on the other side of my house. Highly recommend them! Brian and Jennifer Gosizk Barrington, Illinois"

Jennifer G on August 2020

Currently we are experiencing delays of 3 weeks for our booking, we will be servicing you by 05/15/2017 With 5 years of experience, Del Rio's can take care of Landscaping, Snow Removal, Planting, Removal & Mulch, Evergreen for Winter

"Del Rio's Landscaping did a WONDERFUL job on our garden pathways. They were prompt, professional and did an excellent job. In fact I am hiring them to put in a garden walk way on the other side of my house. Highly recommend them! Brian and Jennifer Gosizk Barrington, Illinois"

Jennifer G on August 2020


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Selvin's Landscaping & Hardscape Services Inc

991 W Lake St
4.73(
176
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Selvin's Landscaping & Hardscape Services Inc

991 W Lake St
4.73(
176
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
314 local quotes requested

Welcome to our Angi page! Here at Selvin's Landscape & Outdoor Living | Design & Build Co. we make it our mission to create beautiful outdoor solutions for our residents in Addison, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Itasca, and neighbors! From the initial design to the final build, we make it our goal to provide only the best hardscape and landscape services. Over the years, our team grew from a two-person operation into a full staff of certified professionals able to meet your outdoor living needs. Request a quote or give us a call; our representatives will be more than happy to assist you! For more information feel free to visit www.selvinslandscaping.com

"I have used Selvin last winter their salting service and just renewed again. They were prompt, respectful of property and a pleasure to work with. I know I can trust them to be sure my area is free of ice."

Pat V on November 2022

Welcome to our Angi page! Here at Selvin's Landscape & Outdoor Living | Design & Build Co. we make it our mission to create beautiful outdoor solutions for our residents in Addison, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Glen Ellyn, Bloomingdale, Roselle, Itasca, and neighbors! From the initial design to the final build, we make it our goal to provide only the best hardscape and landscape services. Over the years, our team grew from a two-person operation into a full staff of certified professionals able to meet your outdoor living needs. Request a quote or give us a call; our representatives will be more than happy to assist you! For more information feel free to visit www.selvinslandscaping.com

"I have used Selvin last winter their salting service and just renewed again. They were prompt, respectful of property and a pleasure to work with. I know I can trust them to be sure my area is free of ice."

Pat V on November 2022


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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc.

956 S Bartlett Rd, Suite 101
5.00(
13
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Inspire Outdoor Living, Inc.

956 S Bartlett Rd, Suite 101
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience, Inspire Outdoor Living Inc., 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. Call us today!

"Inspire team did a phenomenal job. The workmanship and dedication of the team was outstanding. Highly recommended!"

Prabhu J on June 2025

With over 10 years of experience, Inspire Outdoor Living Inc., 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. Call us today!

"Inspire team did a phenomenal job. The workmanship and dedication of the team was outstanding. Highly recommended!"

Prabhu J on June 2025


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On Pointe Services LLC

80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
7
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On Pointe Services LLC

80 Berkshire Dr Unit D
4.86(
7
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice and they do a great job"

John O on August 2024

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Very nice and they do a great job"

John O on August 2024


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Owens Outdoor Services

41W032 Palomino Dr.
5.00(
2
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Owens Outdoor Services

41W032 Palomino Dr.
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
12 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that we stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.

"Pat and his crew were wonderul. Very profesional and hard working. They show up on time, work diligently until the job is done, giving ideas on how to make the project even better than I imagined it. They pay attention to every detail an are vey precise. They leave the job site cleaner than they found it. Super nice guys, very respectful. I have several other projects that need to be done and I will only have him and his crew do them. Highly recommended"

Yvonne C on December 2024

We bring years of expertise and dedication to every project. With a strong background in customer service and technical proficiency, we prioritize delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that we stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices. Whether it's troubleshooting complex issues or providing routine maintenance, we approach each task with precision and professionalism. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with clients based on trust, reliability, and exceptional service delivery.

"Pat and his crew were wonderul. Very profesional and hard working. They show up on time, work diligently until the job is done, giving ideas on how to make the project even better than I imagined it. They pay attention to every detail an are vey precise. They leave the job site cleaner than they found it. Super nice guys, very respectful. I have several other projects that need to be done and I will only have him and his crew do them. Highly recommended"

Yvonne C on December 2024

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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Hardscaping often requires preparation of the ground in the area where the feature is being installed. This can include digging, compacting, and leveling the soil, ensuring adequate drainage, and removing any existing plants. The extent of preparation needed will depend on the type and size of the hardscaping feature being installed.

Sand is a common sublayer for hardscape features like driveways, paver patios, and more. Most projects that involve sand require a 1-inch layer to promote evenness, drainage, and weight distribution. For further drainage, most projects have a 6-inch minimum layer of gravel beneath the sand. 

The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.

When it comes to which stone is better, crushed or natural gravel, it all depends on the project. Crushed stone is a great base and filler material for projects like retention walls, concrete slabs, driveways, pipes, and drains. Gravel is a common choice for visually attractive landscaping projects like walkways, above-ground drainage systems, patios, and garden borders.

Depending on the size of the river rock and the density of your soil, add woven landscape fabric or sand under river rock. The extra layer will ensure your river rock sits evenly and doesn't create puddles or uneven areas throughout the design. In some cases, nothing is necessary beneath river rock, but be sure to speak with a landscaper to keep your landscaping looking sharp.

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