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Avatar for Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2023 years of experience

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"He was very friendly and worked diligently. From the outside, the repair looks perfect, and I look forward to seeing how it holds up over time. Overall, excellent work."

Dong L on August 2025

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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
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Customers say: True professional
2009 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

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Rein Landscaping LLC

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Rein Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2023 years of experience

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!

"Austin and Rein Landscaping LLC took over from another "landscaping" company I previously had. Rein was a great improvement over the other outfit. His is a young company, yet they are knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Austin has been a good listener and has carefully followed the few concerns I had regarding my Hostas and the poison ivy growing along our fence (He eradicated the poison ivy without killing nearby vegetation.). Rein is conscientious and efficient. I highly recommend this couteous young man and his top-notch company."

Marsha B on November 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!

"Austin and Rein Landscaping LLC took over from another "landscaping" company I previously had. Rein was a great improvement over the other outfit. His is a young company, yet they are knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Austin has been a good listener and has carefully followed the few concerns I had regarding my Hostas and the poison ivy growing along our fence (He eradicated the poison ivy without killing nearby vegetation.). Rein is conscientious and efficient. I highly recommend this couteous young man and his top-notch company."

Marsha B on November 2024

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Above and Beyond Landscaping

5.00(
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Above and Beyond Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2015 years of experience

We specialize in Brick Paver Patios, Walkways, Edging, Retaining Walls, Seat Walls, Fire Pits, Flower Beds, & Built In Grills. We also do Mulch & Landscape Rock. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job. Call us we will get the job done right the first time! We hold a General Contractor license issued by the City of Danville, Illinois Certificate #B1573

"Mike and his crew were awesome, he is very clear with his pricing and exactly what they are going to do."

Jenna W on May 2016

We specialize in Brick Paver Patios, Walkways, Edging, Retaining Walls, Seat Walls, Fire Pits, Flower Beds, & Built In Grills. We also do Mulch & Landscape Rock. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality; regardless of how large or small the job. Call us we will get the job done right the first time! We hold a General Contractor license issued by the City of Danville, Illinois Certificate #B1573

"Mike and his crew were awesome, he is very clear with his pricing and exactly what they are going to do."

Jenna W on May 2016

White Landscaping

4.50(
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White Landscaping

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1990 years of experience

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

Reliable Overhead Doors

4.98(
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Reliable Overhead Doors

4.98(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

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Kouski Landscapes

5.00(
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Kouski Landscapes

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

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Original Bros Repair and Remodeling

4.95(
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Original Bros Repair and Remodeling

4.95(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

15 years experienced contractor. All bids and work are completed by Roger. Down payment for materials required, and payment due in full at the completion of work.

"Roger was right in tune to what home inspectors wanted done prior to selling house. He repaired many things on the list ( rafters- siding- gas fireplace - furnace duct work- etc)"

Michael C on January 2024

15 years experienced contractor. All bids and work are completed by Roger. Down payment for materials required, and payment due in full at the completion of work.

"Roger was right in tune to what home inspectors wanted done prior to selling house. He repaired many things on the list ( rafters- siding- gas fireplace - furnace duct work- etc)"

Michael C on January 2024

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Jon Gross Building Arts

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Jon Gross Building Arts

4.97(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

Award winning degreed landscape designer with over 34 years industry experience specializing in custom landscape design, planning and consultation. Whether seeking help in just a design role or need construction planning and/or consultation, Jon Gross Building Arts will provide exceptional service at every phase of your landscaping project.

"Jon was AMAZING, and our backyard has been transformed from a dog-centric wasteland to a place for entertaining and relaxation. Jon is an artist who has great ideas about how to transform your space into something functional AND beautiful. He is a perfectionist with an eye for the small details. He is also extremely patient; our ideas and goals developed over the course of the project. He was flexible and always contributed great ideas and feedback based on his many years of experience. Working with Jon was the highlight of our summer-- not only because we have enjoyed our new outdoor space but also because we truly enjoyed spending time with him. I can't imagine there is anyone else in town that can match his quality of work and his eye for design. I would not hesitate to hire him again...and will be doing so next year when we tackle the front yard."

Shawna S on October 2022

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

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

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

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.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Yes, to build a retaining wall, a permit is required. Similarly, any repairs or modifications to an existing retaining wall require permits. If the planned wall measures higher than 4 feet, most municipalities require designs and permits come through a licensed engineer. In some locations, if the wall is shorter than 4 feet, a permit may not be required. For the requirements in your area, contact your local government.

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