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SS Construction

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SS Construction

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Free onsite estimate
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!


"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

Trust your landscaping project to Elite Landscaping and Construction Inc. in Chicago. We specialize in turning your dream landscape into a reality! Contact us today.

"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024


"We had them redo a Frankenstein-esque back patio that came with the house, and added in a walkway to the side sidewalk and a new magnolia tree with a planter. The work took longer than either of us expected, but that is most likely due to their relatively small size. I don’t mind helping out small, local businesses, and these folks are certainly worthy. They did an excellent job and a reasonable price."

Steven G on July 2025

Transform your outdoor space with Foremost Landscape Inc. Our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes and hardscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today to bring your dream garden to life.

"We had them redo a Frankenstein-esque back patio that came with the house, and added in a walkway to the side sidewalk and a new magnolia tree with a planter. The work took longer than either of us expected, but that is most likely due to their relatively small size. I don’t mind helping out small, local businesses, and these folks are certainly worthy. They did an excellent job and a reasonable price."

Steven G on July 2025


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A.B.C Paving

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A.B.C Paving

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30 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

A.B.C Paving 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.

"First and foremost the job was done quickly and efficiently, i also got a really good rating for something "i thought would have cost an arm and a leg"."

Samuel M on June 2025

A.B.C Paving 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.

"First and foremost the job was done quickly and efficiently, i also got a really good rating for something "i thought would have cost an arm and a leg"."

Samuel M on June 2025


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Minquiz Construction

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Minquiz Construction

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Customers say: Quick response
31 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We had our steps redone and they are so much better"

Ashley H on October 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"We had our steps redone and they are so much better"

Ashley H on October 2025


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Oregel Brick Paving

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Oregel Brick Paving

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Orgel Brick Painting 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

"Responded quickly. His expertise in paving help resolve our biggest dilemma.. Very efficient and hard workers. Dependable and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend them and would consider them for future projects."

Sandra F on October 2025

Orgel Brick Painting 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

"Responded quickly. His expertise in paving help resolve our biggest dilemma.. Very efficient and hard workers. Dependable and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend them and would consider them for future projects."

Sandra F on October 2025


B&E Landscaping

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B&E Landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Welcome to B&E Landscaping!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now

"Great work and good prices."

Isabel V on August 2022

Welcome to B&E Landscaping!We are committed to exceeding your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home or business deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now

"Great work and good prices."

Isabel V on August 2022


Juan Mata Landscaping

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Juan Mata Landscaping

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Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Juan was recommended to us by neighbors in an area Facebook group. He came out and gave a very reasonable quote. Our biggest issue was prickly weeds everywhere in our backyard, so much that our toddler couldn't safely play. In addition, we wanted overgrowth cleaned up and Juan suggested we add some mulching. We agreed. When trying to schedule, he tried changing the plan from a 1 time job to a 3 part job for 3x the cost. After a bit of back and forth, we went with the first estimate. When he finished it looked great. We watered every day, per hours instructions. A few days after, I checked under the mulch and found he didn't lay the garden fabric as was included in the contract. I contacted him and he brushed it off a bit and said it wasn't necessary. Eventually said he'd come back and redo the weed treatment as compensation for not doing the fabric, which we agreed to. He never came. No fewer than 3 times he said he'd come and didn't. Now he won't respond to any communication. "

Erica C on September 2025

We offer only the best quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Juan was recommended to us by neighbors in an area Facebook group. He came out and gave a very reasonable quote. Our biggest issue was prickly weeds everywhere in our backyard, so much that our toddler couldn't safely play. In addition, we wanted overgrowth cleaned up and Juan suggested we add some mulching. We agreed. When trying to schedule, he tried changing the plan from a 1 time job to a 3 part job for 3x the cost. After a bit of back and forth, we went with the first estimate. When he finished it looked great. We watered every day, per hours instructions. A few days after, I checked under the mulch and found he didn't lay the garden fabric as was included in the contract. I contacted him and he brushed it off a bit and said it wasn't necessary. Eventually said he'd come back and redo the weed treatment as compensation for not doing the fabric, which we agreed to. He never came. No fewer than 3 times he said he'd come and didn't. Now he won't respond to any communication. "

Erica C on September 2025


Turf Systems, Inc.

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Turf Systems, Inc.

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31 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!

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!


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Greenlight Design Group

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Greenlight Design Group

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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.  

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

Most retaining wall installations can be finished in one to three weeks, but the timeline varies based on factors like wall size and material. The local climate and major weather events, such as storms or flooding, can also extend the project's timeline, as can any holds ups in the permitting process.

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