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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tino and JK did a great job assisting us with the complete demolition of a single story house. Very easy to communicate with and completed the work with minimal dust and debris. Would definitely recommend."
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Overall Landscaping projects I have hired them for are outstanding. And I've hired them for over 20 Years all our patio and brick paver jobs are still holding up. Couldn't be more pleased with the work and professionalism."
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This team was very safety cautious, they were focused and took care to protect my property, as well as the nieghbors, they were done quickly, cleaned up very well and took away all of the debris. Very knowledgeable of proper tree trimming to maintain Tree Health and growth patterns. I definitely recommend them and would hire them again. Cost was what I expected."
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Minquiz Construction
5.0(
25
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The worker arrived and began with tearing down the old deck stairs and continued to build the new ones and a gate. He was all by himself and was here for about 8 hours. Never saw him take a break. What a hard worker and the finished project was amazing .I am so please with the end result.. I would give him a 10 out if 10. What a nice man and a great experience with this company.."
My Work
My Work
After
After
After

+57

Response time1 day
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.8(
19
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by their quick response to my emergency call. The project was more serious than I or they anticipated, but it was clear they knew what they were doing and performed the work within 24 hours. Pretty big expense, but they worked their butts off, solved the problems, and cleaned up afterwards. Nice people, too!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
143
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Unique Landscaping basically did a renovation of my yard- taking out all trees, leveling it out, and putting down all new sod. It looks amazing and we would definitely hire them again!"
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KIDS PLAYGROUND AREA
AFTER
PLANTING DESIGNS
Hardscape Projects

+452

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horticultural Service Specialists, LLC
4.5(
27
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Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt was very reliable and patient while listening to my ideas for planting. He made some suggestions that I really liked. Even after the work was done, he followed up with some watering instructions that were appreciated. I would rehire for any additional work I might need."
Landscape Design
CAD Landscape Design
Perennial Beds
New landscape beds
New lawn & landscaping

+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

There are several different factors that influence how long it takes to excavate. For a foundation, it could take anywhere from three days to three weeks. It can take even longer if you face weather-related delays or an inaccessible site that’s riddled with boulders and rough terrain. It may also take longer if you have clay soil, which is more difficult to dig.

In most areas, you will need a permit for excavation work, even for projects that only involve grading or yard leveling. Permit requirements depend on your local government and the scope of the project, but they are especially common for significant digging or work that could affect utilities or public property. These permits help protect the local topography and prevent drainage issues. An experienced excavation company will typically know whether permits are needed and can often handle the process of pulling and closing them for you. You can also verify permit requirements by contacting your local building department and describing your project.

Some two-in-one tools and machines do both jobs, and those could be the right solution for smaller residential projects. However, the phrase “use the right tool for the job” definitely applies to digging. For the best results, get two separate tools for your trenching and landscape edging projects or call a pro to take care of everything for you.

Consultation with the local government helps identify necessary permits, avoid project delays or legal issues, and protect project integrity.

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

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