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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We could not be more satisfied with the work that JK did for us. We completed a large paver job along the driveway, a walkway to the backyard and a full patio. The team also laid pea gravel in several areas where we have sheds, etc. Tino and team did an incredible job. Tino also was in touch with us throughout the project, helping us navigate around some challenging and unexpected circumstances related to a previous contractor. Just amazing all around."
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My rating on value for money is based on being old and the fact that everything is overpriced to me, not a reflection of this company. I received a quote from them as well as two other Angi rated companies. As prices for all three were almost identical I chose the company with the slightly higher review rating. They arrived three days later as promised and completed the trimming of my three trees quickly and efficiently as well as doing a very good job of cleaning up. I asked for a few places to be trimmed a bit more and also a couple of dead limbs on the apple tree that they had missed to be removed. The employees quickly and politely did as I asked. In conclusion I recommend Greenworks for tree service and due to the professionalism that they be considered for other work as well."
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are new homeowners and had a hole in our septic tank made of concrete block, which was sending wastewater into the foundation/basement of the home. It was my first time using Angie's List, and I would recommend Illinois Sewer and Drain to anyone. Joe and his team of experts solved our issue immediately at an affordable price. They even went above and beyond to install a sump pump in our basement to help with the rain water. Quality work!!"
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+23

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Visionary Landscape's Design
4.3(
113
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I usually don't write reviews, but after "WOW" moment a truly Visionary Landscaping experience I have to share. I have been looking for company to make my dream patio reality for couple months, after meeting with 12 companies and calling about 4 others and I was very particular what I wanted, only to discover that my dream doesn't meet my budget. I almost gave up and was about to make a big mistake but after meeting with Visionary team I was surprise to discover my assumption was wrong. Marcelo and his team reviewed my project, budget, village limitations and came up with unique solutions! Not only I got my dream come true they came extra mile to deliver it. It was complex 4 weeks project, tree removals, downspouts installation, shrub removals, excavation and finally 1000 SQF patio with pillars, seatwalls, custom lighting and timer, fire pit, steps, sod installation, one of a kind design and the best part of all they did it within my budget while delivering my dream along with the Visionary Approach and Experience. I love it! I couldn't believe transformation Visionary team has done. Starting with the project review and qualifications/questions and communications recommendations how to make things work, bringing real materials and samples, scope of work and details, quality of craftsmanship/engineering I was blown away after they completed everything. The details along were impeccable with all the accents, lines, colors and details. I am sure Marcelo will be posting images soon. Its a lot of positivity coming out of negative person I think I am the worst customer a major pain in the a**s, but Visionary team deserve positive feedback I believe they are #1 at what they do a Visionary and what they can deliver if I only met with them earlier I could enjoy my beautiful patio whole summer. At the end I did signed up with Visionary Landscaping team to do new driveway, side walk and all landscaping needs including planing and maintenance! If you looking for company that can take care of all your needs call Visionary Landscaping I guarantee you wont regret it, if you can get an appointment of cause. Also wanted to thank HomeAdvisor for providing free service to find dream makers and solutionists, thanks guys!"
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
FH Landscaping
5.0(
4
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Gurnee, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a well established business with over 5 years of unmatched expertise. Customer and priorities are always first. We are very timely with our work and never lose attention to detail. We strive to meet and exceed all of your expectations and look forward to doing business with you.

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

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Yes, chipmunk holes may have two or more entrances. Chipmunks can create an entire network of burrows. Having multiple entrances makes it easier for them when trying to escape from a predator, such as a snake, or if an entrance collapses due to flooding. Each entrance leads to the nesting chamber underground, which is where the chipmunk spends the majority of its time sleeping.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Yes, an excavation company is the best option for land grading and yard leveling. General landscapers might be able to tackle these projects, but an excavation company will do a better job because they’re used to operating the necessary heavy machinery. Landscapers might opt to do the work manually, which takes much longer and could cost you more in labor fees. Finally, excavation companies will understand local regulations and know when you need permits to legalize the work, while a landscaper might not.

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