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Avatar for Visionary Landscape's Design
Visionary Landscape's Design
4.4(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Had a tree fall on my boat .Found them on home advisor and within a few hours they showed up removed tree from boat cut it all up and hauled it away .It was a 40 foot tall pine tree . Very professional crew"
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape
Brick & Hardscape

+15

Response time3 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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MZ Goodz & Services, LLC
5.0(
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael has been doing snow removal for my family the last 5 seasons. He is very professional and very timely. He is very thorough with his work. I highly recommend using Michael. Competitive pricing and gives free estimates."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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deosvectura llc
5.0(
4
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

“DeosVectura LLC delivers dependable contracting and exterior property services with a focus on quality, speed, and professionalism. We specialize in porch and stair painting, tuckpointing, pressure washing, cleanups, hauling, and exterior restoration. Our mission is simple: provide strong workmanship, fair pricing, and reliable service customers can trust. We treat every project with precision and pride.”

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Jose Alfaro Landscaping
5.0(
6
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk
Patio and sidewalk

+2

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Hernandez Landscape Company
5.0(
5
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Hernandez Landscape Co., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts, and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc
4.3(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Highwood, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

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

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leaf Removal questions, answered by experts

While the EPA provides guidelines for homeowners to perform DIY lead paint removal, it is a risky process and generally not recommended due to serious health risks and strict regulatory requirements. The process requires precise safety precautions, such as wearing a respirator and protective eyeglasses, creating sealed exits, and using a HEPA vacuum for cleanup. To ensure the job is done safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, it is highly recommended to hire a professional lead abatement company. Certified professionals have the necessary training, experience, and specialized equipment (like chemical strippers and HEPA vacuums) to handle and dispose of hazardous materials safely.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The safest way to remove lead-based paint is by letting a professional take over. For most people, lead paint removal costs an average of $3,400. You should never attempt to dry sand old lead-based paint surfaces by hand. Most professionals use a paint stripper to do the job followed by wet scraping, but if you don’t want to remove lead paint, another option is to paint over it. Only consider this option if the old lead paint finish isn’t flaking or cracked.

Unfortunately, lead dust does not look different from any other type of dust. You cannot detect it with the naked eye. To determine if you have lead dust in your home, you will need to hire a local company to take a sample from the paint and test it for you in a lab.

The best way to remove lead paint is by wet hand sanding and removing all dust and residue with a HEPA vacuum. Professionals may also strip and scrape lead-based paint with a paint scraper. In some cases, you may choose to have a pro encapsulate or enclose your lead-based paint surface by covering it with a sealant or a new material. You may also choose to replace the material altogether.

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