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Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
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Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Efrain responded quickly, showed up when he said he would, explained how he would fix the retaining wall (including adding drainage so no future problems arose) and was very communicative. He completed the job when he said he would and it looks wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend him based on my experience. Rarely do I find it enjoyable to work with someone on home repair, but he was excellent!"
Walkway
Walkway
Patio
Patio
Patio

+3

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was very detailed and listened to what I was trying to accomplish for my backyard , he offered solutions for me to choose from and worked within my budget. I would recommend him for any landscaping projects. He takes pride in his work and doing the best job possible."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
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Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

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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%
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Power Landscaping, Inc.
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Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Highly recommend this company. They installed a side walk and concrete patio. They were professional, on time, competitive pricing. Their employees cleaned the job site nicely after completion. Will absolutely use them again for future projects. They made the entire experience stress free!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Daybreaker, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Mchenry, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We had severe draining issues and garage flooding with a reverse pitch driveway and retaining walls that funneled the water under our garage door too fast for our pump to keep up. Before photo included too. Justin developed a grading plan using CAD software that was more advanced than the inspectors were even knowledgeable about. We removed a whole wall and hill, tripled the size of our drains and the driveway now fits 6 cars instead of 3. The work was high quality and crew was respectful, dedicated and hardworking. The rock wall was way beyond my expectations and people actually stopped in the middle of the road to tell the crew and us how amazing it looks. I chose cement for durability and visual appeal but they gave me many options to consider. You can't go wrong working with this team, they go above and beyond to solve your issues."
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Before 2
Sidewalk 1
Sidewalk 2
Rear sidewalk/patio

+54

Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

Above ground pools are not buried in the ground. Typically, above ground pools are semi-permanent. One reason they’re more affordable is that you don’t have to dig for an inground pool and pour concrete or another material. However, you can choose to install a semi inground pool, which is a hybrid between the two.

Yes, you can install a trench drain if you already have concrete in your yard or garden. While it can complicate some aspects of the job and slightly run up the cost, it is doable. Residential trench drains can be easily retrofitted to outdoor areas with concrete without having to remove excessive amounts of your patio, pool area, or decorative walkways.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

To drill a shallow well, you may be able to use a drive well point. This is a tapered point that is driven into the ground. A drill bit at the end of PVC pipe may be another option to consider. A lot of the cost depends on what tools are available near you.

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