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Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose and his crew completely rebuilt our stone patio and wall that was falling apart, and surrounded it with redone landscaping. We are thrilled with the result. Jose has an eye for design. He makes good suggestions and sees possibilities we did not. He used high quality materials and plants and was careful not to damage the surrounding area. I highly recommend him."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy at Golden Willow listened to what we needed and worked promptly to share plans and reasonable estimate. The work was done within a week, and I was surprised to come home to see all done within a day, cleaned up, and exactly as we discussed."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fern's Landscaping & Design
4.4(
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Would be tough to find another company that works so hard with great pricing and top notch work. They installed a paver patio with a tv wall with a fire pit and sitting wall. They also added in a walkway with landscaping and sodded the rest of the yard. Their work is phenomenal! I can’t say enough about the crew but they put their all into your project to make sure you’re very happy!"
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Batavia's project
front yard renovation
front yard renovation
Plant design

+36

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Forever Hardscapes
5.0(
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent company to work with. I had a drainage project done around my house. Brian Dusza is extremely knowledgeable, gave us good recommendations as how to fix our drainage problems. It was very easy to get hold of Brian if I needed to, answered all my questions, work was done on time, his crew was great! And most importantly, the price was very reasonable. I would highly recommend Brian Dusza and his company."
Response time1 day
Recommended by62%of homeowners
ELITE AND ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.3(
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"November 13 2025 I hired Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation to complete excavation, footings, and foundation work for a large project I was working on. I invested about $55,000 in the project, and I couldn?t be happier with the results. The job was completed perfectly and on time, even though the weather conditions were terrible. We had snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, but nothing stopped Mario and his crew. They showed up every day, worked efficiently, and stayed committed to getting the job done right and fast. I truly appreciate their dedication because I needed the work completed quickly, and despite the weather challenges, they delivered exactly what they promised. Professional, reliable, and hardworking team. I would definitely recommend Elite & Elevated Construction & Excavation, and I will absolutely hire them again to install my concrete driveway in the future"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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Elite Hardscape & Construction, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Oak Brook, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"We had a brick patio installed and couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. The contractor was professional, easy to work with, and clearly knew what they were doing. They helped us choose a layout that fits the space perfectly, and the final result looks fantastic."
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

In the United States, a depth of 36 inches (three feet) for underground water lines is the accepted industry standard. This depth varies from location to location based on local conditions. In areas with colder winters, they may be buried deeper to prevent frozen well water pipes : This is usually at least six inches below the frost level. The International Plumbing Code calls for a minimum of 12 inches below grade.

While general contractors sometimes handle demolition, you can also look specifically for local demolition contractors. Demolition experts need to understand structural integrity, the equipment needed for safe demolition, and the permits required for demolition.

Directional drilling is complex and requires training to use the advanced machinery. It can be challenging to monitor the position of the drill since there’s no direct line of sight. Directional drilling can also be more expensive with a cost of $10 to $30 per linear foot compared to $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching. 

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