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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC

5.00(
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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC

5.00(
24
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2005 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Electric Mechanical Solutions, LLC Licensed • Insured • Nearly 20 Years of Professional Experience Our minimum charge is $250 to $400 and up, depending on distance, job complexity, and scope. This includes small jobs, repairs, or up to the first hour of licensed labor. Anything beyond the first hour is priced clearly on-site. This is licensed contractor pricing — not handyman rates. Our pricing is fair, honest, upfront, and transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises, no games. We proudly offer residential, commercial, and industrial services, including troubleshooting, EV chargers, panel upgrades, surge protection, lighting installations, dedicated circuits, subpanels, garage circuits, and more. Please Note: • No free quotes for troubleshooting, repairs, or small jobs by phone/text. • If you’re price shopping or comparing numbers, this is not the right fit. ✅ If you care about safety, quality, and reliable professional work — let’s connect.

"Contraté a Electrical Mechanical Solutions para reparar un problema eléctrico en mi hogar estoy absolutamente encantado con el resultado! El electricista fue muy profesional, puntual y eficiente. Explicó claramente el proceso y respondió a todas mis preguntas con paciencia. El trabajo se realizó rápidamente y sin problemas, y la calidad de la instalación es excelente. ¡Definitivamente los recomendaría a cualquiera que necesite servicios eléctricos!"

ROBERTO P on July 2025

Electric Mechanical Solutions, LLC Licensed • Insured • Nearly 20 Years of Professional Experience Our minimum charge is $250 to $400 and up, depending on distance, job complexity, and scope. This includes small jobs, repairs, or up to the first hour of licensed labor. Anything beyond the first hour is priced clearly on-site. This is licensed contractor pricing — not handyman rates. Our pricing is fair, honest, upfront, and transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises, no games. We proudly offer residential, commercial, and industrial services, including troubleshooting, EV chargers, panel upgrades, surge protection, lighting installations, dedicated circuits, subpanels, garage circuits, and more. Please Note: • No free quotes for troubleshooting, repairs, or small jobs by phone/text. • If you’re price shopping or comparing numbers, this is not the right fit. ✅ If you care about safety, quality, and reliable professional work — let’s connect.

"Contraté a Electrical Mechanical Solutions para reparar un problema eléctrico en mi hogar estoy absolutamente encantado con el resultado! El electricista fue muy profesional, puntual y eficiente. Explicó claramente el proceso y respondió a todas mis preguntas con paciencia. El trabajo se realizó rápidamente y sin problemas, y la calidad de la instalación es excelente. ¡Definitivamente los recomendaría a cualquiera que necesite servicios eléctricos!"

ROBERTO P on July 2025


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All Property Services, Inc.

4.91(
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All Property Services, Inc.

4.91(
23
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
2003 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We specialize in Fiberglass inground pools from River pools. All Property Services offers a variety of hardscape and landscape design solutions. Our specialties include, but are not limited to fiberglass pools, patios, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pools, landscape lighting, fire and water features, planting design and installation The All Property Services team takes your construction project to heart. With each project, we completely personalize our approach to fulfill our client's vision. We will plan an in-person visit with you to hear your thoughts and assess the desired location for your new hardscape or landscape project. All Property Services concept artists will then hand-sketch a layout, adjusting the design per your suggestions. With over 40 years of experience, All Property Services has unparalleled knowledge. Visit our website to view our photo gallery of past jobs! www.pickaps.com You can also view River pools at Riverpoolsandspas.com.

"An outstanding contractor. APS did a great job with my project. They handled all the permits and hoop-jumping nonsense with the village, began the project on time as promised and delivered a great backyard oasis and front yard transformation. They did everything from patio, to landscaping to lighting and of course, the beautiful pool, which they also provided after installation assistance with the care and upkeep. Great bunch to work with and I highly recommend them"

Tom C on November 2025

We specialize in Fiberglass inground pools from River pools. All Property Services offers a variety of hardscape and landscape design solutions. Our specialties include, but are not limited to fiberglass pools, patios, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, pools, landscape lighting, fire and water features, planting design and installation The All Property Services team takes your construction project to heart. With each project, we completely personalize our approach to fulfill our client's vision. We will plan an in-person visit with you to hear your thoughts and assess the desired location for your new hardscape or landscape project. All Property Services concept artists will then hand-sketch a layout, adjusting the design per your suggestions. With over 40 years of experience, All Property Services has unparalleled knowledge. Visit our website to view our photo gallery of past jobs! www.pickaps.com You can also view River pools at Riverpoolsandspas.com.

"An outstanding contractor. APS did a great job with my project. They handled all the permits and hoop-jumping nonsense with the village, began the project on time as promised and delivered a great backyard oasis and front yard transformation. They did everything from patio, to landscaping to lighting and of course, the beautiful pool, which they also provided after installation assistance with the care and upkeep. Great bunch to work with and I highly recommend them"

Tom C on November 2025


Dan's Lawn Care

4.40(
5
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Dan's Lawn Care

4.40(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2010 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dan did a very good job. Plowed our driveway only once so far. Wish that was all he will have to do,but itâ s only January 21."

Jan B on January 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Dan did a very good job. Plowed our driveway only once so far. Wish that was all he will have to do,but itâ s only January 21."

Jan B on January 2022


Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
1
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Wilkens TASC LLC

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job

"Great quality service at a reasonable price in a timely manner."

Caleb B on July 2022


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Klock Home Services

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Klock Home Services

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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.


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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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Sprocket Excavating, LLC

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2025 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sprocket Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Sprocket Excavating is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.


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Sentri Homes

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Sentri Homes

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2023 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.

Sentri Homes is a full-service contractor delivering high-end home additions, whole-home remodels, new custom builds, luxury kitchens, structural framing, roof replacements, and every major renovation. We assign a dedicated project manager to every job, deliver meticulous craftsmanship with clear communication, and back our work with an industry-leading warranty to ensure complete peace of mind on your largest investments. Our in-house team of licensed builders and master craftsmen consistently earns 5-star reviews by turning big visions into stunning, high-value homes—when you need one trusted partner who truly does it all, we’re the proven choice.


"The company is an efficient family-run business and very customer oriented. I asked for bids from three companies, and Windo-Well was the lowest. They manufacture their own custom-made covers that are of very high quality (you can stand on them.) Installations are done by Dave and his son who are sticklers for precise measurements and installations. They were also very courteous and respectful. Calls to the office are immediately answered by Debbie (no answering machine), Dave's wife, who does an excellent job explaining their covers and installation. From measurements to installation took only a few days. You can't go wrong giving them your measurements over the phone for an estimate. If you like what you hear, Dave will come out to do precise measurements and leave you a written estimate. It was a pleasure dealing with this company."

Victor G on July 2018

Windo-Well Cover Company serves the suburban Chicago area

"The company is an efficient family-run business and very customer oriented. I asked for bids from three companies, and Windo-Well was the lowest. They manufacture their own custom-made covers that are of very high quality (you can stand on them.) Installations are done by Dave and his son who are sticklers for precise measurements and installations. They were also very courteous and respectful. Calls to the office are immediately answered by Debbie (no answering machine), Dave's wife, who does an excellent job explaining their covers and installation. From measurements to installation took only a few days. You can't go wrong giving them your measurements over the phone for an estimate. If you like what you hear, Dave will come out to do precise measurements and leave you a written estimate. It was a pleasure dealing with this company."

Victor G on July 2018


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Carefree Lawn Sprinklers Inc

4.80(
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Carefree Lawn Sprinklers Inc

4.80(
162
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you are tired of answering machines and waiting for call backs, you will be pleased to know we have trained professionals staffing our offices 6 days a week to provide you the highest level of personal service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and we strive to achieve this from our initial conversation to final installation. Our customer service doesn't stop when you receive an invoice. Since maintenance is a critical part of your investment, we continue to provide expert technical support to keep your system Carefree.

"They are unprofessional, rude don't like to do his job. Very defensive why he doesn't want to do the job that day"

Ali S on May 2021

If you are tired of answering machines and waiting for call backs, you will be pleased to know we have trained professionals staffing our offices 6 days a week to provide you the highest level of personal service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and we strive to achieve this from our initial conversation to final installation. Our customer service doesn't stop when you receive an invoice. Since maintenance is a critical part of your investment, we continue to provide expert technical support to keep your system Carefree.

"They are unprofessional, rude don't like to do his job. Very defensive why he doesn't want to do the job that day"

Ali S on May 2021


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The Davey Tree Expert Company

4.72(
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The Davey Tree Expert Company

4.72(
83
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"A storm knocked a large 35-year old tree in my yard and it was leaning on telephone/internet lines and the power Line. I called ComEd and they said since you still have power, we’ll get to when we get to it, but it was only a matter of time before the tree move more and took out the lines. I called Davey based on a friend's recommendation and a certified arborist was there within 45 minutes, gave me a quote to remove the tree within 15 minutes, had a crew out on the property 3 hours later, and finished the 6-hour job that day. I can’t say how cost competitive they were, but their responsiveness and speed to get the work done to avoid an outage were worth every penny. I would definitely use them again."

Mark M on September 2022

Call today for a free consultation. Our team of certified arborists provides expert tree and lawn services, trimming, removals, insect and disease prevention and more. All Davey Tree specialists are licensed, bonded and insured and committed to personalized client service and accomplishing your property goals. Contact us today to get started!

"A storm knocked a large 35-year old tree in my yard and it was leaning on telephone/internet lines and the power Line. I called ComEd and they said since you still have power, we’ll get to when we get to it, but it was only a matter of time before the tree move more and took out the lines. I called Davey based on a friend's recommendation and a certified arborist was there within 45 minutes, gave me a quote to remove the tree within 15 minutes, had a crew out on the property 3 hours later, and finished the 6-hour job that day. I can’t say how cost competitive they were, but their responsiveness and speed to get the work done to avoid an outage were worth every penny. I would definitely use them again."

Mark M on September 2022

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

While vinyl is the least costly material for building a retaining wall, the most cost-effective method is to use wood or concrete blocks for a DIY retaining wall under 2 feet tall. Wood is inexpensive but lasts 20 years or more with care. Concrete can cost a little more but is stronger and will last longer with less maintenance.

Failure to compact the soil during construction is the most common cause of leaning retaining walls. In addition, poor drainage can lead to excessive water pressure behind a retaining wall, pushing against it until it begins to move forward away from the soil it is holding back.

Options include concrete, stone, brick, and wood, tailored for specific design needs.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

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