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Avatar for Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

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Roger's Landscaping and Remodeling

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very hard and they were very courteous and kind."

Daniel S on November 2025

With over 15 years of landscaping experience, here to help you with all your landscaping needs and dreams.

"Roger is a great guy and his crew did a wonderful job remediating our flooding issues by putting in drainage systems that divert water around our house for some very serious flooding issues. They also installed a sidewalk to divert water and a drainage system under the sidewalk. They worked very hard and they were very courteous and kind."

Daniel S on November 2025

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King Outdoor Services, LLC

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King Outdoor Services, LLC

4.58(
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Customers say: True professional
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

King Outdoor Services LLC specializes in professional lawn maintenance and landscaping for both residential and commercial. Focusing on quality and integrity, our professionals are the best in the business. We are a caring and committed company.

"Good service and cleanup after the job is complete."

Linda S on February 2025

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Amity Landscaping Group, LLC

4.50(
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Amity Landscaping Group, LLC

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Amity Landscaping Group provides design and installation of your outdoor landscape projects and outdoor living areas. We also provide lawn maintenance. We take care of your property as if it was our own. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

"They come once a week, some days change depending on weather, which is totally normal. They do a great job, trim every time they mow. They do other things so I m hoping to use them for other projects I need done. They are easy to work with, which is really important."

Vicki O on August 2020

Amity Landscaping Group provides design and installation of your outdoor landscape projects and outdoor living areas. We also provide lawn maintenance. We take care of your property as if it was our own. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

"They come once a week, some days change depending on weather, which is totally normal. They do a great job, trim every time they mow. They do other things so I m hoping to use them for other projects I need done. They are easy to work with, which is really important."

Vicki O on August 2020

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Rein Landscaping LLC

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Rein Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Austin and Rein Landscaping LLC took over from another "landscaping" company I previously had. Rein was a great improvement over the other outfit. His is a young company, yet they are knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Austin has been a good listener and has carefully followed the few concerns I had regarding my Hostas and the poison ivy growing along our fence (He eradicated the poison ivy without killing nearby vegetation.). Rein is conscientious and efficient. I highly recommend this couteous young man and his top-notch company."

Marsha B on November 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Austin and Rein Landscaping LLC took over from another "landscaping" company I previously had. Rein was a great improvement over the other outfit. His is a young company, yet they are knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Austin has been a good listener and has carefully followed the few concerns I had regarding my Hostas and the poison ivy growing along our fence (He eradicated the poison ivy without killing nearby vegetation.). Rein is conscientious and efficient. I highly recommend this couteous young man and his top-notch company."

Marsha B on November 2024

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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
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All Creation Landscapes

4.57(
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12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

All Creation Landscapes offers complete landscape and hardscape design, planning, installation and maintenance for commercial and residential projects. Choosing our team as your landscape designer and contractor will ensure a high level of quality maintained throughout your project. Our goal is to enhance your part of creation to enjoy all seasons.

"Job is not complete, so, plz hold my comment at this time. Very nice owner. Poor Communication. I want the custom job to my taste. But too often they Went ahead without hiring giving choices where there were other similarly priced cost options. For example: knowing preferred color scheme to complement the house, did not offer a choice of mulch color - went ahead with the one I disdain without asking on more than one occasion -did not seek clarity before doing the job Too many mistake **RE does** at my expense The cost of trees and planting are far above the local competition"

Dr A E N on June 2021

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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.

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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 years of experience

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

"Love them"

Jennifer R on January 2020

Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

"Love them"

Jennifer R on January 2020

White Landscaping

4.50(
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White Landscaping

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

White Landscaping is an experienced landscape design and build specialist with over 24 years of experience. No job is too big or too small and customer service, attention to detail and craftsmanship is our calling card. Give us call today!

"They did a good job"

K F on April 2021

Reliable Overhead Doors

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Reliable Overhead Doors

4.98(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

Garage door and operator repair & new installs.

"They did the work promptly, coming out the same day and I was very pleased. I've used their service previously."

Jane S on July 2021

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Kouski Landscapes

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Kouski Landscapes

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

Kouski® Landscape Co. is a professional landscape design & construction company based in Champaign, Illinois. We set the standard for unique, impactful landscape designs, custom entertainment spaces, award winning pool design, and purposeful solutions to any landscape problem. Service areas: Illinois & surrounding states.

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Original Bros Repair and Remodeling

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Original Bros Repair and Remodeling

4.95(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

15 years experienced contractor. All bids and work are completed by Roger. Down payment for materials required, and payment due in full at the completion of work.

"Roger was right in tune to what home inspectors wanted done prior to selling house. He repaired many things on the list ( rafters- siding- gas fireplace - furnace duct work- etc)"

Michael C on January 2024

15 years experienced contractor. All bids and work are completed by Roger. Down payment for materials required, and payment due in full at the completion of work.

"Roger was right in tune to what home inspectors wanted done prior to selling house. He repaired many things on the list ( rafters- siding- gas fireplace - furnace duct work- etc)"

Michael C on January 2024

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

Most railroad tie retaining walls have a life span of 20 to 30 years, though you may need to replace your wall sooner if it’s repeatedly exposed to heavy rain, runoff, and excess moisture. Railroad ties are typically treated with creosote, which makes them much more durable than untreated wood. Though they last longer, they don’t last forever. For the most longevity, make sure your retaining wall has a sturdy base and steel reinforcements. You should also install drainage to direct water away from the wall.

Each design is different, so we can’t say definitively if you’ll need a dedicated drainage system in place for a two-foot retaining wall. However, you can likely skip the drainage, as this project is typically served for walls that are 4 feet tall or more. Even with a relatively low wall, consider drainage if you are building on top of clay or poor-draining soil types or if there are buried water sources nearby, like a well used for other outdoor garden projects.

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

Depending on who you hire to build a retaining wall, the average cost, including demolition and reconstruction, for a 50-foot wall that's 4 feet in height is between $7,000 and $24,000.

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