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Avatar for Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping
5.0(
21
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Serving Wauconda, 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

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose from Greentrail was very responsive to our request. The prices were very competitive and fair! Also, the team showed great pride in their work. Highly recommend using them for all your landscaping needs! Most importantly, he kept us informed on scheduling communication was excellent!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Unique Landscaping Service
4.3(
143
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Serving Wauconda, 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 time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Toro Total Construction LLC
4.5(
22
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My stairs were falling apart, these folks came in and reframed one side, poured concrete on the broken stairs as well as one side of the wall. It looks fantastic!!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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M&D Heating&Cooling
5.0(
10
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would definitely use M&D Heating and Cooling again for any repair work needed, they guaranteed the work they did and responded very quickly when called."
My jobs
Maintenance Cleaning And Repair
Repair Inducer Motor change
Repair Inducer Motor
Furnace installation

+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate98%
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Greenlight Design Group
5.0(
5
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Randy did a great job with the landscape lights. Came over to give us a quote the next day and in couple of days completed the job. Thank you"
Dry Riverbed
Outdoor Illumination
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting

+38

Response time3 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The easier way to find buried sprinkler lines is to use the plan from the professionals who installed the system. If you don’t have professional plans, listen for running water on your lawn when you turn on the system. You may also spot wet areas, giving you an idea of where the heads are. Once you find the sprinkler heads, you’ll likely be able to connect the dots between them, revealing the system below.

You can dig 60 to 80 linear feet by hand per day depending on the depth. Digging a 100-foot trench by hand will take you two work days, but it can take longer if you have heavy or rocky soil. If you’re digging a deep trench or one that’s over 100 feet, consider renting a mechanical trencher, such as a walk-behind or ride-on, or calling a pro for help. 

You should dig 3 to 6 inches deep for plastic edging. Dig as wide as you need to fit your plastic edging into it—2 inches is usually sufficient.

Generally, a trenchless sewer line is worth the cost. If your old system needs replacement, trenchless sewer repair or replacement can save you thousands on excavation costs. Every homeowner’s situation is different, but this method is definitely worth it in a lot of cases.

To determine whether your homeowners' insurance will cover crawl space repair, consider the cause of the issue. Repair may be covered if the problems were caused by an event that the insurance covers, such as vandalism or a windstorm. However, companies won't cover the repair if the issues are caused by neglect or wear and tear.

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