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Avatar for JK Company, LLC
JK Company, LLC
5.0(
106
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JK Company did an outstanding job managing and installing our new Patio including a built in Grill. Tino has a full understanding of the process and pitfalls to avoid. They went above and beyond with any challenges encountered. The crew was courteous and true craftmen. I highly recommend JK Company! Marc (Buffalo Grove, IL)"
Patio
Drive
Patio
Patio
Entryway

+11

Response time2 days
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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RV Landscaping and Snow Removal
4.8(
18
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For over seven years, RV Landscaping and Snow Removal has been the go-to team for landscaping services and property maintenance in the Palatine, IL area. Whether you're a homeowner looking to spruce up your yard or a business owner needing consistent maintenance, we've got you covered. From lawn care and custom landscape design to tree trimming, irrigation systems and hardscaping, we can handle it all with care and precision.\nFully licensed & insured!

Landscaping /Snow Removal
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service
Trimming & Mulch Service

+15

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Illinois Sewer And Drain Inc
4.9(
20
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For Business

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was impressed by their quick response to my emergency call. The project was more serious than I or they anticipated, but it was clear they knew what they were doing and performed the work within 24 hours. Pretty big expense, but they worked their butts off, solved the problems, and cleaned up afterwards. Nice people, too!"
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Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+23

Recommended by65%of homeowners
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping - For BusinessLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Avatar for J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
J Alvarado Brick Patio and Landscaping, Inc.
3.8(
43
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did an awesome job with the task. Professional and honest advice -- which I greatly appreciated. The only reason I reduced one star (4/5) was because the follow up was weak. It was a large new grass (sod) project but after it was installed, there was very little follow up to guide about care and maintenance. I found some brown patches and reached out requesting to come check it out or tell me what to do, but didn't get much help. To be fair, they did try to explain over phone, but it was a several thousand $$ project, and I did hope for at least one follow up visit to ensure I wasn't doing anything wrong."
Our Work
Our Work
New evergreens
Our Work
Our Work

+79

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for J.E.M Landscaping LLC
J.E.M Landscaping LLC
4.4(
5
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Winnetka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"J.E.M landscaping built a beautiful front landscape for my home, including mulch, paver stones, well sorted planting of small trees and shrubs. Lined up the grass professionally and installed soft lighting on the sidelines of the walkway. Overall Fantastic job, landscape is still standing strong!"
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Lawn maintenance
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Underground downspouts refer to the sections of downspout extensions that lead away from your home and gutter system. While they cost more than traditional extensions, they can provide several benefits, such as less frequent damage and no need to move them for lawn care tasks. Whether they're worth it or not depends on your budget at installation time and how much convenience they'll add to your situation.

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. 

A crawl space can be as little as 42 inches below the grade of your house, but this is not always recommended in flood-prone areas. At a minimum, there must be at least 16 inches of clearance between the ground and the floor joists to access the space in an emergency.

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

Hard soil could be a sign of overly dry dirt, either from poor drainage or drought. It's important to test the nutrient levels, density, and drainage capacity of your soil to see if it's absorbing water properly. Begin by adding a light layer of water and observing how long the soil retains moisture. If you experience a good deal of runoff, you may need to aerate your lawn, apply a wetting agent, or hire a professional for a closer look.

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