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41 I really like the pool, but we should have gotten an end date for it. They had three quarters of my money after the first weekend. They came once a week, after that, just to keep us happy. In July they sent up a few contractors to do some work on the blue stone, but they did not send up a...
New Paradigm Companies has been offering grading and drainage solutions, earthworks services, and construction services in the Fox Valley since 2020. New Paradigm Companies (NPC), was founded by a tenured environmental and building professional with over 15 years experience who had a dream to create a firm that addressed building performance and sustainability needs in the construction and earthworks industry in order to provide sound scientific solutions to improve our homes and land. The idea of "New Paradigm" came about as our desire to change the thought process in the home building industry as well as how we look at and manage our habitats and land. The term "paradigm" is essentially a deep ceded thought process (think of the term, "This is the way we always do that"). That statement essentially encompasses a "paradigm" or a set of values or ethos that we have. We want to change the way we think about our homes and habitats as a more comprehensive and holistic management system instead of our task focused system currently in place... thus "New Paradigm".
"Excellent work and very professional. Chris is very knowledgeable, has excellent equipment to complete a wide variety of excavating, earthwork and landscaping projects."
Randall E on May 2024
New Paradigm Companies has been offering grading and drainage solutions, earthworks services, and construction services in the Fox Valley since 2020. New Paradigm Companies (NPC), was founded by a tenured environmental and building professional with over 15 years experience who had a dream to create a firm that addressed building performance and sustainability needs in the construction and earthworks industry in order to provide sound scientific solutions to improve our homes and land. The idea of "New Paradigm" came about as our desire to change the thought process in the home building industry as well as how we look at and manage our habitats and land. The term "paradigm" is essentially a deep ceded thought process (think of the term, "This is the way we always do that"). That statement essentially encompasses a "paradigm" or a set of values or ethos that we have. We want to change the way we think about our homes and habitats as a more comprehensive and holistic management system instead of our task focused system currently in place... thus "New Paradigm".
"Excellent work and very professional. Chris is very knowledgeable, has excellent equipment to complete a wide variety of excavating, earthwork and landscaping projects."
Randall E on May 2024
At Advanced Exteriorscapes, we specialize in turning outdoor dreams into reality through our expertise in hardscaping and water feature designs. Our hardscaping services are tailored for elegance and longevity, offering exquisite stone patios, intricate paving, and custom structures that exude sophistication and resilience. In addition to our hardscaping proficiency, we craft mesmerizing water features that range from grand waterfalls to tranquil reflecting pools, enhancing your surroundings with a sense of serenity and grandeur. These elements harmonize seamlessly to combine style and practicality, elevating your outdoor space into a luxurious sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.
At Advanced Exteriorscapes, we specialize in turning outdoor dreams into reality through our expertise in hardscaping and water feature designs. Our hardscaping services are tailored for elegance and longevity, offering exquisite stone patios, intricate paving, and custom structures that exude sophistication and resilience. In addition to our hardscaping proficiency, we craft mesmerizing water features that range from grand waterfalls to tranquil reflecting pools, enhancing your surroundings with a sense of serenity and grandeur. These elements harmonize seamlessly to combine style and practicality, elevating your outdoor space into a luxurious sanctuary for relaxation and indulgence.
Optimal Terrain takes 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I hired optimal terrain to clear out a part of my woods and put a drive way in. They were fast and great quality of work. Definitely whould use them again."
Mark G on January 2024
Optimal Terrain takes 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. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I hired optimal terrain to clear out a part of my woods and put a drive way in. They were fast and great quality of work. Definitely whould use them again."
Mark G on January 2024
We are 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. Call us today!
"EGS did an amazing job! They went above and beyond when they was on site. We have definitely recommended them!"
Robert H on August 2025
We are 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. Call us today!
"EGS did an amazing job! They went above and beyond when they was on site. We have definitely recommended them!"
Robert H on August 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Pond clean up and seasonal start (not install) Not good at communicating, late for appointments without notice and missed very obvious issues that caused water loss in the pond system that an untrained person found and fixed. EXPENSIVE but feel they can charge whatever they want because they are one of the few people that do this job. "
Jack W on July 2025
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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Pond clean up and seasonal start (not install) Not good at communicating, late for appointments without notice and missed very obvious issues that caused water loss in the pond system that an untrained person found and fixed. EXPENSIVE but feel they can charge whatever they want because they are one of the few people that do this job. "
Jack W on July 2025
Badtke Elite Plumbing understands that customer satisfaction starts with arriving at your home on time. We arrive ready to work with the right tools for the job. We apply the same attention to detail and quality workmanship to every job, large or small. I take pride in my work, my work ethic, and my reputation. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very prompt, honest, on time, did a great job, so very pleased, would highly recommend him, very happy ,great personality,"
Trudi P on January 2021
Badtke Elite Plumbing understands that customer satisfaction starts with arriving at your home on time. We arrive ready to work with the right tools for the job. We apply the same attention to detail and quality workmanship to every job, large or small. I take pride in my work, my work ethic, and my reputation. Call today for your free estimate!
"Very prompt, honest, on time, did a great job, so very pleased, would highly recommend him, very happy ,great personality,"
Trudi P on January 2021
Everdry is a full service waterproofing and foundation repair specialist. Locally owned and operated. We provide FREE Inspections, FREE estimates to those that qualify. We have been in business for 40 years, offering lifetime warranties that are transferrable to new homeowner's.
"Wonderful experience with Adam! He was professional and knowledgeable. Thank you!"
Kendra B on March 2025
Everdry is a full service waterproofing and foundation repair specialist. Locally owned and operated. We provide FREE Inspections, FREE estimates to those that qualify. We have been in business for 40 years, offering lifetime warranties that are transferrable to new homeowner's.
"Wonderful experience with Adam! He was professional and knowledgeable. Thank you!"
Kendra B on March 2025
At Traditions, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in holiday, landscape, and special occasion lighting. Customer satisfaction is our top priority as we go through the process of installation, removal, and storage. Whether you have a design of your own or would rather leave that to us, we will do whatever it takes to give your home or event the look and feel you have always wanted and deserve. We are available 24 hours during peak holiday season for any kind of maintenance or new installations. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do excellent work and are very easy to work with ."
Pam P on March 2022
At Traditions, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in holiday, landscape, and special occasion lighting. Customer satisfaction is our top priority as we go through the process of installation, removal, and storage. Whether you have a design of your own or would rather leave that to us, we will do whatever it takes to give your home or event the look and feel you have always wanted and deserve. We are available 24 hours during peak holiday season for any kind of maintenance or new installations. We look forward to earning your business!
"They do excellent work and are very easy to work with ."
Pam P on March 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.
"Chase excelled in customer service. The job couldâ ve been done by anyone with the right equipment. What made the difference was his responsiveness to my questions and ability to explain things in an easy way. He came in on budget and called in extra resources to finish in a timely manner. Would hire againâ"
Linda S on September 2024
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.
"Chase excelled in customer service. The job couldâ ve been done by anyone with the right equipment. What made the difference was his responsiveness to my questions and ability to explain things in an easy way. He came in on budget and called in extra resources to finish in a timely manner. Would hire againâ"
Linda S on September 2024
Landscapers typically charge $25 to $50 per person per hour, which equals around $50 to $100 per hour for a two-person crew. These rates can vary depending on your location, the size of staff needed for the job, and overall job type. For example, a larger crew will be needed for structural additions and hardscaping versus planting flowers.
When it comes to landscapers, licensing laws vary. Landscaping architects are required to be licensed in all 50 states, whereas traditional landscaping contractors are not typically required to hold a certification. You’ll likely be working with a landscaping contractor for most residential projects. If you are redesigning your whole yard or adding in hardscape features, you will work with a landscaping architect at some point during the project. Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local landscaper guidelines.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
The cost to install a drain pipe is $600 on average, but the total can range between $150 and $2,000. Some cost factors that influence your project price include the type of drain, the area’s accessibility, the proximity of existing drain lines, and whether you’re installing a new drain or replacing an old one. Replacing the p-trap or s-trap under a single fixture will usually cost around $150, while replacing a main drain pipe can cost well over $2,000.
Yes, most states require plumbers to be licensed, and for good reason. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations.
As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:
The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi
Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
We highly recommend leaving the work of replacing drain pipes to a professional plumber. Drain pipes are a key part of your plumbing system, and making mistakes during the installation or even using the wrong size pipes for your specific fixture can lead to an elevated risk of leaks and clogs. Additionally, drain pipes prevent harmful sewer gas from entering your home, so hiring a professional plumber is essential to keeping the risk of leaks and clogs low and avoid reducing your indoor air quality.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Drain pipe replacement costs depend on a variety of factors. Use this guide to learn how much drain pipe replacements cost based on the pipe’s material, location, and more.
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Landscaping your yard adds curb appeal and expands your home’s living space into the outdoors. Learn how much landscaping costs for various projects.
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