Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Super punctual
"JD and his team were fantastic! They were professional, timely, and detail-oriented. They completely overhauled our landscaping and went above and beyond everything we discussed. I couldn't recommend them more."
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1998
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"Hector and his crew did an amazing job. They started the project within a couple days of reviewing what I wanted done, and worked several days under some extremely hot conditions. The patio, walkway and front paver/flower bed looks amazing. The plan is to get them back out to build an enclosure for my grill!!! Do not hesitate to Aerate 1."
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"i highly recommend J & P Brothers Landscaping. Juan helped me to design the landscaping, and he was prompt in getting the estimate to me. Juan and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job transforming my front yard! I will definitely be hiring them again for my backyard."
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They are my regular guys. I got them off of Angie's list. It's an ongoing contract, bi weekly in the summer. They do it when I'm not home. They aren't great at returning phone calls. I use them. Don't expect a lot of phone calls from them. I mean its gardening. So basically, everything looks neat and clean. They don't trample on things. I guess attention to detail. They can return phone calls. the thing is, they also provide a snow service. And I asked them about it and I had questions but hey never got back to me to answer my questions. Once you set them up, they do a wonderful job."
Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"After a year of working with us, Marc designed the perfect home for our family. He spent significant time on site to get to know the space and spoke to us frequently to ensure his design met our hopes and dreams. His final design is visually stunning and maximizes space use in a way that reflects both the history of the home and modern preferences. His expertise in Chicago building code and city offices was instrumental in our project being approved quickly. He reviewed bids with us to ensure we selected a GC who could do the job and had competitive pricing. He regularly met and emailed with the GC and suppliers to address issues as they arose during the job so that all were resolved to our satisfaction. Throughout it all, he was just a nice guy to work with during a process that can be very stressful."
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Customers say: Quality work
"My neighbors have stopped to compliment the landscaping and walkway / stoop that Tom designed and installed. It totally changed the look of the front of my house."
Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
Warranties offered
Customers say: Super punctual
"Our experience with AP Builder was great. Angelo was very knowledgeable and professional, keeping us informed every step of the way. This was a big important project for our home and I am extremely happy with how it came out! The cost was very reasonable and there were no surprises, everything was open and honest. I would definitely use them again and recommend to friends and family. Thank you AP!"
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1985
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Pat and his family are wonderful. They presented us with great designs, reasonably priced and extremely professional. I am happy to have found them."
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Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Credit card accepted
Customers say: Quick response
"They are very professional, trustworthy and prompt."
Serving Lafox, IL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Firmin is a pleasure to work with. He is professional, responsive, and he helped me immensely by creating a set of drawings for a condo renovation. He came over to my house, discussed the project with me and made me realize that my design needed some adjustments. I was very grateful for this because I think I would not have liked it otherwise. He created the drawings on schedule and delivered by the agreed upon deadline. I would hire Senga Architects again without thinking twice."
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