Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors is a father and son locally owned business with 30 years serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Thye did a great job, very responsive and communicate well. Several neighbors hired them after they saw my house. ...:)"
Don D on October 2024
Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors is a father and son locally owned business with 30 years serving Glen Ellyn, IL and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Thye did a great job, very responsive and communicate well. Several neighbors hired them after they saw my house. ...:)"
Don D on October 2024
Montero's Landscaping and Patio Design, 815-354-6906 If questions, Free Estimates
"Very nice and did all that was asked. Would recommend this company. Very hard worker."
Rosanne C on September 2022
Montero's Landscaping and Patio Design, 815-354-6906 If questions, Free Estimates
"Very nice and did all that was asked. Would recommend this company. Very hard worker."
Rosanne C on September 2022
We are a locally owned and operated company years of snow removal experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Way too expensive. Does not give any details, makes you chase after to get information. I do feel very taken advantage of. Got other opinions that said the job could have been done for half the price."
Nandini M on July 2019
We are a locally owned and operated company years of snow removal experience. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Way too expensive. Does not give any details, makes you chase after to get information. I do feel very taken advantage of. Got other opinions that said the job could have been done for half the price."
Nandini M on July 2019
With over 20 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"We have used their services for a couple of years now and are extremely pleased with the work and care they have provided in each project. This company is reliable, attentive to details, and very efficient. We highly recommend them."
jean a on April 2024
With over 20 years of experience, I take pride in my quality craftsmanship. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"We have used their services for a couple of years now and are extremely pleased with the work and care they have provided in each project. This company is reliable, attentive to details, and very efficient. We highly recommend them."
jean a on April 2024
We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"I Found this business on marketplace. I ended up texting the number got a response within five minutes. It was later on in the evening and still showed up. Got the work done 34 hours later he was done and we were very pleased. We hired him back for more. Very very nice and personable! Would recommend "
Crystal g on June 2025
We proudly serve our customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Give us a call today!
"I Found this business on marketplace. I ended up texting the number got a response within five minutes. It was later on in the evening and still showed up. Got the work done 34 hours later he was done and we were very pleased. We hired him back for more. Very very nice and personable! Would recommend "
Crystal g on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great job and fast workers "
mike l on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Great job and fast workers "
mike l on June 2025
At Hernandez Bro's Landscaping, we strive to ensure that your ultimate vision and goals will not go to waste. We ensure you will be thoroughly satisfied with the work that we have done. Feel free to give us a call so that we can discuss the projects you have in mind.
"They were super fast efficient and clean the area perfectly."
Karen W on March 2025
At Hernandez Bro's Landscaping, we strive to ensure that your ultimate vision and goals will not go to waste. We ensure you will be thoroughly satisfied with the work that we have done. Feel free to give us a call so that we can discuss the projects you have in mind.
"They were super fast efficient and clean the area perfectly."
Karen W on March 2025
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
BK Enhancements provides exceptional service to the surrounding areas. Always taking pride in all of our services. Whatever your home improvement needs may be, you can count on our company to leave you satisfied and happy. Our customer satisfaction is our top priority. We will earn your trust for a lifetime. We believe in making all clients repeat clients. Our staff listens to your needs regarding your home improvement project. Call us today youll be relieved you did. Thank you
"BK Enhancements did great work edging, mulching and removing leaves/weeds. I am very happy with the landscaping."
Jillene B on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"My project was complete in time Im happy with their service I highly reccomend "
aurelio D on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"My project was complete in time Im happy with their service I highly reccomend "
aurelio D on April 2025
Here at Lawn Barber, we are dedicated to providing you with the best customer service around, along with the best lawn care around. We have been in business for over a 1 year now, and are backed by over 10 years experience. So stop by today or give us a call, to set up your free no obligation estimate.
"Prompt and professional"
Jason B on May 2020
Here at Lawn Barber, we are dedicated to providing you with the best customer service around, along with the best lawn care around. We have been in business for over a 1 year now, and are backed by over 10 years experience. So stop by today or give us a call, to set up your free no obligation estimate.
"Prompt and professional"
Jason B on May 2020
Most residential lawn removal projects don't require permits, but regulations vary significantly between municipalities. You might need authorization when removing substantial soil volumes or making major landscape alterations. Contact your local building department or planning office before beginning work. Some homeowners associations also maintain specific landscaping requirements that could affect your plans, so reviewing any applicable community guidelines is equally important.
Converting removed lawn material into compost is often feasible when the grass hasn't received extensive chemical treatments. For best results, break larger sod pieces into smaller sections and combine them with other compostable materials in a dedicated composting system. Regular turning accelerates decomposition and produces nutrient-rich material that can benefit your new landscape. This approach reduces disposal costs while creating valuable soil amendments for future gardening projects.
Using a mechanical sod cutter delivers the most efficient results for most properties. These specialized machines cleanly separate grass and shallow roots from the soil below, allowing for rapid removal across substantial areas. While manual approaches cost less initially, they progress much more slowly. Chemical methods require extended time periods for complete effectiveness. For optimal efficiency, evaluate equipment rental costs against professional service rates, particularly for medium to large properties.
New plantings can begin one to two weeks after lawn removal, provided you've addressed any soil contamination concerns and completed necessary grading or amendments. The removal process often disturbs dormant weed seeds, so monitoring for unwanted growth during this transition period is advisable. Professional soil testing helps identify any nutrient deficiencies or pH imbalances that should be corrected before investing in new plantings or turf installation.
Lawn removal frequently alters how water moves across your property, particularly during heavy rainfall. Established grass root systems help stabilize soil and absorb precipitation, functions that disappear with removal. Your replacement landscape plan should address potential drainage changes through appropriate grading, soil amendments, or dedicated drainage features. Observing water movement patterns after removal provides valuable information for addressing any problematic areas before completing your new landscape installation.