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
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is 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 over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
Florentino Diaz Landscaping is 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 over 10 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We treat every home with intense care to make sure ever. Give Florentino Landscaping a call today. We look forward to working with you!
"He is friendly and communication is great. He does great work with his crew."
Jason L on June 2023
JBO Services is a family ran, and owned lawn care business servicing West Chicago and neighboring cities. Specializing in lawn care for over 10 years, we strive for customer satisfaction through quality work, competitive pricing, and friendly and easy communication.
"These guys know how to communicate with clients and deliver awesome service! Fair prices and great results!"
Christopher S on April 2024
JBO Services is a family ran, and owned lawn care business servicing West Chicago and neighboring cities. Specializing in lawn care for over 10 years, we strive for customer satisfaction through quality work, competitive pricing, and friendly and easy communication.
"These guys know how to communicate with clients and deliver awesome service! Fair prices and great results!"
Christopher S on April 2024
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
With years of experience in the landscape industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from landscape installs to commercial power washing requests. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give C and T Landscaping Corp. a call today we look forward to working with you!
"Prompt response and quote. Fair price. Work done in two weeks."
Mary H on April 2021
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 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!
"I got their number from a neighbor a few years ago and have been working with them since then! I?ve recommended them to other friends as well, all who have been just as satisfied as I am. They?re very reliable and always do a fantastic job. My friends who have gotten quotes from other companies ultimately made the switch to JS due to the quality of the work for the great price they charge. Cannot recommend them enough, truly does make our life easier to not have to worry about the upkeep of our lawn in the summer and snow in the winter!!"
Kate J on April 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!
"I got their number from a neighbor a few years ago and have been working with them since then! I?ve recommended them to other friends as well, all who have been just as satisfied as I am. They?re very reliable and always do a fantastic job. My friends who have gotten quotes from other companies ultimately made the switch to JS due to the quality of the work for the great price they charge. Cannot recommend them enough, truly does make our life easier to not have to worry about the upkeep of our lawn in the summer and snow in the winter!!"
Kate J on April 2025
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.
"Gave alternatives for pricing. Very punctual and good workers."
Christine S on June 2025
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.
"Gave alternatives for pricing. Very punctual and good workers."
Christine S on June 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
With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!
"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."
Brian K on April 2025
With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!
"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."
Brian K on April 2025
American National Sprinkler and Lighting is a family owned business heading into its 33rd year with more than 9000 satisfied clients. We can design, install and service a sprinkler or lighting system to meet your lawn and landscape dreams as well as your budget. Our motto "Install one time...Satisfaction for a lifetime" was created because we are driven to customer satisfaction!
"Hires them to install outdoor lights and they cut the electrical lines for my septic tank. As I write this review, I have sewage flooding my basement and Dan Askelson says no one can come repair their error for two weeks. Terrible installation and even worse customer service."
Obele B on May 2023
American National Sprinkler and Lighting is a family owned business heading into its 33rd year with more than 9000 satisfied clients. We can design, install and service a sprinkler or lighting system to meet your lawn and landscape dreams as well as your budget. Our motto "Install one time...Satisfaction for a lifetime" was created because we are driven to customer satisfaction!
"Hires them to install outdoor lights and they cut the electrical lines for my septic tank. As I write this review, I have sewage flooding my basement and Dan Askelson says no one can come repair their error for two weeks. Terrible installation and even worse customer service."
Obele B on May 2023
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.