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Avatar for Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.4(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Midwest landscaping crew was very friendly and knowledgeable, they worked fast and cleaned up after the work was done. I have a beautiful yard that I am happy to sit in and would definitely hire them again for my future landscaping needs"
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+16

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Holeshot Home Remodeling and Repairs
4.9(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Holeshot has completed our primary bathroom remodel. I can’t say enough about Nathan. He was very easy to work with and offered his advice and ideas in a way that gave us a better finished bathroom than what we originally envisioned. He did an excellent job!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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+41

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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October Hardscaping
5.0(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The owner Ivan was great to work with. He was very accommodating in every way. Any concerns I had were immediately addressed. His communication on any change was quick and again very worth while taking too on your next pation or paving project."
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+83

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Trojan Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project that Trojan Landscaping did on my yard was amazing. Final product was so worth the money. I got a chance to talk with the owner and he was a very stand up guy he did everything he said he was going to do and I appreciate that. His crew showed up on time and got straight to work no hesitation. Over all it was a 10/10 and would definitely recommend you use Trojan Landscaping for all your outdoor needs!"
Paver Patio
Paver Patio
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Paver Patio

+9

Response time30 mins
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Daybreaker, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Great communication, stayed to schedule and cost. Did a great job adding a new paver patio, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, fireplace and Pavilion."
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+54

Response time4 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ARROWHEAD BRICK PAVERS
4.7(
140
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Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were looking to have a new covered patio installed with a fire feature. We had quotes from several different companies but didn’t feel satisfied with either the price or the company ‘s vision. Then we came across Arrowhead. After reaching out to them, we received a phone call within a couple of hours and had an estimate completed by Jim within a few days. We had a general idea of what we wanted but Jim really blew us away by showing us several different options and photos of some their quality of work to help us visualize the plan. Within 1-2 business days, Jim had our estimate with a couple of different options and a 3D plan. Arrowhead was very reasonable in terms of price when comparing to other companies. After thinking things over, we found an idea of a unique outdoor linear fireplace from a website to go along with Jim’s plan for the patio and pavilion. We sent a photo of the fireplace over to Jim and within a day he had a price which was more reasonable than we expected. Jim also had some great ideas when it came to the design of the patio and pavilion. Work began as expected. Jim did an excellent job coordinating all of the different tradesmen to complete our project (patio installers, carpenters, electricians and plumber). All of the workers were very courteous and the project was completed faster than expected even though the weather wasn’t the greatest. We are so happy with our new patio! I was a bit nervous about the entire project at the start but after we met Jim I knew we were in good hands. I would highly recommend Jim and Arrowhead to anyone looking to complete an outdoor project."
Custom Timbertech deck, railings and stairs
Outdoor Living renovation
Custom Timbertech deck, railings and stairs
Outdoor Living renovation
Custom Timbertech deck, railings and stairs

+103

Response time3 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for outdoor kitchen building service projects in Crystal Lake, IL

Building your own pizza oven can be a cost-effective option if you already possess the necessary firebricks or materials and have the skills to complete the project. When you have the required supplies on hand, you save on material costs and labor fees. However, if you need to source every component, a pre-made kit may not deliver the same savings.

Fire bricks are engineered to withstand the high temperatures generated inside a pizza oven, protecting the structure from cracking or spalling. Standard bricks can fail under intense heat, potentially damaging the oven and creating safety risks. By using true fire-rated bricks, homeowners maintain consistent cooking temperatures, preserve the oven’s structural integrity, and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs. The modest increase in material cost is offset by longer service life and safer operation.

An optimal pizza oven installation positions the opening exactly between 36 and 48 inches above the ground to guarantee clear visibility and safe, comfortable access. This height optimizes heat distribution and ergonomic use. In addition, dome height can vary: shorter domes produce the signature soft, charred crust of Neapolitan pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for generating the robust baking environment required for New York–style pizzas.

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