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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
4.5(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
Landscaping Services
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a marvelous job cleaning up our neglected yard and got rid of that little black fence that's been driving me crazy since we purchased the property. The workers were prompt and very polite. If we were staying in the area we would be using this service for regular yard care."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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Asphalt Paving Professionals, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

Asphalt Paving Professionals is a full-service asphalt contractor serving Chicago and the entire Chicagoland area. We handle everything from new parking lot construction to sealcoating, patching, and line striping for commercial properties.\n\nProperty managers and building owners trust us because we show up on time, do the job right, and stand behind our work. Every project gets a dedicated crew and the same attention to detail.

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Dave's Sealcoating & Special Services, Inc.
New to Angi

Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Dave's Sealcoating and special services is a local and family owned-asphalt maintenance company. Maintain and care for your personal or company provided equipment, tools and vehicles. Proficiently and safely use snow removal equipment such as shovels, plows, snow blowers, ATV's, skid loaders, vehicles with plow blades, and other power and manually operated tools and equipment used to perform snow removal.

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Coast to Coast Masonry Group Inc
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Coast to Coast did an excellent job on tuck pointing the office portion of our office building. The building is approx. 30 years old. The office section of our building (approx. 7K sq. ft.) had water damage to the inside walls due to the bricks and mortar etc. on the outside of the building deteriorating due to rain and snow over the years. Romen came out to our office and spent a lot of time showing us what the problems were and recommending how he would make the repairs. After getting other estimates from other companies, we decided to use Coast to Coast. Work that was done on all three sides of our office building: removed all loose and cracked mortar joints/bricks without damaging the edges of the abutting masonry. Used commercial vacuums during the grinding operation so very little dust/debris was in the air. After cleaning and flushing with water and compressed air, any joints which were cut out were than filled with a special tuck pointing mortar. They grinded out the rust between the rusting I-Beams at the front of our building and sealed them to prevent further rusting. Waterproofed all brick and mortar work to prevent future water from coming inside. To be honest, there was even more work that was done ~ all by hand. This project took about a week. It's now been almost a year, and we have had no problems with water seeping in to the building. The work on the outside of the building (mortar/bricks etc.) matches the original construction, (which is nice)."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Poul's Landscaping
4.8(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1966

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"For over a decade, we had been wanting to get rid of the small remaining grass sod in our front yard and replace it with mostly native plants. In 2020, we hired Poul’s Landscaping to design the new front yard and Rick did the design work. Rick totally listened to what we wanted and when he came back with his plan a week later, it was perfect! We removed almost everything that was planted in the front yard and started over. We mentioned and Rick supported removing the old, narrow, straight sidewalk and replacing it with a beautiful, curved side walk; the existing stoop was covered in stone and a second step incorporated. This alone, totally transformed the street view of our house! We absolutely love the upgraded look of the front yard and the stone work matches the color of our brick siding perfectly. They also installed a circle of stone under the bird feeder (on a Shepard’s hook), which not only looks nice, but helps the birds and squirrels find and eat all the seed, greatly reducing the little sprouts that crop up! In addition, two small stone walls and stone steps were incorporated between our yard and our neighbor’s yard (this was a joint project, with 90% of the work in our yard). The walls gave the yard a finished look. The drainage was improved, with re-grading. Rick designed the flower beds to provide color the entire year, from several types of phlox and geraniums and bushes and trees in the early spring and other flowers into the fall. The bushes, trees, geraniums and two of the phlox had already bloomed when they installed the gardens in mid-July, but the Nicky phlox, sunflowers, cone flowers and Black-eyed Susans bloomed continuously from early August and are still flowering in late September! I look out my kitchen window and see all the flowers and it is just wonderful!! Virtually everything in the yard is either native or a native cultivated variety. Natives include Little bluestem, New Jersey Tea, prairie smoke, honeysuckle bush, black chokeberry bush and tall garden phlox. Not only did Rick design for a succession of flowers throughout the year, he also designed for fall color and winter interest. I can’t wait to see the yard next spring!! The two men who worked every day for 8 days were amazing! I could not believe how hard they worked and they were absolute perfectionists. The stone work was amazing. They wore masks all day and answered all our questions. Poul’s has my very strong endorsement for their fantastic design work, quality physical work and fast response to questions. I recommend them without reservation!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pavestone Brick Paving Inc
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The job went great. This is the second time I have used Pave Stone. Both jobs went perfect. This time around I needed them to raise the soil level and add new sod in the front and backyard. I also had them put in a patio in the backyard. Sergio gave me many options for the stone. The one he recommended looks great. I couldn't be happier. His team was professional and attentive. The job was not too big, so they finished in 2 days."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Star Tuckpointing Inc
4.9(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I would call Star Tuckpointing for any tuckpointing needs in a hot minute. I’ve already extolled them to neighbors and friends. When fielding bids for the work, Star Tuckpointing proved to have the widest knowledge base and experience. They were clear on what work was needed now and what could wait. They explained the process in detail and answered my questions thoroughly. The guys who did the actual work were prompt and cleaned up each day. The work to replace the lintels required the removal and replacement of fieldstone. I was impressed with their abilities—an artist’s touch, really. It looks fantastic. They were understanding and patient as I decided on the color of the mortar and when I was unsure, provided more options. The billing process was professional and all made very clear."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Des Plaines, IL

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

The Des Plaines, IL homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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