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Neri, Inc.
PO Box 145
4.71(
15
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Approved Pro
Neri, Inc.
PO Box 145
4.71(
15
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
34 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Neri, Inc., is located in Crete, IL, and has successfully served the greater Chicago south suburbs and northwest Indiana since 1991. From Hinsdale to Kankakee and Joliet to Merrillville, IN., Neri, Inc., provides free estimates, quality products and expert workmanship - on schedule and on budget! Family owned and owner operated Our President, Vincent Neri, is your contact throughout your project for written designs and free estimates, well-planned scheduling, on site work performance and final, satisfied customer review.

"We used Vincent’s Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Contractor for our landscaping/mulch beds & they did a GREAT job!"

Tiffany N on June 2022

Neri, Inc., is located in Crete, IL, and has successfully served the greater Chicago south suburbs and northwest Indiana since 1991. From Hinsdale to Kankakee and Joliet to Merrillville, IN., Neri, Inc., provides free estimates, quality products and expert workmanship - on schedule and on budget! Family owned and owner operated Our President, Vincent Neri, is your contact throughout your project for written designs and free estimates, well-planned scheduling, on site work performance and final, satisfied customer review.

"We used Vincent’s Lawn Maintenance & Landscape Contractor for our landscaping/mulch beds & they did a GREAT job!"

Tiffany N on June 2022


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Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction
4330 Honore St
4.92(
13
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Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction
4330 Honore St
4.92(
13
)
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"We were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional quality and promptness of the service provided. The gentlemen who arrived demonstrated skill and precision, especially in meticulously finishing the edges and perfectly aligning my yard with the sidewalk. Their professionalism and attention to detail truly stand out—excellent work! "

Mar C on June 2025

Outdoor Art Landscaping & Construction is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"We were thoroughly impressed by the exceptional quality and promptness of the service provided. The gentlemen who arrived demonstrated skill and precision, especially in meticulously finishing the edges and perfectly aligning my yard with the sidewalk. Their professionalism and attention to detail truly stand out—excellent work! "

Mar C on June 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
922 W US Highway 30
3.67(
15
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
922 W US Highway 30
3.67(
15
)
Approved Pro
428 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"Had Roto rooter come out in November, paid cash to the employee and he wrote down 11-2022 instead of 8-2023 into the warranty system and wrote in we paid $450 which we paid $900 so he stole money and now they won’t warranty are clogged main line now. Called main office the lady was very rude and cursing then hung up the phone. Roto rooter is the scummiest company I have ever used. If you want to get screwed over by a big name use Roto rooter. Never again."

Shane L on April 2024


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Luna Lever LLC
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Luna Lever LLC
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2556 local quotes requested

At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction

"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."

Michael S on September 2024

At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction

"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."

Michael S on September 2024


Avatar for Froggy's Landscaping
Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Froggy's Landscaping
9305 McVicker Avenue
3.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025

Specializing in the following services: Landscaping and Hardscaping Lawn maintenance Snow removal Seal coating and epoxy flooring Pavers and much more Call or click for your quote today!

"Work started good for the first week, although I was told the job would be completed within 3-4 days. I was told that they had to complete other jobs and would return to my job. But they never returned. Initially they started avoiding my phone calls until I did hear from them any more."

C S on February 2025


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FnJ Landscaping
5017 Magoun Avenue
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
FnJ Landscaping
5017 Magoun Avenue
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2840 local quotes requested

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"They did awesome and continue to mow our lawn every week"

Bill M on October 2024

FNJ Landscaping Services has long been leading valued clients to understand the chance of having that dream design for their outdoor spaces for many years.

"They did awesome and continue to mow our lawn every week"

Bill M on October 2024


HGC Services LLC
5830 Cunningham Rd
No reviews
HGC Services LLC
5830 Cunningham Rd
No reviews
15 years of experience

We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.

We offer the following services; Septic tank replacement and repair Septic field installation Lift stations Back flow prevention Clean out stations added to main lines Basement waterproofing Sump and Sewage pumps Excavation Demolition and much more.


Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing Corp
21 W 180 Hill Ave
4.73(
139
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Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing Corp
21 W 180 Hill Ave
4.73(
139
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed Plumbing Contractor - SafeSeal by Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing. Crawlspace Encapsulation, Sewer Backup Prevention, Modified Overhead Sewers, Basement Floor Replacement, Underpinning, Foundation Crack Repair, Carbon Fiber Wall Straps, Wall Anchors, Spray Foam Insulation, Discounts for Angie's List Members. Financing available. Award winning.

"Steve Gavin, the owner came out and provided me with a great price that was inclusive of the entire scope of the project. During our meeting he took the time to explain the process that his company uses. Once the permits were issued the crew arrived the next morning at 7:00 a.m. as promised. The crew met the deadline for a 1:30 inspection from the Village of Deerfield. They not only met the deadline but they passed the inspection without any issues to be corrected. The crew worked until 7:00 p.m. completing the job. I would also note that they left my home spotless!"

Richard R on September 2019

Licensed Plumbing Contractor - SafeSeal by Concrete Crawlspaces & Basement Waterproofing. Crawlspace Encapsulation, Sewer Backup Prevention, Modified Overhead Sewers, Basement Floor Replacement, Underpinning, Foundation Crack Repair, Carbon Fiber Wall Straps, Wall Anchors, Spray Foam Insulation, Discounts for Angie's List Members. Financing available. Award winning.

"Steve Gavin, the owner came out and provided me with a great price that was inclusive of the entire scope of the project. During our meeting he took the time to explain the process that his company uses. Once the permits were issued the crew arrived the next morning at 7:00 a.m. as promised. The crew met the deadline for a 1:30 inspection from the Village of Deerfield. They not only met the deadline but they passed the inspection without any issues to be corrected. The crew worked until 7:00 p.m. completing the job. I would also note that they left my home spotless!"

Richard R on September 2019


Giannini Maintenance Services
P.O. Box 903
No reviews
Giannini Maintenance Services
P.O. Box 903
No reviews
15 years of experience

Giannini Maintenance Services is a full service landscaping and outdoor maintenance company. We give free estimates and look forward to working for you.

Giannini Maintenance Services is a full service landscaping and outdoor maintenance company. We give free estimates and look forward to working for you.


Mike's Tree Service
2207 County Line Rd
4.59(
27
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Mike's Tree Service
2207 County Line Rd
4.59(
27
)
Customers say: Quality work
18 years of experience

Tree Service

"Called in September, he said he was busy but would stop by to provide a quote by the end of the week. Never showed up, and didn't return call at end of the week after not showing up."

Carl L on November 2020

Tree Service

"Called in September, he said he was busy but would stop by to provide a quote by the end of the week. Never showed up, and didn't return call at end of the week after not showing up."

Carl L on November 2020

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FAQs for sod installation projects in East Chicago, IN

Seeding costs less up front, but you’ll wait months—and sometimes a full season—for the grass to fill in. Sod costs more per square foot, yet it gives you an instant, usable lawn the day it’s installed and needs far less care during the first year. 

If speed and early curb appeal matter, the higher sod price is often worth it; if you’re watching every dollar and don’t mind the wait, seed can still be a smart play.

Start by sketching your lawn and breaking it into rectangles or circles. Measure each section, multiply length by width, and then add all the sections together for the total square footage. Standard sod rolls are two feet by 1.5 feet, and one pallet covers 450 square feet. 

Divide your total area by 450 to see how many pallets you need, then round up—extras come in handy for cutting around curves or mistakes. Still unsure? A local sod supplier or installer can confirm your math before you order.

Most sod grips the soil within 10 to 14 days. During that stretch, keep foot traffic to a minimum and mow only if the grass gets tall. After two weeks, the roots should be strong enough for light use, but wait six weeks before heavy play or frequent mowing. Giving the grass that short honeymoon helps it anchor firmly and sets the stage for a durable, healthy lawn.

Give your new lawn two full weeks before any foot traffic, then stick to light use only. Hold off on vigorous play, parties, or regular mowing until the six-week mark so the roots can dig deep. Keep watering on schedule and watch for any dry patches. A little patience now means stronger turf and fewer repairs later.

Keep an eye on color, moisture, and even growth. Fresh sod should stay uniformly green; brown spots or gaps hint at dry soil or poor contact. Water deeply at least once a day for the first week (more in hot weather) and back off gradually after the roots take. Avoid heavy foot traffic until the grass feels firmly anchored. Quick attention to trouble spots now prevents costly patches later.

Aim for spring or early fall when daytime temps hover between 55°F and 80°F. Mild weather and consistent moisture help the roots knit quickly. Laying sod in midsummer can stress the grass, while frozen winter soil blocks rooting altogether. 

If you must install outside the ideal window, budget extra time for watering and tending to the turf. Choosing the right season makes the job easier and the lawn tougher.

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