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
At Toros Landscaping we provide a wide range of services, from landscape design and install to paved walkways and block retaining walls. With over 10 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met.
"The job was done on time. We are satisfied with the job."
Josephine H on June 2025
At Toros Landscaping we provide a wide range of services, from landscape design and install to paved walkways and block retaining walls. With over 10 years of experience, we bring the quality and experience you can trust. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure all of your goals are met.
"The job was done on time. We are satisfied with the job."
Josephine H on June 2025
I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Everything went smoothly, very friendly personal"
iul n on April 2025
I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!
"Everything went smoothly, very friendly personal"
iul n on April 2025
Sixto and Sons Pavers 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 ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional. I was satisfied with the work was finished on time."
Cleo C on April 2025
Sixto and Sons Pavers 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 ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Very professional. I was satisfied with the work was finished on time."
Cleo C on April 2025
With over 5 years of experience in the Excavation industry, STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC is your industry expert in Genoa city. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
With over 5 years of experience in the Excavation industry, STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC is your industry expert in Genoa city. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!
At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I needed to replace an old concrete patio that was falling apart. Corona Construction came out and worked with my village to get all the crazy permits and had the project done (once all the permits were approved) in less than 10 days! Awesome ideas and craftsmanship. I would highly recommend. "
Douglas K on June 2025
At C Corona Construction, we don’t just build—we solve problems, enhance communities, and ensure safe, high-quality construction. Our expertise, dedication, and commitment to safety allow us to Make It Happen. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"I needed to replace an old concrete patio that was falling apart. Corona Construction came out and worked with my village to get all the crazy permits and had the project done (once all the permits were approved) in less than 10 days! Awesome ideas and craftsmanship. I would highly recommend. "
Douglas K on June 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
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"
Pamela S on June 2025
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"JD and his team just did the second job for us - new front yard sod & some new backyard plantings. The work is beautiful, just what we wanted, and was done efficiently and with such a great, positive crew. JD is meticulous - you get a beautiful yard and simple instructions to keep it that way! He has a great feel for what the customer wants and understands what it's going to look like all year round and over the long term. His original design is still beautiful almost 10 years later. Highly recommend, thanks JD!"
Pamela S on June 2025
At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.
"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."
Vincent W on April 2022
At R & G Almanza Landscape Inc. we pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in performing our absolute best in all the work we perform and to always keep you educated about the work process. Our team is dedicated to staying on the leading edge in industry, so whether you need simple shrubbery trimming and shaping or something more complex such as the complete re-design of your back yard, we have the skills, people and tools to do the job correctly, safely, and efficiently. R & G Almanza LAndscape Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality of work at a fair price. When you hire us, we guarantee prompt, reliable, and fair services and we will promise to always strive for 100% satisfaction.
"The charged a fair price, came when they said they would be there and worked diligently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend R&G Almanza to anyone."
Vincent W on April 2022
Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!
"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."
Colleen H on September 2024
Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!
"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."
Colleen H on September 2024
Spring is the sweet spot for yard leveling. The soil has enough moisture to shape easily but is still firm enough to stay put once you finish grading. Tackle the project before summer downpours arrive, and you’ll improve drainage, reduce erosion, and give new grass time to take root. Leveling in early spring also helps pros schedule follow-up landscaping before the busy season hits.
For an average-size yard, it takes five to six days to level a yard. That window covers site prep, precision grading, and the final touch-ups that lock the soil in place. A tiny patch might wrap up in a single day, while a sprawling or steep property can stretch the schedule to a full week. Building in a little extra time keeps the project on track if weather or equipment delays pop up.
Keep the soil at least 4 inches below the top of the foundation and 4 inches beneath the bottom edge of the siding. That simple gap sends water away from the house, blocks moisture intrusion, and closes off entry points for pests. Maintaining the clearance is an easy way to protect the foundation, encourage proper drainage, and dodge costly repairs down the road.
Grading tilts the ground so water flows away from your foundation, while leveling smooths out bumps so you can mow, entertain, or add hardscaping with ease. Most projects need a mix of both—grade first for drainage, then fine‑tune the surface for a neat, user‑friendly lawn. Combining the two protects the house and boosts curb appeal in one pass.
Leveling your yard enhances both functionality and beauty by creating a uniformly flat and accessible space. This process eliminates uneven surfaces that hinder maintenance and outdoor activity while improving drainage and reducing water pooling. A leveled yard also serves as a robust foundation for additional features such as patios and playsets, ultimately increasing the overall appeal and value of your property.