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Greenlight Design Group

1275 Grass Lake Rd
5.00(
5
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Greenlight Design Group

1275 Grass Lake Rd
5.00(
5
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

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Drains R Us of Southeastern Wisconsin

PO Box 272
4.63(
146
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Drains R Us of Southeastern Wisconsin

PO Box 272
4.63(
146
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
41 local quotes requested

Drains R Us of Southeastern Wisconsin (262) 605-0022 is the premier professional family owned and operated company offering commercial and residential services to our clients in the Kenosha and Racine area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. We have thousands of happy customers, we focus on quality over quantity and we would love and appreciate your business. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Wisconsins true professionals at work for you! (262)605-0022 (262) 619-0022

"We honestly had the BEST experience with this company. They were quick to call us and set up an appointment. They were very professional and made quick work of our problem. They were even very patient with our too friendly house cat. Tony and Ken were outstanding and we would 100% hire them again. We can not recommend them enough. Honestly, 5 stars all the way around. "

Jordan C on January 2025

Drains R Us of Southeastern Wisconsin (262) 605-0022 is the premier professional family owned and operated company offering commercial and residential services to our clients in the Kenosha and Racine area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority. We have thousands of happy customers, we focus on quality over quantity and we would love and appreciate your business. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with Wisconsins true professionals at work for you! (262)605-0022 (262) 619-0022

"We honestly had the BEST experience with this company. They were quick to call us and set up an appointment. They were very professional and made quick work of our problem. They were even very patient with our too friendly house cat. Tony and Ken were outstanding and we would 100% hire them again. We can not recommend them enough. Honestly, 5 stars all the way around. "

Jordan C on January 2025

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Mario & Sons Sewer, LLC

1926 W Cedarwood Circle
4.88(
47
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Mario & Sons Sewer, LLC

1926 W Cedarwood Circle
4.88(
47
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They responded quickly to my inquiry and scheduled for the next day. They were. friendly, knowledgeable, reassuring and explained what they thought the problem was and how they would fix it. Got the job done quickly. I would definitely hire them again for other projects."

Susan S on August 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They responded quickly to my inquiry and scheduled for the next day. They were. friendly, knowledgeable, reassuring and explained what they thought the problem was and how they would fix it. Got the job done quickly. I would definitely hire them again for other projects."

Susan S on August 2025

STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC

N195 Lange Rd
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STATELINE EXCAVATING AND GRADING LLC

N195 Lange Rd
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•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

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C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

953 Wilshire Drive
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

C CORONA CONSTRUCTION LTD.

953 Wilshire Drive
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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 recently removed the unstable backyard deck that came with our house and found a pretty terrible drainage situation beneath it. We had a negative grade that made it seem like flooding our foundation was intentional. Nohe called immediately after I reached out to discuss the issue, and asked some good questions, then we scheduled for a visit a couple days later. He showed up a few minutes early, assessed the situation, we discussed a plan and I had an estimate that afternoon. They were at my house first thing the next morning and they were done a few hours later with new drainage installed for the gutters and the yard, the regrading finished, and new sod ready to water. Throughout, the team was on time, every time. The guys on the team were professional and efficient. The team went above and beyond and even fixed a couple other smaller issues on our property. (Photos are Before and After)"

Mark A on September 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 recently removed the unstable backyard deck that came with our house and found a pretty terrible drainage situation beneath it. We had a negative grade that made it seem like flooding our foundation was intentional. Nohe called immediately after I reached out to discuss the issue, and asked some good questions, then we scheduled for a visit a couple days later. He showed up a few minutes early, assessed the situation, we discussed a plan and I had an estimate that afternoon. They were at my house first thing the next morning and they were done a few hours later with new drainage installed for the gutters and the yard, the regrading finished, and new sod ready to water. Throughout, the team was on time, every time. The guys on the team were professional and efficient. The team went above and beyond and even fixed a couple other smaller issues on our property. (Photos are Before and After)"

Mark A on September 2025

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Elite landscaping and construction inc

PO BOX 324
5.00(
7
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•Approved Pro

Elite landscaping and construction inc

PO BOX 324
5.00(
7
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 local quotes requested

Trust your landscaping project to Elite Landscaping and Construction Inc. in Chicago. We specialize in turning your dream landscape into a reality! Contact us today.

"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

Trust your landscaping project to Elite Landscaping and Construction Inc. in Chicago. We specialize in turning your dream landscape into a reality! Contact us today.

"Edgar and his team were professional from the time he quoted our project to its completion. We had a 65-foot berm, a tree, and a firepit installed. We were happy with his vision and project design. Good communication and completed the project promptly."

Carrie D on October 2024

Jose Alfaro Landscaping

5346 Henry Court
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

Jose Alfaro Landscaping

5346 Henry Court
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
265 local quotes requested

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent landscaper, always takes great care of my yard"

Thomas T on March 2024

Flawless Landscapes

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Flawless Landscapes

Servicing Around
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
270 local quotes requested

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024

Transform your outdoor space with Flawless Landscapes. Our expert team in Chicago specializes in landscaping, creating stunning landscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today for a consultation!

"I highly recommend Flawless Landscaping for any landscaping needs. My outdoor space now looks stunning and is exactly what I had envisioned—if not better. I will certainly be using their services again for future projects!"

Luvisa D on August 2024

Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping

38685 Illinois Route 59
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro

Efrains Brick Paving and Landscaping

38685 Illinois Route 59
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
485 local quotes requested

We specialize in Brick Paving and Landscaping. We also do maintenance. We are owner operated. Call us for an estimate today!

"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024

We specialize in Brick Paving and Landscaping. We also do maintenance. We are owner operated. Call us for an estimate today!

"The owner efrain came out to give me an estimate to reset pavers for my patio the job entailed to reset 25 pavers each paver was cleaned before reset back in place his quality of his work is emaculate"

Bruce M on September 2024

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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
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•Approved Pro

Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
826 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

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FAQs for basement drainage channels installation projects in Gurnee, IL

Expect a well-built French drain to last 30 to 40 years. By channeling both surface- and ground-water away from your foundation, the system relieves hydrostatic pressure and helps prevent costly structural damage. Choose a pipe with a quality cloth filter to keep sediment out and extend the drain’s life. A quick annual inspection and routine cleanouts will keep water flowing freely, ensuring the system continues to protect your home for years to come.

Most French drains sit two feet below grade, but depth ultimately depends on the problem you’re solving. For puddling rainwater or snowmelt, a shallow curtain drain at lawn level often does the trick. To handle rising groundwater, pros dig deeper, down to the footing, and run the pipe beneath the basement slab. A drainage contractor will determine the optimal depth for your specific soil conditions and water issues.

A properly installed interior French drain captures water at the slab, channels it to a sump pit, and directs it safely outside, preventing basement floods before they occur. Because the pipe sits just under the floor edge, a plumber can reach it easily for cleaning or repairs. Pairing the drain with a reliable sump pump gives you the best long-term protection.

Hire a contractor who installs drainage systems every day—typically a foundation specialist, drainage contractor, experienced landscaper, or plumber with waterproofing experience. These pros understand slope, soil, and local codes, and they have the equipment to trench safely around utilities. Ask for references and photos of recent jobs to be sure they can design a system that keeps water off your foundation for decades.

Once the drain is in, patch the yard by reseeding bare spots or replacing plants the crew removed. Inside, look for ways to add value—finishing the basement or upgrading interior waterproofing while the space is open often costs less now than later. Schedule a quick annual checkup to flush sediment and confirm the pipe and sump pump are clear. Consistent maintenance ensures the drain functions properly and protects your investment.

Most policies don’t cover the cost of repairing a French drain itself, but they may provide coverage for water damage if the system fails. Coverage varies by insurer, so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent before any issues arise. If you live in a high-risk flood zone, consider a separate flood policy to close the gap. Knowing your coverage in advance helps you budget for repairs and avoid unexpected costs.

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