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"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025

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.

"The quality of the work was poor, the sod was laid and not rolled out which is preventing the sod from catching and causing the lawn to look uneven, the grass seed/ dirt was spread sporadically over the front lawn without focusing on the bare spots which was the ultimate goal of the seeding. (for treatment/solution to holes in the lawn to promote grass growth in those areas.) Also there was very little grass seeds or dirt spread to back lawn. I brought this to Kevin's attention and he said he would take care of it and that he ran out of dirt, also his response to my calls or e-mails was not timely or not at all. I called and text him on several occasions requesting that he comes to complete the job and he never showed up to complete the job as promised. I also feel the additional cost he charged ($1500) to lay 4 to 5 rolls of sod for 20 ft. x 24 ft. area (480 sq. ft.) , was over priced and he took advantage of me and I am a victim of price gouging. His initial quote he gave me was 3400 (for the seeding, retainer wall removal, aeration, power raking, cutting the grass, plant 1 bush) but I just noticed he has put 3500 on the contract so even in that instance I paid him $100 more than what was agreed upon. The contract that he wanted me to sign was very extensive and "construction focused" and did not address everything we had discussed for this project. It basically was an agreement to ensure payment and cover himself if I did not pay. When I noticed the contract did not list line by line description of the scope of the work I brought that to his attention and asked him to include what the job would intel ( work order) listing what we had talked about. He told me he would bring it when he came to do the job. I didn't receive anything, but he had already came to to start the job. By the time he finally came to start the job I had received a warning from the village due to my grass had grown more then 5 inches waiting for him to come and take care of cutting the grass when he was to start the project. The overall communication and follow up with this company is not good and they do not provide detailed scope of work orders even when requested."

Clem W on July 2025


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Ray & Rafa Lawn Care, Co.

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Ray & Rafa Lawn Care, Co.

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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience serving the Chicago Metro area, Ray & Rafa Lawn Care, Co. is your solution for all your lawn care & maintenance needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did an awesome job!"

Nik B on June 2024

With over 15 years of experience serving the Chicago Metro area, Ray & Rafa Lawn Care, Co. is your solution for all your lawn care & maintenance needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did an awesome job!"

Nik B on June 2024


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Cutting Edge Property Service

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Cutting Edge Property Service

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!

"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"

Vivian L on November 2024

With a license from the State of Illinois for chemical treatment of ornamental trees and shrubs, and a certification in arboriculture, Cutting Edge Property Service has been serving the DuPage County area for over 20 years with over 30 years experience providing only the best in Tree Service & Landscape work. When you need work done right, call and ask for Dominick, our certified arborist today!

"Dominick was on time and a wonderful job. I would hire him again.Vivain"

Vivian L on November 2024


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Chicago Lawn Pros

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Chicago Lawn Pros

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021

I am a professional business owner who values honesty and integrity and treats your property as if it were my own. I offer a variety of lawn care services that are customizable to each individual project. I pride myself on the quality of my work as well as my commitment to outstanding results. I look forward to building lasting relationships with my clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"If I could give 10 starts, I would! We had a jungle in our back yard for years, and our front yard was filled with invasive weeds as well as a huge dip in the lawn from sewer work by the city. Charly and Melissa are two of the hardest working people I've met, and they are very skilled in their profession. They weeded, removed old stumps, streamlined the flower beds, sodded, edged the lawn, removed debris and river rock, and created a a beautiful yard that I can finally enjoy. I would highly recommend Chicago Lawn Pros to anyone looking to improve their property."

Toni G on May 2021


"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


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Welfin Landscaping

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Welfin Landscaping

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Welfin Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Very professional and great deal."

Rhoderic B on March 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Welfin Landscaping strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Very professional and great deal."

Rhoderic B on March 2024


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Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC

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Ecoscape Architectural Design LLC

4.95(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Your One stop Shop for Landscape Construction services Where quality Exceeds Excellence. General Contractors, Builders, Designers , Landscape Construction, Snow Removal, property management as well as Lots of interior renovation services Licensed, Bonded and insured contact Harvey for a FREE estimate 1847 558 4221 Ecoscape20@gmail.com Ecoscape312.com

"Harvey and his team did such a phenomenal job With our patio extension and fireplace build out! I’m just so impressed by how hard working the crew was and so friendly. They all have a great eye for design and know how to bring our vision to life. I would highly recommend to others looking to take their patio and outdoor landscape to the next level. Thanks again for such a wonderful job."

Westley B on October 2023

Your One stop Shop for Landscape Construction services Where quality Exceeds Excellence. General Contractors, Builders, Designers , Landscape Construction, Snow Removal, property management as well as Lots of interior renovation services Licensed, Bonded and insured contact Harvey for a FREE estimate 1847 558 4221 Ecoscape20@gmail.com Ecoscape312.com

"Harvey and his team did such a phenomenal job With our patio extension and fireplace build out! I’m just so impressed by how hard working the crew was and so friendly. They all have a great eye for design and know how to bring our vision to life. I would highly recommend to others looking to take their patio and outdoor landscape to the next level. Thanks again for such a wonderful job."

Westley B on October 2023


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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

4.97(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 20 years experience in the Landscaping and Painting industry , Sergio's Landscaping is your industry expert in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. 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. 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!

"Sergio did an excellent job and kept us updated on timing as well as completion. His work was superior. He even returned to make sure the project was growing well. We’d recommend him for landscaping services. "

Joanne E on October 2025

With over 20 years experience in the Landscaping and Painting industry , Sergio's Landscaping is your industry expert in Chicago, IL and the surrounding areas. 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. 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!

"Sergio did an excellent job and kept us updated on timing as well as completion. His work was superior. He even returned to make sure the project was growing well. We’d recommend him for landscaping services. "

Joanne E on October 2025


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Green City Gardens

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Green City Gardens

4.84(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

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


Hero...Your Construction Partner

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Hero...Your Construction Partner

4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025

we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I?m sad to write this review as Hero started off as a wonderful landscape partner to us with excellent communication and integrity. Unfortunately this past year we paid for a season pass of bi-weekly lawn mowing services plus an additional spring clean up service. We tried to work things out with Hero but ultimately we received fewer than half the lawn visits, no spring clean up and the visits we received were sporatic and not on the promised timeline. Hero agreed to come by with the refund for part of the services he did not provide but has since ghosted us despite consistent attempts to reach out by phone, text, Zelle and in-person. We lost $480 in services."

Qiu F on December 2025

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Harwood Heights, IL

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.

The Harwood Heights, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

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