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Avatar for Chicago Lawn Pros

Chicago Lawn Pros

2904 North Kildare Avenue
4.92(
18
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Approved Pro

Chicago Lawn Pros

2904 North Kildare Avenue
4.92(
18
)
Approved Pro
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


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Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors

1N444 Forest Ave
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro

Fernanado's Landscape and Tree Contractors

1N444 Forest Ave
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

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


Dupage Lawn And Home Services

P.O. Box 3982
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Dupage Lawn And Home Services

P.O. Box 3982
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great work"

Elaine T on May 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Great work"

Elaine T on May 2023


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Millennium Landscaping Service

PO Box 156 Arlington Heights
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro

Millennium Landscaping Service

PO Box 156 Arlington Heights
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. 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!

"Wow! My backyard had a poorly constructed retaining well that was also poorly situated. I finally decided to have it removed. In addition, I had many invasive species of plants installed by the previous owner that were taking over the yard (cornflowers, indigo, yuccas, etc.). Along the one fence line, thistles and creeping charlie were invading everything including my neighbor's yard. Millennium came out and gave me a fair quote to remove all of the invasive plants, spray and install new sod wherever plants had been removed. They also took out the retaining wall and removed an overgrown Rose of Sharon that was oddly placed in the yard making mowing difficult. I can now walk easily around my yard without fear of tripping over the retaining wall. It will be much easier to mow without the wall and the Rose of Sharon. And best of all, the invasive plants and weeds along my neighbor's fence are gone. The five men who showed up worked hard and diligently for several hours until the work was completed. Ray, the foreman, worked right along side the crew and explained what I would need to do to keep the sod growing. Marisela in the office was great to work with as well. She scheduled the initial appointment and the work that was done today. The payment process was secure and easy to do. I highly recommend Millennium (and I think my neighbors would too since they now have a much nicer yard than before)! Thank you, Millennium!"

Sue A on May 2021

With over 30 years experience in the lawn care and landscaping industry, Millennium Landscaping Service LLC is your industry expert in Cook county. 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!

"Wow! My backyard had a poorly constructed retaining well that was also poorly situated. I finally decided to have it removed. In addition, I had many invasive species of plants installed by the previous owner that were taking over the yard (cornflowers, indigo, yuccas, etc.). Along the one fence line, thistles and creeping charlie were invading everything including my neighbor's yard. Millennium came out and gave me a fair quote to remove all of the invasive plants, spray and install new sod wherever plants had been removed. They also took out the retaining wall and removed an overgrown Rose of Sharon that was oddly placed in the yard making mowing difficult. I can now walk easily around my yard without fear of tripping over the retaining wall. It will be much easier to mow without the wall and the Rose of Sharon. And best of all, the invasive plants and weeds along my neighbor's fence are gone. The five men who showed up worked hard and diligently for several hours until the work was completed. Ray, the foreman, worked right along side the crew and explained what I would need to do to keep the sod growing. Marisela in the office was great to work with as well. She scheduled the initial appointment and the work that was done today. The payment process was secure and easy to do. I highly recommend Millennium (and I think my neighbors would too since they now have a much nicer yard than before)! Thank you, Millennium!"

Sue A on May 2021


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Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

2809 North Neva Avenue, Unit 2
4.97(
46
)
Approved Pro

Sergio's Concrete and Landscaping Group

2809 North Neva Avenue, Unit 2
4.97(
46
)
Approved Pro
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 a tremendous job working on my property. Sergio is a true professional and provided high quality work. I would strongly recommend Sergio to any of my friend's and family. "

Ryan M on September 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 a tremendous job working on my property. Sergio is a true professional and provided high quality work. I would strongly recommend Sergio to any of my friend's and family. "

Ryan M on September 2025


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BrightWise Handyman Services

851 S Kent Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro

BrightWise Handyman Services

851 S Kent Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

BrightWise Handyman Services provides quality improvements for your home. Reliable, professional, and done right the first time, we ensure stress-free and seamless home improvements. Serving Elmhurst, surrounding areas, and Chicagoland, we guarantee satisfaction with every project. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, BrightWise Handyman Services provides top-tier home improvement solutions. From plumbing and electrical work to painting and carpentry, we handle it all - so you don’t have to.

"Steve is friendly and efficient and goes above and beyond with his exceptional work. He is incredibly wise and no project is too small or too big. Steve has excellent communication skills and can make great recommendations to enhance your project or home. We have used Steve for a wide variety of projects. You will not be disappointed if you go with BrightWise!! "

Jim C on July 2025

BrightWise Handyman Services provides quality improvements for your home. Reliable, professional, and done right the first time, we ensure stress-free and seamless home improvements. Serving Elmhurst, surrounding areas, and Chicagoland, we guarantee satisfaction with every project. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, BrightWise Handyman Services provides top-tier home improvement solutions. From plumbing and electrical work to painting and carpentry, we handle it all - so you don’t have to.

"Steve is friendly and efficient and goes above and beyond with his exceptional work. He is incredibly wise and no project is too small or too big. Steve has excellent communication skills and can make great recommendations to enhance your project or home. We have used Steve for a wide variety of projects. You will not be disappointed if you go with BrightWise!! "

Jim C on July 2025


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Cutting Edge Property Service

1 North 684 Creekside
4.92(
74
)
Approved Pro

Cutting Edge Property Service

1 North 684 Creekside
4.92(
74
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
42 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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Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
)
Approved Pro

Daybreaker, Inc.

17201 Jefferson Street, Unit 3
4.88(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of lawn care and landscaping services that are customizable to each individual property. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"The work done was great. It took a long time, however, to get responses to our requests for quotes, change orders, scheduling, etc."

Paul K on May 2024


Environmental Landscapes

422 Red Cedar Road
4.69(
37
)
Approved Pro

Environmental Landscapes

422 Red Cedar Road
4.69(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in brick and pavement installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. We take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jose was communicative, on time and professional in every way. He was great about showing me examples, talking through the project of doing our bluestone walkway and he and his workers did a fantastic job. Excellent experience overall."

Juliette Z on November 2022

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in brick and pavement installation and repair for driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps, and a variety of other projects. We take an enormous amount of pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we are involved with. We are known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Jose was communicative, on time and professional in every way. He was great about showing me examples, talking through the project of doing our bluestone walkway and he and his workers did a fantastic job. Excellent experience overall."

Juliette Z on November 2022


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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping

8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro

Sacramento Serrano Landscaping

8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

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

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FAQs for sod installation projects in Hillside, 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 Hillside, IL homeowners’ guide to sod installations

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.