We pride ourselves on being the best Home Improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Frank Trevino, the owner of ER Services, and his men did a great job of replacing my concrete garage apron and repairing my broken/sunken front porch step. Frank would answer your calls immediately if you had any questions and his men also cleaned up after themselves and left the worksite in great condition. I would highly recommend ER Services for your construction needs."
John D on May 2025
We pride ourselves on being the best Home Improvement company in the area. We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"Frank Trevino, the owner of ER Services, and his men did a great job of replacing my concrete garage apron and repairing my broken/sunken front porch step. Frank would answer your calls immediately if you had any questions and his men also cleaned up after themselves and left the worksite in great condition. I would highly recommend ER Services for your construction needs."
John D on May 2025
Long-term masonry restoration solutions for commercial & residential properties. With 20+ years of skilled experience, we utilize our expertise to restore, maintain, and preserve buildings with our skilled masonry repair, cleaning, and restoration services.
Long-term masonry restoration solutions for commercial & residential properties. With 20+ years of skilled experience, we utilize our expertise to restore, maintain, and preserve buildings with our skilled masonry repair, cleaning, and restoration services.
Wantola Concrete 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Professional. Always showed up. Good quality work. Would highly recommend. Jon oversaw entire project, as the owner, explained everything well, and did the project quickly and efficiently. Would not hesitate to use again or to recommend. Replaced driveway and installed new stamped concrete. The quality of the work was very good and I'm very happy."
Jimmy N on September 2021
Wantola Concrete 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Professional. Always showed up. Good quality work. Would highly recommend. Jon oversaw entire project, as the owner, explained everything well, and did the project quickly and efficiently. Would not hesitate to use again or to recommend. Replaced driveway and installed new stamped concrete. The quality of the work was very good and I'm very happy."
Jimmy N on September 2021
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
Transform your outdoor space with Foremost Landscape Inc. Our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes and hardscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today to bring your dream garden to life.
"Foremost landscaping provided excellent service on my lawn! The owner was also able to help my husband and I map out a really nice patio in our backyard. He was very professional and the job was completed in an efficient and timely manner. We would highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor apace!"
juliana M on March 2024
Transform your outdoor space with Foremost Landscape Inc. Our expert team specializes in creating stunning landscapes and hardscapes that will make your neighbors green with envy. Contact us today to bring your dream garden to life.
"Foremost landscaping provided excellent service on my lawn! The owner was also able to help my husband and I map out a really nice patio in our backyard. He was very professional and the job was completed in an efficient and timely manner. We would highly recommend to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor apace!"
juliana M 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
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 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
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
Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.
"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"
Araceli Z on March 2019
Hardrock Design is a family owned and operated professional brick paving, landscape, concrete and construction company located in the northwest suburbs of Illinois. With over 25 years of experience serving the Chicagoland area and offering both residential and commercial business. Whether you're looking to replace, repair, or simply improve the appearance of your home or business we offer a variety of different options to meet your specific needs.
"They do a beautiful job. I was very, very pleased and I would recommend them to anyone!"
Araceli Z on March 2019
Responsive, efficient, and effective professional services setting the bar high for excellence. We provide residential asphalt paving, brick paving, and concrete paving services to the Northern Illinois suburbs and some of North Chicagoland.
"CRACKS, CRACKS CRACKS !!!My brand new ten month old driveway from Total Paving is a bunch of CRACKS!!! The cracks are growing longer and wider and new ones are forming all over my driveway- down the center of the whole driveway, along the sides and in between. The owner of Total paving George Lozada even noted on an invoice that “a notable amount of cracking , which is not typical for a year old driveway , has become an issue that may not be resolved by typical repair methods”However, he would not redo the driveway which is under WARRANTY unless I hired a soil Expert and agreed to pay for the dig up of the old driveway undercutting and new asphalt which was going to be the case as asking for a driveway without cracks was opening a can of worms . I already paid 11,589 and am not going pay for a redo .The Total Paving says they Guarantee an esthetically complete driveway that shows off its quality through its beauty”- that is Not my Cracked driveway! Total Paving website states “our commitment to you is to provide a strong and durable pavement that us functional , reliable for years to come “ - that is Not my Cracked driveway.Total Paving website states “the proper steps are taken to install a driveway that lasts “-that us not my Cracked driveway! Whether it was improper base,( which I have pictures when they widened my driveway on the cracked side they never added any rocks or base the day of installation)wet base, the asphalt material or installation workmanship something went wrong that day and my driveway from Total Paving is horribly Cracked!"
Sheryl S on August 2023
Responsive, efficient, and effective professional services setting the bar high for excellence. We provide residential asphalt paving, brick paving, and concrete paving services to the Northern Illinois suburbs and some of North Chicagoland.
"CRACKS, CRACKS CRACKS !!!My brand new ten month old driveway from Total Paving is a bunch of CRACKS!!! The cracks are growing longer and wider and new ones are forming all over my driveway- down the center of the whole driveway, along the sides and in between. The owner of Total paving George Lozada even noted on an invoice that “a notable amount of cracking , which is not typical for a year old driveway , has become an issue that may not be resolved by typical repair methods”However, he would not redo the driveway which is under WARRANTY unless I hired a soil Expert and agreed to pay for the dig up of the old driveway undercutting and new asphalt which was going to be the case as asking for a driveway without cracks was opening a can of worms . I already paid 11,589 and am not going pay for a redo .The Total Paving says they Guarantee an esthetically complete driveway that shows off its quality through its beauty”- that is Not my Cracked driveway! Total Paving website states “our commitment to you is to provide a strong and durable pavement that us functional , reliable for years to come “ - that is Not my Cracked driveway.Total Paving website states “the proper steps are taken to install a driveway that lasts “-that us not my Cracked driveway! Whether it was improper base,( which I have pictures when they widened my driveway on the cracked side they never added any rocks or base the day of installation)wet base, the asphalt material or installation workmanship something went wrong that day and my driveway from Total Paving is horribly Cracked!"
Sheryl S on August 2023
You’ll start by breaking the slab into manageable pieces and hauling the debris away with heavy machinery or sturdy hand tools. For concrete under three inches thick, a crowbar or sledgehammer often does the trick; thicker slabs call for a jackhammer and full protective gear.
Pros bring specialized tools, handle recycling when possible, and finish the job quickly and safely—another reason many homeowners call in a contractor instead of tackling it solo.
You’ll need a permit only if your local building department says so. Small, non-structural projects often slip under the radar and don’t require permits, but major demolition almost always triggers a permit and inspection. Check with your city or county before the first swing of the sledgehammer to avoid fines and delays.
With the right crew and equipment, most concrete demolition wraps up in a single day. Thickness, strength, and square footage are the biggest time factors, so larger or reinforced slabs can stretch the schedule. Pros use specialized tools to move fast without putting nearby structures at risk, keeping the job both safe and efficient.
Start by multiplying the slab’s length and width to get total square footage, then multiply that number by the going rate of $2 to $6 per square foot for slabs up to six inches thick. For thicker concrete, double the square-foot price. Don’t forget to ask whether disposal—costing $50 to $100 per ton—is already in the quote. Checking that line item keeps your estimate realistic.
Yes—think about reinforcement before you pour the replacement slab. Rebar or wire mesh boosts strength and durability on big projects like patios, decks, and driveways, helping the concrete stand up to heavy loads and changing weather. A local concrete pro can tell you exactly what gauge and pattern will give you the best long-term performance.