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Greenworks Landscape
4.9(
41
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Isaiah and his team from greenworks landscape did an amazing job with my patio. They were very friendly and worked very efficiently in a professional manner. Highly recommend this company for any of your backyard projects"
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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BOULDER LANDSCAPING, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend this company. They are reliable, have great suggestions, and the work is professional. Communication with the customer is outstanding. I will definitely use their services again in the future. "
Paver Pool Coping
Paver patio project
Response time2 days
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
Tomotto Co.
4.4(
16
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Tom was an incredible resource and project manager for our home backyard project. He worked with us to get the brick materials we wanted for our patio. He helped us install an area of artificial turf as well. His team worked hard and were working every day during the work week until project completed. Highly recommend Tom!"
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Landscaping Services
4.1(
5
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a marvelous job cleaning up our neglected yard and got rid of that little black fence that's been driving me crazy since we purchased the property. The workers were prompt and very polite. If we were staying in the area we would be using this service for regular yard care."
Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Sod Installation
Sod Installation

+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Asphalt Paving Professionals, Inc
New to Angi

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Asphalt Paving Professionals is a full-service asphalt contractor serving Chicago and the entire Chicagoland area. We handle everything from new parking lot construction to sealcoating, patching, and line striping for commercial properties.\n\nProperty managers and building owners trust us because we show up on time, do the job right, and stand behind our work. Every project gets a dedicated crew and the same attention to detail.

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Jose Alfaro Landscaping
New to Angi

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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!

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Coast to Coast Masonry Group Inc
5.0(
375
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"VERY impressed with the work and overall professionalism of Coast to Coast. From the proposal/quote stage all the way through payment, everything was fully communicated, executed quickly, and delivered with the utmost attention to detail —probably 2-3 weeks from first contact to finished work. They fixed the tuck pointing on our very old, crumbling limestone foundation and installed 3 glass brick windows. Even rough areas I would've expected them to miss because I hadn't explicitly pointed them out were touched up. Would definitely use again in the future. THANKS"
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Tigele Tile & Mosaics Inc.
5.0(
188
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Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Highly recommend Tigele for tile work in Chicago. Worth every cent and completed the work well within the expected timeline. High quality work, timely service, and great clean up. We worked with Johan, who installed a new backsplash in our kitchen. He was on time and cleaned up extremely well. He communicated throughout the process and asked questions whenever clarification was needed."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Lake Forest, IL

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

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