We offer award winning landscape, design and maintinance services. We are locally family owned and operated, we have been in business since 2004. We work with our customers to help them bring there vision to reality, within your budget. There is no job to big or to small, a large project is a series of small projects put together. Call us with any needs.
"We were very impressed with our overall experience working with Cal and Shan’s. From our initial meeting with Todd we felt very confident and comfortable deciding to use their company. The crew arrived on schedule and we’re very knowledgeable and a hard working team. We also appreciate the hands on visit from Ross to see that the job was running smoothly. Overall, couldn’t be happier with finished product, it looks great! Would highly recommend this company for your next project."
Tom P on October 2021
We offer award winning landscape, design and maintinance services. We are locally family owned and operated, we have been in business since 2004. We work with our customers to help them bring there vision to reality, within your budget. There is no job to big or to small, a large project is a series of small projects put together. Call us with any needs.
"We were very impressed with our overall experience working with Cal and Shan’s. From our initial meeting with Todd we felt very confident and comfortable deciding to use their company. The crew arrived on schedule and we’re very knowledgeable and a hard working team. We also appreciate the hands on visit from Ross to see that the job was running smoothly. Overall, couldn’t be happier with finished product, it looks great! Would highly recommend this company for your next project."
Tom P on October 2021
Gilberto Masonry is a full service mason. We specialize in stonework, patios, foundation installation/repairs, and much more. Our team of professionals are safe, efficient, and knowledgeable. We treat every job as if it were our own house and are sure that you will be proud of our work. We provide free estimates and will contact you within 24 hours. We look forward to earning your business.
"The job was done very well. We are pleased with the results. Gilberto was very professional and easy to work with."
Katherine h on May 2025
Gilberto Masonry is a full service mason. We specialize in stonework, patios, foundation installation/repairs, and much more. Our team of professionals are safe, efficient, and knowledgeable. We treat every job as if it were our own house and are sure that you will be proud of our work. We provide free estimates and will contact you within 24 hours. We look forward to earning your business.
"The job was done very well. We are pleased with the results. Gilberto was very professional and easy to work with."
Katherine h on May 2025
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
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
Reputable family owned and operated concrete business with 30 years of experience. Dedicated to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for residential and commercial projects in the Elgin and surrounding areas. Our specialties include driveways, patios, foundations, decorative concrete work, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs.
"The new sidewalk looks great! Very nice crew doing the work and they left the jobsite very clean!"
Edward D on July 2024
Reputable family owned and operated concrete business with 30 years of experience. Dedicated to delivering high-quality concrete solutions for residential and commercial projects in the Elgin and surrounding areas. Our specialties include driveways, patios, foundations, decorative concrete work, parking lots, sidewalks and curbs.
"The new sidewalk looks great! Very nice crew doing the work and they left the jobsite very clean!"
Edward D on July 2024
As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.
"Was supposed to come out and give an estimate for a large landscape job between 12:30-1:30, never showed. 3:30 he text's say cant make it ! No way i would hire this guy, that can't even show up on time or show up at all."
Ken L on May 2024
As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.
"Was supposed to come out and give an estimate for a large landscape job between 12:30-1:30, never showed. 3:30 he text's say cant make it ! No way i would hire this guy, that can't even show up on time or show up at all."
Ken L on May 2024
We specialize in driveways, patios, sidewalks, & retaining walls. We are fully insured and will work with the customer to get their job done the best way possible. We work to make sure the customer is satisfied.
"Went very well, loved the design"
CINDY R on November 2024
We specialize in driveways, patios, sidewalks, & retaining walls. We are fully insured and will work with the customer to get their job done the best way possible. We work to make sure the customer is satisfied.
"Went very well, loved the design"
CINDY R on November 2024
J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.
"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"
fina v on May 2024
J & F Concrete Lifting, with over 20 years of experience, provides affordable solutions to your existing concrete's inability to provide your property with great value and utility because it sunk or settled.
"They did an excellent job in a very timely matter, and very competitive rates!!!"
fina v on May 2024
Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"The project was the removal of a 18 year old 1,900 square foot asphalt residential drive way, and replacement with concrete. I entertained 10+ bids from the Lake county area and over the border south eastern Wisconsin. R.S. Martinez was chosen based on experience, quality, integrity and proferesionalism. Rene and his crew were courteous, respectful and take pride in their craft. I will enthusiastically recommend them to family, friends and anyone who just drives by. Prompt communication from beginning to end was also impressive, especially during this peak season period. Supporting local is also a plus for me. Thanks again Rene!"
doug c on June 2024
Concrete business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"The project was the removal of a 18 year old 1,900 square foot asphalt residential drive way, and replacement with concrete. I entertained 10+ bids from the Lake county area and over the border south eastern Wisconsin. R.S. Martinez was chosen based on experience, quality, integrity and proferesionalism. Rene and his crew were courteous, respectful and take pride in their craft. I will enthusiastically recommend them to family, friends and anyone who just drives by. Prompt communication from beginning to end was also impressive, especially during this peak season period. Supporting local is also a plus for me. Thanks again Rene!"
doug c on June 2024
Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.
"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"
Andrew D on October 2023
Basement waterproofing and foundation repair company. Family owned since 1957 with over 300,000 dry basements. Free consultations. Lifetime warranties available. Award winning company.
"Good work in general; our basement no longer sees water for over 3 years now, which is the most important thing. But there were some real issues: The biggest issue is that USW did not adhere to local electrical codes, and did not arrange for a final inspection of the project. So we didn't find out that it wasn't to code until years later, and now it's a big hassle and minor cost to fix and get the permits. Ask your local gov yourself what you need to do for permits and inspections; don't rely on USW! USW said they would seal any foundation cracks found along the way; they didn't do this until I bugged the warranty dept about it (but they did do it eventually). USW sent someone out for the "annual checkup"... over 2 years after the install. It's a good thing they (eventually) did, because they discovered the backup battery wasn't charging. Now I know to check this stuff better myself. Prices also vary wildly and are kind of negotiable (I'd give more detail but I'm out of space)"
Andrew D on October 2023
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.