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Avatar for October Hardscaping
October Hardscaping
5.0(
9
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ivan was the best contractor with whom I have worked. It's so rare today that someone exceeds your expectations, but October Hardscaping did. Ivan worked hard at communicating with me during every step of the process. We built two large, block retaining walls, one around the end of our driveway and the other behind our house. Ivan and his crew are on time, do excellent quality work and I cannot imagine other companies achieving the cost-quality ratio that I experienced. I cannot recommend them high enough; if you have a project please consider them!"
Retaining Wall
Walkway with steps
Side view of walkway with steps
Walkway
Wide view of walkway

+83

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
LPD+Architectural Stonescapes
4.1(
219
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Although it was a little tough to connect in the beginning (due to summer rush and holiday weekend), once Maria and I connected, things went very smoothly.
She came to my house, measured and provided a quote in a very timely manner.  
I had to go through my HOA, and she was quite helpful. Providing the drawings and contacting J.U.L.I.E. as required by the HOA (and even coming out a second time to get additional details requested by the HOA).
We had set a tentative installation date (pending HOA approval) and were lucky that the HOA approval was received in the nick of time and the weather held out.
The crew showed up on time and worked tirelessly all day to complete the job. When they ran out of bricks, they went back out to buy more.  Maria  was there the entire time overseeing the work.  At one point we had an issue with the level of the patio where the base of the steps and the side of the house were out of sync (huge downward slope).  She noted the issue and provided a sound recommendation which I approved. At the end of the day, they cleaned up the entire area.  They had carefully removed sod, mulch and some of my plants to install the brick patio and when they were done installing, they replaced the sod, mulch and even replanted my flowers.  Impressive!!  Everything washed up (even the handprints on the staircase) and clean.  They were also very careful with the surrounding area.  I live in a townhouse and they used wheel barrels to bring in all the materials.  They were careful not to destroy any of the common area.  This is a huge plus and greatly appreciated.  
Overall, it was a very positive experience and I highly recommend LDP.  I love my new patio - even though it is small, it adds a whole new room for me outdoors.  Wish I could add pictures, it turned out great!!"
Front Entrance
Garden Walls
Patio
Brussels Block Patio
Brussels Dimensional Seat Wall

+20

Recommended by84%of homeowners
Avatar for StoneMark Hardscapes Inc
StoneMark Hardscapes Inc
5.0(
39
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys are amazing!! Don't even bother with other companies. Complete professionalism and knowledgeable. The closest I got to having my outdoor living area was going to my mom and dads. My parents were right, Pete and his care did a great job. Not only did they build on outside kitchen they built a fire pit area separate from the kitchen area. I kind of look forward to those winter nights now. Thank you and your guys Pete. I love it"
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+59

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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European Quality Granite, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The technician Ziggy was very prompt, pleasant to work with and cleaned up after himself. Martin called me after the project was finished to make sure I was happy with the end result and even stopped by a few days later to introduce himself and check the work that was done. I would recommend Martin and his company for other projects based on my experience with them on our counter-top repair."
Kitchen Remodeling
Bathroom Shower Area
Kitchen Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling

+36

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Saint Trinity Construction & Remodeling
5.0(
11
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If anyone looking for help with repairing, making home improvements, painting, plumbing, kitchen updates, roofing, remodeling, flooring, basements, patio or any other home improvement and remodeling work, please contact saint trinity construction and remodeling, these guys are awesome, reliable and very affordable, did my home remodeling and few of my friends homes and we highly recommend them."
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+95

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Uptime, Inc.
4.7(
11
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Below is my review for work done on my home a few years ago: I am a return customer of Mr. James DeLeo. I have selected him to complete multiple projects for my properties and this time I was trusting him with the huge undertaking of renovating my 1895 Chicago Row House. Once again, I was impressed with the quality workmanship and problem solving skills of Mr. DeLeo and the tradesmen that he chose to bring on as part of his team. I spent over three months working with his men on a daily basis. I opted to live in the row house while they completed an extensive renovation, so needless to say I spent a great deal of time with Mr. DeLeo and his team. I am so grateful for the hard work and vision they provided in order to shape my hopes for my home into a reality. I am thrilled with the outcome of the renovation and was very pleased with the efficient and considerate work of the men who loaned their skills to this project. The house presented some obstacles along the way, but Mr. DeLeo and his team were able to brainstorm solutions that allowed me to maintain the vision I had for my home. The estimate Chicago Pro Construction provided me at the onset of my project was honest and very reasonable. As the project progressed, he always provided me with the most cost and quality effective means to address the couple of unforeseen issues my house presented. All of the men Mr. DeLeo selected for my project were considerate and respectful. I had a dog and a cat living with me during the renovation and they even went the extra mile to make sure that my pets experienced as little stress as possible during the project. I have already recommended Chicago Pro Construction to several of my close friends who have enlisted their help in projects of their own, and would not hesitate to continue to recommend Mr. DeLeo due to his integrity in terms of business ethics as well as quality of workmanship."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Cal and Shan's Landscape and Design, Inc.
Cal and Shan's Landscape and Design, Inc.
4.5(
35
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cal and Shan's is a great company to work with. Todd has great suggestions and is easy to work with. His entire staff is polite, friendly, efficient and professional."
Crystal Lake, IL
Algonquin, IL
McHenry, IL
Crystal Lake, IL
Woodstock,IL

+44

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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FAQs for outdoor kitchen building service projects in Wauconda, IL

Building your own pizza oven can be a cost-effective option if you already possess the necessary firebricks or materials and have the skills to complete the project. When you have the required supplies on hand, you save on material costs and labor fees. However, if you need to source every component, a pre-made kit may not deliver the same savings.

Fire bricks are engineered to withstand the high temperatures generated inside a pizza oven, protecting the structure from cracking or spalling. Standard bricks can fail under intense heat, potentially damaging the oven and creating safety risks. By using true fire-rated bricks, homeowners maintain consistent cooking temperatures, preserve the oven’s structural integrity, and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs. The modest increase in material cost is offset by longer service life and safer operation.

An optimal pizza oven installation positions the opening exactly between 36 and 48 inches above the ground to guarantee clear visibility and safe, comfortable access. This height optimizes heat distribution and ergonomic use. In addition, dome height can vary: shorter domes produce the signature soft, charred crust of Neapolitan pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for generating the robust baking environment required for New York–style pizzas.

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