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Ruben Tellez Landscaping LLC

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Ruben Tellez Landscaping LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

RUBEN TELLEZ LANDSCAPING LLC 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.

"Now I know why everyone on my street uses Ruben Tellez! Super nice and honest people who worked harder and faster than I imagined to be possible. 10/10- highly recommend. "

Stacie K on May 2025

RUBEN TELLEZ LANDSCAPING LLC 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.

"Now I know why everyone on my street uses Ruben Tellez! Super nice and honest people who worked harder and faster than I imagined to be possible. 10/10- highly recommend. "

Stacie K on May 2025


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Greenlight Design Group

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Greenlight Design Group

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023

Greenlight Design Group is a family own and operated business. Here at Greenlight Design Group we specialize in landscape and hardscape design and installation. We take pride in what we do and treat all of your needs as if they were our own. Give us a call for a free estimate.

"Randy was so very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful with our project! We had him do the finishing touches on our dream pool and surrounding space. He installed artificial turf, a decorative stone walkway and created multiple planting beds! Itâ s all more beautiful than I could have imagined! I am so happy with how it all turned out, I give him my highest recommendation!"

David C on May 2023


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Stander's Landscaping

5.00(
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Stander's Landscaping

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
40 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!

"They installed the lighting and did a professional job. I am happy with how it looks and they even came back during the evening to make sure that the lighting was faced in the right direction."

Maureen K on May 2021

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!

"They installed the lighting and did a professional job. I am happy with how it looks and they even came back during the evening to make sure that the lighting was faced in the right direction."

Maureen K on May 2021


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American National Sprinkler & Lighting

4.61(
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American National Sprinkler & Lighting

4.61(
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Customers say: Super punctual
41 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

American National Sprinkler and Lighting is a family owned business heading into its 33rd year with more than 9000 satisfied clients. We can design, install and service a sprinkler or lighting system to meet your lawn and landscape dreams as well as your budget. Our motto "Install one time...Satisfaction for a lifetime" was created because we are driven to customer satisfaction!

"Hires them to install outdoor lights and they cut the electrical lines for my septic tank. As I write this review, I have sewage flooding my basement and Dan Askelson says no one can come repair their error for two weeks. Terrible installation and even worse customer service."

Obele B on May 2023

American National Sprinkler and Lighting is a family owned business heading into its 33rd year with more than 9000 satisfied clients. We can design, install and service a sprinkler or lighting system to meet your lawn and landscape dreams as well as your budget. Our motto "Install one time...Satisfaction for a lifetime" was created because we are driven to customer satisfaction!

"Hires them to install outdoor lights and they cut the electrical lines for my septic tank. As I write this review, I have sewage flooding my basement and Dan Askelson says no one can come repair their error for two weeks. Terrible installation and even worse customer service."

Obele B on May 2023


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MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRICK PAVERS INC.

4.65(
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MENDEZ LANDSCAPING & BRICK PAVERS INC.

4.65(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

Mendez Landscaping & Brick Pavers, has been serving the community since 2006, specializing in lawn care and maintenance. Along with Brick/stone paving, or lawn and garden care; and many more. You can expect quality service and professionalism from Mendez Landscaping Brick & Pavers. Call for your quote today!

"Great work and great price!"

Tyson A on April 2024

Mendez Landscaping & Brick Pavers, has been serving the community since 2006, specializing in lawn care and maintenance. Along with Brick/stone paving, or lawn and garden care; and many more. You can expect quality service and professionalism from Mendez Landscaping Brick & Pavers. Call for your quote today!

"Great work and great price!"

Tyson A on April 2024


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Parker Electric Company

4.77(
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Parker Electric Company

4.77(
99
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 local quotes requested

Parker Electric Company has been serving the Chicago suburbs and Nashville area for 25 years. Our family owned and operated business offers electrical services with years of experience, hard work, and dedication. We provide free estimates, are licensed in our trade, have a quick response time, and offer competitive pricing. We are veteran owned and operated, family owned and operated, employee owned and operated, locally owned and operated. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and experience the Parker Electric Company difference!

"Prompt call-back to discuss project details and cost. I agreed to set-up an appointment right away. Julian was out the next day, on-time with calls/texts to let me know his status. The job was completed timely. Will contact you next time I am in need of an electrician."

James B on June 2025

Parker Electric Company has been serving the Chicago suburbs and Nashville area for 25 years. Our family owned and operated business offers electrical services with years of experience, hard work, and dedication. We provide free estimates, are licensed in our trade, have a quick response time, and offer competitive pricing. We are veteran owned and operated, family owned and operated, employee owned and operated, locally owned and operated. Get in touch with us today for a free quote and experience the Parker Electric Company difference!

"Prompt call-back to discuss project details and cost. I agreed to set-up an appointment right away. Julian was out the next day, on-time with calls/texts to let me know his status. The job was completed timely. Will contact you next time I am in need of an electrician."

James B on June 2025


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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

4.48(
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Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

4.48(
31
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Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

peter K on July 2025

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

peter K on July 2025


"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024

Chicagoland's #1 Outdoor Lighting contractor specializing in outdoor landscape lighting design, installation, maintenance, service and repairs for over 25 years!

"Illuminators is a great company for your outdoor lighting needs. They installed lights for me several years ago. They performed routine maintenance to keep the lights in good working order and troubleshot another issue for me. Always very professional and responsive."

Colleen H on September 2024


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Mr. Electric of Highland Park

4.98(
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Mr. Electric of Highland Park

4.98(
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Customers say: Quick response
33 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Whether you need electrical services for your Lake and Cook County business or home, Mr. Electric of Highland Park has the perfect solution. You can trust our expert electricians to save your Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Wheeling area homes and businesses plenty of money. From installation to upgrades, we do it all. Contact Mr. Electric to make your life easier and your pockets fuller. We take pride in serving local businesses and neighbors. We are licensed in Lake and Cook Counties

"OUTSTANDING SERVICE. PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED. PUNCTUAL AND DEPENDABLE. EXPLAINED UPFRONT WHAT THE JOB WOULD COST AND TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE. WHAT IMPRESSED ME MOST : MR ELECTRIC CARES ABOUT THE CUSTOMER AND THE CUSTOMER’S BEST INTEREST. ABOVE AND BEYOND."

ANNE F on June 2025

Whether you need electrical services for your Lake and Cook County business or home, Mr. Electric of Highland Park has the perfect solution. You can trust our expert electricians to save your Northbrook, Highland Park, Deerfield, Wheeling area homes and businesses plenty of money. From installation to upgrades, we do it all. Contact Mr. Electric to make your life easier and your pockets fuller. We take pride in serving local businesses and neighbors. We are licensed in Lake and Cook Counties

"OUTSTANDING SERVICE. PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERIENCED. PUNCTUAL AND DEPENDABLE. EXPLAINED UPFRONT WHAT THE JOB WOULD COST AND TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE. WHAT IMPRESSED ME MOST : MR ELECTRIC CARES ABOUT THE CUSTOMER AND THE CUSTOMER’S BEST INTEREST. ABOVE AND BEYOND."

ANNE F on June 2025


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Brightseal

5.00(
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Brightseal

5.00(
14
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Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from pressure washing to sealing with a goal of brightening and preserving the longevity of your outdoor surfaces. Pair that with professional quality landscape lighting to really make your home and front yard pop, we are the one-stop-shop for increasing curb appeal! Give BrightSeal a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent response time and they worked until dark,completed work very fast! Would recommend them to anyone "

george S on September 2025

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from pressure washing to sealing with a goal of brightening and preserving the longevity of your outdoor surfaces. Pair that with professional quality landscape lighting to really make your home and front yard pop, we are the one-stop-shop for increasing curb appeal! Give BrightSeal a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent response time and they worked until dark,completed work very fast! Would recommend them to anyone "

george S on September 2025

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FAQs for outdoor lighting plan and installation projects in Wauconda, IL

Permit requirements for outdoor lighting vary depending on your location and project scope. Simple fixture replacements don't require permits, but projects involving new electrical circuits, extensive trenching, or significant system expansions often do. Local building departments establish these requirements, and many professional electricians handle permit applications as part of their service package.

The timeline for outdoor lighting installation varies based on project complexity. Basic systems might require only one to two days for complete installation, while extensive lighting networks with numerous fixtures and complex wiring needs could extend to a week or longer. Weather conditions, property accessibility, and soil characteristics can all influence how quickly professionals can complete your installation.

Outdoor lighting offers both practical and aesthetic benefits that many homeowners find valuable. Beyond enhancing nighttime visibility and security, well-designed lighting can highlight architectural features and extend outdoor living hours. While installation represents a significant investment, quality lighting may potentially increase property appeal and could contribute to overall home value.

Some outdoor lighting projects are suitable for homeowner installation, particularly simple solar fixtures or low-voltage systems that plug into existing outlets. However, projects requiring new electrical connections, permanent wiring, or integration with home electrical systems demand professional expertise. Electrical work carries inherent safety risks, and improper installation could create fire hazards or code violations.

The operating cost for outdoor lighting depends primarily on your fixture types, bulb selection, and usage patterns. Energy-efficient LED fixtures consume significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent or halogen alternatives. Controlling your lighting with timers, photocells, or motion sensors can further reduce energy usage by ensuring lights operate only when needed or beneficial.

The Wauconda, IL homeowners’ guide to outdoor lighting plan and installations

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