I needed a solution to a drainage issue in my small backyard; water was coming from everyone else's yard, flowing to the storm drain in mine. During heavy Champaign rains, I had a fast-flowing river about 6-8 feet wide flowing through the lower portion of my yard. I filled out a form on his website and John contacted me shortly. He came over to view the space and shared some ideas that told me we were on the same page. My project was likely "smaller" than he was used to; nonetheless, he and his team did an amazing job for a fair price. I also had purchased a tree that turned out to have a larger root ball than I imagined. John helped out on short notice, picked it up on a Sunday morning(!) and installed it shortly thereafter, while still in the middle of a another project. His idea actually made my yard feel much larger than it had been. He ended up installing two small walls, two trees, lots of extra soil, and beautiful river rock; he also adde a brick walkway next to my front drive (his idea). Incredibly professional, incredibly hard-working, excellent work overall. VERY HAPPY with the end result.
(Except for the crabgrass that took over after planting grass in springtime! Looking forward to redoing in the fall. . . ). I no longer have a river problem. It now drains very well. read more