We undertook this project with a great deal of trepidation. Our 60-year old concrete driveway was…read morein sore need of replacement. We obtained several estimates and decided to go with a well-established contractor, Pavestone Brick Paving, based on their reputation and experience. (We decided against hiring landscapers who also installed pavers even though their quotes were somewhat lower.) We visited some paver driveways that Pavestone constructed in our village and were impressed with the quality of their work. We also were bolstered by a visit to their facility in Des Plaines where we met the office staff and viewed the construction equipment. From start to finish, the experience was smooth and pleasant. We worked with Sergio, and I was completely satisfied with the service that he provided. From his initial visit to our house, through the discussions of the quotation, and conversations during the ongoing work, he displayed a pleasant demeanor and maintained contact with us, by phone and email. I felt quite comfortable working with him. He made useful suggestions during the planning process, such as rerouting the lower section of our downspouts below ground to discharge into our yard. I was also pleased that he was able to replace an unneeded section of our old driveway with sod. He provided samples of paver stones to assist us in choosing the best fit for our house and even created computer-generated renderings, depicting our house and driveway with the selected pavers installed (see photo). The job began about a month after we signed the contract. The crew of 5 men, led by Hector, worked tirelessly over a period of 6.5 days, in heat and occasional (light) rain, leading to a very attractive outcome. Each worker knew exactly what to do, and the team did their job in concert like a well-oiled machine. (See the photos which depict the progress of the project, from start to finish.) We are quite pleased with the outcome; the result is an attractive driveway that has become the envy of my neighbors. I have received many compliments from them in the days following completion. In summary, Pavestone Brick Paving transformed the worn and aged look of our driveway and walkways into an aesthetically appealing complement to our house's facade. I give them my highest recommendation.

Follow up after an expensive and poor installation!! Very hard to get them back out to fix the…read morepavers that have moved!!!

I selected GC to install a tree which I bought from him. He is knowledgeable and does a good…read morethorough job! Goes above and beyond the minimum work

Joe at Green Concepts is by far the best landscaper you could ever hire. His services are…read moreprofessional, high quality, and always reasonably priced. He's one of the few contractors I trust. In addition, he provides a ton of valuable experience and advice to anything related to your property. I had Joe extend my patio, change the grading behind my detached garage, install direct downspout drains to my retention basin, etc. Joe has also provided contacts for numerous other services I needed e.g. plumber, carpenter, pest control, etc. I suggest anyone looking to switch landscapers... go with Joe at Green Concepts. Even if you aren't looking, you should switch to Joe at Green Concepts!

Talented, creative, extremely knowledgeable and kind. They…read morehave maintained a very solid and consistent reputation on the North Shore for several decades.

Recently, we had a yard wedding planned but Mother Nature seemed more intent on opening a new water…read morepark in our yard directly where the ceremony would take place. Landscaping and emergency are rarely used in the same sentence however as sudden, extreme, and sustained rainfalls made an Ark seem to be a better option than a wedding tent we found ourselves between a rock and the wet place. Lucky for us George Cardenas Landscape Design was able to accommodate our need and quickly developed a solution that offered near and long-term solutions to our problem. These days it is rare to find a business that still places an emphasis on service, quality, and working together to make your ideas come to fruition. We are fortunate enough to have discovered Cardenas Landscape Design many years ago. Through several homes, more Spring & Summer cleanups than we care to remember, and assorted yard hardscape and planting projects that always garner Botanic Garden comparisons - George, Alex, and the entire team at Cardenas always exceed our expectations! Several years ago my daughter's final wish was to live on as a white oak, we only trusted one team to find the perfect tree and plant it for Molly to be ever present with us. They also made a small paver patio for our teak bench that offers hours of time to reflect with Molly and watch as grandkids and dogs play in her shade. Molly's dream plus the Cardenas Team's efforts have kept Molly with us in all the best ways! Our current yard has challenges on good days. George and his team have cleverly designed and installed several very naturally flowing paths that not only give us access to our yard regardless of weather but enhance the beauty of the yard as well. Dirt, rock, plants can be bought, installed, and cared for by nearly anyone and in an endless variety of ways. However, finding a company that can add the intangibles of design sense, materials expertise, trust, reliability, and friendly customer focused service is something worthy of note. George Cardenas Landscape Design is the proven right choice and best value for us time and time again. Dave & Jan

Miguel and his team have our highest recommendation. Our condo has used century for both lawn…read moremaintenance and snow removal for quite a few years now. it's a real pleasure dealing with a local company who takes care of their customers and their workers: fair pricing. quality work. quickly responsive. jobs well done! Our thanks for a dry and ice-free parking lot and sidewalks this morning.

Quick response to my inquiry to redo the entire front lawn. It was a little difficult to…read morecommunicate for scheduling ( which is why I gave them a 4 vs 5). The work was fantastic. Literally fantastic. Thanks Miguel.

Enjoyed their service for many years, lots of people stopped to compliment my lawn and edging…read more Moving to a condo but much thanks for being truly amazing company with stellar individuals running the show and excellent customer service and talented workers.

Was very thorough at explaining all our options and had done the work as promised on the timeline…read more I had gotten old trees and shrubs /weeds removed and added 32 arborvitae trees and they made sure I was satisfied with the look and spacing. Even came back out to address trees leaning due to soil movements. Would definitely recommend.

We inherited a front stoop from the previous homeowner that was reinforced with brick risers and…read morepavers. On the top stoop, there were several bricks that were deteriorating below our front doormat. It looked like some of the bricks on the edge were replaced over time and either didn't match or were unlevel. The hardest part was finding a replacement brick that matched in color and size. It turns out, they don't make these particular bricks anymore. We called Stonemark Hardscapes along with 2 other companies to have them all assess the situation and propose solutions. Pete from Stonemark seemed the most knowledgeable and we liked his solution the best. Even though the same style brick didn't exist, he gave us some to choose from and said they could be cut to fit the interior bricks on the stoop and the size difference wouldn't be noticeable. He also agreed to fix the loose bricks on both the first and second stoop and put in some chicken wire around the whole stoop, which we had requested in an attempt to prevent the annual digging/nesting of skunks and opossums. When he and his crew showed up, they were courteous enough to stay off the new grass seed that I had just planted off of our walkway. For an additional charge, they added paver sand and sealer for the whole walkway and stoop. They got the job done in one day and we were very pleased with the work! We loved how the replacement bricks looked even with the old bricks as a border. They were a little on the expensive side, but I think I got the right value for the price. There were a few minor issues with a couple of things, but after a lot of communication with Pete, they took care to make sure that we were satisfied with the work and the end result.

We used StoneMark Landscaping to install our brick paver patio and I cannot recommend them enough!…read moreThey do beautiful work and, once the work started, they worked fast and left minimal mess in our yard. I live in a new construction neighborhood and have seen a lot of different Hardscape projects installed - StoneMark took great care to make sure they didn't kill the grass on the sides of our house when transporting pavers to the backyard. They also worked with me on my design (which was an amateur pencil sketch) and executed my project to perfection! We continue to get compliments from family, friends and neighbors and are so happy we chose StoneMark to bring our vision to life. You could not find a more caring and respectful crew!

Good service. Bad response when it comes to their finish mistakes. Was gonna recommend to several…read moreof my coworkers, but now I won't anymore. Bug mistake qith my first review bx I thought JD was an honest and good but they are not.

David and his team did a beautiful job at installing sidewalk and driveway. Also, new sod and small…read moreretaining wall for the front. They really do beautiful work. I am very pleased!!!

Do you want a landscaper who keeps their promise? Someone who only cuts down what you requested?…read moreSomeone who is trustworthy? Then AVOID Belter Landscaping! My 92 year old grandmother, a client of Justin's for OVER a decade, has a beautiful garden bed full of massive amounts of BIENNIAL SELF-SEEDING Black Eye Susans, rudbeckia, and coneflowers. First, in 2022, despite telling them NOT to cut down the flowers (so they can RESEED themselves in order to remain in the garden) they CUT down EVERY SINGLE FLOWER HEAD. THOUSANDS of seeds - gone! As a result, Justin offered my grandmother only a small discount on spring service. Despite him promising my grandmother that Belter Landscaping would not touch the flowers and not cut them down ( again since they are biennial self-seeders that rely on reseeding in order to remain each year...) he BROKE that promise and allowed them to once again, cut EVERY SINGLE FLOWER DOWN! So many years were shed. My grandmother is in her 90d and now won't know if these flowers will ever return. Thousands of seeds tossed away after she told them not to cut them and even worse? He promised her he would not do it and allowed this to happen again - to my 92 yr old grandmother who has been a dedicated client. The broken trust is unbelievable. This has completely devastated not only her, but the entire family.

Belter Landscaping did an excellent job putting in my stone patio replacing a wooden deck. The…read morepatio looks great and everything draining in good order. Also made sure the bushes were replanted and grass in the area was repaired.