We had the pleasure of working with Mike and his team at Elemental Landscapes in the winter/spring…read moreof 2019. Since buying our new home in Lemont a few years ago we wanted to have a nice backyard for entertaining. From the second we met Mike we knew he was the right person for this project. We carefully went through plans to remove our old deck that the builders put in and replace it with a 15' composite deck as well as a full paver patio that included a custom bar and firepit. Mike guided us through the whole process from inception to final product. He was very professional along the way, answering all of our annoying home owner questions! Mike is very skilled when it comes to all of the design elements - he designed the whole project and guided us in picking out the right pavers, colors, etc.  His crew is very professional - they show up on time, work hard and do a good job of cleaning up as they go. John was our on site lead and he was always pleasant to talk to and very approachable when it came to any on the fly changes we wanted to make.  Overall the final pictures of our project speak for themselves. EL does beautiful work and we couldn't be happier with how things turned out. After our project was complete we had a few final things we wanted changed and Mike and his crew were quick to make those changes to ensure we were happy with the final result.  When it comes time to do the landscaping in our front yard we'll for sure be calling Mike at Elemental Landscapes!

My backyard was a disaster from years of neglect. I wasn't sure how to go about choosing a…read morelandscaper, so I came to Yelp for assistance. When I read the reviews, I thought this company was to good to be true, but thought I would contact them. Well, I was dead WRONG about being to good to be true. Elemental Landscaping was everything that people wrote about them, and more!! It started with Allen helping me walk through my options and working with me until we hit upon the best solution for my back yard. The difference with Allen and other sales folk that I have worked with is that he didn't disappear after the contract was signed. He stayed with the job from beginning to end, making sure that I was happy with what was going on. The workers that were out here were spectacular and went above and beyond what they needed to do. While my back yard will never rival the size and scope of some of the advertisement pictures that you see, what Elemental was able to create for me is an oasis of relaxation and an outdoor living space that you look for excuses to spend time in. I know that mere words can't do a review justice for the quality of the work and the company. However, I will tell you that I am already planning and working with Elemental to tackle the front of my property - perhaps in the spring. I hope that this last bit helps you understand how pleased I am with Elemental and all the work they performed for me.

We hired Gamez Landscaping to refresh the landscaping around our home and improve drainage around…read moreour foundation. From the start, Alberto took the time to understand what we wanted, offer helpful suggestions, and clearly explain the best options--especially for managing water around the house. The team did excellent work, were professional, and kept us informed throughout the project. When a small change to the drainage plan came up, they explained it clearly and made sure we were comfortable with it. Overall, working with Gamez Landscaping and their family was a very positive experience. Highly recommended!

They just completed a job in DeKalb IL June 1. Fantastic work. Kept in touch with me the whole…read moretime. Dedicated workers. Nice folks ! Very professionally done. Left the place looking 1,000 times better than before and cleaned up afterwards. I'll be calling them again when I'm ready for the next landscaping project. Raziel, Gaspar's son, was project manager and did a great job !

Outstanding work and detail is how I would describe their work on putting in our new patio. Family…read moreowned company that really cares about customer satisfaction and takes the time to explain in details our project. For anyone wanting to put in a new patio or landscaping I would highly recommend them. Randy Andresen

In August 2025, we hired Jaime Portillo of Custom Landscaping to repair our driveway and patio…read more Jaime originally installed the pavers 12 years ago, and we were just as impressed this time as we were back then. Over the years, chipmunks had undermined the stoops, causing them to collapse, so it was time for repairs. The Custom Landscaping team once again delivered top-quality work--on schedule and at a competitive price. Our project (about $4,000) included repairing both front and back stoops and renovating all the pavers on the driveway and patio. They were extremely careful to protect our landscaping. We have a pond with nine large koi next to the patio, and the crew made sure to avoid using herbicides nearby to keep the fish safe. We couldn't be happier with the finished result and plan to call them again in another decade. It's great to see Jaime's son, Jaime Jr., now part of the team, continuing the family's tradition of craftsmanship and professionalism. Highly recommended!

This company did such a beautiful job on our brick paver patio. From nothing to something so…read moreAmazingly beautiful! Israel and the entire team did such a beautiful job working together. They worked really hard and got the job done incredibly fast. It was definitely something to watch. Loved seeing even the younger men out there working. It was a joy to watch them all work diligently and actually care about their craft. We are extremely pleased and have already referred them to our neighbors. Thank you to you guys and Sonia was really nice as well. Blessings to you guys in all that you do! The Perry's!

Arne's Paving started work on our new patio on a cold 32 degree morning in April 2023. In 9 days…read morethey completed everything and we ended up with a fantastic hardscape Unilock patio to enjoy this Spring for many years to come. Israel was the point person and was always available to consult with. Actually, everyone including Israel, his brothers and sister Sonia were amazing to work with. Israel provided a couple of rounds of 3D rendered drawings that quite frankly sealed the deal. We knew exactly what we were going to end up with based on the concept drawings. The crew worked exceptionally hard over the 9 days and held an exacting attention to details. We requested a curving patio, so there were hundreds of stone cuts required. I told Israel that we had problems with chipmunks in the past, so they placed metal screens down under ground about 12 inches deep all around the outside of the patio edge. Arne's convinced us to go with the low voltage lighting and I'm so glad we did as it provides great ambiance at night. The gas fire pit installation was also first class. Every day the team did a great job of cleaning up both in the back yard and street. We included 8 Arborvitaes in the order. The guys planted all 8 tree's and removed a lot of grass to created planting beds for me to do future landscaping. We are very happy with the results and would highly recommend Arne's Paving to anyone looking for a quality patio contractor.

If you're looking to enhance your outdoor space and create a stunning patio, I highly recommend…read morehiring a professional contractor like Adolfo Lopez from BrickLogik, they specialize in patio design, installation and remediation. You know the fixing of an existing patio which rarely a contractor would call back or do. Their expertise and attention to detail truly re-transformed my backyard into a beautiful and functional area for relaxation and entertainment. When I searchef for a contractor, it was crucial for me to consider their reputation and experience in the field. Looking for reviews and testimonials from previous clients to ensure their work is of exceptional quality. Additionally, ask to see a portfolio of their previous projects to get an idea of their design style and craftsmanship. Adolfo workef closely with me to understand my vision and requirements to fix my existing patio. He took into account various factors such as the size of the space, desired materials, and specific features or amenities I wanted to include. His valuable suggestions and recommendations made the most of my patio project. His team paid attention to details when it came to laying the chosen materials, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing finish. They let their outstanding work bring my dream patio like new to life.

I had been wanting to get my patio project going for years and had been researching companies for a…read morelong time. This past spring, I happened to come across Brick Logik's page on Yelp which brought me to their website and I was very impressed with what I saw. There was a link that allowed me to film a quick video on my phone about my project and upload it. Within 15 minutes, I got a call from Clay at Brick Logik. Clay was the first person I talked to that genuinely seemed as excited about my project as I was. He spent a good 45 minutes with me on the phone that night talking thru options with no commitment at all on my end and wasn't pushy at all. That's when I knew I wanted to work with Clay and Brick Logik. After a lot of conversations and listening to my vision, Clay brought it to life and presented me several 3D renderings of his designs and brought my vision to life. We loved it! We ended up redoing a 2 level patio, put in a L shaped outdoor kitchen with grill, refrigerator, and bar. Added a gas fire pit and on top of it all, Clay was willing to work with me and install a custom fiberglass pergola from another vendor and helped coordinate that piece of the project. Clay and his team also added lots of accent lights throughout the kitchen and steps to really make it pop at night and helped with the outdoor entertainment system and electrical work. The Brick Logik installation team was also a pleasure to work with. Always very pleasant, cleaned up really good at the end of each day and always wanted to make sure than we were 100% happy with everything. To me, when picking a vendor to work on a big project with, finding a company that is great with communication/responsiveness and focused on quality work and making their client happy is what is most important to me. I never had an issue getting a hold of Clay or not getting a response back within a reasonable time frame. With that said, I can't recommend Clay and Brick Logik enough. They were truly a pleasure to work with. I had high expectations and I'm sure was one of their more demanding clients, but they didn't let me down. My wife and I are extremely happy with the end result. Thanks again Clay and team!

I was tired of mulching every year and decided that I wanted to go with river rock instead. I…read morefound ProPath Brick Pavers & Landscaping online. Salvador and his crew were fantastic. Their attention to detail, courteousness, and the job they have done is definitely worth their 5 star rating. Pictures speak louder than words, so here are a few...

Came out quickly to see project and gave a fair quote. Very responsive when I reached out with…read morequestions and changes. They added drainage to our yard and did a great job. We will be hiring again for future projects.

I have had Paul redo my 30 year old retaining walls and relay my old paver patio around our pool…read more It turned out great. I just had him install a huge outdoor kitchen with a built in grill and sink and electric. His guys are great. He had lots of great ideas for making the space more useable and saving cost on installation. I talked with another company and Likes Landscaping was priced very competitively. He even fixed some loose pavers from the previous years work while they were installing the new patio. I have plans for them to build me a mail box with a planter out of stone and install a flag stone walkway to my garage entrance. There are a-lot of landscaping companies but only one Paul Likes. Thanks Paul!!!!

While the crew missed seven shrubs under 8' tall that the contract said were to be pruned, this…read morereview is more about the poor communication from the owner, Paul Likes. No returned calls or email responses and they blew off TWO promised dates for the yardwork. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend PA Likes Landscaping for home yard/lawn maintenance. No electric hedge trimmers, mulch not dispersed over entire property, shrubs not trimmed, etc. My 50% deposit check was cashed in mid-June and there was no communication until late July. Prices are too high for what you get. In this case, I did not get what I paid for.

I was referred to Chris at Conrades Landscape Design by my best friend and her husband. After I…read moresaw the work Chris did at their house I had to give him a call. From the first phone conversation to the completion of my patio Chris was incredibly easy to work with. He came out looked at the "patio" I already had, listened to my thought and said he would email me designs. Within a week Chris sent over his design and it was beautiful! Chris and his guys are professional, detailed oriented and go above and beyond to make sure everything is done perfectly. A great example of this happened when they tore up my old patio and found a brick wall buried in the ground. Instead of leaving it they took the time and dug it up. The truth is I wouldn't have known about it unless they told me but Chris and the guys wanted to make sure the patio was done right instead of the usual "let's get the job done". I highly recommend Chris and his guys at Conrades Landscape Design, you won't be disappointed!!

If you are at all considering any landscape / hardscape designs or projects for your home, look no…read morefurther! Chris and his crew do AMAZING work, from his original suggestions to improve our design to his coming back for some finishing touches after the work was done; professional and courteous, and sadly rare these days, they are honest! Did extra touches for us that we did not notice until he pointed them out! Won't need them again as they came back this year and did our front wall and walkway, so we are set! Do yourself a favor and call this company and no others! You will be glad you did!