Nice guy but 4 x as expensive as others for simple job. Beware of pricing got high quality paver job for far less then them

I obtained cost estimates from six different companies for my paver patio project. The cost estimate from Wave Outdoors was more than twice the amount other companies are charging! read more

I reached out to Wave because my backyard desperately needed a redo and I wanted to put privacy plantings in. I worked with Mary to completely scrub the existing yard and remake it, including removing a large failing tree and then adding new sod, all new flowers and shrubs, a couple trees and privacy trees along the fence lines. Mary took into account my wishes for different focal areas of the yard- seating, bird feeding, bird bath, cut flower garden, and had the sweet idea to add an arbor to the previous dead space behind my garage. I love the variety of plants she selected. She also went above and beyond in the design phase, showing me some more advanced designs so that I had options. The different crews for the tree removal and install were both so friendly, fast, and skilled. Mary's communication was SO GOOD. She always let me know what was going on and when to expect the next step. I'm looking forward to seeing my garden mature and hopefully another project- the front yard! read more

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Our back yard garden bed (partly in sun, partly in shade), along the rear property line, was in need of some landscaping. Over the nearly 40+ years we have lived here, we had randomly planted several lilac bushes, a few hosta plants, several patches of narcissus, some pachysandra, and a small number of ferns, but there was no unifying design. Everything we had planted competed with weeds and unwanted brush that had sprouted up around them. We had always wanted to look out our kitchen window and see a beautifully planned display of perennials, shrubs, and trees and finally decided to do something about it. We found Wave Outdoors and started working with designer Mary DiCarlo last fall, after we cleared much of the bed of unwanted foliage and installed a backyard fence to allow our newly adopted rescue dog to run free. We were looking to get a design created and the landscaping installed early this spring. Over the fall and winter months, Mary worked with us via several on-site visits, email exchanges, and Zoom sessions to finalize a design. Mary was a careful listener and tried to incorporate our wishes from the start, while making several small adjustments to the design several times at our request. Just a few days before the installation, when a particular specimen tree she had planned for us was in short supply, Mary made several weekend visits to local garden centers to find us the perfect tree. This was above and beyond the call of duty! The installation work was planned for two days in late April, but was completed by the Wave Outdoors 3-man crew, led by Rob, in a single day. Good timing, because the next day it rained almost all day, giving the plantings a good drink. The crew worked hard all day, doing additional unplanned tasks, such as trimming overhanging branches to make room for newly-planted (but sure to grow tall eventually) spruce trees, and also repairing some lawn spots from our dog. They also cleaned up better than any crew who has ever worked on our property. We are so happy with the finished result already, but knowing that perennials operate in a "sleep, creep, leap" fashion in the three years after planting, we expect the bed to look fantastic over the next 2-3 years as the plantings mature. The plantings were designed to be a mixture of tall, medium, and short heights, of a variety of textures and foliage color, with bloom colors expected in at different times in spring, summer, and fall. The evergreen plantings will remain blue-green throughout the year. We highly recommend Wave Outdoors and designer Mary DiCarlo for your landscaping needs (they do hardscaping also)! The entire process was well-documented with excellent communication from start to finish. Any small issues found after installation were taken care of very quickly. Initial and final payments were easy using Zelle, but Wave Outdoors also accepts personal checks and credit cards. Looking forward to warmer weather when we can be outside on our patio enjoying our beautiful new landscape! read more

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We initially found Wave Outdoors while we searched online for a company that did it all. We loved the idea of Yardzen, but when I asked them if they researched permitting rules and stuff like that when they created their designs their answer was no. I was shocked and knew there was no way we were paying all that money for a design that we might not even be able to do! Luckily we found Brian while searching for yard contractors. We made an appointment and Brian came to our house. We laid out our dreams of a three seasons room, attached porch and gazebo, exterior lighting, lush landscapes and buried sump pump hoses. Our dreams were big, and Brian listened to it all. After a little time he came back with pricing. Our dreams were WAY too big for our budget, but it was such a helpful step in our education of yard renovations. Brian was wonderful in helping us brainstorm ways to get the general functionality of what we wanted in a way that met our budget better. He provided excellent plans that were very detailed and included all the information about our home and yard and what work was projected as well as the materials. He also was able to advise in financing. We decided on a plan that we would do over two phases, one in mid summer 2023 and the second the minute the ground unfroze in 2024. Once ground broke we gleefully watched Lupe and his crew transform our yard every day. The crew is incredibly hardworking and kind. I daily was shocked at how much got done. In the first phase they built a deck, a paver patio, and steppers, built our pre fab gazebo, ran electricity to the gazebo, and buried our sump pump. Picking materials was a little frustrating but we got there. Thanks to all the home shows I was expecting samples to be pulled and a meeting to be held where we saw everything laid out and together mixed and matched until we had our perfect selection. Instead we went to locations Brian suggested to look at their walls of materials and also ordered our own samples from the companies. I can picture in my head how things will come together, but my husband has a harder time doing that, so this process was not ideal for us. However it did work out, and Brian was patient and great at answering our (many) questions. Once phase 1 was done we did a walkthrough addressing anything we had questions about or issues with. Everything was either fixed immediately or slated for phase 2. Communication during the winter was a little slow, but in fairness we were excited and anxious to pay our deposit to ensure we were first to break ground. Once the ball got rolling we found out that the grading of our yard was a bit more steep than we thought and the original patio plans were going to have to change to take that into account. I was very unhappy about the needs but understood that it was what was necessary to create a safe and sturdy patio. Brian was great at listening to my concerns and being open to all our ideas on how to adjust the plan while still keeping it to code. He was able to rework some things to make it work in all ways. The cost also ballooned due to this change but again Brian was so wonderful in working with us to make adjustments to get us back to our budget. This phase we got a second paver patio, exterior lighting that includes path lights, spotlights, and decorative lights. They also installed large posts around the patio, installed a new mailbox, and beautiful landscaping that started with some large shrub removal. Lupe and his crew got this done so quickly! Just as we'd hoped we are set up to enjoy the entire summer in our new yard. I am so thankful that we found Wave Outdoors. We are so pleased with the work they have done and the patience they showed us as we navigated this big project that we knew nothing about when we started. We are so proud to show off our new spaces and the neighbors won't stop commenting at how much they have enjoyed watching the transformation. We recommend Wave Outdoors so fully. read more

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We worked with Brian on landscaping and hardscaping for our Lincoln Park townhome, and they did such an amazing job that two of our neighbors asked for his contact information and at least one of them moved forward with Wave Outdoors too! Our 100% satisfaction started with consultation on design for a paver patio replacement that includes a small retaining wall and various shrubs/ground cover in several garden beds in the front and side of our home. Brian pointed us to a nearby distributor to choose among Unilock pavers then coordinated three complementary products for the patio itself, the wall, and the wall topper. We are busy professionals and wanted low maintenance landscaping, and Brian's knowledge of good plants for our climate and lifestyle was spot-on. After an informative design phase (with two in-person appointments that Brian kept reliably and that also included some hand-holding with our HOA to secure necessary approvals), the work crew arrived promptly on the appointed date and worked quickly to complete the entire job in only 3 or 4 days from demolition/removal of the old patio to installation of all hardscaping, plants, and ground cover. We immediately had the nicest patio of anyone in our complex of 48 units, and the high quality generated a lot of neighborhood "buzz" given how visible Brian and his crew's work is for everyone in the complex. Our only regret is that we didn't go with the sprinkler system that Brian proposed at a reasonable incremental cost that would have saved many, many hours of watering during summer months. We would wholeheartedly recommend Wave Outdoors for any job large or small! read more

Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design - Front view of patio, not pictured are two other large garden beds with various shrubs and ground cover - Landscaping Near Me - Mt. Prospect, Illinois

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We used Wave Outdoors Landscape for a total makeover of our front and back yards. It was a big big project. The resultant makeover was magnificent--even magical. And Wave Outdoors was a pleasure to work with the planning, through construction to the final details. Communications was great throughout. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Our backyard was in dire need of a makeover and we were lucky enough to work with Brian at Wave Landscape to get this done. He handled the demo, design, installation, project management, and the time-consuming permit process. I sat back and waited for the project to be completed while every detail was handled by Brian and his team. Not only was the process easy, but he was able to work with my budget and remain patient as I came up with additional "wants" as the project progressed. Contact Brian from Wave, you won't be disappointed. read more

Brian at Wave Outdoors was awesome to work with. We had 3 bids for our backyard/patio project and although Wave wasn't the cheapest, the design process from start to finish had us feeling confident and relaxed through the project - and that's priceless! Brian was professional, detail oriented, communicative, and patient - often reworking the design and quotes to make sure we got everything we wanted within our budget. Any issues that might have arise were meet with an eagerness to make it right and make us happy. The crew are top in the game, meticulous, clean/tidy, respectful of neighbors, detail oriented, and punctual. I'd highly recommend Wave Outdoors. read more

We were put in touch with Wave Outdoors through online landscape design company, Yardzen. First let me start by saying, they have been wonderful to work with, I highly recommend them, and I plan to continue using them on future projects. Our home is new contruction, so prior to working with Wave Outdoors we had no landscaping in either our front or back yard. We started with the front yard (and plan to hire them for the backyard in the next 1-2 years). Mary at Wave Outdoors was our point of contact through the whole process. She reviewed our design created by Yardzen, and was able to suggest alterations to better accommodate lighting and temperature zones where we live. Mary was a pleasure to work with, very thoughtful and very accommodating. She was able to help us narrow down several hardscape selections to exactly what we wanted. Through the installation process she checked to make sure everything looked as we wanted it, and was very proactive with any replacement plants. Everything turned out amazing and as I noted at the start, we will continue to use Wave Outdoors for all our landscaping needs! read more

We hired Wave Outdoors for a full landscape renovation. Our home had a cement back yard that we wanted replaced with sod. Additionally, our front yard had very outdated landscaping. Brian and his team at Wave did a terrific job and we absolutely love the results. Great to work with them, I highly recommend. read more

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We had our patio done years ago by another company and we wanted to change things up a little bit. We used Wave Outdoors for re-designing our patio and landscaping into a larger space with more utility. Brian was professional, responsive and was able to help us put to paper exactly what we had in mind. He was able to design a fresh/modern look, while also staying within our budget; which was very important to us. read more

After demolishing an old porch structure, we needed a professional to design and landscape our back and side yards. My husband and I are both avid gardeners and we wanted a design that would create new garden spaces to and complement the look of the house. Concerning for us was that much of ground consisted of packed clay and debris that drained poorly and needed to be excavated and amended prior to walkway installation.   Wave Outdoors responded quickly to our request for an estimate and provided stellar customer service throughout all stages of the project. The owner, Brian, listened carefully to our requests and expectations. We were especially impressed by Brian's keen design sensibility, knowledge of native plants, and enthusiasm for the project. Brian presented us with two professional-looking plans, both of which cleverly addressed the problem areas in the yard using existing materials (flagstones, plants, etc.) and, most importantly, stayed within our modest budget - which was not easy given the long list of things we wanted accomplished. With only short notice, Brian worked our project into his busy Spring schedule. The landscaping team was courteous, professional, and incredibly hard-working. A project that easily could have taken four days was completed in half the time. The landscaping team exceeded our expectations in terms of identifying problems and solutions that arose during the actual construction. For example, the team demolished and removed three buried concrete pillars that were found only after construction had started. Moreover, the worksite was kept clean and orderly throughout the day and we received zero complaints about noise or equipment from the neighbors. Brian made regular inspections throughout the day to answer our questions and ensure that things went smoothly. Another factor leading us to recommend Wave Outdoors was the craftsmanship and quality construction materials that were used. For example, the walkways form an even and continuous plane and stepping stones fit snugly. The grass sod, compost, and mulch that were brought in appear to be well-sourced and very high-quality. The final landscape is aesthetic and provides excellent drainage away from the house, a beautiful new walkway, and adjacent garden beds that are already attracting pollinators. We could not be more pleased and will be contacting Wave Outdoors again soon for another project! read more

We completed our landscape project with Wave this summer and we couldn't be happier. Brian is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with and he actually met with us virtually (thanks Covid) to review all the designs. The work was completed professionally, on time, and clean. read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Brian and Wave. First, Brian is incredibly responsive and patient. It is clear that he values his customers. I sent over 10 texts while planning this project and Brian responded to each one. He was also responsive over email and his PandaDoc system is a great way of seeing the project online so there can be no confusion. He is honest about pricing and outlines the many different options that the customer has. I never once felt like I was being up sold or pressured into adding more cost to the project. In fact, Brian recommended a lower cost option for me. A silly added bonus? If your dog gets out of the yard during the meeting, he'll help you wrangle her back home. Those small things matter. Oh, yeah, the work was amazing. Lupe and his team were early, incredibly friendly, triple checked that we were all in the same page, and then did really detailed work though it was a blustery, 40° degree, cloudy day. We couldn't be happier and plan on using Wave for all of our future landscape projects. In fact, I've already asked Brian to think about fall planting/hardscaping and 2020 spring planting. read more

Very professional and helpful. Look forward to using them on future projects.

Brian and his team are excellent. The quality of the work, the communication and the price were all excellent. I would definitely use Wave again and recommend them. read more

This was the first time that I had Wave Outdoors plow my driveway. They did a fantastic job. Very happy with this company. Glad I hired them. read more

Brian and his company have been great in clearing the snow at my dad's house. They've been timely and great at communication. Thanks for all of your help guys! read more

We had work done to help with drainage in our yard, as well as had a patio put in. Brian was great to work with. He offered several options, and was very knowledgeable and responsive. His team was extremely hard working, and courteous. Fantastic experience! read more

Brian was very responsive and great to work with. I would highly recommend Wave Outdoors. Good job!

Brian and his team were a dream come true! I gave my mom, whose yard and gutters were buried in leaves, the gift of Wave's cleaning services this holiday season and I can't say enough great things about the experience. Brian worked within my budget, was so responsive and accommodating, and his team was able to perform the service the same day I called for it! My mom couldn't be more relieved, happier or more grateful. She sent updates on how hard the team worked as well as before and after photos to emphasize what an incredible job they did. Thanks for saving the holidays, Wave! read more

This is the second time we have used Wave for landscaping. They did a good job of installing the new bushes we wanted, and the new stone pathway looks great. They went the extra mile to reposition some bushes we already had and plant some bonus plants they brought to tie everything together!! We are very happy with the frontyard, backyard and parkway! read more

We were looking for a company to re-do our entire backyard, including a new back patio complete with a seat wall and fire pit, artificial turf and new landscaping. We interviewed several companies before making our final decision. I cannot say enough good things about Brian from Wave Outdoors, especially during the initial planning stages. He provided several detailed 3-D renderings of the project and updated them almost immediately without the slightest hesitation, after each change we made. This kind of professionalism and willingness to accommodate clients seems rare in this day in age. The price for the work was quite fair and I would recommend their service without the slightest hesitation. read more

My wife and I built a new house in 2019 and worked with Brian and the Wave Landscape crew to manage our landscape design for the summer of 2020. The construction project was bigger and more complicated than we originally planned. This was because we were also putting in a pool and adjusting some grading on the property. The pool company installed the pool while Wave installed the pool deck, paver patio, retaining wall, grading and garden. The complexity of the project became evident as we tried to manage the pool install, pool patio and other landscaping. We also had some challenges from the village with regard to permits, drainage and changes we wanted to make. Throughout the whole process Brian was accessible and communicated what was going on. He responded to phone calls quickly and we had numerous on-site meetings to review plans and discuss any issues. Brian would call or text back on the weekend and be available to answer our numerous questions.  Brian also had resources for unexpected aspects of the project including plumbing and pool coping. Brian was flexible in making several last minute changes that enhanced the quality of the project. In summary, I feel that all projects will have challenges, but if you receive good communication and trust the people you are working with, it will be a good experience. I would happily work with Brian again and highly recommend him to people looking to complete a landscape project, large or small. read more