Jacob Gutierrez, the owner of A & J Services is young and immature. He was taking care of my lawn at my house in Bradley. He wouldn't come out and give an in-person quote. He would only use Google maps. Well, my property lines and the easement that were my responsibility were not mowed or weed whacked. He did have a crew come by and cut the rest of my lawn but it took several days. I then used his girlfriend, Audrey, to help me pack boxes at $20/hour CASH. Honestly, save your money and pay the movers to do it. It took her 20 hours to wrap and pack six 5 piece place settings of China and about 12 glasses and two vases. Yes, 20 (!!!) HOURS at $20/hour. Jacob was constantly coming into my home and checking on her throughout the few hours each day she worked. I could have found faster workers for 1/2 the price. But the kicker is that he gave me a written quote to move me from a large two bedroom apartment to a smaller two bedroom apartment in Manteno. Approximately 2 miles from each other. After him and his friend moved me, he wanted more money. I gave him the extra money he requested that was above his original quoted price. He moved me in his lawncare trailer and did not take any precautions whatsoever with my new furniture and TVs. My new sofa from Turks Furniture in Bradley suffered tears and oil marks. He said that the tears were from my cat. My cat is declawed. He won't take any ownership of problems or issues. They didn't put some of my office furniture together before leaving. I didn't notice that until after they left because I am physically disabled and took his word that the furniture was put back together. My bed which has an adjustable base was not put together either. Jacob wouldn't return to fix these issues. So, I had to hire someone else (and pay someone else) to do the job that he quoted me and was paid handsomely in cash for. I think this business takes in a lot of cash and I doubt he reports his income or true income to the IRS. I have reached out to the IRS to let them know how much money was paid to him and to his girlfriend, Audrey. Maybe they need to stop ripping off disabled people and the elderly!!! read more

I wanted to like this company as I've had them out a few times to service my yard here and there and saw that my neighbors were using them also. During one of the visits... a cable was damaged with a weedwacker - no problem I understand and they wrapped electrical tape around it for me. Another visit... my side skirting on my home was chopped up in a few spots. I let it go. And my final straw was when someone was taking their time to ensure the weedwacking was done properly - they were scolded saying that they don't need to take the time for that and that it doesn't matter. I don't see my neighbors using them anymore either. What a bummer. read more

After my spouse became disable, i needed help with snow and ice. Jacob and his crew did a very good job of removing snow from my drive, deck, and car. This turned into regular snow removal and now lawn care. My lawn looks nice. He makes sure its the height i want. He sharpens his blades to give it a clean cut. Also get weedwacking and edging. I use him for weekly service. They have also help with odd jobs i needed. I highly recommend his company for its professionalism and quality of work. read more

They are here rain or shine Always does what asked with no hesitation. Pleasant to talk to. read more