I had a very bad experience with this company. One of their employees hit my car from behind…read morebecause he was driving too fast. He begged me not to call the police, and I was kind and respected his request. I agreed to settle everything peacefully without calling insurance or getting him in trouble. However, after he spoke to his manager, everything changed. The company told him to lie to the police and claim that the accident was my fault, even though I was driving straight and he hit me from the back. I witnessed this lie right in front of me after I had helped him. When I called the company to explain what really happened, the manager was extremely rude and unprofessional. He insulted me and called me names for no reason. I never mentioned anything about race, but he still accused me of being racist, which is especially hurtful since I am Middle Eastern and deal with racism myself. This company showed dishonesty, disrespect, and zero professionalism. Based on my experience, I do not trust them, and I would not recommend their services to anyone.

We recently worked with Jimenez and Sons on a very large and complex backyard project, and the…read moreexperience was exceptional from start to finish. What truly impressed us was how they coordinated the entire job--far beyond what their contract required. They scheduled and managed other trades, including the deck crew, pool installers, and electricians. They didn't have to do any of that, but they did it anyway to make sure the project flowed smoothly. One of the reasons we chose them was because they are Unilock certified, which was extremely important to us for warranty purposes. The majority of our project involved extensive Unilock pavers off the back of our home and surrounding the new pool, and their craftsmanship is absolutely outstanding. At the beginning, we had a clear plan, but as with any large construction project, things changed along the way. Jimenez and Sons handled every change quickly, professionally, and without ever falling behind schedule. They made on-the-fly adjustments to retaining walls, pool equipment locations, and even the water features--all without a single complaint. Their work ethic is unmatched. They were on-site at 7 AM every day, stayed until dark, and even worked Saturdays, something you don't see from many contractors today. This is clearly a family-run business, and they treat you like part of that family. They work on your home as if it were their own. Even the father, who started this business many years ago with just a shovel and a wheelbarrow, was there from start to finish. His passion for the craft still shines through. And I have to highlight Rene Jimenez specifically--he is truly the best. Rene is not only extremely knowledgeable, but also an all-around great person: honest, easy to work with, and patient. He has an incredible vision for tough, complicated projects, and he can see solutions long before anyone else does. His leadership and creativity were a huge part of why this project turned out so beautifully. They went above and beyond with the landscaping as well. They moved and replanted trees to improve the view, added multiple new trees and shrubs, and placed everything perfectly to enhance beauty while blocking unwanted sightlines. Our backyard has been completely transformed, and we couldn't be happier with the results. It's rare to find a company that combines skill, integrity, dedication, and true pride in their work the way Jimenez and Sons does. We highly recommend Rene and his entire team to anyone considering landscaping or hardscaping work. We will absolutely be using them again in the future. Chuck and Christin - Homer Glen

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.

Very professional and available to work with. Kaylee responded quickly to give us an estimate for…read moreour work and stopped by frequently checking on the progress. The entire crew went above and beyond to make our project happen efficiently and without any damage to the surrounding area.

This company did work for me removing and then installing new bushes,one out of the six didnt look…read moregood from the beginning,called and took pictures,bush was clearly dying,i watered all of them the same as they instructed. When i called to ask for a replacement,they told me i overwatered the bush,and will charge me to replace it, if that truely happened the other bushes they installed would not have survived either, they only replaced it after calling the BBB, would not ever use this company again

If you're thinking about hiring Ben G Landscaping for grading or any services, stop right now…read more Hiring Ben G Landscaping was the single worst decision I've made, and I strongly urge you to avoid repeating my mistake. This company is dangerously unqualified, engages in gross malpractice, and possesses absolutely no knowledge of proper grading practices. We entrusted Ben G Landscaping with grading work at our new construction home, and they did exactly the opposite of what professional grading should accomplish. Instead of diverting water away from our house, Ben G Landscaping directed water towards it, resulting in severe flooding, extensive water damage, and costly repairs. This catastrophic negligence has cost us years of headaches, stress, and substantial financial losses to investigate and remedy. Independent evaluations by licensed professionals conclusively demonstrated that Ben G Landscaping did not follow the original grading plan at all. When confronted with their blatant errors and shown clear evidence by a new surveyor, Ben G Landscaping refused to acknowledge their mistakes or take any responsibility. We have suffered tremendously due to their incompetence, and now, to protect others, we are preparing legal action against Ben G Landscaping. If you are searching for grading services, avoid Ben G Landscaping at all costs. Hiring this business risks significant financial loss, damage to your property, and years of distress. There are countless qualified professionals--Ben G Landscaping is not one of them. Save yourself from unnecessary hardship and expense by looking elsewhere.

Quick response to my inquiry and gave me a reasonable quote. Came three days later to do the job…read moreand I like how it turned out. Please see before and after pictures.

We have been looking to get our yard graded and grass planted with fencing and deck work done. I…read morehave read on here about people being stood up not being called back and I didn't really believe it until I started calling companies for estimates. I must have sent pictures to 4 different companies who asked for them only to never pick up the phone or just "no-show" for appointments to my dismay but this was not true in the case of Esparza. They actually came out the next day looked at property and even discussed the possibilities. I was quite pleased with their attention and courtesy and some of these other 4 1/2 and 5 star folks are questionable. I would recommend them solely on their professional demeanor and customer service.

So, I haven't gotten work done by Juan but, I have to say, I was VERY impressed with the meeting I…read morehad with him today. He is very knowledgeable, very understanding and just an all around nice guy. I ended up getting 3 quotes from other landscapers. I must admit he wasn't the highest bid, nor was he the lowest. But he was VERY close to the lowest (within a few hundred on a $9k job). Even though he wasn't the lowest, we decided to go with him because we felt the most comfortable with him doing the work, understanding our wants and needs, and being able to put those wants and needs into our yard without second guessing our decision. So for peace of mind, knowing that it will be done how we want it and be don't right, it is worth just the few dollar difference from the lowest quote. Oh, for those who might not like he didn't get back to a few of the reviewers, he did get in touch with me right away. Communicated quickly via email (which I preferred). And was flexible with the time on coming to view what needed to be done. I will update my post when the job is done!!!

Koreman Landscape has been exceeding my expectations for years now! From lawn maintenance, to snow…read moreremoval, to planters, to a whole patio remodel, they do it all. I will never use another landscape company. Very fair prices for the quality of service given. Cannot recommend this company enough.

Koreman Landscaping Company went above and beyond with our project. From the moment I met with Paul…read more(our designer), I knew that I had chosen the right company for our job. Paul took what I envisioned our landscaping to be and delivered an even better result. The communication and knowledge behind all the crew members was outstanding. I never once felt left out of the loop and was always updated immediately if there were any changes or weather delays. The construction and installation crew were always so nice and respectful. The end result has not only added value to our property, but complements the style of our home. I plan to use Koreman Landscaping Company for future projects and would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a one stop company for all your landscaping needs

Last year Star Landscaping did our landscaping in the front yard. Tim and his crew were a pleasure…read moreto work with. Our landscaping was beautiful. A few of the plants didn't come back to life though. I sent Tim an email telling him about it and asked if they were guaranteed. He called me back and I told him about my problem. He came out to our house the next day and looked at everything. The next week he went to the nursery and picked out plants and sent me pictures. He called me and we discussed the plants as far as the flowers, how big they'd get, etc. Shortly after our conversation, he was at our house planting the new plants. Tim has been a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend Star Landscaping.

Tim does an outstanding job ! Couldn't be happier with the islands he created for us with his team .read more

Just had Creekside do a border around our landscaping and it is a 10/10. Not only was the pricing…read moreexcellent, the attention to detail was out of this world. Kevin came out to walk us through the project and gave us several options to choose from based off budget and options. He provided a fast and thorough estimate and him and his team knocked it out of the park. I highly recommend them for any landscaping job and look forward to using them for future projects.

Had Creekside Landscapes come out to enlarge an area around a tree surrounding using existing…read moreblocks. Everything looked good so we used them again this past early spring to do the exact same thing to a tree on our front parkway. Now we come to find, our beautiful 22 year old perfectly healthy tree, which we had Creekside Landscapes enhance last summer, is DEAD. Had three separate landscapers out, since we now had to have the dead tree professionally cut down, stump grinded, and a new tree planted, all tell us that too many main roots were cut causing the tree to die. Creekside response was "well you knew that would happen? "WHY in the world would we PAY to have a beautiful old tree KILLED when it provided both shade and privacy. Very disappointed and OUT ALOT of $$$$ Would NOT recommend Creekside Landscapes if you cherish your landscape!