Garrett, Archadio and Team Blade Runners, almost 3 months after and we are still on our hands and…read moreknees praising and at awe of you guys' top-notch, superb work! Never in our wildest dreams have we thought of ever making our outdoor living oasis vision come to life. That's right...OUTDOOR LIVING! It's the perfect gift that keeps on giving. We play host all the time now and the praises from everyone from kids to adults alike just never ends! Our experience with Blade Runners was first rate! Waited 11 years before finally pulling the plug and deciding on a contractor/landscaper and we truly cannot be any happier of our choice. Garrett's design background and top of the line 3D computer program were truly an exceptional asset to the entire experience. He is visionary, professional, flexible and most of all compassionate. He has a creative mind for design, strict standards for work quality, and stands behind his work. He took our ideas and mixed them with his to transform ordinary into extraordinary. He worked with us to find a solution for our back yard that fit within our vision and we couldn't be happier with the results. While he definitely has stylistic leanings that he favors, he listened to what we liked and didn't like and his choices were always spot on. We felt we could trust him completely and he proved us right every step of the way. He helped us conceive the designs, offered many new ideas, helped us select materials and plants, and executed with an eye for detail. He was open to our feedback along the way and made adjustments with ease. He included several benefits beyond our agreed scope - including foot rest on the bar that we would never have thought of ourselves - at no additional charge. His crew was also very attentive to detail, both in terms of making sure the foundation items are sound (drainage, soil condition/preparation) as well as the final aesthetic look (border design, plant/trees placement). Always early to arrive on site, professional and respectful of our family and property which is very important to us. They always cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day. Our empty oddly sloped backyard lot became an amazing outdoor entertaining area. Everyone who has seen it absolutely adores and loves it! We are very happy with the workmanship and end product. Garrett and team Blade Runners cared about their work and made sure the work as well as the maintenance was in tip-top shape. The end result was exceptional just as promised...even after the job was complete, Garrett still kept coming by to check up on how things are holding up making sure our satisfaction has been met and then some. Evident from his Instagram posts from past clients, he was not only after our business but a life-long friendship that you will hardly ever find in a hired professional. He even made us a very nice video of the entire process, the before and after, beginning to end using his awesome drone so that we would have an aerial view of the entire project. I cannot recommend Blade Runners highly enough. Thanks, Blade Runners and your fantastic team. We absolutely adore (and everyone else whom has stepped foot on) our backyard! I will continue to use them on future projects and as long as I own my home!

From the owner: Blade Runners Services LLC provides hardscape construction, landscape design, landscape…read moreinstallation, outdoor living spaces, and snow removal to Lake and McHenry County, IL.

Extremely satisfied with the work that Jose and Orlando at Solo Construction did transforming my…read more18-year-old paver patio. They were an absolute pleasure to work with, and I can't thank them enough. M. Lanera

We recently had Jose from Solo Construction & Landscaping out to do two projects with us. We have…read morea lot of plans for the outside of our home, but need to do things in phases. Jose was very accommodating. Our first project was a 15' round patio/fire pit. We entertain a lot so our old hole in the ground just wasn't cutting it anymore. Jose and his crew showed up promptly when they said they would and completed the work quickly; I think in a matter of three full days. They regraded part of the yard and even seeded for grass. It honestly turned out awesome and we are so happy with it. Our second project was a small patio to the side of my home, meant to house our grill. I started the work myself by digging the hole and there it sat for it nearly two year unfinished... Unfortunately work obligations kept me from completing it, and I lost motivation. After having Jose out for the first project I knew I had to get him back to help me finish this one too. Solo's quote was extremely competitive; I think because he a 'smaller' local contractor. He's meticulous and his work shows he really cares about the outcome. I trusted Jose and It paid off. They went above and beyond, even disposing of some old concrete we were desperate to get rid of, free of charge. Solo Construction & Landscaping will be our go to for any additional work we have in the future and we will recommend Jose and his crew until any day.

OnDeck is a fantastic company with great service. They're prompt, reliable, insightful and…read moreknowledgeable while staying on budget! We're so happy with the addition to the house and the amazing backyard kitchen. Santo, Phil, Al and Ken are our superstars!!

The OnDeck team did an amazing job with my kitchen, bathroom, living room and dining room!…read more Their attention to detail and perfection was spot-on! I highly recommend OnDeck for any of your home improvement projects!

This experience was great from beginning to end! Joe, from Shading Solutions contacted me, we made…read morean appointment. He was accommodating with my schedule and showed up on time- actually early! We talked, he shared the history of the company (30 yrs in business, I remember correctly) and reviewed what we were hoping to replace- he showed me what Shading Solutions could do- measured, twice, and we were on our way. The date he told me to anticipate our awnings should be delivered and one week before, contacted me to say we are on schedule! The awnings were delivered and we set a date for installation. The day before, Kurt Lamothe, the installer, came to look at the awnings and to check out the job site, impressive! Not waiting for 'day of ' - being proactive shows professionalism ~ so appreciated in this day! The installers show up, again, professional and friendly and EARLY! Again, I was impressed because as they're installing, Joe, my sales guy, shows up just to make sure all is going well and that I was satisfied. He even texted me after to say there is a windy storm rolling in so make sure to roll up the awnings as they were just installed. The guys picked up all the wrappings and left not one piece behind. Oh- and the price was fair, no hard sell or upsell. Will post pics later ~ but we are VERY satisfied to find a company and people who are professional and are great at their jobs! Thanks Joe, Kurt, Kurt Jr and Cliff (?) I apologize if I got the name wrong!

From the owner: Shading Solutions Group will furnish and install outdoor shade structures like maintenance-free,…read morealuminum pergolas, retractable awnings, aluminum awnings, commercial aluminum canopies, aluminum patio covers, and exterior window and door security screens/window guards.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We contacted Jonathan at SAR for…read morelandscaping work at my moms residence. Mowing, trimming, bush removal, seeding, landscape design, planting,mulching, ....... He has been always been very courteous, friendly, accommodating, and professional. They do TOP NOTCH work!! Thanks guys! Thanks guys!!!

Using their landscape services since 2019: mowing, mulching/edging, dethatching, over seeding,…read moreaeration, bush trim, spring cleanup. Quality work, timely and dependable. Nice friendly owner and crew. Reasonable prices.

So we had these guys get rid of our antique * ( old) walkway from likely the 1930s , whose…read morecharacter I loved, but made traversing it perilous, and replace it with a lovely, much more uniform, new one. They gave us a fair price and even did it on their Saturday. Very easy guys to deal with. I shall now attempt to find a photo for you all on my phone.

From the owner: Patios, Pergolas, Deck Building, Rooftop Decks, and design in a complete variety of materials and…read morestyles, including composite decks and ipe decks, as well as complete pool deck solutions. We also construct other backyard structures, like gazebos, screen rooms, and trellis.

We recently moved into our home and the recent rain caused our backyard to flood with a giant lake…read more I had a few quotes from other landscapers estimating the work to replace the entire drainage system for $4000-$5000! Matt came out and gave me honest estimate of the work and determined that our drain pipe was clogged. He came out with his team and replaced our corrugated pipe with solid pipe in one day and now we have no lake! I will be using Agman for my next landscape project. Thanks Matt.

Matt did a great job transforming our boring backyard to something that looks great and…read morefunctional. Matt sat down and went over his vision of the design that met our expectations and budget. His crew showed up on time and promptly finished the job in a few days. My wife and I were very happy with the end result. I will be using Agman for all my landscaping projects. Thanks Matt!

Just want to give a shout out the the Barn Nursery employee that helped me carry heavy items and…read moreload them into my car at SAMS club. Barn nursery-thanks for employing kind individuals and you are lucky to have them representing your business. I will definitely be a customer moving forward.

My review pertains to the classes they offer. I did the spring basket class earlier this year. We…read morewere provided a large planter, many types of flowers to pick from and a cute decoration. I do not know much about gardening, they provided flower types that are hardy enough to withstand the cool spring nights. Yesterday I did the pumpkin decorating class. We got two large pumpkins and got to pick either a white or blue pumpkin. The supplies to decorate were plentiful. They provide all kinds of ideas and examples. The instructors are very friendly and helpful. I do not consider myself a creative person but after these classes I do! Many people brought snacks and drinks. Definitely a fun night out.