2026 Service & Price Guide
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Explore planning prices for patios, retaining walls, drainage, lawns, landscapes, concrete, decks, and complete outdoor transformations across Chicago’s Southland and Northwest Indiana.
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Popular starting prices
These are planning prices, not one-size-fits-all quotes. Your final proposal is based on exact measurements, materials, access, demolition, soil, drainage, permits, and the written scope of work.
$5,000 project minimum
Two exposed rows + cap
$1,500 project minimum
With light preparation
01PaversPaver Patios, Walkways & Outdoor Surfaces
Paver Repair, Restoration & Maintenance
New paver project minimum: $5,000. Qualifying new paver patios include professional excavation, an approximately 8-inch compacted stone base installed in lifts, a 1-inch setting layer, proper pitch, edge restraint, polymeric joint sand, cleanup, and a 5-year workmanship warranty.
02Walls & StepsRetaining Walls, Seat Walls & Steps — Starting at $60 per Linear Foot
The minimum advertised retaining-wall price is $60 per linear foot for two exposed rows with a cap. Taller walls are calculated from that starting point by adding $20 per linear foot for each additional exposed row. Row-based prices assume standard block and ordinary access. Final retaining-wall pricing accounts for the buried starter course, excavation, base preparation, clean drainage stone, perforated drainpipe, outlet, soil conditions, compaction, geogrid, curves, steps, and material selection. Engineering and municipal fees are separate.
03DrainageDrainage & Water Management
Drainage project minimum: $1,500. Outlet location, pitch, soil type, pipe depth, utilities, access, and restoration determine the final price. Interior basement waterproofing is not included.
04Lawns & GradingGrading, Topsoil, Sod & Lawn Restoration
For clay-heavy yards, approximately 3 inches of quality topsoil may be recommended before seed or sod installation. New lawns require homeowner watering and care after installation.
05Mulch & StoneMulch, Decorative Stone & Landscape Beds
Landscape Edging
Mulch minimum: $350. Decorative-stone minimum: $800. Small quantities are available as add-ons to larger projects.
06Planting & DesignPlanting, Trees & Landscape Design
Plant prices vary by species, size, nursery availability, soil conditions, and planting location. Large-tree removal, stump grinding, and pesticide applications require a separate qualified service provider unless specifically included in writing.
07Outdoor LightingOutdoor Lighting
Low-voltage landscape lighting does not include new 120-volt circuits or other line-voltage electrical work. Licensed electrical work is quoted separately.
08Outdoor LivingFire Pits, Outdoor Kitchens & Backyard Features
Gas, plumbing, and line-voltage electrical connections must be completed by properly licensed trades and are not included unless specifically listed in the written proposal.
09ConcreteConcrete Installation & Removal
Concrete pricing assumes ordinary access and ground conditions. Reinforcement, thicker slabs, frost-depth footings, pumping, permits, and structural engineering are additional when required.
10Decks & WoodDecks, Railings & Wood Construction
New deck project minimum: $8,500. Final pricing depends on height, footings, framing, stairs, railing, attachment to the home, access, permits, and selected decking. Structural plans, permits, and municipal fees are separate unless included in writing.
11Cleanup & RemovalProperty Cleanup, Removal & Preparation
12Seasonal ServicesRoutine & Seasonal Property Services
Availability of routine maintenance services depends on location, property size, and route scheduling.
13Property PackagesComplete Property Packages
Packages are customized to the property and may include design, demolition, grading, drainage, hardscape, lawn restoration, planting, lighting, and cleanup.
14UpgradesCommon Upgrades & Add-Ons
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Pricing policies
Transparent expectations help every project start on the right foot.
- Prices shown are planning prices and do not constitute a binding estimate or contract.
- Final pricing is provided in a written proposal after measurements and a site evaluation.
- Listed starting prices assume standard access, ordinary soil, standard material selections, and no hidden obstructions.
- Permits, engineering, surveys, utility relocation, and municipal fees are not included unless specifically stated.
- Underground roots, buried concrete, unstable soil, excessive clay, unmarked private utilities, and other hidden conditions may require a written change order.
- A 50% deposit is normally required to reserve scheduling and order materials. Remaining payment terms are listed in the written proposal.
- Financing options are available for qualifying projects.
- A 5-year workmanship warranty is available on qualifying new paver patios. Material warranties are provided by the manufacturer where applicable.
- Standalone service minimums apply. Smaller services may be added to a larger project at reduced package pricing.
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Prices shown are starting points for planning and do not constitute a binding estimate or contract.