Landscaping & snow removal in Des Plaines, IL
We’re based in Des Plaines, so local properties get the quickest response and the most flexible scheduling we offer.
What we do in Des Plaines
Des Plaines is home. Most of what we do here is weekly lawn care, spring and fall cleanups, patios and walkways, and fixing yards where water sits after a storm. Winter is residential and commercial plowing.
- Weekly lawn care and seasonal cleanups
- Paver patios and walkways
- Grading and simple yard drainage
- Planting beds, mulch and sod
- Residential and commercial snow removal
Building a patio in Des Plaines
- The City requires a permit for patios, walkways and other hard surfaces, submitted with a plat of survey marked with the new work.
- Patios need to sit at least 5 feet from the property line and 3 feet from a driveway.
- In R-1 districts, patios and walks count toward a 60% cap on rear-yard coverage.
- New hard surfaces have to pitch away from the house (¼″ per foot) and can’t send water onto a neighbor’s yard.
- For back yards that flood, the City’s Rear Yard Drainage Program can cost-share a storm sewer line from the rear lot line to the street sewer. We handle the grading around it.
Before any digging, we request a JULIE utility locate (811), as Illinois law requires.
Des Plaines questions
Do I need a permit for a patio in Des Plaines?
Yes. The City requires a permit and a plat of survey showing where the patio goes. We lay the patio out on your plat so the application is clear, and we build to the setback and drainage rules.
My back yard holds water after every rain. Can you fix it?
Usually, yes. Most cases come down to grade: soil that settled against the house or low spots with nowhere to drain. We regrade and add simple drainage. If you need a storm sewer connection, ask the City about its Rear Yard Drainage Program.
Do you plow residential driveways in Des Plaines?
Yes. We offer seasonal contracts or per-event plowing with a 2″ trigger, for driveways, walks and small commercial lots.
Nearby towns we serve: Park Ridge · Mount Prospect · Niles · Rosemont · Elk Grove Village · All service areas
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