What Matters Most for Your Elgin Landscaping Project
Hiring a landscaper is a big decision. Here is what most Elgin homeowners want when they start the search:
A patio built to last in Northern Illinois winters. Freeze-thaw, ice, and heavy snow are hard on hardscape.
One point of contact from start to finish. Knowing who is responsible for your project, every step of the way.
A plan that ties everything together. Design, hardscape, lawn care, and tree work coordinated as one project.
Attention to small jobs, not just the big ones. Pruning, assessments, and seasonal touch-ups handled with the same care.
The estimate number is the final number. Line items you can read, no vague "design and install" lump sums.
How We Solve It
Jordan Arellano runs every estimate and stays on every job. Estimates are free, onsite, and itemized. Design, install, and maintenance run on one account, so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Concrete Service
Concrete in Elgin takes a beating from freeze-thaw, road salt off Randall and McLean, and clay heave from underneath older driveways. We pour driveways, sidewalks, garage aprons, and stamped concrete patios to Kane County code with proper rebar and the right slab thickness for the application.
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Landscaper
A good Elgin yard starts on paper. We map plant placement, beds, walkways, and grading before any plant goes in. Tight clay subsoil through the west-side subdivisions can drown a fresh install in one wet spring if drainage is not designed in, so the plan matters.
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Hardscaping
A paver patio is one of the highest-return projects you can do on an Elgin property. Done right, it lasts decades through freeze-thaw. Done wrong, the joints heave by the third spring. We compact the base, set every paver by hand, lock the joints with polymeric sand, and finish with edge restraints.
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Lawn Care Service
A green Elgin lawn takes more than a weekly mow. Compacted clay through the west-side subdivisions needs aeration. Older lawns in established east-side neighborhoods usually need a different feeding schedule than newer sod. We match the program to your specific lawn.
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Tree Service
Older Elgin neighborhoods are full of mature oaks, silver maples, and ash trees. We handle tree work both as standalone calls and as part of project prep. Storm-damaged limbs, dead trees near a fence, low branches over the roof, emerald ash borer assessments: all of it.
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Snow Removal Service
Northern Illinois winters do not let up. Residential snow contracts mean you wake up to a plowed driveway and cleared walkways, not a shovel in your hand. Routes lock in by mid-October most years, so book your spot before the season fills.
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Our Simple 4 Step Process
For Residential and Commercial Elgin Property Owner's
Step 1:
Call or Request an Estimate Give us a call at (630) 402-7001 or fill out the contact form on our website. Tell us what's going on with your property and we'll set up a time to come take a look. Free estimates, no pressure, no obligation.
Step 2:
We Assess Your Property and Provide a Quote Jordan visits your property in person, evaluates the scope of the work, and gives you a clear, written quote. No hidden fees, no surprise charges. You'll know exactly what the job costs before we start.
Step 3:
Our Crew Gets to Work Once you approve the estimate, we schedule the work at a time that fits your schedule. Our team arrives on time with the right equipment for the job. We handle everything from start to finish and keep you updated along the way.
Step 4:
Final Walkthrough and Cleanup When the work is done, we clean up the entire area. Then Jordan walks the property with you to make sure everything looks right. The job isn't finished until you're satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscaping in Elgin
We aim for within 3 to 5 business days for most estimates, faster during the off-season. Emergency tree calls (a tree down on a structure, a leaning tree after a storm) get same-day or next-day priority. Call (630) 402-7001 and we will give you a real time on the phone.
Most residential paver patios take three to seven days from excavation to completion. Larger projects with retaining walls, fire pits, or outdoor kitchens take longer. You get a clear timeline at the consultation, before any work starts.
For Northern Illinois, almost always yes. Pavers handle freeze-thaw without cracking, drain better, offer far more design flexibility, and are easy to repair. If a paver gets damaged, we swap it out. With concrete, you are looking at resurfacing or replacing the whole slab.
It depends on what you are doing. Most plantings and basic lawn work do not need permits. Some hardscape, drainage, and tree work does, especially close to property lines or public right-of-way. We handle the permitting research at the consultation and pull paperwork as needed so you do not have to.
Yes, residential and commercial. Contracts cover plowing, walkway clearing, and ice management through the season. Book by early October. The route fills up.
Lawn care pricing depends on lot size, what is included (mow only vs. mow + fertilization + aeration vs. full program), and visit frequency. Programs run season-long; one-time visits are also available. We give you real pricing at the consultation, not a vague monthly range.
Get a Free Landscaping Estimate in Elgin
Your yard should be a place you actually use, not a project you keep putting off. Arellano Landscaping gives you a clear plan, an honest price, and a finished result that holds up through every Northern Illinois season.
The consultation is free and no-pressure. We come to your Elgin property, listen to what you want, and give you a written estimate. You decide what to do next.
Call Arellano Landscaping today