Cothren's Custom Hardscapes

- 5705 E William Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521

For homeowners and businesses throughout the Central Illinois region, especially those in and around Decatur, the vision for an ideal outdoor space often extends far beyond simple lawn maintenance. It involves complex structural work, meticulous drainage solutions, and the construction of permanent, beautiful features that stand up to the Midwest climate. This comprehensive vision requires a specialized partner, and that partner is Cothren's Custom Hardscapes. Operating as a full-service general contractor dedicated exclusively to the exterior of your property, Cothren's is not just a landscaper; they are a hardscape architect, a structural expert, and a site development specialist all in one.

Cothren's Custom Hardscapes has established itself as one of the oldest and most trusted names in Central Illinois for high-quality outdoor pavement solutions. Their deep experience—spanning decades—is particularly evident in their emphasis on functional elegance and problem-solving design, such as their expertise in permeable paving systems. Their approach ensures that every project, from an intricate custom backyard patio to a large commercial parking lot, is built to be both stunning and incredibly resilient against common regional issues like soil erosion and poor drainage.

The scope of their work is broad, encompassing four key specialty types: Landscaper, Excavating Contractor, Retaining Wall Supplier, and Swimming Pool Contractor. This unique blend of skills means they manage the entire lifecycle of a project—from initial site consultation and excavation, through hardscape design and installation, to the finishing touches of a fully realized outdoor living space. As evidenced by a delighted church community that hired them for a large-scale project, "Water issues and snow issues are now a thing of the past. Great job 'Custom Hardscape'! Thank You!" This commitment to living up to the contract and "going beyond" is a clear benefit for any Illinois user looking for reliability and structural permanence.

Cothren's Custom Hardscapes is centrally located in Decatur, IL, making them perfectly situated to serve clients across Central Illinois, including Springfield, Champaign, Bloomington, and the surrounding areas. Their facility serves as the hub for their professional operations, allowing for efficient dispatch of their expert teams and large-scale equipment necessary for major excavation and hardscaping jobs.

The physical location and contact details are as follows:

• Address: 5705 E William Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA

Understanding the needs of their clientele, Cothren's has built professionalism into their service options, prioritizing convenience and accessibility for their Illinois users:

• Accessibility: The business features a Wheelchair accessible entrance and a Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
• Service Convenience: They offer Online estimates and Onsite services, allowing clients to initiate the design process and receive preliminary budgets without immediate travel, followed by on-site consultations for accurate planning.

Cothren's operates with a full-stack service model, meaning they handle all required disciplines for site and outdoor construction, ensuring quality control and project continuity from start to finish. Their services are designed to solve problems and create luxurious, long-lasting outdoor environments.

• Hardscape and Paving Expertise:
  • Interlocking Concrete Paver Installation (Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement, Permeable Pavers, Permeable Surfaces)
  • Mechanical Paver Installation and Paver Parking Lots (Commercial Pavement)
  • Patio Designer/Builder (Backyard Patios, Outdoor Patio) and Patios And Walkways
  • Driveway or Walkway Paving, Brick Paving, and Block Pave
  • Outdoor Step Construction and Stone Landscaping
• Site Development and Excavation:
  • Excavation & Grading, Landscaping, and GPS Grading
  • Yard Grading, Lot Clearing, and Driveway Removal
  • Concrete Breaking & Hauling and Dirt Removal
  • Substation Site Development (indicating capacity for heavy, commercial work)
  • In Ground Pool preparation and construction (Swimming Pool Contractor services)
• Outdoor Living and Design:
  • Hardscape Design And Installation, Custom Hardscape Design, and Custom Hardscapes
  • Designing Outdoor Living Spaces, Outdoor Living Areas, and Custom Backyard areas
  • Outdoor Kitchens and Outdoor Fireplace features (Kitchen Area)
  • Outdoor Water Feature Design
  • Design Consultant, Design Development, and Digital Design for new landscapes
• Functional and Structural Solutions:
  • Retaining Walls (Retaining Wall Supplier) and Retaining Wall construction (as a customer review highlights their expertise in rebuilding a large retaining wall)
  • Yard Drainage, Water Management, and Stormwater Management (a core strength)
  • Grading & Resloping and Hydroseeding for erosion control
  • Ongoing Maintenance for long-term care

The distinct advantages of choosing Cothren's Custom Hardscapes are rooted in their specialization and their proven ability to handle challenging, large-scale projects common in Illinois:

• General Contracting for Outdoors: As a full-scope General Contracting service, they eliminate the logistical headaches of coordinating between separate excavators, landscapers, and paver installers. This comprehensive model simplifies large projects, such as pool area development or complex site grading.
• Permeable Pavement Leadership: Their emphasis on Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) for both residential and commercial applications is a major highlight. PICP is a critical, advanced solution for effective Stormwater Management and water run-off issues prevalent in the region, a feature customers attest to solving their "water issues."
• Mastery of Retaining Walls: The customer review that praised their "amazing job removing and rebuilding our large retaining wall" highlights a high level of structural engineering and construction proficiency, which is vital for managing Central Illinois's terrain variations and preventing long-term soil erosion.
• Commercial and Residential Capacity: Handling complex projects like a church "Parking Lot" with over an acre of pavers demonstrates their significant resources, equipment, and professional management systems to scale their services for Commercial And Residential clients.
• Start-to-Finish Site Control: The combination of Excavation & Grading services with Landscape Architecture allows them to control the foundational integrity of a site before any aesthetic work begins, ensuring a long-lasting and properly drained result. They use advanced techniques like GPS Grading.
• Creating Outdoor Living Spaces: They are experts in designing and installing luxurious amenities like Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Fireplaces, and custom patios, truly extending the home's functional living area into the backyard.

To start your hardscape, excavation, or outdoor living space project, the professional team at Cothren's Custom Hardscapes is ready for consultation. Their commitment to being friendly and professional begins with your first call or online inquiry.

Address: 5705 E William Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA

Phone: (217) 520-8378 (Primary Local Illinois Contact)

Mobile Phone: +1 217-520-8378

Utilizing their "Online estimates" option is an excellent way for Central Illinois residents to quickly gauge the potential scope and budget for their custom hardscape or excavation needs.

Cothren's Custom Hardscapes is worth choosing because they offer the rare combination of a general contractor's muscle and a designer's eye. For any Illinois property owner facing complex site challenges, such as major water issues, a crumbling retaining wall, or the need for large-scale excavation and grading for a new pool or parking lot, Cothren's provides a singular, experienced solution.

The feedback from satisfied customers underscores their professionalism—their team is "friendly and professional," they "worked every day, all day, to get the job completed on time," and they "lived up to the contract and went beyond." This level of reliability, coupled with their specialization in advanced techniques like Permeable Paving and structural integrity, ensures that your investment in your outdoor space is protected. By choosing Cothren's Custom Hardscapes, you are choosing decades of Central Illinois expertise to transform your property into a functional, beautiful, and enduring custom hardscape.

Cothren's Custom Hardscapes

5705 E William Street Rd, Decatur, IL 62521, USA