Great Oaks Landscaping

- 3300 21st St, Zion, IL 60099

When Illinois residents think about renovating their homes, the exterior spaces—patios, decks, gardens, and outdoor kitchens—are often the most exciting projects. These complex projects require more than just a simple landscaper; they demand a professional entity that acts as a comprehensive "Design/Build" contractor, managing the entire process from initial concept to final installation. Great Oaks Landscaping, based in Zion, IL, is one such premier contractor, specializing exclusively in transforming backyards into functional, inspired outdoor living environments.

Great Oaks Landscaping is renowned across the North Shore and surrounding areas of Illinois for its deep expertise in landscape design, deck building, and hardscaping. Their service goes far beyond planting flowers; they design and construct custom, permanent additions to your home’s exterior. This full-service approach is why they are trusted by both residential and commercial clients to deliver high-quality, seamless projects. They manage the creative design, technical engineering, and physical construction, functioning as your primary partner for all aspects of an outdoor renovation.

With a central base in Zion, Illinois, Great Oaks Landscaping is ideally situated to service a wide area, especially the highly populated North Shore and Lake County regions, which is where many of their specialized hardscaping projects are concentrated. Their location provides accessibility to key areas, ensuring efficient project management and crew coordination for homes and businesses across the northern part of the state.

Their primary location is:

• 3300 21st St, Zion, IL 60099, USA

Great Oaks Landscaping stands out due to the sheer breadth of their 'Design & Installation' capabilities. They are not merely an installer; they are a custom landscape designer and a construction specialist who brings complex outdoor visions to life. Their services are designed to cover every detail of a complete outdoor living space:

• Patio & Walkway Installation: Specializing in Paver Design, Flagstone Patios, Pool Patios, and Stone Pavers & Patios, including cleaning and sealing services to maintain their aesthetic integrity.
• Deck Building & Installation: Expertise as a dedicated Deck Installer and Deck Builder, offering both traditional and low-maintenance Composite Deck options, complete with custom Deck Design.
• Outdoor Living Structures: As a Pergola Installer and designer, they build custom structures, including Cedar Pergolas, to provide shade and architectural beauty.
• Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features: Functioning as an Outdoor Kitchen Builder, they design and install custom, high-end outdoor kitchens, as well as various Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces for year-round enjoyment.
• Comprehensive Landscape Design Build: Providing custom landscape plans for both Back Outdoor Landscaping and Yard Landscaping, focusing on Design & Installation that integrates hardscape and softscape.
• Utility & Maintenance Services:
  • Drainage & Erosion Control Services to protect your property’s foundation.
  • Irrigation Systems and Sprinkler System Installation & Repair for efficient lawn health.
  • General Maintenance and Landscape Maintenance plans to keep your investment pristine.
  • Sod Installation for immediate lawn revitalization.
• Specialized Installations: Including Retaining Walls, Seat Walls, Custom Stone elements, Outdoor Audio/Visual systems, and specialized Landscape Lighting Installation (including LED Lighting).
• Seasonal & Commercial Services: Providing essential Commercial Snow Removal and festive Christmas & Holiday Light Installation.

Customers consistently highlight the high quality of the design process and the professionalism of the installation crew as core features of Great Oaks Landscaping:

• Exceptional Design & Collaboration: The review mentioning designer Katie emphasizes a key strength: the ability to listen to client feedback and create a truly customized space—like the beautiful fire pit area set into a backyard hill—that blends the client's vision with professional expertise. They truly “understand the assignment.”
• Design-Build Efficiency: By offering all elements of an outdoor space—from lighting and drainage to the deck and patio—under one contractor, they simplify the project for the homeowner and ensure all components are coordinated and built to last.
• Outstanding Site Management: The crew is noted for professionalism, timeliness, excellent communication, and impeccable clean-up. The daily practice of sweeping and blowing dirt off the driveway and work area demonstrates a high standard for respecting the client's property.
• Honest and Fair Pricing Practices: A customer noted an instance where other companies attempted to charge significantly more for a sprinkler leak repair, while Great Oaks Landscaping correctly identified a simpler, inexpensive fix. This transparency and honesty build crucial trust with local Illinois users.
• Owner Involvement and Oversight: The owner, Brian, is mentioned as being actively involved on-site to ensure things are progressing well, providing an extra layer of quality assurance and accountability.
• Modern and Convenient Systems: The ability to handle all contracts and payments quickly and efficiently online/via smart phone is a significant highlight, streamlining the often-cumbersome administrative process for home improvement.

If you are ready to begin the conversation about a new patio, deck, or a complete landscape renovation, the team at Great Oaks Landscaping is ready to assist.

• Phone: (847) 782-5870
• Mobile Phone: +1 847-782-5870
• Address: 3300 21st St, Zion, IL 60099, USA

For residents across Lake, Cook, and surrounding Illinois counties, Great Oaks Landscaping is a standout choice because they eliminate the need to piece together multiple contractors for a large outdoor project. Their design-build approach, coupled with their specialization in durable hardscaping like patios, decks, and outdoor kitchens, ensures a cohesive, professionally managed, and high-quality final product.

The combination of skilled design—highlighted by designers like Katie who actively listen to and incorporate client ideas—and reliable construction is a key differentiator. The glowing reviews regarding their customer service, from accurate diagnoses of sprinkler issues to proactive site clean-up, confirm that their operations are built on integrity and a client-first mentality. Their fair pricing for both large and small jobs, alongside their efficient online contracting system, makes the entire process as stress-free as possible.

In Illinois, where homeowners seek long-lasting solutions to combat the seasonal weather, choosing Great Oaks Landscaping means investing in an outdoor space that is expertly designed for enjoyment, durability, and a significant boost to your property's value. They are the professional, full-service partner you need for any major outdoor transformation.

Great Oaks Landscaping

3300 21st St, Zion, IL 60099, USA