RYCO Landscaping

- 8595 Pyott Rd Suite C, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

For over 25 years, RYCO Landscaping, a family-owned and operated company based in Lake in the Hills, IL, has established itself as a premier provider of full-service landscape design, construction, and property management across the Chicagoland and Southern Wisconsin areas. Operating under a "Complete Care™ Cycle," their promise is simple yet powerful: to be the single, reliable source for all your outdoor needs, encompassing design, construction, maintenance, irrigation, and essential seasonal snow management.

RYCO's expertise goes far beyond simple Lawn Care Service; they function as a highly skilled General Contractor specializing in the creation of unique and innovative outdoor living spaces. Their fully trained, state-certified staff includes design experts, architects, and knowledgeable office employees ready to guide residential homeowners, property managers, and Commercial Property clients through every step of the Design Build and maintenance process. This comprehensive approach ensures that every project, from the most intricate Hardscapes & Plantscapes to critical Site Grading & Drainage work, is handled with an unmatched level of professionalism and quality.

A key highlight in their portfolio is their proven ability to resolve significant structural issues, such as drainage and grading problems around foundations. For Illinois residents who experience seasonal water challenges, their expertise in installing French drains, managing gutter run-off, and regrading to pitch away from a foundation is invaluable—a service that has been proven to prevent water infiltration even during intense rainfalls. This foundational engineering capability, combined with their aesthetic design flair for Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, and Water Features & Pools, makes them a complete contractor for any significant exterior renovation.

While the company is highly regarded, particularly by commercial clients who depend on them for consistent, interruption-free operation through services like Commercial Snow & Ice Management, it is important for prospective residential clients to understand the full scope of their work quality. As with any large, high-volume service provider, some customer feedback has pointed to inconsistencies in routine tasks like Mowing & Landscape Maintenance, citing issues like mowing in the rain or damage to plants. However, the majority of detailed reviews from long-term clients and those with complex design-build projects consistently praise their professionalism, beautiful work, and successful resolution of critical drainage issues, strongly recommending the company for large-scale, intricate projects.

RYCO Landscaping is centrally located with a main office at 8595 Pyott Rd Suite C, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, USA. This strategic location in the Northwest Suburbs allows them to efficiently service a large area across Northern Illinois, including the northern, northwest, and western suburbs of Chicago, and even extending into the greater Lake Geneva, WI area. They also maintain a presence in South Barrington, further underscoring their commitment to serving the wider Chicagoland market.

The company ensures strong communication and accessibility for both their large commercial portfolio and their residential clients. Their commitment to "Personalized Service" is supported by a team that is responsive and available for consultation. Customers can initiate contact to discuss a new Design Project or ongoing Landscape Management needs using their primary phone number. As a professional, established entity since 1996, they offer Onsite services and free estimates to ensure all potential clients receive a thorough understanding of the proposed scope of work and budgeting, from a simple Landscape Renovation to a large-scale Outdoor Living Space build.

RYCO Landscaping’s comprehensive service offering is segmented into Design/Build, Maintenance, and Seasonal Management, providing clients with a truly single-source solution.

• Landscape Design and Construction (Design Build):

  • Custom Landscape Design & Construction, utilizing Architectural Digital Rendering and 3D Visuals for an immersive planning process.

  • Hardscapes & Plantscapes including Patios, Walkways, Driveways, Retaining Walls, and natural stone installations.

  • Creation of Outdoor Living Space amenities such as Outdoor Kitchens, Fire Pits, Outdoor Fireplaces, Pool Houses, and Hot Tubs.

  • Essential structural and utility work, including Site Grading & Drainage, Erosion Control, and Irrigation Systems installation and maintenance.

  • Custom Woodworking, including Decks, Gazebos, Arbors, Trellis Work, and Pergolas.

• Professional Landscape Management and Lawn Care:

  • Mowing & Landscape Maintenance (weekly for commercial, various options for residential).

  • Comprehensive Turf Health: Fertilization, Weed Control, Pest Control, and Disease & Pest Control programs.

  • Seasonal Plant Care: Annual Color installation, Seasonal Color, Tree & Shrub Care, Bed Edging and Mulching, and Winter Care prep.

• Commercial and Winter Management:

  • Commercial Snow & Ice Management, ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

  • Residential Snow Removal services.

  • Full-spectrum Commercial Property maintenance for Property Managers and Homeowners Associations (HOAs).

RYCO Landscaping’s long-standing success in the competitive Illinois market is due to several key features that appeal to clients looking for high-level design and reliability.

• Award-Winning Design-Build Process: They leverage their RYCO Design Group to offer a high-end, consultative design process. This includes 2D plans, 3D Renderings, and 3D Walkthrough Videos, allowing clients to virtually experience their future landscape before construction begins. This level of detail minimizes surprises and ensures the final result matches the client's vision and budget.

• Expertise in Critical Drainage Solutions: One of their most valuable services is the successful mitigation of serious water problems. They have a proven track record, confirmed by customer reviews, of installing French drains, correcting grading, and resolving foundation water infiltration issues—a vital service for maintaining property value in the Midwest.

• Commercial Reliability and Peace of Mind: For businesses and property managers, RYCO provides essential "peace of mind." Their consistent, reliable weekly landscaping and proactive Commercial Snow & Ice Management service ensures lots are "constantly clean" and business operations continue without interruption, which is a major highlight.

• Full-Service, Year-Round Coverage (Complete Care™): The "one-company" approach for all landscape and snowplowing needs eliminates the hassle of coordinating multiple contractors. From full-scale Construction to lawn and irrigation maintenance, and winter preparedness, clients rely on RYCO for continuous, holistic property care since 1996.

• Certified and Professional Staff: The team includes certified landscape technicians, architects, and designers, ensuring that complex projects—especially those involving electrical (Outdoor Lighting) or plumbing (Irrigation Systems, Water Feature & Pools)—are handled with technical precision and adherence to professional standards.

For homeowners, HOAs, and commercial clients in the Northern Illinois region seeking a consultation or to begin the Landscape Design / Build process, RYCO Landscaping encourages direct contact. They offer Free Estimates and are ready to discuss your custom project needs.

• Physical Address: 8595 Pyott Rd Suite C, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, USA

• Main Phone: (815) 459-7926

• Mobile Contact: +1 815-459-7926

The choice of a General Contractor for exterior work should align with the size and complexity of the project. For Illinois clients, RYCO Landscaping is unequivocally the superior choice for high-value, large-scale, and structurally critical outdoor projects. If your property requires a comprehensive transformation, the construction of a luxurious Outdoor Living Space, or, most importantly, the resolution of persistent and damaging water/drainage issues, RYCO’s Design Build expertise is second to none.

The ability to hire one company that offers a professional landscape architect, construction crews for Hardscapes, and certified specialists for Irrigation and Site Grading is highly valuable. This streamlined process prevents the headaches often associated with coordinating multiple vendors on a large renovation. The testimonials confirm that for significant investments, such as demolishing an old patio and installing new Permeable Pavers or correcting foundation grading, the work is "professional, and beautiful," installed correctly, and highly effective.

While a few customer reviews indicate challenges with consistent quality in their routine, high-volume mowing services—such as timing issues or accidental damage to plants—it is crucial to weigh this against their nearly three decades of high-level service in Landscape Design and Construction. For a business or a residential client whose main focus is a complete property overhaul, a new Fire Pit and Patio, or year-round Commercial Snow & Ice Management reliability, RYCO offers a level of expertise, technical certification, and organizational scale that ensures project success and long-term peace of mind, making them the recommended professional partner for complex outdoor solutions in the Illinois region.

RYCO Landscaping

8595 Pyott Rd Suite C, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156, USA