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Top 10 landscaping designers in Elgin, IL

Homeowners agree: these Elgin landscape designers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Juan C. Landscaping

Juan C. Landscaping

5.0(1)
3 hires on HomeGuide
11+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
John L. says, "Listened to what I asked, did a great job. I would hire him again when needed. " Read more
TGM Services

TGM Services

5.0(2)
5+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
Lisa T. says, "Did a lovely job would hire agian they did out in a patio and Retaing wall coming off my house and it turned out great." Read more
Rubino Landscapes

Rubino Landscapes

20+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
Quality and creativity that is very hard to compete with Adding value to their landscape that will give both an immediate return on their investment and grow over time!
TJ's Truck Services

TJ's Truck Services

2 hires on HomeGuide
Serves Elgin, IL
I'm affordable,reliable,prompt I've been running my business for over 8 years just me
Castle Gardens Inc

Castle Gardens Inc

Serves Elgin, IL
We are 3rd Generation landscape and nursery company been around 78 years in the landscape industry I love working outdoors and I love working with people to beautify their yard and to enhance their landscape dreams!
Sandoval Landscaping Services

Sandoval Landscaping Services

17+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
Sandoval landscaping services is a licensed and insured company established on the noth west chicago land. We strive to provide the best customer service on every day. Our main objective is to work with our clients to ensure they become our customer for life. Thank you. seeing happy customers during and at the end of each project!!
ProLandscaping

ProLandscaping

5.0(1)
3 hires on HomeGuide
15+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
John L. says, "They did a great job, and even did more than I asked them to do. I will hire them again when needed" Read more
2 Hermanos Landscaping

2 Hermanos Landscaping

7 hires on HomeGuide
8+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
2 Hermanos is a family business specializing in lawn maintenance. We offer great prices for a good clean job. Mulch, trimming, edging ect. Give us a call or text for a quote. 224-276-9210 224-818-3059
Elite Lawn Care

Elite Lawn Care

23+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
Elite Lawn Care, founded in 2002 and located in Crystal Lake, IL, is a veteran-owned business highly rated for its exceptional customer service and satisfaction guarantee. The company offers comprehensive lawn and landscape services, including regular lawn mowing, spring and fall clean-ups, mulch installation, and snow removal. Committed to understanding and meeting the goals of its clients, Elite Lawn Care consistently delivers high-quality work, setting it apart from other businesses in the industry.
SavATree

SavATree

40+ years in business
Serves Elgin, IL
SavATree, founded in 1985, is a reputable tree, shrub, and lawn care company located in Warrenville, Illinois and its surrounding areas. They specialize in maintaining the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Their team of International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists provides tailored programs to enhance the beauty, safety, and value of each landscape, focusing on conditions specific to the Chicagoland area. Please note, their services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

Your Landscaping and Design questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on HomeGuide.

How much does a landscape designer cost near me?

A landscape designer costs $50 to $150 per hour with a minimum consultation fee of $100 to $200. The design plans cost $700 to $3,000 according to the project size and the number of revisions. Some landscape design packages include videos with computer imaging to illustrate the finished look.

Is hiring a landscape designer worth it?

Hiring a landscape designer is especially worth it when you have a large yard that needs a detailed plan to manage maintenance costs. However, a designer's fees can be excessive if you have a small lawn and want a simple plan.

The benefits of landscape designers include:

  • Practical plans to raise the home’s value and boost curb appeal
  • Cheaper yard maintenance with a local-climate friendly design
  • Preventing DIY landscaping mistakes that waste your money

What does a landscape designer do?

A landscape designer's services include any of the following:

  • Consultations at your home to explore design options
  • Planning out budgets for each landscaping plan
  • Producing landscaping sketches, conceptual computer-generated plans, and basic drawings
  • Revising the plans as many times as needed
  • Consulting with contractors to help convey your vision

However, each designer offers different things according to the level of their training and whether they work with a design-and-build firm.

When should I hire a landscape designer?

You should hire a landscape designer when:

  • You want a new garden installed with a special plant scheme tailored to your needs.
  • The home you're selling needs more curb appeal to stand out in the neighborhood.
  • Your landscaping has been neglected, and you don't know how to fix it because you have no design or landscaping experience.
  • The new home you’ve moved into has a yard that doesn’t suit your lifestyle, pets, or children.
  • You have lots of new landscaping ideas but can’t decide which one will work.
  • The local climate has watering restrictions that you need to design around.

What’s the difference between a landscape designer and landscape architect?

The biggest differences between a landscape designer and landscape architect are that the architect must have a degree and typically works on bigger commercial projects. Hiring a landscape architect costs $100 to $250 per hour minimum. An architect makes official building plans required to get permits for bigger landscaping projects.

Important: Landscape designers don’t have all the qualifications to make detailed construction plans to get permits from the building department.

What are common landscaping project costs?

The most common landscaping projects are a combination of:

How do I find a good landscape designer?

You can find a nearby landscape designer by searching through our list to compare services in your neighborhood. When hiring a design consultant, remember to:

  • Compare multiple quotes from companies with 5+ years of experience.
  • See if your state requires designers to have licenses in horticulture services, home improvement, or landscape contractor credentials.
  • Ask if they have training from the NALP, the APLD, or local landscaping and construction associations.
  • Verify that they have a current business license, insurance, and surety bonds.
  • Read their reviews on HomeGuide and Google.
  • Collect an itemized estimate and contract upfront.
  • Beware of the cheapest bids that often yield low-quality results.
  • Don’t give a full payment until after the job is complete.

What questions do I ask a landscape designer?

  • How long have you been designing landscapes?
  • Can I get a free first consultation, and if so, then how long is it?
  • Have you done more hardscaping or gardening projects?
  • Do you offer designs only, or does your firm also build landscapes?
  • How long will it take to make my designs, and do they include a 3D digital design or scaled drawings?
  • What are the fees for plan revisions?
  • Can I see a list of your references and design portfolio?
  • Does the city building department need to approve these designs with permits?
  • Which features of this design are the most expensive and why?
  • Can you make a design that minimizes yard maintenance?
  • What’s your payment schedule, and do you offer payment plans?

Reviews for Elgin landscaping designers

Recent success stories from people in the Elgin area.
Lisa T.
They did an excellent job would hire agian. I had them build a patio and a Retaing wall coming off of the back of my property and looks amazing.
TGM services
William L.
Did a great job and left the work area clean . Gave us options to save money. Would use again but moving out of state
Trucky Works
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