| Business Categories | Fences, Landscaping in Waukegan, IL |
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Lionel & Aurelio Landscape have done a fantastic job on my landscaping project. From contract to completion in under 3 weeks, and they completed a patio (approx. 700 sq. ft.), dug out and installed weed barrier and mulch in a large flower bed, planted 6 arborvitae and a red bud tree, cleaned out 2 additional beds and installed weed barrier and mulch in each of them. Completely cleaned out a front bed, installed weed barrier and mulch, and planted 5 boxwood, 3 hydrangeas, a magnolia and 4 burning bushes. Aurelio communicated frequently and kept us posted on his progress. His first priority was our satisfaction and project adjustments and additions were never a problem. I would highly recommend this business for anyone and will use them again.
Always ask for references, and always check them. Keep in mind though that the only references you'll get are people who the contractor is certain will give him a good review. You'd also be well advised to check online review sources in Waukegan as well, which will give you a broader view of customer satisfaction for a given company.
This really only matters if you have a preference, but it is good to ask. If you have a strong ideological belief about unions or nonunions, it's perfectly acceptable to make a decision based on the preference.
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Waukegan. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in Illinois, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
