Good bones are essential to a landscape project. The Hardscape are the bones that set the stage for landscape and finished plantings.

This driveway in Long Grove survived 20 years of Chicago winters, went vacant in foreclosure for 5 years. Finally after foreclosure the new owners, needed a new driveway.  We salvaged the

Bluestone Pool Deck Coping being fabricated for a Highland Park Residence. I couldn't pass up this photo op. 

O'buddha says future sunsets are looking better for us Chicago folks, than those of Tampa, Fla.    

we shall see...  

Over the years We have estimated and designed many projects. Some of them we get and some of them we don't.   Such is life. 

The 2015 Masters Tournament is the 79th Masters Tournament and the first of golf's four major championships to be held in 2015. It is being held from April 9–12 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

New construction in Wadsworth IL. Stone veneer on the home and new stone fireplace. 

Skippy is an adorable 7 yr old Pomeranian that loves her patio. She likes the sound of water and eating treats in the shade. She prefers these cool nights and can't wait till fall to lay by the fireplace. 

Get out on the patio and grill! Treat dad like a king this weekend... Or just make him chicken:)

This Chicago home had an old brick the homeowner wanted restored. So we removed the brick and installed new brick and limestone sills. What can we do for your home?

We are removing an old raised patio in Inverness IL that was constructed 8 yrs ago. The homeowner paid roughly 10k for this raised Unilock paver patio. He called us for a repair stating the contractor that installed the patio would not return his phone call...

We should wrap this one up by the Thursday nite show with Johnny and Eric. Everyone come out and check it out. Unilock permeable concrete pavers. Perfect for challenging drainage situations or harvesting. 

Stone Steppers and Decorative gravel make functional paths, and stretch the dollar. Call us for ideas. 

With spring finally settling in, so comes the time to get outside and enjoy the weather. When we- are outside enjoying the weather, it's usually because we are building something fun...for one of our valued clients. :)

I came across this patio stoop today. The customer is looking to repair the step. I have to break the news that this step they paid good money for is failing and needs to be rebuilt.

A few photos of today's project from Andres and crew. Thin stone veneer fireplace refacing. 

Changes the room.

Below is what happens when you neglect your hardscape. We offer maintenance services for all types of brick and stone work.