Kemora landscapes is a company specializing in the design and creation of unique living spaces for the urban and suburban residential market of Chicago. We have teams that can install seasonal annuals, carpentry, pavers and natural stone, sod, other types of landscaping and lighting. We even provide continued maintenance for your landscape and snow removal services in the winter. Contact us today to learn more and bring new life to your landscape!
Business highlights
22 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Design and installation of container & in-ground plantings, hardscapes, bricks, stone patios, walkways, built wood structures, pergolas, lighting, stone features, water features & seasonal maintenance.
I absolutely love the brick walkway and wish I had done it years ago. The grass installation over the entire back yard went pretty well, with only a few patches of grass that were not as lush as the others.
Description of Work: Renovated entire back yard by removing stones, rocks, shrubs, etc. and installed grass and new brick walkway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,400
Kevin C.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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Went well. The office person was slow to handle paperwork. The design work was excellent and the actual implementation was awesome. They definitely worked out. We had a few questions, and they came back out to advise and make a couple small fixes.
Description of Work: cut down the deck, (and put up new railing) cleaned up old pool area and filled, and installed Sod
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,200
William B.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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Job well done- area looked great afterwards.
Description of Work: Clean yard and remove debris from garage construction from backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Jeanne B.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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I was very pleased. I got exactly what I wanted, and I am still deciding if I will go further into the process.
Description of Work: She came to my home for a consultation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Brenda and John R.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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The company seemed fine, the trees were a little over priced.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Kemora Landscapes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brenda H.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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I initially bought a meeting with a landscape designer. That is how I met Krista who arrived promptly for our meeting and gave me some great ideas for adding some color and variety to our property. Because we liked her and her ideas we decided to go ahead and do some plantings.Her initial proposal was out of our price range but she worked with us over a period of several weeks suggesting other ideas to help keep the cost down. I actually gave her a price and she found us what we needed to produce some lovely areas within that budget. After the plantings had been installed, we decided that we were not totally satisfied with the placement of some rose bushes. She and an installer came back twice to tweek their work. Both times they were professional and courteous. They also followed up to make sure that we were truly satisfied before we paid the bill. We would definitely use this company's services again.
Description of Work: enhanced 2 garden areas on my property with new plantings
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
JANET H.
09/2013
4.0
landscaping
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They were very accommodating and worked the appointment into my schedule. Marisa gave very helpful suggestions on options for my side and front yard. She provided basic hand drawn sketches and suggested some plant materials and possible small trees.he also advised on timing of planting. I felty there was good communication and she listened and responded well to my questions and concerns. About a week later I requested a complete proposal with costs for the front yard but never received a response.
Description of Work: Big Deal for one hour of landscape consultation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$55
JOHN S.
09/2013
4.0
landscaping
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Response was prompt and friendly but Kemora could not perform the work by my target date. Will consider using the company in the future.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Kemora Landscapes.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James K.
09/2013
2.0
landscaping
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The three men that came to do the work were at my home for a total of 2 hours. When I asked them to prune the wisteria, they hardly even trimmed it and they didnt have a ladder. I had to call someone out the next day to take care of it. Then they planted a Kim Lilac bush in the spot where I wanted it, but it died because it had a disease when they initially planted it. The designer was only here for about 30 minutes, so there was no supervisor watching the workers. They seemed very inexperienced. Something seems very shady about the company. They had offered a 5% discount to members, and when I asked them about that discount I was told you had to spend at least $2500.
Description of Work: I hired Kemora Landscape to take care of several things in the garden, including moving 4 plants, trim/prune the wisteria bushes, and move a small tree from a pot around to the front of our home. I also asked them to purchase a bush for me that would be put into my front garden.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$400
Donna S.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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I have been thinking about changing the landscaping at the front of my home for some time but really wanted professional input so this Big Deal sounded perfect. Marissa called at the time of the appt. to say she was running about 10 min. late which I appreciated. When she arrived she asked some questions to get an idea of what I liked and did not like and then sketched a plan that complimented the style of my home. The sketch includes the names/kinds of plants. She also took into consideration the neighbor's plantings which is something that did not occur to me. I like her design and her suggestions. She inquired as to whether or not I was interested in getting an estimate for the labor to install the new design and I indicated that I was. She said that she will email an estimate. We also reviewed the landscaping design in the back yard and Marissa gave me an idea of what and where to plant in order to improve the design. More to come...
Description of Work: Provided consultation and a design sketch for landscaping.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
gerald P.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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Like many, i bought the Angie's List Big Deal for a one hour design consultation. Overall was very good. Punctual, friendly, listened and asked good questions. Made sure to understand whether we were looking for formal or informal, how much time we were looking to spend on maintenance, etc before moving forward. I felt like she understood what we are trying to achieve. Made recommendations for relocating existing plants to vary size, texture, etc. Made great suggestions for adding larger anchor plants (small trees) into existing scape, and stressed importance of having a few things that keep mass for winter interest. Complimented things that she thought we had done well on our own. In the end, we got sketches of the front and back (which was what I expected from reading reviews) and a good meeting with no heavy sales pitch. We will not hesitate to contact Kemora in the future for larger projects.
Description of Work: Did a walkthrough of property, talked about our design aesthetic and maintenance requirements. Did a sketch of property with great suggestions for relallocating some existing plan tings for better effect. Made suggestions regarding plantings we could add in for additional privacy. Gave us information about their services without being pushy.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
David M.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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my yard They were fast, very particular whereas they level the retaining wall with precision, cleaned up very professional
Description of Work: They removed all the evergreens, brick trim, weeds old plants. graded soil added fresh soil ornamental flowers, fresh evergreen and a flowering tree & mulch. I told Marisa who is very personable and fun to work with that I wanted it to be absolutely gorgeous with plenty of flowers and color and she set it off. MY YARD IS AWESOME, THO I LIVE IN THE (hood) WESTSIDE OF CHICAGO. MY YARD HOME LOOK LIKE IT SHOULD BE IN WILMETTE. THEY DID AN AWESOME JOB, WHEREAS I WILL BE CALLING THEM BACK TO BUILD A PERGOLA ON MY PATIO AND REPLANT SOME MORE FLOWERS NEXT YEAR. BELIEVE ME EVERYONE TAKES NOTICE OF THEIR WORK.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,332.99
Gail B.
09/2013
5.0
landscaping
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I met with the owner, Marisa. By the end of the hour, I had a sketch to work from, many ideas for plants and placement to get me off to a great start. My goals of having a plan, incorporating many of my current perennials, a seating area and ideas for some new plants were all met. It was a very good experience. Marisa is very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's List deal for a one-hour landscaping consult. I am going to remove the remaining grass in my small city backyard and am seeking advice on plants and garden structures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Curt E.
09/2013
2.0
landscaping
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I was not satisfied with this service as all. The Big deal was supposed to be for a complete landscape design and consultation. The level of service I received, I've could of gotten free from any landscape designer. I had a young lady stopped by and walk through my yard she drew some design on a piece of paper she had with a list of things I could do(and that sums up my Big Deal), I had to take a picture of her hand drawings with my phone, and try to decipher her handwriting later. Additionally the nursery they purchase the items from is the same nursery I've been purchasing my plants from. I was told if I needed anything put in, just take the nursery price and add 50% to it, + shipping. I wanted to get a date on the books to get a tree put in, the young lady texted me and told me they were book solid, I asked very nicely to have someone call me back with their first open date to get the tree done, and am still waiting as I have never heard anything. This was probably one of the worse big deals I've purchased. This Big Deal was a true waste of money.
Description of Work: The deal was supposed to be for a complete landscape design and consultation for $62.00 The provider stopped by and provided mini consultation, with no landscape design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$50
Frank K.
09/2013
4.0
landscaping
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Angie's list had a promotion for a landscape design consultation. Kemora met with us. I went with another firm.
Description of Work: Landscape design
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$50
Robert M.
09/2013
1.0
landscaping
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I called a couple of times for an appointment and they never returned my calls. Complete waste of money.
Description of Work: Nothing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Kemora Landscapes
I do apologize that you did not receive a response to your calls. I just checked our call log, and I don't see a record of any calls from you coming in. That being said, we would LOVE to schedule an appointment for you now. Please call me in the office at 773-910-1800. I am in the office Monday thru Friday from 8am until 4pm. Alternately, you can email me at dbastin@kemoralandscapes.com. I hope to hear from you soon. -DeAnna Bastin, Office Manager, Kemora Landscapes
Joseph B.
08/2013
3.0
landscaping
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It was okay. There were no additional charges beyond the big deal amount.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Kemora Landscape Designs. It was for sketching a drawing of potential landscape design.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
$55
Emily M.
08/2013
1.0
landscaping
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No work was done, as they never returned my calls. Waist of money.
Description of Work: After purchasing the big deal - I called several times and never got a call back.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
Response from Kemora Landscapes
Hello (member name removed), I am sorry that no one contacted you back. I think it is possible that you might have called the wrong number? I unfortunately do not see a record of any messages being left from you and we keep a very detailed call log to ensure we respond to every single call. If I had received your message I would have certainly returned your call. Please feel free to contact me in the office at 773-910-1800 or by email at dbastin@kemoralandscapes.com. We would love to speak to you. Sincerely, DeAnna Bastin, Office Manager
Nathan S.
08/2013
2.0
landscaping
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Kemora Landscape Desings did not do overly well. We were pleased with her from the walk through. She took about 3 weeks to get back to use. Literally, it looked like the back of a napkin, it couldn't have taken her more than 10 minutes to draw what she did. It was extremely basic, it was kind of like she was busy and forgot about it. We were not overly pleased.
Description of Work: She did consultation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
$55
shin L.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping
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The appointment was easy to set up. They returned my call within a day or two after my initial contact. The workers arrived on time and worked quickly and professionally. No complains. I would recommend and use them again.
Description of Work: Removed old sod and replaced with new sod in side yards.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
SHARON L.
08/2013
3.0
landscaping
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I did not use this Provider w/n the specified timeframe so lost my $55.00 Angies list change your format you have been bugging me to complete this for 2 yrs, it is not fair to have to evaluate if I never used the service and you will not let me complete N/A (which is what it is) And on another note the first negative response I completed ever, not on this Provider. (I have belonged to Angies list since it started) I have rec'd no response from.
Description of Work: I did not use the service in the specified time period so forfeited the $55.00.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
Lisa N.
08/2013
5.0
landscaping
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The services done for me by Kemora Landscape Designs, Inc. were great. She was very creative.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get a landscape design for my yard. I only paid the initial price of the Big Deal. There were no extra charges. The job was done probably a month after I purchased the Big Deal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Yassmeen S.
07/2013
3.0
landscaping
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Didn't provide estimate as promised after several requests
Description of Work: Estimate/Landscaping Evaluation
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Melanie G.
07/2013
5.0
landscaping
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There were very professional and helpful and thorough and the yard looks very nice and is exactly what we wanted
Description of Work: Removal of plants, debris Laid down grass sod and moved a plant and put in Brick border for small front yard about 20'x 9'
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Christiana O.
07/2013
1.0
landscaping
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I called and called them. I could not get ahold of them. They were using their hands to pull up the weeds. I tried to talk to the owner and they did not get back to me. I'll have to get another lawn maintenance person.
Description of Work: $172 for 4 Hours of Fall Landscape/Yard Clean-Up Plus Debris Disposal
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$172
Response from Kemora Landscapes
Hi [member name removed], I wish if you had issues with the service you were provided that you had actually contacted us at the office. I answer the phone, and check every voicemail left in the office. After your service was completed, you did not once call the office. I keep a detailed Call Log of every call that came in, marking off when the person's call was returned. You did call three times before the hiring change-over was complete, with the last call being April 26th. I called you back on May 1st during my first day of work here in the office. We scheduled your clean-up appointment for Tuesday May 7th at 3pm. As for the maintenance crew who performed the clean-up at your property, they always pull up the weeds by hand. It was not unique to your property. I urge you to please call me at the office at 773-910-1800 and we can discuss the situation further. I would love to hear your side of the situation, and hopefully I can help ease the lack of satisfaction that you are feeling regarding your clean-up from two and a half months ago. Sincerely, -DeAnna, Office Manager, Kemora Landscapes
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Service Categories
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Patios,
Tree Service,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Stone and Gravel,
Leaf Removal,
Decks and Porches,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Fencing,
Drain Pipe Installation
FAQ
Kemora Landscapes is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Kemora Landscapes accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Kemora Landscapes does not offer a senior discount.
No, Kemora Landscapes does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Kemora Landscapes offers warranties.
Kemora Landscapes offers the following services: Design and installation of container & in-ground plantings, hardscapes, bricks, stone patios, walkways, built wood structures, pergolas, lighting, stone features, water features & seasonal maintenance.