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.
They were quick, polite, cleaned up after themselves and the price was reasonable. I just hired them for another project and will update my review after its completed.
Description of Work: Kemora weeded an existing dog run and installed pea gravel.
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
$350
Pratik P.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
They were on time, efficient, and did what they said they were going to do. The work they did was exactly what I wanted them to do. This was my second time using them.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Kemora Landscapes. They did tree branch removal for me.
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
$109
Bridgid R.
04/2015
1.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
it took six weeks and several emails to get plans and a quote. After I signed the contract, they said they'd call to collect payment. They never got in touch with me and I wasted the whole summer waiting on them. Worst business ever!
Description of Work: Front yard landscape project
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$3,000
robert L.
04/2015
1.0
landscaping, patios
 + 0 more
It was horrible. They allegedly finished the work in October 2013, but they never finished the work. The charge was $2500 but I only paid $1300 because the patio was falling apart. They installed the patio and after 3 days all the bricks started to separate from one another, and they had to come back and fix it. They had to back fill some holes and the person who came said they never compacted the soil properly so the patio has 1 foot dent in it. They had to come back 3 times because holes kept showing up. I sat here and watched them one day and they never back filled, or brought a compactor in, and they said they were not going to come back in and do the work, so I said that I refuse to pay them. They have sued me, I have sued them, and they have sent collection, and I have filed a law suit and I am suing them. They are horrible, and rude, and they refused to complete the job. I hired another contractor to come and do the work. They had to remove all the brick and redo the compacting and do everything. They were horrible. The customer service was horrible, they came out and sat outside the house, and said that we didn't make it for the meeting, while we were in the house. The only thing they were good at was that the design they came up with was very nice. The pricing was great. I have written reviews every where warning people about them. I would never recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: I used Kemora Landscaping. They did landscaping and patio installation work, so they did patio installation and the landscaping was associated with that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$1,500
Response from Kemora Landscapes
We take our reviews very seriously and are greatly disappointed to see that you have framed this interaction as such. To be sure that I was not mistaken, I reviewed our entire email string starting in 2012. Despite us completing the job in 2012, we never received payment or specific complaint until march of 2013 when we were attempting to collect past due payments. You responded with a list of things you were unsatisfied with that we promptly scheduled to repair. Once we attempted to collect payment again we received yet another list of repairs including 2 bricks on the border that moved not but 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch when pressure was applied to the very edge of the brick. We made several attempts to meet on site or have you present when the guys were there to be sure it was to your satisfaction, many rescheduled last minute by you, only to be found in the same situation come the end of 2013. You were again requesting repairs that could not be complete until spring. We again contacted you in april of 2014 attempting to schedule, which you were not able to do until june of 2014. When I myself arrived for that appointment, rang the bell, sat on the porch, walked around the perimeter of the house and waited for over a half an hour for you, you replied 3 days later that you were in the basement and I should have called. At that point we no longer believed we were dealing with someone who had real concerns that we could satisfy , but someone either avoiding payment, or with standards that we could not achieve. Acknowledging that we were at an impasse, and not willing to allow you to have my time disrespected any further, told you that I would be more then happy to pay for any contractor that would come in there and validate your claims and be able to get the work done to your satisfaction. You agreed that that was the action you were going to take. It is now April of 2015 and we have not heard from you or received a bill from the new contractor you used other then to all of a sudden have this review show up. We have never filed any kind of suit with you nor have we had any intentions. If you are anticipating filing suit with us you can save yourself some time and submit to us the bill for the other contractor as we mutually agreed to last summer, and we will be happy to deduct this from your remaining balance.
David D.
03/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
I purchased the $49 deal from Angie's List and Kemora immediately scheduled Marisa to come out and look at our yard. We recently purchased our house and the previous owners had some extensive landscaping done to the front and backyard but we want to make some changes to make the backyard more kid-friendly. The day we contacted Kemora to schedule our appointment it was 60 degrees but, as is typical in Chicago in March, on the day o on the day of the appointment it was snowing and we had 3 inches of cover on the ground. This notwithstanding, Marisa was able to assess our backyard, looked at photos we had taken and give us some great ideas. She then followed up with an estimate for the work, which is reasonable.
Description of Work: Landscaping consultation
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
$49
JOANNA D.
03/2015
5.0
landscaping, snow removal, tree service
 + 1 more
I first started working with Kemora in 2013. As a professional property manager, I bought the Angie's list deal of $49 for a landscaping plan for a budget challenged Association. I met with Colleen who was attentive to my concerns and also offered additional information (like the fact that the reason we had difficulty growing anything in those areas was not just because of the shade, but because the trees secreted a substance that kills neighboring plants-- she suggested modifying our original plans and building out berms for new plants to thrive). With Colleen's help, we developed a landscaping plan that we could implement over several years, as the budget permitted. I now also use them for some snow removal services as well. Both Deanna in the office and Colleen the landscape designer are prompt to respond to my emails and I plan on using their services for more of my buildings and for my own home as well. I have worked with several larger landscaping companies in Chicago. For a fraction of the cost some others charge, you get high quality service done right the first time. I recommend them without reservation.
Description of Work: This is my third year working with Kemora on two condo buildings that I manage. They have earned their place as my favorite, go-to landscaping company. The price and quality of their work is outstanding. They have done both weekly maintenance (~$800-$1200 for the season) and planning/design/installation work for both buildings (~$4200 and ~4800 jobs respectively).
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
$1,108
Bridget C.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
It was fantastic; it was worth every penny. The technicians were both professional and friendly.
Description of Work: We purchased the Deal for two hours of Fall yard clean-up and this included trimming various plants.
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
$149
Jon F.
02/2015
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Gave us some good advice. They were the best priced but they never called me back.
Description of Work: Provided landscaping ideas and solutions.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
BILL V.
02/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
the debris and hauled it away. It turned out well overall.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for a two person crew for two hours of yard clean-up. They worked in the front and back yard.
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
$149
Anastasios B.
02/2015
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
It's was kind of waste of money. We purchase for like a consultation then we got quoted a lot of thousand dollars. I guess it wasn't worth the time and money.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Kemora Landscapes
We have specifically offered the service of a consultation to help people become more informed and knowledgeable about their landscape needs. It may be focused on specific questions on their existing landscape, ongoing problems that need a solution, or most times, design ideas of how they can fit their ideal landscape into their space and budget. Our desire is to have these consultations tailored to each clients needs based on their input. We are happy to provide estimates when requested if people would like further help with the work or just need a realistic number for cost while making decisions of how to proceed. The information given is for you to use as you see fit. If the budget you recieved on the ideas discussed are above what you are wanting to spend, we are happy to prioritize with you and help make ammendments to the plan to help get closer to the range you are looking for. With these decisions made you will be more equipped to make decisions about what works and does not work for your space, needs, and home value. You are always welcome to take the information of these consultations to price out with other companies for competitive quotes. This is what we intend to offer through these paid consultations. If you did not receive the information you were looking for regarding your landscape planning, please feel free to contact us directly as we are happy to answer any additional questions you may have had. As a note... People who are know what they want specifically and are looking for cost quote, we do offer free estimates to price specified work which in turn would not be something these consultations would be recommended for. For that we would advise you to just contact us for an estimate. Consultations are better served for people who are in need of information and guidance before knowing what to even get quotes on. It is difficult to get estimates from companies if you don't have the specifics of a project figured out. We feel, used in the right way, these consultations help fill that gap. I apologize that this may have been a source of confusion.
ELLEN P.
02/2015
5.0
landscaping, leaf removal
 + 0 more
They did a very thorough job and the yard looked great. Really hard working guys.
Description of Work: Fall cleanup in the yard, front and back.
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
$150
Nancy C.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
We've used Kemora for a fall cleanup of our yard for the past several years on their Angie's List Deal. They're very responsive with scheduling, they come when they say they're coming, and do a great job getting leaves and debris out of our yard and even sometimes trim bushes if needed. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Fall Cleanup 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
$149
Chris S.
01/2015
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Provided went to our house and meeting was pleasant. Very professional in any way.
Description of Work: Gave us landscaping ideas and blue print of the entire proposed project.
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
Response from Kemora Landscapes
Thank you very much for both your business and your positive feedback.
LORENZ B.
01/2015
5.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
It was very good. They were very accommodating and respectful, and they did a good job. That was the first time I had ever done it. It was an Angie's List special for $129. It was a reduced fee because of Angie's List. Their charges were right on target. The quality was fine. I have nothing negative to say. I have no memory of there being any problems whatsoever.
Description of Work: It was yard cleanup.
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
$129
Beth H.
01/2015
1.0
hardscaping
 + -1 more
Didn't hear back from this company after 4-5 attempts via phone and messages through Angie's List. Terrible impression of this company and am not interested in working with them. Would like a refund.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$62
Response from Kemora Landscapes
We have looked back in our records to attempt to determine how we had failed you in this interaction and unfortunately we could only determine that you had purchased a consult via Angle's List in February of 2013. I am not aware of any breakdown at that time that would have resulted in us missing a number of calls in our down time of the season where everyone is in the office full time. However, I can assure you since then we have implemented a call tracking system so that we have record of every message we receive and when it has been responded to. That has significantly improved our response time as well as having a full time office manager who ensures these messages are properly handled. I apologize that your experience was before that system is in place so I am unable to view how your inquiry was received. I did receive notice this week that you got a full refund for that Angie's List Deal you purchased at that time so I am hopeful that this situation is satisfactorily resolved for you.
Christopher P.
12/2014
3.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
It appeared to be fine but when the time period was up they just left! They did about 2/3 of the job if someone would have came to me or their office called me and said "if you want it all completed it will cost this much more" I would have said sure lets get this done. to me it was very unprofessional.
Description of Work: yard cleaning general clean up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from Kemora Landscapes
We appreciate your purchase of our Angie's List fall clean up deal. However that deal is specifically structured as labor based on a time restriction. You purchased 2 hours for 2 men which we efficiently schedule in time blocks so that we can give clients an expectation of our arrival and be able to be accountable to that given time. We have had a few clients that would like work beyond the two hours we were there and we do in fact give them a price and have the crew return to take care of additional requests. We did have some occasions where the crew was grossly aware that they had to leave something looking unfinished and they communicated that to the office at the end of the day who then contacted the client. Unfortunately we can not always know in the office if what was done onsite meets specific expectations for work beyond the 2 hour limit unless we are communicated with by the client. We are always happy and willing to take on additional work requests. I apologize that we missed that opportunity with you and that you were left feeling unsatisfied.
Erin G.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, leaf removal
 + 1 more
I bought a Big Deal for the Fall Clean Up. Was able to schedule via email and confirm that I did not need to be home at the time of the clean up since it was outside. This saved me from taking a day off work. When I got home, the yard looked terrific! They had cleaned up all the leaves, cut the grass and cut back all the dead growth in the flower/garden beds. Definitely did a good job and saved me a ton of time. I plan to use them again in the future.
Description of Work: Fall Clean Up
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
$149
LAKISA M.
12/2014
1.0
lawn service
 + -1 more
The company was not very responsive. The company didn't contact me in the way I had asked, so there for it made the process take longer.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal for $149 for a Two Person Crew for Two Hours of Fall Yard Clean-Up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$149
Response from Kemora Landscapes
I apologize if you felt we were unresponsive. I went back into our records with Angie's list and our own call log to see that you had contacted us on Sunday November 2nd through Angie's list for a fall cleanup, and we responded promptly that Monday November 3rd both through the Angie's list email program as well as by phone with the phone number you provided. We received a return call back from you quite sometime after to which we spoke with you on the phone to explain our current availability for scheduling. We are very sorry our availability at that time did not fit your expectations as we do fill our fall schedule very early in November and complete fall cleanups all the way into December. We would have been happy to complete the work for you on our earliest opening.
Darrin C.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
They did a good job of making our landscaping look a lot better. It went from one of the worst to one one the best on the block.
Description of Work: 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
$1,800
Laura J.
12/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, patios, pavers, gravel, tree service
 + 3 more
Marisa, the owner, came to look at our yard and give us some ideas for landscaping. We had 4 different providers come out, and she did the best job of being creative within our limitations. (We were only re-landscaping half of the back yard, so the new design had to match what we already had.) Plus, she was the only landscaper who knew what this weird tree we have was. She also helped solve our drainage problem and addressed a rat-access issue along our back fence. The crew was fantastic, on time every day, worked their butts off, and were very friendly guys to talk to. They did not plant anything (we wanted to do that ourselves), but Marisa did make several recommendations on what to plant that turned out very nice. Overall, we were thrilled with their work. Their price was in the middle of the bids we got. Stonework costs a lot of money no matter who you use, so just be prepared for that going in.
Description of Work: Removed old rail ties, removed old sidewalk and concrete patio, leveled yard, laid new stonework and retaining wall, back-filled beyond retaining wall with new dirt to create a terrace, laid down stepping stones on terrace
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
$12,000
Response from Kemora Landscapes
We are pleased you were happy with our services and grateful for your time to share your positive experience. We do try our best to work within our clients limits and enjoy being a resource to help encourage people to get involved in their gardens if they are interested. I'm glad to hear our recommendations worked out for you.
Jim G.
11/2014
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service, patios
 + 2 more
Very good professional crew. Prompt response and accurate scheduling date. If I had any issues come up they immediately responded and took care of the work. We will be using them again in the spring for the perennial landscaping. Address left off review for privacy but available upon request to review their work. It was very good.
Description of Work: Landscaping installation including pavers, plants, shrubs, sod and patio pavers and timbers
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
$7,500
Response from Kemora Landscapes
Thank you so much for you positive feedback. We very much enjoyed working on your project as we enjoy unique and detailed challenges. We look forward to working with you again.
amy R.
11/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Kemora's work surpassed our expectations, and they landscaped our yard in 1 day. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: Landscaped
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000
Carrie H.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
Very easy to schedule. Landscape architect who came out was professional, detailed, and gave good ideas. I ended up using a different provider but it was a tough decision.
Description of Work: I got a plan and estimate from Kemora for landscaping a side yard from scratch.
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
$50
Reina O.
10/2014
5.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
They came out and gave me an estimate on the project. They were professional, prompt, and efficient. I just let them know I will let them know my plans for this project in the spring.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $49 Landscape Design Consultation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
ANN G.
10/2014
4.0
landscaping
 + -1 more
The service provider came out and gave me ideas on how to landscape my lawn.
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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.