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DLS LANDSCAPING INC

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Pavers and Hardscaping,

About us

DLS Landscaping, Inc. has been in business for more than 17 years and offers a full range of landscaping services from brick paving, drainage, landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. DLS employs between 14-18 seasonal employees during the peak season and three full-time employees. Some other services include landscape design, new and renovating installs, brick paving (walks and driveways), concrete work, lawn maintenance, drainage work (sewer and drain tiles), tree removal, bush and shrub removal, bush trimming, spring and fall clean-ups, aeration, power raking, dethatching, snow removal and plowing, and material delivery service.

Business highlights

29 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, CUSTOM BRICK PAVING, CONCRETE, RETAINING WALLS, SEATING WALLS, DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS, DRAIN TILE, STORM SEWER, LAWN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, SODDING, SLIT-SEEDING & MATERIAL DELIVERY SERVICE.

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8165 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
7%
3
4%
2
2%
1
9%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 165 reviews

Troy R.
07/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I did not end up using this company because they do not provide weekly lawn/yard maintenance, but they were kind enough to respond and let me know that they received my call. They did tell me the services they do provide in case I was interested in using them for another service. They showed professionalism in responding to my call and I want to support that excellent service.
Description of Work: I did not end up using this company because they don't provide weekly lawn and yard maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Henry M.
07/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
They did a nice job. He was a young fellow and was very conscientious. He was very responsive. His crew spoke Spanish and he was here when they got started. I am thinking of using them again. Their price seemed to best out of the companies that I talked to.
Description of Work: DLS Landscaping Inc did a whole bunch of landscape clean up and took down a hedge in the fall. They took out some other things that were not good.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

William O.
07/2011
5.0
excavators, wells
  + 0 more
I haven't heard from them but that does not mean they have not called. I need to call them back.
Description of Work: This was to get an idea on price and they were going to call back.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

MINDY K.
05/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
I don’t remember how much I spent. It was a fair amount. They have good prices. The workers are hard workers and they do a good job. I would use their services again in the future.
Description of Work: I used DLS Landscaping Inc for lawn and yard work. I last used their services sometime in the last fall. They re-graded our back yard. They laid new soil, sod and mulch in the back yard. They laid mulch in the front yard as well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ricardo S.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
They were a little bit on the high side. Everything was an A+.
Description of Work: DLS gave me a quote for replacing mulch with sod, installing underground downspouts and plantings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$6,500

Jeff V.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. Dave came out and gave a thorough estimate and stuck to our budget. The patio they repair looks great and the fix is permanent so I won't have this problem again in 8 yrs from now. BTW, Dave was not the original installer of my brick patio, he just was called upon to fix it. It was a big job bec they had to tear down quite a bit of the perimeter and my brick pillars. They power washed the entire surface and put down new sand/grout. The patio looks as nice as it did when I first had it installed. The downspouts look very professional. They installed 5 of them that exit out into the yard. I have a sprinkler system and they told me some of the lines would be cut but they would repair them so that was expected even though I wasn't crazy about cutting them. They put down new sod and it looks good too. Overall, job site is very clean, they picked up after themselves. Professional group to work with and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Installed downspouts that exited out in the yard vs up against the house. Corrected my sloping brick patio.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Bill D.
05/2011
5.0
concrete repair, landscaping, lawn service, drain pipe
  + 2 more
They were very responsive. I haven't made any final decision; but the guy was very responsive. I pulled them off from Angie's list and found them. They were fairly local, which was one of the reasons and their reviews were good. They don't call back as quickly as I wanted, and mainly because it is due to the season.
Description of Work: DLS Landscaping Inc gave me a quote on doing a drain tile, repair all the grass that was damaged, and redoing a patio about a month ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

Cynthia W.
05/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Our landscaping needed a big cleanup this spring. It went well, they were quick and efficient. A couple communication snafus, but all in all a good experience.
Description of Work: Spring clean-up, weekly lawn maintainence.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Dale W.
04/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Everything happened as promised. Dave was courteous, respectful, professional. Good quality work and quite responsive. In the past, with other companies, I have paid more to have my yard aerated. One company had quoted me $135.00 for the same job, which I declined.
Description of Work: Called office to get quote on aerating my 1/4 acre lawn. Staff took down my information and Dave (owner) called me back within 24 hours, went to house within 24 hours of that, and promptly e-mailed (also mailed) me a professional quote, which I signed and e-mailed back. Within 1-2 days, given all the rain, Dave told me one of his crew would be out Monday to aerate. He asked me to pay upon service, so I left a check taped to the front door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Richard M.
04/2011
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
They are very prompt, and they do a good job. They are going to do landscaping too.
Description of Work: We used DLS Landscaping Inc. They did our lawn a couple of days ago. They mowed it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Carol D.
04/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They did an excellent job and Dave Swanson partiipated as well as supervised the work.
Description of Work: DLS removed five old bushes. They also edged around three maple trees, two spruces, and five other areas around my house. They trimmed four large bushes and provided mulch for all the areas. They also transplanted three rose bushes and competed basic yard clean up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Carol D.
04/2011
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
About three weeks later, the areas he sprayed were all brown - the chemical killed all the grass where it was sprayed. I called Dave and he came back out and said he could not understand how that happened because he used the same stuff that was successful earlier. Then Dave did something quite amazing. At no expense to me, he had his workers tear out all the bad areas and replaced them with not dirt and seed, but SOD. There was at least about 700 square feet of sod used. This is what I call extraordinary customer service. I could not be happier with the great lengths that Dave went to correct the error. I highly recommend DLS and Dave Swanson to anyone who wants superior work done.
Description of Work: I had Dave Swanson submit a quote on some landscaping that I wanted to be done. While he was here, I mentioned that I seemed to have a lot of crab grass this year. Dave mentioned that he had a chemical that would kill the crab grass and not the regular grass. He sample sprayed a couple of areas in the parkway. Dave came back about a week later and indeed the crab grass was dead and the regular grass OK. He charged me $50 to do the rest of my yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Amy F.
02/2011
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was exemplary. Men were on time, did the job quickly, and took away the mess. Nothing was left behind.
Description of Work: A tree was down in the yard, and the company took away the branches, and all the brush.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

JEFFREY D.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great experience working with Dave Swanson (owner) and DLS. Dave and one of his workers were here for 2 days. They took out 4 dead trees and trimmed up another. DLS was very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely use these guys again.
Description of Work: DLS removed 4 dead trees in our backyard, stumps included and leveled the area with topsoil

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

JEFFREY D.
11/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Dave Swanson and his crew were prompt, professional and very easy to work with throughout the process. His crew cleaned up the areas after every day's work and payed very close attention to detail. Dave checked in regularly with us to make sure we were happy with the progress during the project. I have already recommended DLS to our neighbors and friends and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. They do great work!
Description of Work: DLS replaced an old concrete patio and front walk. They installed two seat walls and graded the areas surrounding the patio and walk.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000

MICHAEL M.
11/2010
2.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They came out and basically wanted to change our whole yard. I think they could tell we weren't too keen on what they wanted to do. I was pretty unhappy with the quote. I felt it was overboard for what we needed. I felt that they were trying to sell us more than we needed. They were very nice, but I felt it was going to be way more than we wanted to spend. They never left us a quote. I don't feel like what they were going to do would solve the problem.
Description of Work: I got a quote from DLS Landscaping to fix a drainage issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0


TERESA B.
11/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, snow removal, drain pipe
  + 2 more
I can't say enough good things about Dave Swanson and his crew. My back yard was repaired perfectly after the installation of the sump pump drain pipe and you can't even tell they were there. The yard actually looks better than it did before they came! The next day they came out to do the fall clean-up and my yard looked manicured. There wasn't a leaf to be seen anywhere. I was absolutely thrilled. When another tree chose to dump it's remaining leaves the very next day, Dave sent the crew out again to clear away the remaining leaves. That is absolutely super customer service! Dave is immediately responsive to phone calls and e-mails, and he has most definitely gained a customer for life.I can't recommend him highly enough. We found him here on Angie's list, and he is THE BEST. Thank you so much, Dave! We couldn't be happier!!
Description of Work: Dave's crew installed an exterior sump pump drain pipe, then repaired the lawn and put down sod over the trench. The next day was fall clean-up and every leaf on the property was removed!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

jodie S.
11/2010
5.0
concrete repair
  + -1 more
He was very nice, informative, and very helpful. He was very prompt and gave me many different options that we can do. I plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: We talked to him about concrete work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Don P.
11/2010
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
Throughout the entire process, Dave Swanson (the owner of DLS) kept in constant communication about how things were going, and made sure that any questions or concerns we had were dealt with promptly. (He even came to plant some additional plants that were left over from another job at no cost to us!) The work crews on both jobs worked tirelessly and were extremely courteous. When finished, the front of our house was literally transformed, and the curb appeal improved immensely. We could not be more pleased with the finished results, and would not hesitate to recommend DLS Landscaping to anyone looking for professional landscaping and paving done on a timely and cost-effective manner.
Description of Work: DLS Landscaping actually performed two different services at my house, in June and September of of 2010. The June work involved landscaping our front lawn, including planting, leveling, and installing brick paving, both in the immediate front of the house as well as around the lamppost near the sidewalk. The September work involved ripping out our front walkway, leveling the surface (where rainfall tended to pool) and replacing it with stone pavers and repaving our front stoop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

SUSAN C.
10/2010
5.0
hauling services, landscaping, mulch
  + 1 more
This is a very professional company. The owner, Dave Swanson, was on the job site supervising most of the time. His paperwork was very detailed so I knew everything I was paying for. He conceived a beautiful plan for my landscaping. My only gripe is that Dave and his two workers arrived half a day late and ended up taking two and a half days to do a job that was supposed to be finished in a day. If they had started on time, I think they WOULD have finished in a day.
Description of Work: Removed dying bushes; devised a plan for new landscaping; procured and planted new shrubs; mulched; power washed stone wall; installed downspout

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Dave W.
10/2010
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Overall, was pleased with the quality of work. Very detailed and thorough from submitting a work permit, measuring elevation/grading, installing pipe and cleaning up afterwards. The only complaint I'd have is that it took awhile to eventually get the work scheduled - I had further work I inquired about having done, but did not get a response...perhaps due to limited resources, I don't know.
Description of Work: Installed drainage pipe and down spouts to control flow of water from backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

David H.
09/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, mulch
  + 1 more
DLS does great work. They did all my landscaping in 2009. Dave Swanson (owner) is a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: DLS does great work. They did all my landscaping in 2009. Dave Swanson (owner) is a pleasure to deal with.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

DAVID L.
09/2010
3.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Work was performed last year with intent to use DLS again this year. Tried to contact company at beginning of Spring and company would not return calls. Would not use this firm again. Either they have too much business to service former customers or they are out of business
Description of Work: Work was performed last year with intent to use DLS again this year. Tried to contact company at beginning of Spring and company would not return calls. Would not use this firm again. Either they have too much business to service former customers or they are out of business

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,800

Rhett S.
09/2010
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
They were supposed to remove several overgrown flower beds. They did not dig up bulbs and a month later and several of the offending plants are back. The work quality looks ok. Punctuality is a problem. I was told that this would be a "one day" job. It was more of a two wee, off and on ordeal. They came in about $500 over the estimate.
Description of Work: Tree stump removal, grading, yard clean up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700

Andrea B.
08/2010
4.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
They did a very nice job. They also created an underground piping for the downspouts to relocate to the dry well. The quality was good.
Description of Work: They corrected a drainage problem with my salt water softener. They retrunched the piping for the salt-water discharge. They created a dry well in the back area of the yard. They had also re-sodded the back yard.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Contact information

632 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067

http://www.dlslandscaping.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Mulch and Topsoil,
Snow Removal,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Excavating,
Wells and Pumps,
Stone and Gravel

FAQ

DLS LANDSCAPING INC is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 AM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

DLS LANDSCAPING INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, DLS LANDSCAPING INC offers free project estimates.
No, DLS LANDSCAPING INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DLS LANDSCAPING INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, DLS LANDSCAPING INC does not offer emergency services.
No, DLS LANDSCAPING INC does not offer warranties.
DLS LANDSCAPING INC offers the following services: LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALLATION, CUSTOM BRICK PAVING, CONCRETE, RETAINING WALLS, SEATING WALLS, DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS, DRAIN TILE, STORM SEWER, LAWN MAINTENANCE, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, SODDING, SLIT-SEEDING & MATERIAL DELIVERY SERVICE.
ASK FOR DETAILS.

Contact information

632 W Colfax St, Palatine, IL 60067

http://www.dlslandscaping.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM