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GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING

Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work, Snow Removal,

About us

30 EMPLOYEES, USES SUBS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB, ASK ABOUT 5% ANGIE'S LIST MEMBER DISCOUNT.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

LAWN MAINTENANCE, FERTILIZATION & WEED CONTROL, CORE AERATION, INSECT & DISEASE CONTROL, BED MAINTENANCE, SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP, PRUNING & TRIMMING, HARDWOOD BARK MULCH, ROTOTILLING & CULTIVATING, TREE & SHRUB INSTALLATION, BRICK PAVING, HYDROSEEDING & SOD, GRADING, TOPSOIL, LAND CLEARING, RETAINING WALLS, STUMP GRINDING, MATERIAL DELIVERY, ROCK GARDENS, PONDS & WATERFALLS, CONSULTING, STONE & BOULDERS, DRAINAGE ENGINEERING, BULBS, COMPOST, SLIT SEEDING & DE-THATCHING.

Services we don't offer

SNOW REMOVAL & LAWN MAINTENANCE IN VERNON HILLS.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.431 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
65%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
32%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.8
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-25 of 31 reviews

David B.
09/2022
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Groh Works Landscaping Service is not reputable. The owner Jeff assured me that he could quickly complete my extra landscape projects, In order to get me to switch over to their mowing service. Then Jeff completely ignored my requests to get the extra work scheduled. Groh Works mowing crew also damaged my sprinkler system, and they ignored my requests to fix it. I tried for several weeks to work with them on these issues with no results which resulted in my yard looking very shabby for most of the summer. So I had to switch lawn services and pay for the sprinkler repair myself. I deducted the $80 for the sprinkler repair from their final bill, and now Groh Works is harrassing me for the $80
Description of Work: Landscaping projects
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Larry C.
10/2017
1.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
I fired them this spring after he missed 3 promised dates on mulching.
Description of Work: Lawn mowing, mulching, rebuilding tiered flower bed which became a dissater of an unsupervised project. At one time they used to be good, but as they grew the quality of work went down, and the owner,Jeff Groh, always had some sort of excuse and never wanted to take any responsibility for his crew's mistakes.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0


Josephine L.
04/2017
1.0
landscaping, lawn service, pavers, gravel, hardscaping
  + 2 more
Contacted Mr. Groh for an estimate. We agreed on a date (3/25/2017). Even though it was raining pretty hard, he showed up. After we dicussed our project and he took measurements, he said he would send a quote. We never heard from him again. We're disappointed since he was referred to us by a local Stone company we had visited.
Description of Work: Addition of a retaining wall in back yard. Plus possibly replacing and extending our current standard cement patio with something nicer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Sandra G.
10/2016
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jeff bought in his team and did a superb job. We doubled the size of our patio and and put in a surround of Copthorne brick and Brussels pavers. It is perfect and we are sorry only that we waited so long. Great job Jeff and Groh Works!!!
Description of Work: Groh Works has performed weekly yard services and snow removal for many years. Their work has always been very good, especially with team leader Fernando. We had discussed building a new patio with Jeff Groh for several years, and finally completed it this year.

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

Judy T.
12/2011
4.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It took a while from the time job was estimated to the time they showed up to do the work. This is the companies weak point. They say they will be there in a week and you are lucky if they show up in a month. They sent 3 to 5 men who worked diligently on the project until it was finished. They did a good job and took direction well as we had to make some decisions as they went. The men were professional, polite and respectful of property. They left things very clean and neat. The year before a tree was planted and it died. It was replaced with no problem When the bill for service arrived, it was for more than estimate. We had some negotiation on the final bill and came to an agreement on what the final price would be.
Description of Work: Clear out a lot of old landscaping along a hill to a creek. Placed 160 feet of drainage culvert and then covered with 5 truckloads of dirt and compost. Planted 5 large evergreens Dug up all perennials in work area and then replanted after work was done Made beds around tree groupings and placed large back chips and and planted ferns.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000

Julie & Tom Y.
10/2011
5.0
landscaping, snow removal
  + 0 more
We've been using Groh Works for snow removal for the past 5 or 6 years. The agreement is to come automatically any time is snows more than 2 inches. They have never failed to come any time that happens. We especially appreciate that they will come very early in the morning so our driveway is clear for us to get to work.
Description of Work: Snow removal

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

RACHAEL C.
08/2010
5.0
landscaping, lawn service
  + 0 more
We’ve used them a number of times in the past. They are easy to work with and, for the price that they are charging, they do a good job. We had a little bit of difficulty getting a hold of them this time.
Description of Work: Groh Works Landscaping did a spring cleanup for us. They do the edging, clean up the flower beds, trim the shrubbery, and do other things like that.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

John A.
05/2009
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
I contacted Groh Works through their E-Mail address to request a quote for landscaping and brickwork. They sent a reply back three days later. I ended up scheduling an appointment with them after work during the week. They never showed up for the appointment. No phone call, no E-Mail, nothing to explain why they never showed. I sent them a follow-up E-Mail to say that since they did not show I would be looking elsewhere for a contractor and the reply was "I am sorry for the miscommunication. Good luck with your search." It is not miscommunication to schedule an appointment with a customer and then not show up, that is a lack of professionalism. I should have paid more attention to the other reports that graded them badly for this type of behavior.
Description of Work: No service performed. They scheduled an appointment to quote me on work needed and they never showed up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


RACHAEL C.
05/2009
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
It went VERY WELL! We have used this company before, and they are a such a pleasure to work with--we don't even call anyone else! Jeff, the owner, is wonderful--very friendly and pleasant to work with and the crews he sent to do the work were top notch. I really appreciated that Jeff worked to get things done before my son's First Communion. The weather had not been cooperating and they were trying to wait until things dried out a bit so the equipment they would need to bring in would not further damage the yard. When it got down to the wire, Jeff sent his crew out anyway and they hand-dug everything so the job could still be done since the ground was still too wet for the heavier equipment!! And not only did they go the extra mile here, but the work they did was just beautiful! The patio went back together even better than I had hoped and the grounds just look wonderful. We were definitely able to enjoy being outside with our company for the party. Everything priced out exactly as Jeff quoted in the estimate. We DEFINITELY recommend this company and will use them in the future for sure.
Description of Work: We had two separate projects going with Groh works. The first was a spring clean up of our front and back yards --we live on an acre lot and a clean up had not been done in awhile. We asked them to trim all the bushes and shrubs, edge out and clean the beds, and haul away a few big piles of brush that had accumulated. The second project was to repair our brick patio in the backyard. It had been torn up in sections when our septic was replaced and relocated and the yard looked a mess! They had to compact the land and level everything before they could begin the brick work. They also had to re-fashion the existing berm near the patio that had also been destroyed when the septic work was done.

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
$2,200

Mike W.
02/2009
1.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
I called after breaking my snow blower during a stormy period last month. I can understand that they were busy and maybe weren't interested in my job. But, in that case, they should just say so. I was told I'd get an estimate, but after 3 days, I had received nothing. Finally, I had to get someone else to clear the driveway so I could get to work.
Description of Work: Did not provide a quote even after promising to do so. No response to two followup calls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Forrest C.
12/2008
5.0
lawn service, snow removal
  + 0 more
It's excellent. They get back to us right away. Compared to the other prices I checked in our area, they are very fair. They are probably the best landscaping company I have used. He really understands plants and he knows what to plant in our area.
Description of Work: They came to my home and did snow removal for two big driveways. They also mow, weed, edge, and trim my bushes on 2 acres for 78 dollars a week.

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
$65

J Patrick M.
11/2008
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping
  + 0 more
The plan was well detailed and very thoughtful because it included several ideas my wife and I offered to Jeff prior to development of the plan. Jeff's crew showed up within a day or two of the targeted start date, and they finished the project within a few days of the projected finish date. The crew cleaned up after themselves each day, which enabled our driveway to be usable during the project.
Description of Work: We had an entire property plan developed and we contracted to have the front yard work done for this first project. The project included having several overgrown scrubs removed and replaced with new landscaping. In addition, an existing island was enlarged and a new island was added. Lastly, ribbon pavers were installed along the driveway.

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
$8,500

Mary N.
08/2008
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
No one ever returned my call. I left a message and no one ever responded.
Description of Work: I called them out for some lawn work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


SARA M.
05/2007
5.0
landscaping, hardscaping, lawn service, masonry, tree service
  + 3 more
Jeff Groh personally came to do the quote, start the crew, and review the work upon completion. Crew of 4 worked 11 hours on first 2 items. Very detailed, competent, respectful, hard working. The quote was written and not a cent changed during the course of the projects. A real person was always available by phone when I had questions. The quality is outstanding. The best yard on the block. Jeff was very open to discussing the yard needs and letting me pick and choose which items I would tackle and which I would leave to him. He can even drop off flats of flowers at discount pricing for me to plant myself. Jeff's knowledge was outstanding; he has a degree in horticulture and 20 years experience. The level of customer service is far and above any other I've seen in this category. Groh Works is my best Angie's list find yet!
Description of Work: Complete spring clean up including trimming and weeding, 1/2 acre yard, $325. Delivery and mulch application, 20 yards good quality, $800. Clearing of "wild" area, removal of sucker trees and brush, 5 yards mulch, $400. Reconstruction of brick patio section requiring removing brick, fill, and reset, $390.

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
$1,915

STEVE W.
03/2007
1.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Mr. Groh himself came to my home to get details of what I wanted done, and told me he would call back in about a week with an estimate. Never called, and never came back, even though I put in followup phone calls.
Description of Work: Landscaping work in front of home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


ROXANN D.
08/2006
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
A huge job done with expertise. Our one acre property was severely overgrown and neglected. Groh Works team hit it hard, but with "TLC". Did great grading work in a wooded area, limbed up a large patio tree, installed a small amt of high quality sod, and did a thorough clean-up, weed preventer over all areas and mulching of shredded hardwood around beds and wood chips in the wooded area. For the quality of the work done, the amount paid was reasonable. We have contracted for weekly maintenance which includes mowing and trimming. The crew was knowledgeable about how to trim shrubs, and even uncovered a small rose bush under tons of weeds! An A+ overall.
Description of Work: Complete clean-up, tree removal, tree planting, tree trimming, grading, mulching, sod installed.

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
$2,400

LORETTA S.
05/2006
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Jeff came personally to view the area & offer suggestions as well as listen to what I wanted. He is very qualified in his field & dedicated to a quality product. I recommend them highly, especially if you need some suggestions or alternatives to be presented. The company is not the cheapest nor the most expensive. They grow their own trees rather than getting them from another supplier, which I liked. My only slight dissatisfaction is in responsiveness, but so far my overall satisfaction is high.
Description of Work: Trees installed as first part of a larger scheme.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$735

Daniel F.
10/2005
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
JEFFREY CAME OUT TO ESTIMATE JOB. I FELT COMFORTABLE WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE & HIS PLAN TO CORRECT MY LAWN GRADE. TWO OF HIS WORKERS CAME OUT & PERFORMED THE WORK IN LESS THAN A DAY. VERY COURTEOUS. AFTERWARD I FELT THE SWALE THEY MADE WAS TOO STEEP ON ONE SIDE. CALLED JEFF- HE CAME OUT WITHIN 4-5 DAYS & CORRECTED THE ANGLE OF THE GRADE. NO CHARGE. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH JEFF'S WORK & HIS INTEGRITY.
Description of Work: LOWER LAWN GRADE OFF NEW CONCRETE PATIO, TOPDRESS WITH TOPSOIL, SEED WITH SHAPE TOLERANT SEED, PENN MULCH. INSTALL 5 TONS OF PEA GRAVEL IN FRONT & SIDE OF HOUSE.

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
$730

Daniel F.
10/2005
5.0
hardscaping, pavers, gravel
  + 0 more
JEFFREY CAME OUT TO ESTIMATE JOB. I FELT COMFORTABLE WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE & HIS PLAN TO CORRECT MY LAWN GRADE. TWO OF HIS WORKERS CAME OUT & PERFORMED THE WORK IN LESS THAN A DAY. VERY COURTEOUS. AFTERWARD I FELT THE SWALE THEY MADE WAS TOO STEEP ON ONE SIDE. CALLED JEFF- HE CAME OUT WITHIN 4-5 DAYS & CORRECTED THE ANGLE OF THE GRADE. NO CHARGE. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH JEFF'S WORK & HIS INTEGRITY.
Description of Work: LOWER LAWN GRADE OFF NEW CONCRETE PATIO, TOPDRESS WITH TOPSOIL, SEED WITH SHAPE TOLERANT SEED, PENN MULCH. INSTALL 5 TONS OF PEA GRAVEL IN FRONT & SIDE OF HOUSE.

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
$730

WENDE & CHAD D.
09/2005
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
EXCELLENT. CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS GREAT AND THEIR ESTIMATE CAME IN AT ALMOST 1/3 LESS THAN ALL OF THE OTHERS. THEY DID A GREAT JOB ON THE ACTUAL WORK AS WELL.
Description of Work: WE HAD GROH PREP A 30 FT BY 30 FT AREA FOR A PLAYGROUND BY REMOVING SOIL, LAYING DOWN LANDSCAPE FABRIC, ADDING 6'' OF GRAVEL AND INSTALLING A PLASTIC BORDER AROUND THE PERIMETER.

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
$1,200

BERNARD B.
06/2005
1.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
CALLED FIVE TIMES OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, I ALWAYS GOT AN ANSWERING MACHINE. I NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK. THE JOB WOULD HAVE COST ABOUT $2000.
Description of Work: NO WORK PERFORMED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


KEVIN D.
05/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
GROHS DID A GOOD JOB. OWNER TOOK THE TIME TO WALK THE GROUNDS WITH US LAST FEBRUARY, AND GOT A REASONABLE QUOTE TO US IN A TIMELY MANNER. GROHS CAME OUT AROUND THE END OF MARCH/EARLY APRIL AND DID THE SPRING CLEAN UP. EVERYTHING LOOKS GREAT. IF THE SUMMER, FALL, AND REGULAR WEEDING CLEAN UPS ARE DONE AS WELL AS THE SPRING CLEAN UP, WE WILL BE VERY HAPPY.
Description of Work: GROHS DID OUR YEARLY SPRING CLEAN UP. THEY CUT AND AERATED OUR LAWN, CUT BACK PERENNIALS/GRASSES, RE-EDGED ALL BEDS, REMOVED DEBRIS, ALSO CUT, RAKED AND DID CONTROL BURN IN WILD FLOWER AREA. ADDED WEED PREVENTER AND FERTILIZER (SLOW RELEASE) TO ALL BEDS. LAST, ADDED WOOD MULCH TO ALL BEDS. ALSO DID EXTRA WORK IN OUR WILD FLOWER AREA. GROHS DUG OUT THE OLD PATHWAY THAT WAS MADE OF BARK AND REPLACED WITH WEED BLOCK FABRIC AND STONE. THEY PLACED GRANITE ROCK (2 TO 3 INCHES DEPTH) ON THE PATHWAY.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,860

MICHELLE W.
03/2005
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
JEFF THE ESTIMATOR RETURNED MY CALL PROMPTLY; DISCUSSED MY LOCATION AND YARD SIZE RELATIVE TO THEIR GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE AREA AND DECIDED IT WOULD NOT BE A GOOD FIT. I APPRECIATED HIS CANDOR SINCE I MAKE SIMILAR ''NOT A GOOD FIT'' DETERMINATIONS IN MY BUSINESS WITH REGARD TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS.
Description of Work: LAWN MAINTENANCE AND SPRING CLEAN-UP.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

anne C.
07/2004
5.0
lawn service
  + -1 more
WE HAVE USED THIS COMPANY FOR 3 YEARS. THEY ARE VERY RESPONSIVE IF YOU ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS. THEY CHARGE A VERY GOOD RATE TO MOW OUR 5 ACRE YARD. (ALTHOUGH WE GET A DISCOUNT PRICE BECAUSE OTHER NEIGHBORS USE THEIR SERVICE.)
Description of Work: THEY MOW MY GROSS - INCLUDING EDGING AND BLOWING THE DEBRIS FROM OUR DRIVEWAY AND DECKS.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$58

anne C.
07/2004
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
WE USE THIS COMPANY FOR OUR REGULAR YARD WORK AND SNOW REMOVAL. THEY WERE METICULOUS WORKERS ANE COMMUNICATED VERY WELL ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THIS JOB. VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: THEY LANDSCAPED AFTER OUR POOL WAS INSTALLED: THEY GRADED AND SMOOTHED OUT THE LAND, REMOVED DEBRIS, INSTALLED TOPSOIL, SOD AND SEED, TRANSPLANTED 3 SHRUBS AND INSTALLED DRAINTILE FOR A GUTTER.

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
$3,000
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Contact information

PO BOX 744, Wauconda, IL 60084

www.grohworks.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work,
Snow Removal,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Stone and Gravel,
Tree Service,
Masonry

FAQ

GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING offers free project estimates.
No, GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING does not offer a senior discount.
No, GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING does not offer emergency services.
No, GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING does not offer warranties.
GROH WORKS LANDSCAPING offers the following services: LAWN MAINTENANCE, FERTILIZATION & WEED CONTROL, CORE AERATION, INSECT & DISEASE CONTROL, BED MAINTENANCE, SPRING & FALL CLEAN-UP, PRUNING & TRIMMING, HARDWOOD BARK MULCH, ROTOTILLING & CULTIVATING, TREE & SHRUB INSTALLATION, BRICK PAVING, HYDROSEEDING & SOD, GRADING, TOPSOIL, LAND CLEARING, RETAINING WALLS, STUMP GRINDING, MATERIAL DELIVERY, ROCK GARDENS, PONDS & WATERFALLS, CONSULTING, STONE & BOULDERS, DRAINAGE ENGINEERING, BULBS, COMPOST, SLIT SEEDING & DE-THATCHING.
SNOW REMOVAL & LAWN MAINTENANCE IN VERNON HILLS.

Contact information

PO BOX 744, Wauconda, IL 60084

www.grohworks.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 2:00 AM