O'Brien Brothers Landscaping
O'Brien Brothers Landscaping is a family owned, locally operated design-build landscaping company on Chicago's North Side, started in 2005 by Emmett O'Brien. The crew handles landscape design, hardscaping and paver patios, retaining walls, plantings, drainage, sod installation, irrigation, outdoor lighting, mulching and snow removal, with no subcontractors on any job. Paver patios are built on a 6 to 8 inch compacted base so they hold up through Chicago freeze-thaw cycles. The company is licensed and insured in Illinois and provides free on-site estimates with itemized quotes, so you can see what each part of the project costs before work begins.
Services
Landscape design
Hardscaping
Paver patio installation
Retaining walls
Plantings
Why choose us?
Location & hours
2236 W Winona St, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
FAQs
How much does landscaping cost in Chicago?
Most residential landscaping projects in Chicago range from about $2,500 for basic plantings and mulch up to $30,000 or more for full patio, hardscape and planting installations. Free itemized quotes are provided so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. O'Brien Brothers Landscaping is fully licensed and insured for all landscaping, hardscaping, drainage, irrigation and outdoor lighting work in Illinois, and is happy to provide proof of insurance before any project starts.
What neighborhoods do you serve?
The team serves Chicago's North Side, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, North Center, Logan Square, Irving Park, Albany Park, Roscoe Village, West Ridge and Rogers Park.
How long does a backyard renovation take?
A standard patio and plantings project takes 3 to 7 business days. Larger full-backyard renovations with irrigation, drainage, sod and hardscape typically run 2 to 3 weeks. You get a firm timeline before work starts.
What is the best time to install sod in Chicago?
Mid-April through early June is ideal, or September through mid-October. The crew uses fresh-cut Kentucky Bluegrass from Illinois growers and does not install during heat waves, so the sod has the best chance to take.
Do you offer snow removal contracts?
Yes. Per-event and full-season contracts are available for driveways, walks and entryways on Chicago's North Side. Salt is always included, and existing landscape maintenance clients get priority routing.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates are free and done on site. You get a straight, itemized quote with each part of the job priced separately, so you can see exactly what changing or removing an item would save.