Designed and built on the North Shore
Landscape Design & Build in Northbrook, IL
Landscape design and build for homes in Northbrook, IL and across the North Shore. Patios, hardscaping, retaining walls, outdoor living and lighting, designed and built by one team.
One team from the first sketch to the last stone
- Based in Northbrook, IL
- Designed and built by one team
- Serving Chicago's North Shore
- Free estimates
Northbrook, IL
Landscape Design Company on Chicago's North Shore
North Shore Landscape Design & Build is a landscape design company at 900 Skokie Blvd #219 in Northbrook, IL. We design and build patios, hardscaping, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, landscape lighting and gardens for homeowners in Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Highland Park, Winnetka and Wilmette.
Design and build means one team handles the whole project. We visit the property, draw the plan, choose the materials with you and build it, so the yard you approve on paper is the yard you get.
Built for Northbrook Yards and North Shore Winters
Many Northbrook streets are lined with brick ranches and split-levels from the 1950s and 1960s, set on large lots under mature trees. Those yards have room for a patio, a fire pit or an outdoor kitchen, and they often need grading, drainage or a wall to make the space work.
Chicago-area winters freeze and thaw the ground many times a year. That movement is what cracks and heaves patios and walls built on a thin base, so a patio or wall here needs a compacted base and a plan for water before the first stone goes down.
What we build
Landscape Design and Build Services
Patio Installation
Paver and natural stone patios built on a compacted base, sized for dining, lounging or a fire pit.
Patio installation in Northbrook
Hardscaping
Walkways, steps, seat walls and fire pits in pavers, brick and natural stone.
Residential hardscaping
Retaining Walls
Custom retaining walls that hold back slopes, level the yard and add seating or planting beds.
Custom retaining walls
Outdoor Living
Outdoor kitchens, fire features and covered seating areas that turn the backyard into another room.
Custom outdoor living spaces
Landscape Lighting
Path, step and accent lighting for patios, walls, trees and the front of the house.
Outdoor landscape lighting
Garden Design
Planting plans with beds, trees and perennials chosen for the light and space in your yard.
Garden design services
Grading & Drainage
Grading and drainage that move water away from the house, the patio and the lawn.
Landscape grading and drainage
How it works
How Our Landscape Design and Build Process Works
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1. Site visit and goals
We walk the property with you, take measurements and talk through how you want to use the yard.
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2. Design and plan
We draw a plan that shows the layout, materials, planting and lighting.
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3. Materials and estimate
You choose the stone, pavers and plants and get a written estimate for the build.
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4. Build and final walkthrough
Our crew builds the project, and we walk the finished yard with you.
Where we work
Landscape Design Across the North Shore
North Shore landscaping, designed and built from our Northbrook office. We work on homes in Northbrook and these nearby towns:
- Northbrook
- Glenview
- Deerfield
- Highland Park
- Winnetka
- Wilmette
Questions
Landscape Design FAQ
What does a landscape design and build company do?
A landscape design and build company plans your yard and then builds it, with one team from start to finish. North Shore Landscape Design & Build designs patios, retaining walls, outdoor living spaces, lighting and gardens for homes in Northbrook and the North Shore, and our crew builds what we design.
Do I need a permit for a patio in Northbrook?
Yes. The Village of Northbrook requires a permit for a new patio. The application includes a zoning worksheet, a tree protection agreement and a plat of survey, and a patio that adds more than 400 square feet of new hard surface also needs civil drawings. Other North Shore villages have their own rules, so the permit is part of planning every project.
When is the best time to build a patio on the North Shore?
Most patios and walls are built from spring, once the ground thaws, through late fall. Winter is a good time to design: with the plan and the permit ready, the build can start as soon as the season opens.
Pavers or natural stone: which is better for a patio?
Both hold up to Northbrook's freeze-thaw winters when they sit on a well-compacted base. Pavers come in many shapes and colors and can be repaired one piece at a time. Natural stone such as bluestone or limestone has a more classic look and usually costs more. During design you can compare both for your yard.
How much does a paver patio cost?
National cost guides put most paver patios at about $8 to $25 per square foot installed. The price for your yard depends on the size, the material, access, base work and any steps or walls. Your estimate lists each part of the project.
Which towns do you serve?
We are based in Northbrook and design and build yards across the North Shore, including Glenview, Deerfield, Highland Park, Winnetka and Wilmette.
Free estimate
Plan Your Landscape Project in Northbrook
Tell us about your property and what you want to build. We will get back to you to set up a site visit and an estimate.