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They say that home is where the heart is, and the spaces in which you spend the most time eventually become part of who you are. I believe everyone deserves to be inspired by the spaces where they live. Contact me today and see what I can do for you.
"Kristie is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She is a very good listener and her attention to detail is excellent. I liked the way she shared her ideas without being overbearing or dismissive. Her follow up is very good. I was just a little unclear about the parameters related to her fee, i.e: how much follow up from me is included in terms of questions. I enjoyed meeting with her and definitely benefited from her expert counsel."
Katie and Bill R on July 2019
They say that home is where the heart is, and the spaces in which you spend the most time eventually become part of who you are. I believe everyone deserves to be inspired by the spaces where they live. Contact me today and see what I can do for you.
"Kristie is very knowledgeable and great to work with. She is a very good listener and her attention to detail is excellent. I liked the way she shared her ideas without being overbearing or dismissive. Her follow up is very good. I was just a little unclear about the parameters related to her fee, i.e: how much follow up from me is included in terms of questions. I enjoyed meeting with her and definitely benefited from her expert counsel."
Katie and Bill R on July 2019
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
Welcome to Elevated Elegance Interiors where I strive to create the perfect marriage of vintage with contemporary. A trip to the furniture store to purchase a new set is never as exciting as sourcing quality vintage pieces to incorporate into your space. I have a passion for interlacing old with new and perhaps it's a matter of new window treatments and a reupholstered sofa to redoing an entire space with a mix of modern and vintage. Let's lacquer, reupholster and up-cycle whether it's your new, existing or sourced pieces, let's get creative and have some fun!
"Chrissy is an exceptional interior designer! I hired her for ideas to transform my living room, and she went above and beyond. She carefully listened to my preferences and worked within my budget, suggesting creative ideas I never would have considered. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication with vendors were outstanding. The contractors she recommended were professional, immaculate, and delivered amazing results. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and I will absolutely be using Chrissy’s services again in the future!"
Angie J on November 2024
Welcome to Elevated Elegance Interiors where I strive to create the perfect marriage of vintage with contemporary. A trip to the furniture store to purchase a new set is never as exciting as sourcing quality vintage pieces to incorporate into your space. I have a passion for interlacing old with new and perhaps it's a matter of new window treatments and a reupholstered sofa to redoing an entire space with a mix of modern and vintage. Let's lacquer, reupholster and up-cycle whether it's your new, existing or sourced pieces, let's get creative and have some fun!
"Chrissy is an exceptional interior designer! I hired her for ideas to transform my living room, and she went above and beyond. She carefully listened to my preferences and worked within my budget, suggesting creative ideas I never would have considered. Her meticulous attention to detail and proactive communication with vendors were outstanding. The contractors she recommended were professional, immaculate, and delivered amazing results. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything turned out, and I will absolutely be using Chrissy’s services again in the future!"
Angie J on November 2024
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"We recently hired Green City Gardens for a landscaping project and we couldn't be happier with the results! JD's knowledge about plants and design is so impressive. He took the time to listen to our vision and made excellent recommendations based on our layout, local climate, and soil conditions. JD and his team's attention to detail was also impeccable. They were incredibly thorough in every aspect of the project, from preparing the soil to ensuring proper drainage. They worked efficiently but took the time needed to get everything just right. I especially appreciated how they kept the workspace clean and organized throughout. In addition to their technical skills, their customer service was outstanding. They communicated clearly, kept us informed about progress, and were always open to our input. I felt like they truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final product—and we absolutely are! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled landscaper that is in a class of their own, I highly recommend JD at Green City Gardens. He transformed our outdoor space into something beautiful, and we couldn't be happier!"
Spencer S on October 2024
Since 2006, Green City Gardens has been beautifying Chicagoland, one yard at a time. Our enthusiasm and dedication are evident in the creativity of our designs and the quality of our work. Since every landscape in different, "cookie cutter" solutions won't do. Green City Gardens personalizes every design according to our clients' needs and desires. We won't show up and dictate what you need...we'll listen to you and give you what you want. From complete landscape design & installation to simple garden makeovers to beautiful flower pots, Green City Gardens can improve your quality of life.
"We recently hired Green City Gardens for a landscaping project and we couldn't be happier with the results! JD's knowledge about plants and design is so impressive. He took the time to listen to our vision and made excellent recommendations based on our layout, local climate, and soil conditions. JD and his team's attention to detail was also impeccable. They were incredibly thorough in every aspect of the project, from preparing the soil to ensuring proper drainage. They worked efficiently but took the time needed to get everything just right. I especially appreciated how they kept the workspace clean and organized throughout. In addition to their technical skills, their customer service was outstanding. They communicated clearly, kept us informed about progress, and were always open to our input. I felt like they truly cared about making sure we were happy with the final product—and we absolutely are! If you're looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled landscaper that is in a class of their own, I highly recommend JD at Green City Gardens. He transformed our outdoor space into something beautiful, and we couldn't be happier!"
Spencer S on October 2024
We are architects that design projects using everyday functional logic, and make sure that the design is aesthetically pleasing. After the initial on site consultation, all clients are presented with a detailed proposal that states a detailed scope of work, a fixed lump sum fee, a time frame to complete the work, an associated payment schedule based on work completion milestones. All projects include unlimited design meetings and design revisions to assure client satisfaction. We work on any size projects from complete new home design to interior remodels, kitchen remodels to master bath remodels. We offer additional architectural services such as all structural calculations and permit expediting acting as the client's agent handling all communications with the village or city. Do you have a design and just need a permit to start work? We can do this also for a reasonable lump sum fee to get your permit approved quickly. All projects completed timely and all expectations are clearly stated so there are no surprises!
"Seamlessly. Steve took care of everything and made the process painless. He was very thorough and kept us up to date on the permit process. Hire him. He won't disappoint."
Joanne E on December 2024
We are architects that design projects using everyday functional logic, and make sure that the design is aesthetically pleasing. After the initial on site consultation, all clients are presented with a detailed proposal that states a detailed scope of work, a fixed lump sum fee, a time frame to complete the work, an associated payment schedule based on work completion milestones. All projects include unlimited design meetings and design revisions to assure client satisfaction. We work on any size projects from complete new home design to interior remodels, kitchen remodels to master bath remodels. We offer additional architectural services such as all structural calculations and permit expediting acting as the client's agent handling all communications with the village or city. Do you have a design and just need a permit to start work? We can do this also for a reasonable lump sum fee to get your permit approved quickly. All projects completed timely and all expectations are clearly stated so there are no surprises!
"Seamlessly. Steve took care of everything and made the process painless. He was very thorough and kept us up to date on the permit process. Hire him. He won't disappoint."
Joanne E on December 2024
Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!
"Immediate response. Very friendly and professional. They offered us many options and all were high quality."
Greg A on April 2025
Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!
"Immediate response. Very friendly and professional. They offered us many options and all were high quality."
Greg A on April 2025
We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.
We are a small company but we strive to give the best, our goal is to satisfy my clients, treat them very well because thanks to work we support our families. Thank you for choosing Overland. We will not disappoint you.
Oregel brick paving is a locally owned company with 20+ years experience. Quality and customer satisfaction is always at the top of our list so we always bring our highest quality of work and customer service to every job that we complete. Our focus is to complete the job in a quick and timely manner with the utmost professionalism and work with our clients to create the vision they have to enhance their outdoor living space at a competitive price.
"Good did great job"
Vito v on November 2024
Oregel brick paving is a locally owned company with 20+ years experience. Quality and customer satisfaction is always at the top of our list so we always bring our highest quality of work and customer service to every job that we complete. Our focus is to complete the job in a quick and timely manner with the utmost professionalism and work with our clients to create the vision they have to enhance their outdoor living space at a competitive price.
"Good did great job"
Vito v on November 2024
We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response
"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"
Patricia M on August 2020
We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response
"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"
Patricia M on August 2020
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
October Hardscaping LLC: McCullom Lake's trusted landscaper. We create stunning outdoor spaces with innovative design and meticulous care. We serve in Mccullom Lake, IL, McCullom Lake Village IL; Fox Lake Village IL; Wauconda Township IL; Island Lake Village IL; Johnsburg Village IL; and the surrounding areas. Hardscape Contractor, Landscaping Contractor, Retaining Wall Construction, Patio Construction Contractors, General Landscaping Service Hardscape Company, Landscaping Service, Retaining Wall Service, Patio Construction, General Landscaping Company For more information visit our website: landscapermccullomlakeil.com
"Amazing! Loved every one of them and even bought them lunch and made them coffee each day. Great workers with a great work ethic! Would hire them in an instant!"
Leslie C on September 2024
Building design services FAQs
In most cities, you’re required to have a building permit in order to construct a pool house on your property. The exact type of permit varies by region—in some areas, it might cost as much as $2,700 to get the necessary permits, while other cities don’t require any permits for structures under 200 square feet.
If you’re building a custom pool house, you can expect the entire process to take two to three months from the design phase to the end of construction, or even as much as a year for very large or complex pool houses. If you’re installing a prefabricated kit or shed, the process is much faster—usually one to three days.
Most pool houses can range from 100 square feet to 800 square feet. Smaller pool houses are about 100 to 150 square feet, while a spacious pool house is at least 300 square feet.
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