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O'Brien Brothers Landscaping

Top Spot in Chicago Today 5.00 (47 reviews)(773) 305-6559

O'Brien Brothers Landscaping

O'Brien Brothers Landscaping is a family business founded in 2005 by Emmett O'Brien, serving Chicago's North Side. Its own crew handles design, installation and maintenance, with the owner involved in each project. Design-sales consultant Andy works with clients from the first walkthrough to the final plan and stays involved with the installation crew.

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Business Highlights
  • The company says it is licensed and insured in Illinois.
  • The company identifies itself as an authorized Unilock and Techo-Bloc contractor.
Service Area

Chicago's North Side: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Uptown, North Center, Logan Square, Irving Park, Albany Park, Roscoe Village, West Ridge and Rogers Park.

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O'Brien Brothers Landscaping is one of 9 landscapers ProsGrade lists in Chicago, Illinois.

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Listing details

9 services listed, including Landscape design, Paver patios, walkways and retaining walls and Planting and sod installation. Open 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 47 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How O'Brien Brothers Landscaping compares with the other 8 landscapers on ProsGrade in Chicago, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top quarter of the 9 Chicago landscapers on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Chicago landscapers on ProsGrade.
  • One of 8 Chicago landscapers on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

9 services
  • Landscape designScaled 2D plans for patios, beds, walkways and fixtures.
  • Paver patios, walkways and retaining wallsUnilock, Techo-Bloc and Belgard pavers; block, natural stone or timber walls.
  • Planting and sod installationShrubs, perennials and ornamental trees, plus Kentucky Bluegrass from Illinois growers.
  • Drainage and gradingFrench drains, catch basins and dry wells.
  • IrrigationHunter, Rain Bird and Rachio smart Wi-Fi sprinkler systems.
  • Outdoor lightingLow-voltage LED path, accent and security fixtures with app control.
  • MulchingHardwood, cedar and pine bark, with bed edging and weed removal.
  • Outdoor living spacesFire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas and seating areas.
  • Snow removalPer-event and seasonal contracts, with priority routing for maintenance clients.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers describe the team as easy to work with and accommodating, and one customer says Emmet proposed ideas that improved the landscaping plan. One project ran a few extra weeks because of unforeseen circumstances, but the customer appreciated Emmet’s updates and said the team returned the next day to complete missed work.

Customer Reviews

Phuong Nguyen

Emmet was very prompt with consultation. They had a few changes in vision and he was able to come out on short notice and provided quotes in a timely manner. The scope of work included building a retaining wall in the front and back, bluestone installation for the walkway, a few root removals, and trimming large tree branches. The work did take a lot longer (a few extra weeks) due to some unforeseen circumstances, but Emmet ensured to update us. While that was not ideal, we appreciated the proactive communication. There were a few misses that we noticed after the work was completed, but Emmet and his team took accountability and came by the very next day to fix/complete those. Overall, his team was great to work with and we will consider them for future projects.
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Milo Keranen

Emmett and the team here are amazing. They did a super last minute job to winterize my sprinkler system before the first freeze of the season. Super easy to work with. Great people & great prices.

William Horan

Very happy with the work the O’Brien Brothers team installing new plants and sod on our front yard and parkway. Very professional and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone.

paula smorynski

Emmet and team were great. He had ideas that improved what we thought we wanted and had not been proposed by any other service providers. All the work was done for a reasonable fee and the final product exceeded our expectations. We will be using O’Brien Bros for landscaping in the spring and have already recommended them!!
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marty langhenry

We had an amazing experience with O’Brien Brothers Landscaping and Emmet. They completely transformed our backyard from a place we rarely used into an inviting space where we now love to cook, eat, and hang out. The team listened to our needs, delivered creative solutions, and executed everything with top-notch workmanship. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space
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Frequently Asked Questions

How are estimates prepared?

On-site estimates are free. Hardscape quotes are written, itemized and offered at a flat rate.

How is a patio planned and prepared?

The crew walks the property, provides material samples and prepares a scaled layout before digging. It grades for drainage, compacts aggregate in layers and uses polymeric sand joints and edge restraints.

What happens at the end of a hardscape installation?

The scope includes a final sweep, haul-away and site cleanup. A final walkthrough takes place before the crew leaves.