Landscaping in ChicagoPost the job. Compare bids. Choose your pro.
Need mowing, a yard cleanup, new planting or drainage work? Post your job on AllBetter HomeFix, compare bids from ID-verified local landscapers and choose your pro.
What job do you need done?
Chicago yards generate the same handful of jobs every season. Pick the closest match, then describe yours in the post.
Lawn mowing and maintenance
Include in your post: lot size, front and back, whether you want edging, fertilizing or aeration, and how often you plan to post it.
Spring or fall cleanup
Include in your post: photos of the beds and parkway strip, roughly how much debris there is, and whether haul-away is needed.
Mulch, beds and planting
Include in your post: bed sizes, the plants or mulch type you want (or “pro’s pick”), and whether the pro supplies materials.
Aeration and overseeding
Include in your post: lawn size, sun exposure, and photos of thin or salt-burned areas.
Drainage and grading
Include in your post: photos of where water pools after rain, downspout locations, and any basement seepage.
Paver patio or walkway
Include in your post: rough square footage, the look you want, and how a crew reaches the yard (gate, alley, side passage).
Something else? Describe it in your post — or see every home service in Chicago.
What to know before posting a landscaping job in Chicago
Four things Chicago landscapers will ask about.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Lawn mowing (per visit) | $35 – $80 |
| Spring or fall cleanup | $200 – $650 |
| Mulch installation (per cubic yard, installed) | $50 – $120 |
| Aeration and overseeding | $150 – $450 |
| Native planting / garden beds | $400 – $2,000 |
| Paver patio / walkway | $15 – $35 per sq ft |
| Full yard redesign | $3,000 – $20,000+ |
Typical Chicago ranges, not quotes. Size, access and haul-away move the price.
Where pros work: Chicago neighborhoods plus the north, west and south suburbs. Bids depend on who is available near your ZIP. Outside Chicago? Landscaping services near me (all cities).
How booking and payment work
Three steps from “the yard is a mess” to “done and paid.” In top metros, the median first bid lands in about 10 minutes.
Post your job
Describe the job, add photos and enter your ZIP. Posting and comparing bids is free. Photos of the beds, the lawn and any pooling water help landscapers bid accurately.
Choose your pro and pay into escrow
Compare bids and ask questions in the app. When you book, your payment is held in escrow before work starts. The pro receives it after you approve the finished work.
Review the work and approve payment release
Review the finished work and the pro’s completion photos, then approve the invoice to release payment to the pro. Nothing is released until you say so.
Fees. Posting and comparing bids is free — a small service fee applies when you book, covering escrow payment protection. You see the total before you confirm.
If the job grows. Your bid covers the job you described. Agree on added work and its price in chat. You approve the final invoice before payment is released.
What ID-verified means. Every pro uploads a government ID and personal details to Stripe Identity, verified before a pro can be paid. AllBetter verifies identity, not trade licenses or insurance — ask about those in chat.
Chicago landscaping — questions that still matter
Timing, materials, plants, drainage, and when you pay.
When do I pay?
When is the best time for landscaping in Chicago?
Do landscapers handle materials or do I buy them?
What plants work best in Chicago yards?
Do landscapers need licenses or insurance?
How do I fix drainage issues in my yard?
What should I include in my landscaping job post?
Landscaping job in Chicago? Post it free.
Describe the yard once, compare bids from ID-verified local landscapers, and choose your pro.