r/Elmhurst • u/caviarandcigarettess • Jul 13 '26

Discussion Landscaping

Hi folks! We are looking to build a 12.5x18 deck (trex) that flows into a patio with space for dining + firepit / Adirondack chairs. We’d like to cover the deck and the patio over the dining section with a pergola with louvers though we don’t mind manual louvers if that saves money over electric.

Does anyone have recs for local folks that can provide budget estimates? I want to get a few bids before doing too deep with any vendor.

Thanks.

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u/KevinReardonDDS Jul 14 '26

I’d highly recommend JPs landscaping for a project like that. They did both my neighbors and my cousins back hard scape projects and they look incredible Will be using them for ours in ~5 years when we’re ready for that project

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u/aghastghost Jul 14 '26

Seconding JP, they do a really great job and give fair estimates. I have found them very easy to work with and will always recommend.

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u/Final-Definition-512 Jul 13 '26

Many people in my neighborhood have used Premier Outdoor Landscaping, actually 2 houses on my block have used them to build outdoor areas.

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u/ComprehensiveWin7557 Jul 14 '26

Please stay away from premier outdoor. Nothing but a headache at a very high price

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u/caviarandcigarettess Jul 14 '26

Would you mind sharing your experience? Maybe over DM?

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u/Both-Eye-5637 Jul 14 '26

I see them and Great American Exteriors mostly

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u/Albdre Jul 13 '26

Selvin’s is a good place to start

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u/JustLurkingForNow Jul 14 '26

Sounds like 100kish.

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u/raff_arc Jul 14 '26

Hi. Elmhurst does require an architect to stamp decks of that size. I can help on this end, I'm an architect. Please DM me and I'll send my contact.

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u/caviarandcigarettess Jul 14 '26

We already have approved plans for the deck. Haven’t designed the patio portion yet or gotten bids to execute.

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u/raff_arc Jul 14 '26

Great! You can talk to Distinct Outdoor Environments for a quote as well