Since our founding, Ruff Landscaping has built a reputation that extends far beyond Elgin's borders. We take on residential and commercial projects that challenge conventional thinking and demand precision execution. Our clients return year after year because they know we deliver results that exceed expectations while respecting their budgets and timelines. Landscape design forms the foundation of everything we create, whether we're planning a corporate office landscape or reimagining a family's backyard sanctuary. Unilock and Paveloc pavers anchor our hardscaping expertise. At the same time, our mastery of retaining wall systems from Unilock, Anchor, Versalock, and Windsor allows us to solve complex grading challenges that intimidate other contractors. Holiday lighting installations have become our signature service, transforming ordinary properties into destinations that draw admiration throughout the winter months.

Your investment deserves contractors who show up when promised and deliver what they commit to building. We've earned our reputation by completing projects on schedule and within budget, never leaving clients wondering about timelines or costs. Cost-effective solutions emerge from our deep understanding of materials, techniques, and local conditions rather than from cutting corners or compromising quality. Our team has invested decades in developing expertise that allows us to see opportunities where others see obstacles, to recommend materials that perform better for less money, and to complete complex installations that other companies won't attempt. Our expertise covers every aspect of outdoor construction and design, from soil analysis to final installation. The properties our skilled team has transformed throughout the Chicago suburbs stand as proof of our commitment to excellence, and our client referrals speak louder than any marketing campaign ever could. We can help with products of all shapes and sizes and ensure that clients are 100% satisfied with our services. The Ruff Landscaping team looks forward to working with you on your next project.

Residential Landscape

Your deserve a company that is responsive to you! Our maintenance organizations allow us to do that. Our teams are directly responsible for scheduling, production, and quality control. As a result, they will react quickly and efficiently to your request.

Commercial Landscape

Ruff Landscaping, Inc. provides all aspects of commercial landscaping and snow removal. Whether you are looking for design and installation, maintenance, seasonal color, or snow removal our team of designers, architects, managers and installers can proficiently handle all of your needs. We have earned the reputation of being a leader in the Chicagoland area and this is largely due to what we have termed "The Ruff Approach" which follows:

Service

Your deserve a company that is responsive to you! Our maintenance organizations allow us to do that. Our teams are directly responsible for scheduling, production, and quality control. As a result, they will react quickly and efficiently to your request.

Creativity

The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is "that little extra". Our extensive knowledge of plant material, color, and texture combined with our knowledge of plant performance guarantees traffic stopping color displays.

Experience

With over 20 years of service to the Chicagoland area and we know how to maintain your property to maximize your strengths. The management teams involved with your properties have over 20 years in the landscape industry. That experience will work for you.

Teamwork

We are a team of professionals who demand excellence and provide quality beyond expectations. Ruff Landscaping, Inc. will work with you to meet your goals. Our maintenance and account managers are committed to the idea that together everyone achieves more.

Results

A consistent image for your property is an image that reflects quality and professionalism. We will strive to meet your objectives as well as those of your property managers. The result will be an exterior environment that is pleasing to tenants and will maximize the investment of clients.