Skip to content
ContractorsRanked

Best Landscapers in Near South Side, IL (2026)

290 landscapers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Near South Side: LawnStarter Landscaping, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 290.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: TruGreen Lawn Care, 816 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 290 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

290 Near South Side landscapers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 30 are open 24/7, 173 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 290 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Landscapers in West Town ranking. See Landscapers in West Town

Top 10 landscapers in Near South Side at a glance

Top 10 landscapers in Near South Side at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1LawnStarter Landscaping604.7★ (113)Chicago, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal604.7★ (83)Chicago, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC604.9★ (118)Chicago, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Polaris Landscape594.9★ (64)Darien, 1 mi awaySat—
5Farmers Market - Chicago's Garden Center594.5★ (305)Chicago, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Dario Garcia Landscaping LLC594.8★ (502)Summit, 11 mi awaySat—
7Fresh Cutz Lawn Care LLC585.0★ (76)Chicago, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8TruGreen Lawn Care574.6★ (816)Hickory Hills, 14 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
9Evolution Outdoor Living575.0★ (62)Chicago Ridge, 13 mi away24/7—
10O'Brien Brothers Landscaping575.0★ (47)Chicago, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 290 best landscapers in Near South Side, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 TruGreen Lawn Care

    Based in Hickory Hills, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 816 Google reviews, the most in Near South Side.

    • 4.6★ from 816 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7650 W 99th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
    View profile for TruGreen Lawn Care(833) 418-5004

  11. #11 Crew Landscapes

    Based in Irving Park, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Crew Landscapes(773) 658-6988

  21. #21 Leaf Green Lawn Care

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.

    • 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    59 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
    View profile for Leaf Green Lawn Care(312) 632-7555

  24. #24 Chris scaping

    Based in Hammond, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat 12 PM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Chris scaping(312) 477-1972

  25. #25 V&V Landscaping inc.

    Based in Chicago, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    5405 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
    View profile for V&V Landscaping inc.(773) 387-4515

How we ranked Near South Side landscapers

We scored 290 Near South Side landscapers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Near South Side data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Landscapers in Near South Side: frequently asked questions

Who is the best landscaper in Near South Side?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked landscaper in Near South Side, IL is LawnStarter Landscaping with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal (#2) and Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 290 landscapers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many landscapers are there in Near South Side?

ContractorsRanked ranks 290 landscapers serving Near South Side, IL. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which landscapers in Near South Side are open 24/7?

30 ranked landscapers in Near South Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal (#2), Evolution Outdoor Living (#9) and South Suburban Snow Removal & Landscaping (#17). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which landscapers in Near South Side work on weekends?

173 of 290 ranked landscapers post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LawnStarter Landscaping (#1), Skyline Exteriors Snow Removal (#2) and Arts Landscaping & Maintenance LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Near South Side landscapers have?

The median Google rating among 290 rated landscapers in Near South Side is 4.6★, with a median of 9 reviews. TruGreen Lawn Care has the most, 816 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank landscapers?

Each landscaper gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do landscapers outside Near South Side count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Near South Side city center, our service radius for landscapers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can landscapers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Near South Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 290 landscapers serving Near South Side.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

More landscapers and Near South Side pages

Other trades in Near South Side