Business Details
27 Years
experience
Transform Your Outdoor Space with Collegiate Landscape
Collegiate Landscape was founded on the principles of hard work and client dedication. Established while the founder pursued a finance degree, the company grew from a small lawn service into a trusted landscaping partner serving residential and light commercial clients. Our team prioritizes client needs, combining extensive landscape design expertise with meticulous attention to structural details like proper base preparation for patios and retaining walls. We specialize in creating magazine-quality outdoor spaces using locally grown plants selected for climate resilience. With over 26 years of experience as a Unilock Authorized Contractor, we ensure every project is completed on time, on budget, and built to last.Our approach emphasizes invisible structural integrity alongside visible aesthetic appeal, treating every job as if it were our own property. The leadership team maintains direct involvement in all projects, supported by trained professionals who understand the importance of proper planting techniques and material selection. Customer satisfaction remains our primary focus, with ongoing communication throughout every project phase. Our reputation for quality workmanship and lasting results has been built through consistent delivery of promises made to clients.
Services
Patio Design
Custom Landscaping
Plant Installation
Retaining Walls
Fire Pits
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 26 years of Unilock paver installation expertise
- Proper base preparation ensures lasting structural integrity
- Locally grown climate-resilient plant selection
- Client-first approach with direct leadership involvement
- Trained professionals for proper planting techniques
Associations and certifications
- Unilock Authorized Contractor
What people say
Excellent service
Beautiful result
Professionalism
Dedication
Services
Patio Design
Create durable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces using Unilock pavers. Our 26-year expertise ensures proper base preparation with optimal dirt removal and gravel installation. Patios are designed for structural integrity and long-term beauty, combining functional engineering with custom aesthetics that complement your property.
Custom Landscaping
Tailored outdoor environment solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our designs integrate hardscaping elements with plant selections suited to local climate conditions. Each project receives personalized attention to create functional, visually appealing spaces that reflect client preferences and enhance property value through professional execution.
Plant Installation
Installation of climate-appropriate, locally grown plants selected for health and longevity. Our trained team employs proper planting techniques to ensure root development and plant survival. Services include diverse plant selections that provide seasonal color variation and long-term landscape investment protection through correct installation practices.
Retaining Walls
Structural retaining wall solutions combining functionality with aesthetic appeal. Proper base preparation and material selection ensure long-term stability. Walls are constructed to manage soil retention while complementing overall landscape design, using quality materials and construction techniques that meet specific structural requirements.
Fire Pits
Custom fire pit installations that enhance outdoor living spaces. Designed with proper structural foundations for lasting durability. Each installation considers safety requirements and aesthetic integration with existing landscape elements, creating functional gathering spaces that extend outdoor usability through multiple seasons.
People
Mike Hoorelbek
Founder and President
Founded Collegiate Landscape while pursuing a finance degree. Maintains direct involvement in client projects. Combines business acumen with hands-on landscaping experience to lead the company's growth and service quality.
Beth Hoorelbek
Secretary
Supports company operations in administrative and organizational roles. Contributes to maintaining the company's client-focused approach through effective internal management and communication systems.
Tom Nickels
Landscape Foreman
Oversees daily landscaping operations with extensive field experience. Ensures proper implementation of construction techniques and quality standards across all projects while mentoring team members in best practices.
Questions
What services does Collegiate Landscape offer?
We specialize in custom patio design, retaining walls, landscape plantings, fire pits, and complete outdoor environment transformations using Unilock pavers and climate-appropriate plants.
How does Collegiate ensure long-lasting results?
Proper base preparation with optimal gravel installation and structural engineering ensures durability. We use quality materials and construction techniques that meet specific requirements for lasting performance.
Why choose Unilock pavers for patios?
As a 26-year Unilock Authorized Contractor, we combine product expertise with proper installation techniques to create durable, aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces built to last decades.
How are plant selections determined?
We select locally grown plants suited to regional climate conditions. Each plant is hand-picked for health and positioned to ensure proper growth patterns and seasonal color variation.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Sugar Grove, IL, we primarily serve the Fox Valley region, providing landscaping solutions for residential properties and light commercial projects throughout the area.
