Expert Drainage, Grading & Plumbing Work for Cook County Permit Closure
When you’re building a home addition, regrading your yard, or resolving flooding issues in Cook County or nearby villages like Northfield, Glenview, Winnetka, and Glencoe, there’s a good chance you’ll hear these words from your builder or the village:
“You need an engineered drainage and grading plan to get your permits approved.” That’s where we come in.
At Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc., we specialize in the highly specific, permitted drainage, grading, and plumbing work required by Cook County and surrounding municipalities. We are one of the few contractors in the area who not only perform the complex work to spec—but also handle the behind-the-scenes permit coordination and administrative process to make sure it gets closed properly.
Why This Matters
If Cook County or your local village identifies a drainage or grading issue, they will require:
- A civil engineer to create a drainage and grading plan that meets strict municipal or county standards
- The use of a licensed plumber and drainage contractor registered with Cook County
- Filing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Cook County
- Completion of the work precisely to engineered plans
- Inspections, documentation, and final approval for permit closure
This is not standard landscaping or drainage work. If done incorrectly, it can delay your project, put your permit at risk, or lead to costly corrections later. That’s why many engineers, high-end builders, and homeowners bring in Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc. to get it done right the first time.
Real-World Example
A homeowner in unincorporated Northfield recently began planning an addition with a luxury builder. Before permits could be approved, the village flagged that the entire yard was improperly graded. A civil engineer was brought in to design a drainage plan that met code.
The engineer recommended Tommy Pollina Landscape as the trusted team to execute the work. Working in coordination with the engineer, builder, and municipality, we:
- Removed and redistributed hundreds of yards of soil
- Built a 1,000-foot berm to control drainage around the entire property
- Followed engineered specs down to the inch
- Completed all required documentation and got the permit closed with Cook County
What We Offer:
- Drainage & grading installation per engineered plans
- Permitted plumbing connections and trenching
- Erosion control and stormwater management systems
- Excavation and soil re-distribution
- LOI filing and permit coordination with Cook County
- Final inspection support and permit closure assistance
Why Choose Us
- 42+ years of experience in drainage and grading work
- Registered with Cook County as an approved contractor
- Trusted by civil engineers and high-end builders throughout the North Shore
- We take care of everything: from physical work to paperwork
If your project in unincorporated Cook County, Northfield, Glenview, Winnetka, or Glencoe has hit a drainage or grading roadblock, give us a call. We know the process. We do the work. And we get it done right.
Schedule a Consultation
Call us at 847.698.6868 or contact us online to speak with our drainage permitting team.