Drainage – Landscaping Services

Drainage Upgrades in Park Ridge: Stop Fall Flooding Before It Starts When autumn storms hit Park Ridge, lawns and foundations take the brunt of excessive rainfall. For homeowners searching for the best landscaping company near me, Tommy Pollina Landscape Company offers expert drainage upgrades to prevent water from pooling around […]

Essential Fall Drainage Maintenance Tips for Glenview Homes Before Winter Hits Fall is the ideal time for homeowners in Glenview to address drainage maintenance before the ground freezes and winter storms move in. Saturated soil, clogged drains, and improper grading are some of the leading causes of costly water damage […]

Poor drainage is a leading cause of foundation issues in Winnetka. Water that doesn’t properly drain away from a home can build up around the base, leading to erosion, cracking, and long-term structural damage.

When water starts pooling in Glenview yards or creeping toward basement walls after heavy rain, it’s a clear sign the property’s drainage system may be failing.

Common Spring Drainage Issues Glenview Homeowners Shouldn’t Ignore Spring rains in Glenview often reveal underlying yard drainage problems that may have gone unnoticed during the colder months. Pooling water near your home’s foundation, soggy patches on the lawn, or signs of soil erosion are all early warnings that water isn’t […]

Proven Winnetka Landscape Drainage Fixes for Lasting Property Protection Drainage issues don’t go away — they get worse. Standing water, soggy grass, or sump pumps that won’t shut off are signs your property’s water management is failing. You need a solution that’s engineered to last. Landscape drainage designed for the […]

Protect your home from an expensive flooding disaster!

• We are the best drainage solution provider in Chicago, backed by 45 years of experience and more than 10,000 successful installations.
• A large part of our business involves repairing or replacing faulty drainage systems installed by less experienced contractors (often cheaper options from contractors with little to no experience).
• Going with what appears to be more cost-effective option at the start can end up costing much more time and money later (possibly double or more), and can possibly put your property and your home’s foundation at risk.
• We can put you in touch with multiple customers of ours who have made the mistake of using an inexperienced drainage contractor and had to call us to come repair it shortly thereafter – you can talk directly to them and ask them – we’ll give you their info.

Struggling with Yard Flooding? Read Our Complete Guide: Imagine stepping into your front yard after a heavy rain, only to find standing water pooling around your lawn and landscaping. Not only is it an eyesore, but it can also lead to soil erosion, plant damage, and even structural issues in […]

If you have a constant wet area (that is full of mud and breeds mosquitoes), due to sump pump discharge, we can reroute your sump pump discharge and remove standing water with our drainage systems making your yard usable and beautiful again.

Sump Pump Solutions by Tommy Pollina Landscape Company.
Are you tired of dealing with a problematic sump pump? Let us help you!
At Tommy Pollina Landscape Company, we specialize in engineering and installing effective drainage systems that resolve even the most challenging sump pump issues.

We turned a 30+ year neglected area into a beautiful, functional landscape. This project included drainage and grading work, a new walkway with Pavestone Skyline pavers, fresh sod, river rock, compost, and shade-loving plants like Astilbe and ferns. Big thanks to our crew and our amazing client for the kind feedback!
Need help transforming your outdoor space? Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc is here to help!

This Park Ridge property received a full outdoor transformation, with every trade from Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc collaborating to create a seamless, functional, and long-lasting outdoor system. For over 45 years, homeowners have trusted us to manage complete outdoor projects, integrating grading, drainage, plantings, lighting, hardscapes, and finishing touches into one cohesive design. The project included precision grading for proper foundation and water flow, a full NDS drainage system integrated with high-performance artificial turf, a custom timber retaining wall protecting the home’s foundation, hundreds of shrubs, annuals, and perennials, Kichler landscape lighting for safety and beauty, perimeter trees for privacy and shade, a custom pergola, durable Unilock Arctic natural cleft steppers for walkways, and a custom irrigation system with lush sod tying the landscape together. The result is a fully integrated, visually stunning outdoor system optimized for long-term performance, functionality, and curb appeal.

 Redfin featured Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc — and this Village of Wilmette project shows exactly why.

We’re known for taking structural elements like fences and walls and making them shine with smart, layered landscaping — and that’s exactly what we did here.
This arborvitae wall in Wilmette was just installed yesterday. That’s why Redfin asked us to contribute to their latest article on how to construct fences, walls, and other structures and integrate them with layered shrubs, trees, or other plantings to function as one integrated system – designed for privacy, safety, beauty and function. We bring the structure, privacy, and curb appeal. Every time.

 Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc. is deep into a full transformation in the Village of Wilmette — and this one’s shaping up to be something special. It’s more than just a facelift — it’s a full-scale design-build upgrade.
Materials on site:

• Unilock
• Pisa Smooth XL Coping & Fieldstone
• Mattoni pavers (Sable Blend + Coco Brown)
• Ledgestone Buff Steps
• Limestone screenings, gravel base, and BEAST/diamond edging

Another recent project in the Village of Riverwoods that required the expertise of multiple specialized crews working together to install a channel drain at the bottom of a brick driveway.
From sawing through brick to ensuring the system was flawlessly aligned for optimal water flow, every detail demanded precision and collaboration.
This type of job is where the skill and experience of the Tommy Pollina Landscape Co. Inc team really shines – where between the 2 foreman in charge there are near 40 years combined with our company.
The end result? A clean, professional finish and a drainage solution that will last for years. Proud of the hard work and craftsmanship involved!

We’re almost done with our new construction project in the Village of Wilmette and it’s looking fantastic! The homeowner has been so happy with the results that we’re now adding even more, including a full landscape lighting design.

Here are some highlights from the completed work (landscape lighting coming soon):

• Bluestone front porch and walkway
• Unilock Beacon Hill Granite Fusion pavers with a charcoal border on the side, walkway, back patio, and driveway
• New deck installation
• Hundreds of trees and plant materials were planted
• Drip irrigation system setup
• Drainage system downspout extensions
• Multi-zone irrigation
• Fresh sod installation pitched for optimal drainage
• New fence installation for added privacy and aesthetics

Transforming Flooding into Functionality: A Seamless Solution
Dealing with a downspout causing flooding can be frustrating, but with the right solution, it doesn’t have to ruin the high-value space in your yard!
We recently completed a project in the City of Park Ridge where a troublesome downspout was buried and redirected to prevent flooding. The results? A flawless, functional, and beautiful space that you’d never know required any work at all.
The first photo shows the installation process – carefully laying the groundwork to ensure proper water flow and long-lasting performance. The second photo reveals the final result: a seamless setup under a set of flagstone steppers. Not only does it keep the yard dry and safe, but it’s completely hidden, blending perfectly with your outdoor space.

We just wrapped up the drainage and sod phase of a major outdoor transformation in Glencoe! This phase included:
Buried downspouts, French drains, Hundreds of feet of solid and perforated PVC, Brand new sod installed today
With a fully functional drainage system now in place and fresh green sod laid down, the foundation is set for what’s next.
Stay tuned—up next is the full landscape and hardscape installation, including trees, shrubs, and perennial plantings, all designed to tie seamlessly into the work we’ve already completed.

We have completed this property overhaul for a home in Barrington, and the results speak for themselves! This project was a true start-to-finish transformation, turning an overgrown, outdated yard into a clean, green, and beautifully functional landscape. Here’s what we are delivering: New Front custom Unilock Walkway, Complete Ivy Removal, Drainage System Installed, New Plant Material, Privacy Arborvitaes & Evergreens, Fresh Kentucky Bluegrass Sod. Every detail was carefully planned and executed to work together as a single, integrated outdoor system, built to perform, built to last, and built to impress.

We just finished up a big project in Buffalo Grove, and it looks amazing – each work area was designed to operate as one integrated system, designed and engineered to work together with precision.
Full Outdoor Drainage System, Arborvitae Privacy Hedge, New Sod Around the House, Playground Mulch, Motorized Pergola.

Custom Drainage Solution Spanning Over Two Football Fields. At Tommy Pollina Landscape, we recently broke ground on a full-scale drainage project unlike any other—a custom system that extends the length of more than two football fields in durable PVC piping. Designed to eliminate chronic flooding and transform unusable outdoor space, this is a shining example of what over 45 years of drainage expertise can achieve.

Today we started a project where we are burying the downspouts and sump pump discharge underground and engineering them to flow into one fully integrated drainage system. Instead of water running out onto the lawn and causing flooding, everything will be directed safely underground, keeping the yard dry and usable. By connecting the roof runoff and sump pump into one streamlined system, we’re preventing standing water, protecting the foundation, and following all city of Des Plaines guidelines. Solving Landscape and Outdoor Problems For over 45 years