Picture Perfect Curb Appeal

Residential landscaping that makes a great "1st Impression!"
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Since 1992 Celebrating 34 years in business!

ABOUT US

1st Impressions Services has proudly served Downers Grove and the western suburbs for over 34 years. As a family-owned and operated company, we focus on helping homeowners keep their properties looking clean, healthy, and well maintained all season long.

We are fully licensed and insured, show up when we say we will, and treat every property as if it were our own. Whether you need routine lawn maintenance or a complete landscape upgrade, you can count on honest recommendations and dependable service.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Proper planning and design is the key to a successful landscape installation. We offer a unique computer design service that incorporates your actual house into the design giving the most realistic before and after rendition. We work very hard to achieve the “1st and lasting Impression” that takes into consideration your lifestyle and tastes as well as your pre-determined budget.

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Our Services

LANDSCAPING

We design, build, and maintain beautiful outdoor living spaces that enhance the look of your property. The key to a beautiful landscaped yard is getting a knowledgeable professional who understands your needs, style, and budget for your unique property and offers an extensive knowledge of viable plant material that will thrive.

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MAINTENANCE

Our premium full maintenance service will keep your yard neat, healthy, and consistent looking.

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Fertilizing

As a family owned business we pride ourselves on taking a personal approach which offers greater attention to the ever changing conditions of your lawn and allows us to stay ahead of lawn problems.

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Why Choose Us?

Since 1992, 1st Impressions Services, has been providing a standard of excellence to landscape and lawn maintenance in Bolingbrook, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lisle, Naperville, Westmont, and Woodridge. We are based in Downers Grove and have a facility in Bolingbrook, near Woodridge, as well. We serve many, but not all, parts of the Western Suburbs so please call the see if we service your area. We are fully insured including general liability, worker’s compensation, and commercial auto. We are an accredited A+ rated company with the BBB.

We are proud of the many established and long term customers we have gained over the past 34 years. With our low employee turnover rate and high level of experience, our customer's properties are assured to have a consistent level of quality and impeccable appearance week after week, job after job.

Plant Installation Warranty

We offer a limited warranty on all plant installations. Details are available upon request.

Family Owned

Family-owned, local and fully insured for over 34 years.

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Clean communication and straightforward pricing is what we offer and would love the opportunity to come out and speak with you about your project.

"Our family thanks John and the 1st Impressios staff so very much for their contiued terrific service! They are always available to answer any questions and is always so helpful!"

Jill R.

Downers Grove, IL

"We are very happy with our new landscaping. I was amazed at how quickly everything was removed then everything was installed the next day. We also appreciate the care taken in leaving the space so clean on removal day. 1st Impressions Landscaping has such a good team! I will definitely call for any future projects and recommend them to others."

Chris T.

Downers Grove, IL

"1st Impressions Landscaping completed my landscape yesterday. I am amazed at how well it turned out, it is beautifully designed and decorated."

Ardessa P.

Bolingbrook, IL

"You really took lemons and made lemonade. We are so happy with the outcome and you helped make the process seamless."

Stephanie R.

Bolingbrook, IL

"We contacted 1st Impressions in April/May of 2021 for a small landscaping project. John got back to me right away. He explained that they were fully booked over the summer (due to COVID backlog) but if I sent him an email with project and pictures, he would pass on to their designer and she would contact me in the fall when they had some openings. John understood that I may want to have this done earlier and encouraged me to reach out and see if other landscapers had earlier openings. Needless to say, I couldn't get anyone booked. I did have two companies come to my home - we walked through what I wanted done - and I never heard from them again. Imagine my surprise when August rolled around and 1st Impression's designer reached out to me vial email. She came to my house the following day. We settled on a plan. Let me add that I had a "general" idea of what I wanted - she really listened and came up with some solutions I hadn't even considered. I had an estimate and drawings in my email the next day. The pricing was extremely fair and there was no upsell involved. Her ideas probably saved me a great deal of money. She and John came to my house on a Saturday to do a walkthrough of the project. Our installation was completed the following week with the designer present the entire time. The work done was to our complete satisfaction and they left our yard spotless. I will use them for all my future landscaping projects. It is rare these days to find companies that follow through on their promises and do do honestly. Thank you 1st Impressions, you earned a customer for life."

Elizabeth R.

Naperville, IL

"I would like to give this firm more than 5 stars. Both the design and execution were flawless. The designer was patient and artistic. The crew took pride in their work, and it showed."

Mary T.

Naperville, IL

"Just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you so much for the great service this year. In the 4 years we’ve lived here, I finally feel like we found a landscaping company that we can trust. Your guys do fantastic work and I really appreciate your quick response to everything. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Looking forward to continuing to work with you."

Amanda H.

Downers Grove, IL

"John and his crews have been providing us with landscaping services for over a decade - and we have grown dependent on his team and their reliable services. Our yard always looks great. "

Steve S.

Downers Grove, IL

“Thank you John and your team for making our front landscaping amazingly beautiful! You are truly caring and genuine!”

Kathryn N.

Downers Grove, IL

“Thank you for going above and beyond to finish in time for our big party.”

Daine G.

Downers Grove, IL

"Replaced several dead plants, no questions asked and no hassles. Designed a plan that was beautiful and came in under budget."

Tom L.

Lemont, IL

"I have used 1st Impressions for many things over the years such as lawn fertilization, mulching, edging, spring clean up, etc. Prices are reasonable and work outcome is good. The owner, John will come out and talk to you about your landscaping needs and outcomes."

Debbie G.

Woodridge, IL

"1st Impressions is truely a first rate business. The work is done well, one time, and invoiced appropriately. Communication between client and company is also excellent."

Raegan C.

Downers Grove, IL

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