--- title: "Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/aerate-1-landscaping-and-ponds-inc-pfvwus-pf~185921722 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~185921722.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6e83629104f4bb3b_3792-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490, United States" latitude: 41.679 longitude: -88.1403 phone: "(630) 514-2592" website: http://www.aerate1.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 9 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc Original Houzz profile: [Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/aerate-1-landscaping-and-ponds-inc-pfvwus-pf~185921722) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Bolingbrook, IL - **Serves:** Aurora, Fox Valley, Joliet, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Plainfield, Romeoville, Woodridge, Lockport, Homer Glen, Westmont, Lisle, Darien, Crest Hill, Montgomery, North Aurora, Lemont, Warrenville, Clarendon Hills, Fairmont, Crystal Lawns, Eola - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2022), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Aerate 1 is the company that homeowners all over the Chicagoland area trust for their water feature and landscaping needs. With us, you’ll get an honest, accurate, and detailed estimate for your project. Our team is experienced and hard-working, and we pride ourself on delivering outstanding customer service every time. Our commitment to finishing every job on-time and on-budget means that we get many return customers. Most homeowners enjoy spending time outdoors in the comfort of their own homes with family and friends. What better place to do so then on your very own brick patio. Patios are outdoor areas which can be used for a number of reasons such as; relaxing, entertaining, watching the children and a place to sit on rainy days. Brick patios can feature and array of different decorative elements such as; pots and plants, patio furniture, statues, water features and barbecues. Choosing brick as the proffered material for the patio is great because it offers many colors, shapes and sizes. It can also be laid in a number of different traditional and modern patterns. The patterns used can help add to the patios stunning features and they can also make a small space seems larger. Each material is produced carefully and accurately to provide the best flooring surface for all types of patios. All patio flooring materials are weather resistant, slip resistant, scratch resistant and highly durable. ### Services Provided - Landscape Construction - Hardscaping - Landscape Maintenance - Garden Design - Paver Installation - Retaining Wall Construction - Custom Fire Pits - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Gazebo Design & Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Planting - Landscape Drainage System Installation - Sod Installation - Irrigation System Installation - Pond Construction - Land Leveling & Grading - Lawn Care - Mulching - Arbor Design and Construction - Living Walls - Lawn Mowing - Hedge Trimming - Artificial Living Walls - Lawn Aeration - Paver Repair - Waterfall landscaping ### Areas Served - Aurora - Fox Valley - Joliet - Naperville - Bolingbrook - Downers Grove - Plainfield - Romeoville - Woodridge - Lockport - Homer Glen - Westmont - Lisle - Darien - Crest Hill - Montgomery - North Aurora - Lemont - Warrenville - Clarendon Hills - Fairmont - Crystal Lawns - Eola ### Typical Job Cost $1,500 - ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc | | Address | Bolingbrook, Illinois 60490, United States | | Phone | (630) 514-2592 | | Website | http://www.aerate1.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 9 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/aerate1 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/aerate-1-landscaping-and-ponds-inc-pfvwus-pf~185921722) - **Website:** http://www.aerate1.com/ - **Phone:** (630) 514-2592 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2022), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 12 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-592233739, Oct. 2021** > I had an existing pond from another landscaping company that was leaking I called 3 other landscaping companies that specialize in ponds none of them called back I called Hector once and he was at my house within 48hrs. Said he can fix my existing pond I told him I want bigger he mapped out the pond of my dreams. His guys started the job and didnâ t leave until job was done. We even had a very small problem within 48hrs Hector had guys fix problem. His guys were very respectful they were always in masks even tho I didnâ t care if they were. They cleaned up everything then next day Hector came by showed us how to run everything then he walked around yard making sure the waterfall sound was perfect from all spots in yard also gave us web site to get our koi. He does offer financing so you can get a nice pond and not having regrets on not getting what you want. We even had neighbors come by now they want pond by Hector. We couldnâ t be more happier no regrets. James D. **★★★★★ — Laura Jones, Aug. 2019** > Do not hesitate to call Aerate-1 for any of your landscape or hardscape needs. Not only did Hector and his crew do a remarkable job on building my Unilock paver step and walkway, he even came back to make some repairs that were needed after a few years time. Aerate-1 takes pride in their work and it shows!! You will not be disappointed > Laura B **★★★★★ — J&G Williamson, Aug. 2018** > We cannot imagine a better experience than we had with Aerate1. Hector and his crew showed great pride and workmanship in everything they did on our project. It was a mess when they started and is now the prettiest in the neighborhood. If you need landscaping help you cannot do better than Aerate1. **★★★★★ — Marian Denk, July 2018** > They were on time, very courteous and did a professional job. Removed my Koi, drained and thoroughly cleaned my pond and its components, The then filled with clean water, returned fish and treated pond with appropriate chemicals. **★★★★ — Jackie Traynere, Oct. 2017** > Had a difficult time with the new lily pad, but spring cleaning made a big difference. Algae is really coming back again quickly. The late spring and heavy rains delayed our cleaning. **★★★★★ — Larry Sandy, Oct. 2017** > Bringing my front yard up to level so it wouldn't flood any more I called hector to final grade,lay sod plant roses,mulch and build a paver sidewalk. It looks wonderful **★★★★★ — Ana Aguilera, Aug. 2017** > Great landscaping service, phone calls are promptly returned. Work is done fast and neat, if there is a problem, it is quickly taken care of. The workers like to make sure that I review the work to confirm that nothing was missed. We have used this service for more than 10 years and recommend them to anyone who asks. **★★★★★ — webuser12\_34, Aug. 2017** > I had a large rock feature with waterfall that was done wrong by another company. Hector came over and redesigned the feature and had a stream and more waterfalls installed, which attracts birds and is really beautiful! The feature is at least 5 ft high and about 20 ft long around my deck, bigger than a closet! He did everything perfectly, and it's still running 6 years later - they do maintenance every spring. I've had issues with leaking, and Hector came back and fixed it right away! He always does a professional job, and I'm more than satisfied. Hector is the greatest - would definitely recommend him again! **★★★★★ — Sue Laurinec, July 2017** > Absolutely love Hector and his team! Every other year I have them come out and work on my landscaping to make it picture perfect and they never disappoint. Every weed is pulled and all bushes and trees trimmed - absolutely love their work! **★★★★★ — Susie Allen, May 2017** > Around seven years ago, Hector and his crew at Aerate 1 installed an Aquascape Rainwater Recycling Pondless Waterfall in my backyard. I was his first residential customer for this type of installation, although they'd done a couple commercial installations previously. It's set up to reuse the water runoff from my home's back gutter and sump pump discharge. I had no idea what to expect visually, but Hector had a vision. I'd seen landscaping jobs he'd done in my neighborhood, so I trusted him and let him have creative control. It was the best decision I've made! It is beautiful! The sound of running water, the ability to water my garden using an additional pump that pulls water from the underground reservoir, watching the birds' attraction to the water feature, the knowledge that I'm putting the discharged water from my sump pump to good use and very minimal upkeep involved--what's not to love? The crew comes out every spring to clean and restart the feature, then every fall they clean and shut it down for the winter months. They do a great job picking up after themselves when they're done. I've also had them clean my garden beds--spading the edges, removing the old mulch and putting down new, fresh mulch. They've always done a great job and are very polite. Hector himself comes out and checks every job personally. I highly recommend this company for any type of landscape or water feature! **Comment from Aerate 1 Landscaping & Ponds, Inc:** > Thank you very much for your review. We always appreciate when customers take the time out of their day to leave a review for us. We are glad to hear that you are highly satisfied with our service. We look forward to continue working with you! > -Aerate1 Landscaping and Ponds **★★★★ — Bob Brus, April 2017** > Hector and his crew did a great job rearranging our back yard and beds around the house which turned out better than we envisioned. **★★★★★ — John Rottersman, April 2017** > I have used Hector Martinez & his company, Aerate-1 for both landscaping and pond maintenance. My pond is a 4,000 gallon pond which is over 20 years old and had been installed by a different company.. Hector has done various modifications and maintenance with excellent results. His crew has also done other landscaping projects for me which I have been quite pleased with. He will be doing additional work for me in a couple of weeks. ## Selected projects - [Ponds and Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponds-and-water-features-pj-vj~957540) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Flagstone Patio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flagstone-patio-pj-vj~957527) - Location: Downers Grove, IL - Photos: 2 - [Stonework](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonework-pj-vj~960052) - Location: New Lenox, IL - Photos: 4 - [Toms Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/toms-pond-pj-vj~2525200) - Location: Homer Glen, IL - Photos: 3 - Description: I met with Tom back in the summer of 2016 and he presented to me a pond that he had already spent money on and started building on his own. In the process of doing so, he decided not to go through with the idea of doing it on his own. I met with him again this year and we went over the scope of the project. We completed the pond and he was blown away with the results and the finished product. - [Updated Water Feature](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-water-feature-pj-vj~2525194) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: I met with Rosemary last year when she called in for a consultation. She had an existing water feature which she was not happy about. It was a waterfall wall that was not operating correctly and the tile structure was falling apart. I went in and consulted her and her husband on the idea of reconstructing the waterfall, adding colored lights, removing old structure and installing veneer stone. They were very impressed and happy with the outcome. They have even had us back to do additional work f… - [Ponds](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ponds-pj-vj~1023543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Jackie's Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jackie-s-pond-pj-vj~2774609) - Location: Bolingbrook, IL - Photos: 2 - [Sod Installaton and Paver Walkway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sod-installaton-and-paver-walkway-pj-vj~2734537) - Location: Lockport, IL - Photos: 3 [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/aerate-1-landscaping-and-ponds-inc-pfvwus-pf~185921722) ## Community Q&A **Q: GPH of the pump in this picture** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the GPH of the pump used in this picture A: I believe we used a 5000 GPH --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*