Our Story
A family-owned company built on one simple promise — show up, do the work right, and leave every property better than we found it.
Reliable Lawn Care Company was founded in Chicago Ridge, IL in 1993 by Jim with a straightforward mission — provide dependable, professional lawn care and grounds maintenance to the residents and businesses of the Southwest Chicago suburbs. What started as a single-crew operation serving a handful of neighbors has grown into a trusted commercial and residential grounds maintenance company maintaining hundreds of properties across 15 Southwest Suburbs communities.
We built this company around a problem we kept seeing in the industry — contractors who did not call back, did not show up on schedule, left gates open, or sent a different crew every visit. We solved every one of those problems by making reliability the foundation of everything we do. It is not just our name. It is our standard.
Why We Are Different
Communication
We answer the phone, return messages, and let you know when we are coming. You will never wonder where your crew is.
Consistency
Same crew. Same day. Every week. Whether you are a homeowner in Oak Lawn or a property manager in Orland Park — your schedule does not change.
Professionalism
Our crews are uniformed, trained, and respectful of your property. We treat every property — residential or commercial — as if it were our own.
Quality
We use commercial-grade equipment on every job. Clean cuts, sharp edges, and thorough cleanup on every single visit — no shortcuts.
Committed to Commercial Excellence
Over the past three decades we have grown into one of the most trusted commercial grounds maintenance companies in the Southwest Chicago suburbs. We maintain office parks, retail centers, HOA communities, medical facilities, business parks, and apartment complexes with the same dedication and professionalism we bring to every residential property. Commercial property managers choose Reliable because we understand that your grounds are a direct reflection of your business — and we treat them accordingly.
Learn About Our Commercial ServicesWhat Has Not Changed in 33 Years
We Show Up
When we say we will be there, we are there. No exceptions. No excuses. That consistency has been the foundation of every long-term relationship we have built since 1993.
We Do It Right
Every crew member is trained to our standard — not the industry average. Precise cuts, clean edges, thorough cleanup, and professional conduct on every property every visit.
We Stand Behind It
If something is not right, we make it right. That accountability has kept customers with us for 5, 10, and even 20+ years across the Southwest Suburbs.
Proudly serving Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Alsip, Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Justice, Darien, Burr Ridge, Lemont, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Tinley Park, Willowbrook, Worth, and Southwest Chicago since 1993.