Business Details
Expert Landscape Design & Installation Services
Jon Gross Building Arts has dedicated over four decades to transforming outdoor spaces through purposeful landscape design and installation. Our approach emphasizes creating memorable environments that engage residents and businesses in Champaign, Illinois, and surrounding areas. With expertise in reimagining neglected landscapes, we specialize in integrating functional elements like drainage solutions, patios, and lighting plans while preserving unique character. Our work at The Ruins project demonstrates our ability to repurpose existing structures into striking features, earning recognition from satisfied clients and an Angie's List 'A' rating. We prioritize client collaboration, offering free phone consultations to develop tailored solutions that align with individual needs.Our portfolio showcases hundreds of completed projects, including innovative outdoor living spaces that enhance mid-century homes and community landmarks. By combining technical skill with artistic vision, we deliver landscapes that balance aesthetics with practicality. Our team's deep understanding of local conditions ensures durable, contextually appropriate designs that stand the test of time. This commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted partner for residential and commercial clients seeking exceptional outdoor environments.
Services
Landscape Design
Installation
Drainage Solutions
Outdoor Living Spaces
Lighting Plans
Pergolas
Patios
Pond & Waterfall Features
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in landscape design and installation.
- Our team specializes in transforming neglected spaces into functional outdoor environments.
- We offer free phone consultations for personalized project planning.
- Our work has earned an Angie's List 'A' rating and hundreds of satisfied customers.
- We serve Champaign, Illinois, and surrounding areas with local expertise.
What people say
Unbelievable eye for transforming outdoor living
Talk of the town
Will hire again
Exceptional outdoor spaces
Creative problem-solving
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates purposeful outdoor environments tailored to client needs. We specialize in transforming neglected spaces into functional, visually engaging areas while preserving existing character. With over 40 years of experience, we develop customized plans that integrate drainage solutions, lighting, and architectural elements. Our approach ensures durable, contextually appropriate designs that enhance residential and commercial properties.
Installation
We execute landscape installations with precision and attention to detail. Our team handles projects from demolition to final landscaping, including patios, pergolas, and water features. By repurposing existing materials when possible, we create cost-effective solutions that maintain environmental integrity. Each installation follows a comprehensive plan to ensure lasting beauty and functionality for outdoor living spaces.
Drainage Solutions
Our drainage solutions address water accumulation and soil erosion issues through strategic design. We implement systems that redirect water flow while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Techniques include grading, French drains, and permeable surfaces that integrate seamlessly with landscape features. These solutions prevent property damage and create stable foundations for long-term outdoor enjoyment.
Outdoor Living Spaces
We design and build functional outdoor living areas that extend usable space beyond homes. Projects include custom patios, fire pits, and shaded seating areas tailored to client lifestyles. Our approach combines comfort elements with architectural details that complement existing structures. These spaces facilitate entertainment, relaxation, and connection with nature while enhancing property value.
Pond & Waterfall Features
Our pond and waterfall installations create dynamic focal points in landscapes. We design water features that integrate naturally with surrounding environments while ensuring proper maintenance systems. These elements add visual interest, soothing sounds, and ecological benefits to outdoor spaces. Each project considers water circulation, plant integration, and safety for lasting enjoyment.
People
Jon P. Gross
Landscape Designer
Degreed Landscape Designer with over four decades of experience creating purposeful outdoor environments. Specializes in transforming neglected spaces into functional, visually engaging landscapes while preserving unique character.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide landscape design, installation, drainage solutions, outdoor living spaces, and water feature projects for residential and commercial properties.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free phone consultations to discuss your landscape needs and project ideas.
Can you handle drainage issues?
Yes, we specialize in drainage solutions that address water accumulation while maintaining landscape aesthetics.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Champaign, Illinois, and surrounding areas for residential and commercial landscape projects.
How long does a typical project take?
Project timelines vary based on scope, but we provide estimated schedules during the consultation process for each customized project.
Reviews (5)
Carrie Valete
Sep 02, 2021
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Jon did an amazing job of replacing our front porch and reworking our landscaping. His design really brightened up and beautified our front yard. He took out the old front porch and created a much more functional and beautiful area. The curb appeal on our house has gone up 100%. He added a few fun extras such as lighting and a river of rocks to redirect my water flow. He redid the beds in the front and part of the backyard and everything flows so much better.
Derrick Roy
Apr 06, 2021
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Jon has an unbelievable eye for transforming outdoor living. He completed a space definition around my hot tub spa with a brick patio, privacy custom cedar trellis, up-lighting, custom powder coated steel bench, and landscaping to all encompass an appropriate fit to my mid-century historic home. In my small community, his project is the talk of the town. I will be hiring him again for any future landscape renovations.
Anna Lyons
Jan 15, 2021
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I spoke with Jon about designing a patio area for our backyard. I sent him pictures to follow up our conversation as well. He told me he would try to get out to our house in the next couple of days to measure. He never came out and I never heard from him again. I realize that our project was going to be more challenging than just pouring a simple patio. If he wasnt interested, I wouldve preferred he just say so.
Autumn Taylor
Jan 02, 2021
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I bought a house in the fall that had a beautiful yard but was overgrown due to lack of occupancy. Jon came and helped me with my back and side yards. What used to be a dirt and gravel yard now has grass. Jon beautifully highlighted what was already in my yard and even transplanted a lot to various areas to pop up the color and again to give room to add grass for my dog. He moved a brick path that ran through the yard to an area that made more sense and sured up all the other flagstone. In addition to all of that, he also helped facilitate better drainage from my roof since before it was just pooling
Robert Meagher
Oct 05, 2020
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Jon was great at providing the perfect balance of his own design ideas with our requirements and budget. He encouraged us to visit nurseries to find inspiration as well as look at what he envisioned for our yard. He was able to landscape our front yard so that it was in keeping with the aesthetic of the neighborhood, used existing plantings when he could, and even buried our downspouts. The backyard is where Jon really excelled. He performed some excavation work around an existing concrete slab to regrade the slope and placed a new stone border around it, which finished the overall look of the
