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From custom paver patios and drainage fixes to reliable lawn care, Romes Property Maintenance builds and maintains yards that stand up to Hobart's clay soil — all year long.
One local crew for design, hardscaping, drainage, lawns, and everything in between — built for Northwest Indiana.
Real local expertise, dependable crews, and work that holds up to Northwest Indiana weather.
We know the Region's heavy clay and poor drainage firsthand — and design every yard, patio, and lawn to work with it, not fight it.
When you call, you reach the people doing the work. Owner Rome and the crew treat your property like their own.
Landscaping, hardscaping, drainage, lawn care, snow removal, and handyman work — one trusted local team for all of it, year-round.
Clear written quotes with no hidden fees or pressure. We walk your property, listen to your goals, and price it straight.
Homeowners across Northwest Indiana keep hiring us back — for reliability, fair pricing, and leaving the job site spotless.
We finish the job right, down to washing your driveway and sidewalks. If you're not happy, we make it right.
Hobart sits on heavy, poorly draining clay that bakes hard in summer and turns soggy after every storm. Add freeze-thaw and Lake Michigan weather, and most yards need real local know-how — not another bag of topsoil.
Dig deeper into our drainage & grading solutions, or read our guides on fixing standing water in a Hobart yard and the best plants for Northwest Indiana clay soil.

Romes Property Maintenance is owner Rome Romero and a hands-on local team. We've spent years transforming clay-heavy, problem-plagued Northwest Indiana yards into low-maintenance outdoor spaces that actually work.
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Straight talk on clay soil, drainage, patios, and lawns from the crew in the field.
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Read articleReach out any time for a free on-site estimate. We'll walk your property and give you a clear, honest plan.
Answers to what Hobart-area homeowners ask us most.
We are based in Hobart and serve homeowners and businesses across Northwest Indiana, including Merrillville, Crown Point, Portage, Valparaiso, Schererville, Dyer, St. John, Munster, Highland, Griffith, Lake Station, Gary, Chesterton, and the surrounding Lake and Porter County communities.
Yes. Every quote is free. We come out, walk your property, talk through your goals and budget, and put a clear, written estimate in your hands with no obligation.
We handle landscape design and installation, hardscaping (paver patios, fire pits, retaining walls, water features), drainage and grading, lawn care and mowing, fertilization and weed control, sod and seeding, mulching and shrub removal, pressure washing, snow removal, and handyman and property maintenance work. One local crew for the whole property.
Yes. Romes Property Maintenance is a locally owned, hands-on company based right here in Hobart. When you call, you deal with the people actually doing the work — not a national call center.
Absolutely — it is one of our specialties. Northwest Indiana's heavy clay drains poorly, so we design real fixes: regrading, French drains, dry creek beds, downspout and sump-pump extensions, and rain gardens that move water away from your home for good.
Yes. We are a four-season company. Spring cleanups and design in the warm months, mowing and maintenance through summer, aeration and leaf work in fall, and snow removal and ice control all winter — one point of contact all year.
We do. From single-family homes to commercial grounds and property managers, we scale the same reliable, detail-focused service to fit the property.
Give us a call or request your free estimate through the form on this site. We will schedule a no-pressure consultation, walk your property, and lay out a clear plan and price for the work.
Every project is different, so we give honest pricing after a free on-site visit. Your cost depends on the scope, materials, site prep, and how much drainage or grading your clay soil needs — always with a clear, written estimate and no hidden fees. Most homeowners start with a quick call so we can walk the property and price it straight.
Most planting, lawn, and mulch work does not require a permit. Larger hardscaping — tall retaining walls, big patios, or structures — sometimes does. We check Hobart's current requirements for your project and handle the permit process for you whenever one is needed.
It depends on the scope. A planting bed or mulch refresh might take a day, while a full backyard makeover with a paver patio and drainage work can run a couple of weeks. You get a clear timeline in your written estimate before any work begins.
Lawn care keeps your grass healthy — mowing, edging, fertilization, and weed control. Landscaping covers the design, planting, hardscaping, and drainage that transform the whole outdoor space. We do both, so one local crew can handle your entire property.
Free on-site estimates across Hobart and Northwest Indiana. Call (323) 606-0255 or request your quote online — no pressure, ever.