Hardscape -Stone Walls, Patios, Paths, Fences, and Decks
If you can Dream it, We can Build it!
Hardscape consists of the non-growing solid elements of landscaping. Stone walls, patios, paths, fences and decks are good examples.
We specialize in Dry-Laid Stonework. We have also constructed beautiful mortared and veneered walls.
The art and beauty of stonework is a landmark that will stand the test of time. Our attention to detail will not only please your sense of style but will be a lasting environment for your continued enjoyment.
Stone can be custom-cut when desired for patios, steps, capstones, etc. Pre-Cut stones are used for projects which will meet your design needs.
We will expertly evaluate the lay of the land to produce an environment which is not only beautiful and functional, but also enhances the natural look and feel of your property.
Our creativity with the use of materials will integrate the existing slopes, rocks, trees or landscaping. We are Vermonters and understand the challenges of our weather fluctuations. After careful evaluation of your site in conjunction with your requirements and budget, we will recommend a construction plan that accounts for the vagaries of the Vermont climate. These considerations will include items such as drainage, heavy snow, rain or ice, plowing, and frost.
All of our work is customized to your requirements. We will offer you a tour of our work as well as using our creative talents to make your project unique and lasting.
We are able to work with most materials (stone, brick, wood or any combination).
We specialize in Dry-Laid Stonework. We have also constructed beautiful mortared and veneered walls.
The art and beauty of stonework is a landmark that will stand the test of time. Our attention to detail will not only please your sense of style but will be a lasting environment for your continued enjoyment.
Stone can be custom-cut when desired for patios, steps, capstones, etc. Pre-Cut stones are used for projects which will meet your design needs.
We will expertly evaluate the lay of the land to produce an environment which is not only beautiful and functional, but also enhances the natural look and feel of your property.
Our creativity with the use of materials will integrate the existing slopes, rocks, trees or landscaping. We are Vermonters and understand the challenges of our weather fluctuations. After careful evaluation of your site in conjunction with your requirements and budget, we will recommend a construction plan that accounts for the vagaries of the Vermont climate. These considerations will include items such as drainage, heavy snow, rain or ice, plowing, and frost.
All of our work is customized to your requirements. We will offer you a tour of our work as well as using our creative talents to make your project unique and lasting.
We are able to work with most materials (stone, brick, wood or any combination).
Stone Walls - Dry-Laid, Mortared or Veneered
• Our walls can be ornamental
• Create property boundaries
• Function to change banks or areas which were previously not useable
• Used in combination with patios, steps, walkways, or entryways to form a complete outdoor area.
Patios
• We offer a significant variety of styles and construction.
• Designed to fit in with the characteristics of your property as well as your lifestyle.
• Small or massive, our patios are functional and unique.
Walkways and Entryways
• Our work features saw-cut stones or natural edges.
• We will work with you to create a dramatic and safe way to approach your home.
Stone Pillars
• Form an entry to your driveway, line the driveway, house your mailbox, include motion sensors, lighting, gates.
• Numerous options available for construction and materials.
• Can be made on or off-site.
Steps
• Combine your imagination with ours.
• Our steps are functional as well as designed to specifically fit your property.
• Use accent lighting to ensure safety and add ambiance to the setting.
Fences, Decks, Benches, Crib Walls
• Fences for boundaries, separation or decoration
• Many styles of decks
• Benches - use any combination of stone, wood, formal or rustic.
• Built to be comfortable and sturdy.
• Put in the garden or on a patio for a peaceful place to relax.
Firepits and Barbeques
• Barbeques can be built-in to your new or existing hardscape.
• Firepits can be in-ground or raised.
• Excellent alternative or addition to traditional charcoal or gas grills.
Jacuzzi Enclosures
• Settings designed for above-ground or inset.
• Combine with a patio, benches and accent lighting for year-round use.
Winter Services
We offer a full slate of winter services with a guarantee to respond quickly regardless of holidays, weekends, day or night. We are committed to our customers and assure that you can safely get in or out all season long. We carefully monitor the weather to keep our crew alerted and our vehicles ready to roll. Radio dispatched or scheduled, as required.
Plowing
Commercial or residential properties. We own multiple heavy-duty plow vehicles and dump trucks. Driveway plowing can include back dragging in front of garage doors and entryways.
Bucket Loaders
For winters when we run out of space to put the snow with our plows, resulting in a narrow driveway, we have two bucket loaders in our fleet of equipment. This service can be included in your seasonal contract or on a per-time basis. We will contact you if this service is required as our main concern is to keep your driveway open.
Misc
Our fall cleanup service includes winter preparation. We will mark driveways and other structures to minimize potential plow damage and facilitate complete and safe snow removal.
Sanding and Salting
We maintain a sufficient supply of salt and sand to meet all our customer’s de-icing needs. You can leave it to our discretion or call us when you feel you need this service. We own 3 tailgate sanders and utilize our dump trucks to allow us to stay out for longer periods of time which translates to better response time for you. We can normally get to your location within an hour of your call.
De-Icing
De-icing when performed on a regular basis may be more economical since it does not allow for multiple layers to build up which would not melt easily and require multiple visits. This option will be explained to you based on your property.
Seasonal Contracts
Our contracts run from Nov 1st through March 31st. The contracts are personally designed for your requirements. We offer "hidden features" with our contracts such as:
Preparing the house for your arrival - heat, lights, water.
All your requests are considered.
Landscaping - Lawns, Plantings, Outdoor Remodeling
We are the one company to call for installation, restoration, maintenance or improvements. We will handle all our services on a schedule or on request.
Complete lawn care services and maintenance
A full line of equipment to handle all your landscape needs including mowers with 72 inch, 60 inch and 52 inch decks, a 72 inch reel, push mowers, 4 trimmers and 3 backpack blowers.
Mowing options include tractor, hand mowing for small or hard to reach areas and cleanup.
Trimming of edges, lawns, ditches and banks to provide a professional, finished appearance.
We offer brush hogging, road grading and post hole digging.
The brush hogging machine has the ability to reach steep banks, ditches and other hard-to-reach areas. It has the ability to cut along the edge of fields as well as reclaiming overgrown fields. This machine is pressure washed between jobs to prevent invasive weeds from transferring.
The Brush Hog Mower attached to the excavator is able to take up to 6" trees and is able to mow a mound system without driving on it. It can also mow banks that are too steep for our regular brush hog.
The Skid Steer machine provides additional options to assist our customers with loading mulch, compost, top soil, stone, etc. The set of forks is used to load or unload pallets.
We offer post hole digging measuring 12" by 4' in depth. Excellent for split rail fences, mailboxes and sign posts.
We utilize backpack blowers to free all areas of leaves, grass clippings or summer debris.
Fall Cleanup and Winter Preparation
We perform the job efficiently with our leaf vacuum and turbine blowing system. Raking leaves into a pile is eliminated. The blowers pick up the leaves and the vacuum loads them into the truck. Removing the leaves in the fall is preferable to the spring as they are dry instead of wet and heavy in the spring. Leaves left on your lawn will damage it.
Winter preparedness
Staking of the driveway, stonewalls, buildings, well heads, gas tanks and sewer pump stations for plow detection
Custom Shrub covers and burlapping to protect plantings against cold and wind damage
Gathering and hauling debris from all areas with special emphasis on areas which will be plowed or shoveled.
Spring Cleanup
These services include but are not limited to:
De-thatching. We own equipment which will remove the dead grass from the lawn thereby allowing the moisture to seep into the roots and promotes penetration of the fertilizer. Since some thatch is needed to keep the roots from drying out, a core sample will be taken and evaluated.
Removal of shrub covers
Winter debris removal such as tree limbs, branches, twigs, dead leaves
Sweeping of sand, gravel, etc from the lawn and other landscaped and paved areas which accumulated during snow removal or high winds.
Renovation of lawn due to winter damage which can include topsoil, reseeding and fertilizing.
Remodeling and Repairs
We are experienced with many types of renovation and remodeling projects. We will be happy to work with you from the beginning including design, purchasing and construction.
Flooring
We work with hardwood and tile and construct our own wood mosaics.
All flooring can include mosaic inlays.
Hardwood can be unfinished or pre-finished.
Tile options include slate and composition.
We are able to utilize any combination of materials to create unique designs
Repairs - Indoor and Outdoor
We handle a significant number of repairs on a request or emergency basis. Our competent staff will evaluate the situation, determine the labor and material requirements and discuss the options before we begin. If the job is beyond the scope of our equipment, we will arrange for a subcontractor and supervise all activity.
Included are broken or frozen pipes, light fixtures, fans and switches.
Indoor Repairs
Carpentry to repair walls, cabinets, flooring, window frames. Replacement of windows or doors, refitting and refinishing.
Replacement of sinks or toilets
Insulation to reduce drafts
Carpentry to seal windows or doors. repair or replace insulation and panelling, floors, cabinets, shelves or closets
Replace damaged or missing insulation in attics, basements, crawl spaces, around windows and doors
Resanding and refinishing hardwood floors
Replace broken tiles on floors or counters
Painting, sheetrocking, taping or panelling partial or complete areas
Water infiltration into basement
Outdoor Repairs
Chimney Repair
Roof damage to shingles or gutters
Repair of leaks such as on the roof or windows
Driveway reshaping or regrading
Siding repairs and supports
Painting or staining of partial or complete areas
Removal of downed trees and debris
Replacement of well systems and well pumps
Damage to walls or fences
Roofing
Asphalt or Wood Shingles
Waterproof underlaying available
Gutter repair and replacement
Disassembly of existing roof and carting service for all removed materials
Carpentry
We can install or repair:
Interior walls, doors, windows and frames
Wall & ceiling paneling
Baseboard trim
Cabinets, closets, stairs
Indoor Modifications
Replacing or Refinishing Cabinets
Appliance installation
Flooring
Lighting
Island construction
Bedrooms, Halls, Stairs
Complete or partial renovations
Stairs, Railing
Doors and Windows
Flooring
Sheetrock, Painting
Mudroom
Installation of stone, tile or slate flooring
Interior or exterior doors installed to prevent wind and cold from entering the house
Coat hooks, shoe and boot racks, and shelving to accommodate all your outdoor gear.
Reconfiguring room layouts
Walk-in Closets
Room divisions or creating open space from multiple smaller rooms
Fireplace Surrounds, Hearth and Mantels
Constructed with almost any size of natural stone or other material. Mantels made of stone or large cross section wood. Beautiful, functional fireplace hearths in a wide variety of sizes and materials. We have installed a single piece stone hearth measuring 10’ by 4’.
Keyholder Services, House Monitoring and Contracts
We offer complete homeowner services for full and part-time residents. You can be confident that we will take care of your property in a timely and cost effective manner.
Keyholder Services
Alarm Response (24/7)
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
We will function as a first-responder or any variation according to your instructions.
Seasonal Opening and Closing
Take all the pressure off owning a second home
We will work with you to customize our services
We will take care of your home whether you are in residence or away
We are able to recommend solutions utilizing other local services or do the repairs ourselves
We will always discuss your options after we evaluate the situation which may include frozen pipes, heating or water problems, burglary or vandalism, documentation and pictures for your insurance contact.
We will also do weather damage repairs and offer prevention services.
Repairs may include roof leaks, downed tress, light plumbing, heating and electrical.
Cold Weather Checks
Number of visits dependent on the temperature.
We make daily visits with our monitoring package when temps fall below zero.
Alarm Response
Immediate alarm response. Contract is required for first-responder service.
Cold Temp alarm included.
General House Checks
Windows and doors locked with alarm set and working
Heat operating correctly and maintaining the proper temperature for the house
Water, gas, oil, and power checks
Backup generator operating properly and scheduled yearly inspection and cleaning
Water filtration scheduled inspection and cleaning
Programs offered:
November thru April on a weekly basis unless the temperature drops below zero when we check daily.
April thru November on a monthly basis.
Winter Contracts
Designed for your requirements.
Can include plowing, sanding, shoveling paths and roofs, snowblowing, house checks, first responder to alarms.
Emergency Response to burglar or cold temperature alarms.
Any requested assistance promptly addressed
House preparation (heat, lights, supplies)
Providing access to the house while you are away.
Repairs
Broken or frozen pipe repairs, light fixtures, fans and switches, replacement of sinks, toilets.
We also handle all subcontract assistance required.
Outdoor Repairs for roof, window or other leaks, tree removal, debris clearing, damage to walls or fences.
Carpentry to seal windows or doors, repair insultation and panelling, replace floors, panelling, cabinets, shelves, closets.
Alarm Response (24/7)
We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
We will function as a first-responder or any variation according to your instructions.
Seasonal Opening and Closing
Take all the pressure off owning a second home
We will work with you to customize our services
We will take care of your home whether you are in residence or away
We are able to recommend solutions utilizing other local services or do the repairs ourselves
We will always discuss your options after we evaluate the situation which may include frozen pipes, heating or water problems, burglary or vandalism, documentation and pictures for your insurance contact.
We will also do weather damage repairs and offer prevention services.
Repairs may include roof leaks, downed tress, light plumbing, heating and electrical.
Cold Weather Checks
Number of visits dependent on the temperature.
We make daily visits with our monitoring package when temps fall below zero.
Alarm Response
Immediate alarm response. Contract is required for first-responder service.
Cold Temp alarm included.
General House Checks
Windows and doors locked with alarm set and working
Heat operating correctly and maintaining the proper temperature for the house
Water, gas, oil, and power checks
Backup generator operating properly and scheduled yearly inspection and cleaning
Water filtration scheduled inspection and cleaning
Programs offered:
November thru April on a weekly basis unless the temperature drops below zero when we check daily.
April thru November on a monthly basis.
Winter Contracts
Designed for your requirements.
Can include plowing, sanding, shoveling paths and roofs, snowblowing, house checks, first responder to alarms.
Emergency Response to burglar or cold temperature alarms.
Any requested assistance promptly addressed
House preparation (heat, lights, supplies)
Providing access to the house while you are away.
Repairs
Broken or frozen pipe repairs, light fixtures, fans and switches, replacement of sinks, toilets.
We also handle all subcontract assistance required.
Outdoor Repairs for roof, window or other leaks, tree removal, debris clearing, damage to walls or fences.
Carpentry to seal windows or doors, repair insultation and panelling, replace floors, panelling, cabinets, shelves, closets.
Serving the Vermont Mad River Valley since 1986 including Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, and Moretown