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Cleanway Services

50 Saint Marys Street
4.38(
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Cleanway Services

50 Saint Marys Street
4.38(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 years of experience

Cleanway Services provides emergency restoration services to help you when your home or business has mold, fire and smoke damage, water damage, or a flood. We work with insurance providers and can be on site in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts within hours. Our 24/7 technicians are here to help! Not only are we there from the beginning, we can also take care of putting your home back together. With our licensed and fully trained construction rebuild team, we can handle all your needs. In addition we offer green carpet cleaning services including upholstery cleaning to keep your home clean and free of allergens and odors. If you drop off your rug at our St Johnsbury location we can clean that too!

"There were a few pilly things on the carpet, no big deal quick vac took care of them. All in all area carpet looked a lot better then before ."

Rick Q on December 2014

Cleanway Services provides emergency restoration services to help you when your home or business has mold, fire and smoke damage, water damage, or a flood. We work with insurance providers and can be on site in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts within hours. Our 24/7 technicians are here to help! Not only are we there from the beginning, we can also take care of putting your home back together. With our licensed and fully trained construction rebuild team, we can handle all your needs. In addition we offer green carpet cleaning services including upholstery cleaning to keep your home clean and free of allergens and odors. If you drop off your rug at our St Johnsbury location we can clean that too!

"There were a few pilly things on the carpet, no big deal quick vac took care of them. All in all area carpet looked a lot better then before ."

Rick Q on December 2014


"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

Mike T on May 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Jeff works with you, works within your budget, very customer service oriented."

Mike T on May 2021


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VT Concrete Cutting & Concrete Solutions

8 Mill Street
4.54(
24
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VT Concrete Cutting & Concrete Solutions

8 Mill Street
4.54(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! VT Concrete Cutting & Concrete Solutions has been servicing all of VT, NH and Eastern NY for over 25 years with any concrete needs. Our capabilities include coring up to 48” in diameter, cutting to any depth with our wire saw, concrete crack repair and injections, basement waterproofing, sump pump installations, basement and egress window installations, bulkhead door replacements, crawlspace repair, moisture control, concrete replacement up to 500sq feet, foundation repair and so much more. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They did excellent work and the problem has been resolved"

Scott F on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! VT Concrete Cutting & Concrete Solutions has been servicing all of VT, NH and Eastern NY for over 25 years with any concrete needs. Our capabilities include coring up to 48” in diameter, cutting to any depth with our wire saw, concrete crack repair and injections, basement waterproofing, sump pump installations, basement and egress window installations, bulkhead door replacements, crawlspace repair, moisture control, concrete replacement up to 500sq feet, foundation repair and so much more. Call us today for a free estimate.

"They did excellent work and the problem has been resolved"

Scott F on April 2025


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Northern Basement Systems

358 Gallison Hill Road
4.33(
7
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Northern Basement Systems

358 Gallison Hill Road
4.33(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
28 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."

Eddie R on January 2023

Northern Basement Systems, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"I strongly caution anyone considering doing business with this company. I gave them a deposit of $4,428.65, and when I canceled a week later they kept almost $900 of it even though my service was not for another 6 weeks. You do sign a very simple, clearly stated document that says: should you cancel beyond three business days, you understand your deposit is non-refundable. Northern Basements may choose to refund depending on cancellation circumstances I fully acknowledge that I canceled a few days outside that window, but I hoped an honest company that cares about customers and referrals would choose to provide a full refund. I am a sucker for hoping that. They chose to risk my impression, referral, and review for $885.53. If nothing else comes out of this, I hope everyone reading at least goes in knowing that this statement on their contract is a real threat and your deposit is a hostage. Even Air b and bs offer full refunds on deposits within just a few days of their arrival date. 3 days to cancel with service not scheduled for 6 weeks out, Come on man. No materials were used. No service workers time was taken. The manager justified the 20% withholding as credit card fees, restocking fees, time and resources for the estimate, and administrative fees. I wholly accepted responsibility for the credit card fees and time of Paul, the gentleman who performed the assessment, and I offered to settle at 10%. I still believe any reputable company would have provided a full refund at this point in a project, or at most deduct the credit card fees because nothing more went into this beyond what would have normally been a free estimate. The further arguments the manager made for the additional fees were the scheduling of their team and the allocation of materials for my project. Complete nonsense, especially when the project was not set for 6 weeks away. Because they had my deposit hostage, they had control over how much they decided they wanted to keep, it was completely arbitrary, and they kept almost $900 of my money without providing anything. If they wanted to cover their credit card transaction fees, fine, at most 6%, but the rest is absolute robbery. The only solace I can find in this loss of almost $900 now is that I did not spend another $13,000 with them. I tried to call Paul after speaking with the manager to ask if he could do me a favor and try to reason with the manager on my behalf because he seemed nice enough. No answer. No callback. I will never seek out their services again and I will actively discourage others from doing so but, based on my experience, I expect they do not care."

Eddie R on January 2023


Schmidt Masonry LLC

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Schmidt Masonry LLC

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5 years of experience

We are a local, owner-operated Vermont business specializing in chimney sweeping, inspection, and repairs. Our goal is to make sure your chimney vents safely, and properly to keep your home warm in these Vermont winters.

We are a local, owner-operated Vermont business specializing in chimney sweeping, inspection, and repairs. Our goal is to make sure your chimney vents safely, and properly to keep your home warm in these Vermont winters.




Connor Restoration & Construction Co.

Rt 22a
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Connor Restoration & Construction Co.

Rt 22a
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45 years of experience

We are a full spectrum company specializing in period buildings including Barns, homes, and others such as churches and town buildings. We repair timber frame structures, repair stone foundations, right up through to a slate roof. We also have installed timber frame and barn board elements in living spaces for a unique look. We can also re-design and install new kitchens and baths as well as other rooms in the home. We'll work with you to come up with a floor plan that works with your taste and budget. We can also refurbish period windows to make them more efficient and easier to operate. We can tackle any project from frame to finish.

We are a full spectrum company specializing in period buildings including Barns, homes, and others such as churches and town buildings. We repair timber frame structures, repair stone foundations, right up through to a slate roof. We also have installed timber frame and barn board elements in living spaces for a unique look. We can also re-design and install new kitchens and baths as well as other rooms in the home. We'll work with you to come up with a floor plan that works with your taste and budget. We can also refurbish period windows to make them more efficient and easier to operate. We can tackle any project from frame to finish.


D'Amico Builders

Po Box 1141
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D'Amico Builders

Po Box 1141
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17 years of experience

Creative mind set when it comes to building solutions.Have the crew to do just about it all.Some Jobs may be just be my partner and I and some will require more men dependent on size and time parameters involved in job.We are a very affordable company with attention to detail and treat everyone project as if it where are own.Happy to do small jobs as well as large.Framing to finish work.

Creative mind set when it comes to building solutions.Have the crew to do just about it all.Some Jobs may be just be my partner and I and some will require more men dependent on size and time parameters involved in job.We are a very affordable company with attention to detail and treat everyone project as if it where are own.Happy to do small jobs as well as large.Framing to finish work.


Adrian Small

980 Elmore Road
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Adrian Small

980 Elmore Road
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30 years of experience

I am an independent mason/builder with 20+ years of experience in building from the ground up. I am dependable, reasonable, experienced, honest and organized and will always give you a fair price. I will do my very best to see that the customer is completely satisfied and the job site is consistently clean and safe.

I am an independent mason/builder with 20+ years of experience in building from the ground up. I am dependable, reasonable, experienced, honest and organized and will always give you a fair price. I will do my very best to see that the customer is completely satisfied and the job site is consistently clean and safe.

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Masonry questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

Yes, but used or reclaimed bricks can be more brittle, cracked, or uneven than new bricks, so they’re harder to cut cleanly by hand. For that reason, you should take extra care when scoring and striking, and expect a higher chance of breakage. If a brick feels especially fragile, score deeper before attempting to split it.

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

The exact cost of bricks depends on the type and size of the bricks you use for your project. Generally, standard clay bricks cost between $350 and $850 for a thousand bricks, or an average of $550. Brick veneer costs around the same for materials but is easier to install than solid bricks, so you’ll save on labor by choosing this option.

Modern brick homes have a brick facade over standard framing and sheathing, so the brick offers minimal added structural stability. A home with traditional brick construction is more durable than a stick-built home, as the double-layer brick walls and rebar resist higher lateral wind loads and support heavier loads up top, as well.

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