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Jones Country Services

4.70(
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Jones Country Services

4.70(
22
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Jones Country Services we take pride in serving the Southern Vermont area by providing a variety of services. Whether you need help in improving your home or maintaining your property, we offer quality work at reasonable prices.

"Jones Country Serviced did an excellent job. Very timely, knew exactly was was going to need to be done and estimated it accordingly. Rick’s expertise was very assuring. He was very skilled, efficient and courteous. GREAT SERVICE!!!!"

JAMES B on July 2025

At Jones Country Services we take pride in serving the Southern Vermont area by providing a variety of services. Whether you need help in improving your home or maintaining your property, we offer quality work at reasonable prices.

"Jones Country Serviced did an excellent job. Very timely, knew exactly was was going to need to be done and estimated it accordingly. Rick’s expertise was very assuring. He was very skilled, efficient and courteous. GREAT SERVICE!!!!"

JAMES B on July 2025


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JM Plumbing

4.89(
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JM Plumbing

4.89(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I called them in the morning , they fit me into their schedule and problem was solved by the middle of the day Thank you J&M PLUMBING I will call! on you again"

Lauryn O on March 2021

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"I called them in the morning , they fit me into their schedule and problem was solved by the middle of the day Thank you J&M PLUMBING I will call! on you again"

Lauryn O on March 2021


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Stevens Roofing & Siding

4.46(
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Stevens Roofing & Siding

4.46(
35
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Customers say: Quick response
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in asphalt shingle roofing we pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Great job did what asked at a fair price good honest hard working people great family owned business "

walter g on March 2025


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Cornerstone Excavation LLC

5.00(
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Cornerstone Excavation LLC

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cornerstone Excavation LLC 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.

"They did a Great job had them redo my driveway and the ditches i will most definitely have them do more work for me in the future "

nick s on September 2025

Cornerstone Excavation LLC 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.

"They did a Great job had them redo my driveway and the ditches i will most definitely have them do more work for me in the future "

nick s on September 2025


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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
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Ski & Sons Excavation, LLC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

"On time, good service,good attitude. Overall very pleased with their work and job performance. "

Douglass on June 2025


QPearce Excavation and Land Clearing

5.00(
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QPearce Excavation and Land Clearing

5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

QPearce Excavation and Land Clearing 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. Please give us a call today!

"They are on time,do quality work, they finished the project.."

Mark . on November 2022

QPearce Excavation and Land Clearing 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. Please give us a call today!

"They are on time,do quality work, they finished the project.."

Mark . on November 2022


KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

5.00(
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KEY LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.

Our primary service is Hardscaping. We are ICPI certified installers of concrete pavers. We build unique patios, water features, outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens, pergolas, and outdoor fireplaces and fire pits.


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Aardvark Excavating

5.00(
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Aardvark Excavating

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!

Aardvark is a small business, locally owned and operated servicing all of Nothern Vermont. We specialize in hazerdous tree removal, and commercial and residential excavation. We keep it small with only 2 full time empoloyees and 2 part time. We will occaisionally use subcontractors for heavy trucking and crane work. We are a LLC in the state of vermont and are currently in "good standing" with the state. Angie's list customers will recieve a 5% discount on all bids. We look foreward to hearing from you!


"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023

Family owned business with over 9 years of experience for residential and commercial Landscaping, Hydroseeding, light Excavation, Lawn and Yard work, mulch, bed maintenance.

"Nick was recommended to me by a family member who recently had their lawn hydroseeded by Coyne Brothers. They were professional, informative, and here when they said they would be! I too would recommend their services."

Chelsea B on August 2023


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Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
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Laurie’s Certified Construction

4.10(
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Customers say: True professional
44 years of experience

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

Laurie’s Certified Construction is a family owned contracting company specializing in interior and exterior remodeling, building garages and additions, including decks. If you need new siding, windows, roofing or want to remodel your bathroom or kitchen, trust Laurie’s Certified Construction to turn your dream into a reality. Planning on building a garage or remodeling your existing home? Trust in the integrity and expertise of our family team.

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

If you have a broken sprinkler pipe underground, there will be some signs you can easily spot to locate it and take action. These include leaks, water spouts, flooding, consistently damp areas on your lawn, low water pressure, and grass around the sprinkler head that’s taller and darker than anywhere else in the yard. 

If there are no obvious signs of a broken pipe, you can use tools such as water leak mics, leak noise loggers, audio devices that record leaks, and acoustic testing links. 

Broken pipes can lead to uneven watering, plant damage, and higher utility bills. The longer you wait to fix them the more the repair cost may be.

There is no standard depth, but typically, septic tanks are buried between 4 inches and 4 feet underneath the earth’s surface. There are a few factors that will determine your tank’s depth, including the height of your bedrock, the distance between your home and the tank, and the depth of your main sewer line.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Landscape edging is more DIYable than trenching. You can DIY your own digging projects, but proceed carefully and only with proper knowledge of the equipment and appropriate safety measures in place. Keep in mind the project's scope and estimate how long it will take you to do it on your own. While you can certainly save money by DIYing home improvement projects, you can’t exactly hide an unfinished—or worse, ruined— landscaping job from the neighbors. It’s always safer to call an excavation pro near you to get an estimate.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

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