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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

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Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC

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5 years of experience

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

Darrell F on March 2025

Talbert Outdoor Maintenance, LLC, owned by Mark Talbert, is based in Hinesburg and proudly serves Chittenden County and beyond. Specializing in excavation, grading, resloping, land clearing, building site prep, tree and stump removal, and septic tank installation, Mark and his team bring a touch of excellence and care to every project. Whether it's prepping your land for new beginnings or maintaining its pristine condition, Talbert Outdoor Maintenance ensures your outdoor needs are met with expertise and a smile.

"the job was done very professionaly and just the way i wanted it.would definitely recommend"

Darrell F on March 2025


Hoffmann Landscaping

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Hoffmann Landscaping

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3 years of experience

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.

Hoffmann Landscaping is a Landscaping /Hardscaping company, we provide quality Garden maintenance and installation, Patio, driveway, and retaining wall installations, and tree removal and maintenance services. We have a large staff allowing us to get to your project within a week or 2 of your reaching out to us, and we provide extremely high levels of communication and customer service. We have a full time experienced crew of hard working individuals looking to better their lives and their community. most of our employees have upwards of 15 years of experience in this trade.


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Cowles Excavating

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Cowles Excavating

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Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023

Quality. Experienced. Professional. Craig Cowles has been digging in the dirt since 1988. He fell in love with excavation work while following his grandfather around. He now has any size equipment for any size job. Whether you are building your dream home, a business, or need municipal sewer work conducted, there is nothing Craig can't do.

"Craig is amazing to work with, professional and does a great job!"

Alexis S on March 2023


Prices Home and Yard

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Prices Home and Yard

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I can do a wide range of different things from helping clean up your yard, stacking wood, help move things and a lot more. I have done many small jobs like this in the past. Im and hardworking and dont charge a lot.

I can do a wide range of different things from helping clean up your yard, stacking wood, help move things and a lot more. I have done many small jobs like this in the past. Im and hardworking and dont charge a lot.


Eric Lackey

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Eric Lackey

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Hello my Name is Eric Lackey I do Brush hogging land clearing new lawns landscaping and odd jobs just ask

Hello my Name is Eric Lackey I do Brush hogging land clearing new lawns landscaping and odd jobs just ask




Mathewson Home Consulting

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Mathewson Home Consulting

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13 years of experience

We are Mathewson Home Consulting. We are a local Burlington, Vermont Business that offers many services. We have been described as honest, dependable, honest, and are competitive in pricing and flexible in scheduling.

We are Mathewson Home Consulting. We are a local Burlington, Vermont Business that offers many services. We have been described as honest, dependable, honest, and are competitive in pricing and flexible in scheduling.


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Lawn Care Creations

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Lawn Care Creations

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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A Family operated business was founded with one simple principle in mind: Quality customer support and outstanding customer service. Lawn Care Creations has a dedicated staff to serve our customers and their maintenance needs. One of our friendly staff members is always on stand by for any questions or concerns regarding your needs We strive for perfection and quality results for each and every customer. So, that's why we say Lawn Care Creations is always " Creating a Whole New World for Your Lawn"

A Family operated business was founded with one simple principle in mind: Quality customer support and outstanding customer service. Lawn Care Creations has a dedicated staff to serve our customers and their maintenance needs. One of our friendly staff members is always on stand by for any questions or concerns regarding your needs We strive for perfection and quality results for each and every customer. So, that's why we say Lawn Care Creations is always " Creating a Whole New World for Your Lawn"


C & E Handymen

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C & E Handymen

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11 years of experience

We are a growing company, only 3 employees right now but we still get the job done. We are open to schedule and job on our list of what we can do. We take cash or check, credit cards soon.

We are a growing company, only 3 employees right now but we still get the job done. We are open to schedule and job on our list of what we can do. We take cash or check, credit cards soon.

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Stone and Gravel questions, answered by experts

Stone houses used to be much more practical, but with the advent of stronger and cheaper materials like concrete, they aren’t seen as much anymore. There are some parts of the world where it makes sense to build with stone, and they are usually next to a stone quarry. Stone is, however, very weather-resistant, which is why many homes near the sea and on mountains are still built with local stone.

It is possible, albeit a lot slower, to break up a rock using water. You would do this by freezing and thawing the water. You could create some initial holes or cracks in the rock, then pour water into the cracks or holes and allow them to freeze (so it's best to do this in winter or in colder climates). Since water expands when it freezes, this puts pressure on the inside of the rock and causes it to crack. You could continue to pour more water in and let it freeze to continue to break up the rock.

In certain cases, such as when dealing with surfaces like concrete rather than brick, grout can be used instead of mortar. Grout tends to be more convenient to work with on non-masonry surfaces. However, many experts suggest using mortar whenever possible, as it provides stronger adherence to the bricks and results in a more textured appearance.

You can use a regular drill to make pilot holes for gutter brackets in the wooden fascia board around the top of your house, but it’s not the best tool for brick. Instead, you’ll need a heavy-duty power tool like a hammer drill with a carbide tip bit.

Masonry work tends to be more expensive because the materials can be costly, such as natural stone and brick. Masonry is also very labor intensive, typically making up 50% or more of the final project cost. In addition, quality masonry work requires years of training and experience, as with any skilled trade.

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