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Jones Country Services

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Jones Country Services

4.70(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
5 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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CB Painting LLC

3.50(
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CB Painting LLC

3.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"This painter is highly undependable. He wasted 18months of my time by promising to come over and painting my house and after numerous I will be there and never showed up and never did the job and highly unrecommended this painter. "

Ken R on October 2025

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering honesty along with exceptional work. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

"This painter is highly undependable. He wasted 18months of my time by promising to come over and painting my house and after numerous I will be there and never showed up and never did the job and highly unrecommended this painter. "

Ken R on October 2025


"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025

Our team has the experience in this industry, to make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"It was a wonderful and stress free project. Brad was on point, on time and on budget with the entire project. Great communication and super knowledgeable."

Dave Y on March 2025


Welcome to Top Hat Services, we look forward to discussing your home improvement project, please reach out to us anytime!


"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025


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Chris Blake

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Chris Blake

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4 years of experience

I've worked as a carpenter's apprentice for the last two years developing my skill and equipment set. I have experience with handy-man work (changing light fixtures, faucets, doors, doorhandles/deadbolts), furniture assembly, and painting/staining. I have worked professionally installing chain-link and wooden fencing for agricultural, municipal, and residential applications.

I've worked as a carpenter's apprentice for the last two years developing my skill and equipment set. I have experience with handy-man work (changing light fixtures, faucets, doors, doorhandles/deadbolts), furniture assembly, and painting/staining. I have worked professionally installing chain-link and wooden fencing for agricultural, municipal, and residential applications.


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Austin's Home Improvement

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Austin's Home Improvement

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2 years of experience

We specialize in all types of construction including: interior pine, sheet rock, flooring, and remodeling. We also do all exterior work such as: exterior paint, roofing, decking, siding, soft, dock building, and so much more!. We have experience since 2014 in the construction field. . We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

We specialize in all types of construction including: interior pine, sheet rock, flooring, and remodeling. We also do all exterior work such as: exterior paint, roofing, decking, siding, soft, dock building, and so much more!. We have experience since 2014 in the construction field. . We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!


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David

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1 years of experience

All building aspects. Frame to finish carpentry. I've been in construction since i was 18 and I'm now 43. I have dropped back in carpentry since starting my plumbing apprenticeship which i am now almost into my 4th year.

All building aspects. Frame to finish carpentry. I've been in construction since i was 18 and I'm now 43. I have dropped back in carpentry since starting my plumbing apprenticeship which i am now almost into my 4th year.


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Sustainable Construction & Gardening Development LLC

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Sustainable Construction & Gardening Development LLC

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3 years of experience

Newly startup construction and gardening company. Here to help with any needs that you may have as a homeowner or business owner. We offer all phases of construction and construction repair and maintenance. We also offer new builds and additions as well as restorations and remodels. We also offer a full gardening service if your looking for a vegetable garden or flower garden we do everything from ground up to harvesting and giving meal plans with the full gardening services. We eve offer consulting services for gardens or any project you may have in mind as homeowner or business owner. Sustainable construction & Gardening Development LLC We nurture your ideas to life. Licensed and Insured

Newly startup construction and gardening company. Here to help with any needs that you may have as a homeowner or business owner. We offer all phases of construction and construction repair and maintenance. We also offer new builds and additions as well as restorations and remodels. We also offer a full gardening service if your looking for a vegetable garden or flower garden we do everything from ground up to harvesting and giving meal plans with the full gardening services. We eve offer consulting services for gardens or any project you may have in mind as homeowner or business owner. Sustainable construction & Gardening Development LLC We nurture your ideas to life. Licensed and Insured


Mountain Bound Handyman Service

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Mountain Bound Handyman Service

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Mountain Bound Handyman Services can provide you with general handyman services from repairs to new construction; including but not limited to carpentry and light electrical. We also provide soldering and welding, metal fabrication and machining, plasma cutting, light automotive, and more.

Mountain Bound Handyman Services can provide you with general handyman services from repairs to new construction; including but not limited to carpentry and light electrical. We also provide soldering and welding, metal fabrication and machining, plasma cutting, light automotive, and more.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

Framing a basement takes three to five days, on average, when completed by a professional, though it may take longer for a larger space. Keep in mind this doesn’t include the time to complete the design, obtain permits, and install the drywall on the framing. On average, fully finishing a basement takes an average of 45 days.

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