Help with outside projects

callmeD · 09-15-2008, 06:54 AM

Three years ago I built my home on the lake, and am only now getting to the outside landscaping projects. I am looking for someone to help with the following:

(1) Landscaping and bringing in a couple of large boulders to compliment what is already there

(2) Leveling an area and building stairs with railroad ties or other non-permanent materials

(3) Designing a parking area in the front of my cottage with some natural material. I want to soften that look with shrubs and perennials surrounding the parking area.

I need ideas of what will work best for the location, keeping in mind I want all of this to be designed "naturally" and to blend in with the wooded feel to the location and lake, and, of course, low maintenance!

Do I need different contractors or does anyone do all three?

Thanks for any suggestions you have.

D

egatlake · 09-15-2008, 07:25 AM

Call Chris at Miracle Farms landscaping 603-253-9292 he will do right by you

callmeD · 09-15-2008, 07:33 AM

I checked out Miracle Farms website - I will give them a call - thanks.

upnorth · 09-15-2008, 09:07 AM

Give Jon Gammons of Outdoor Property Services a call:

Office - (603) 524-8439
Mobile - (603) 520-0226

Our builder recommended Jon for post-construction landscape work -- very reasonable and responsive, all with exceptional quality. He even recommended ground tree stumps for the low/no maintenance option. Worked well, is cheap, state loves it and the comments from guests were positive.

I also believe that A Cut Above (a member of the Forum) does this kind of work too.

Both serve the Meredith area

callmeD · 09-15-2008, 09:49 AM

I live in Gilford - don't know if that makes a difference.

From the references so far, I think my job may be too small for them, but I will contact them anyway. If anyone knows some local smaller businesses, I'd like to contact them as well.

Thanks.

ACutAbove · 09-15-2008, 10:58 AM

Hi ,
I can take a look and give you some ideas on your projects. I do take on these kind of projects all the time.
279-4639 Thanks Ken

eyenotall777 · 09-15-2008, 01:14 PM

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

AC2717 · 09-15-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyenotall777

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

Not to Hy-jack the thread but what is a perched beach?

SIKSUKR · 09-16-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AC2717

Not to Hy-jack the thread but what is a perched beach?

A perched beach has a beach sand area that does not actually touch the water.Usually a stone wall is constructed into the water and the sand is behind the wall.No lake water runs up on the "beach".

callmeD · 09-16-2008, 02:15 PM

Ken,

Will you be at the Forum Fest on Saturday? If so, I'll speak with you then; otherwise I'll give you a call. Thank you.

Donna

KonaChick · 09-16-2008, 05:07 PM

Make sure you get more than one quote for the work. We found Miracle Farms' quote extremely high.

ACutAbove · 09-16-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyenotall777

Hi-

You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

I have constructed many stone walls. But no I have not done a full perched beach. All that it is really is 2 walls one at water level and one behind the beach area. I have reset stone on a couple of them that were done improperly tho.
I can also help with obtaining the necessary permits for projects that do require them.

callmeD,
I am not sure if I will make it or not to the FF. I have a bunch of kitchen cabinets to hang this weekend. But please do not hesitate to call me, if I can not be of help atleast I can steer you in the right direction.

09-15-2008, 06:54 AM	#1
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Help with outside projects Three years ago I built my home on the lake, and am only now getting to the outside landscaping projects. I am looking for someone to help with the following: (1) Landscaping and bringing in a couple of large boulders to compliment what is already there (2) Leveling an area and building stairs with railroad ties or other non-permanent materials (3) Designing a parking area in the front of my cottage with some natural material. I want to soften that look with shrubs and perennials surrounding the parking area. I need ideas of what will work best for the location, keeping in mind I want all of this to be designed "naturally" and to blend in with the wooded feel to the location and lake, and, of course, low maintenance! Do I need different contractors or does anyone do all three? Thanks for any suggestions you have. D __________________ Maybe we have to mess up before we step up. Dr. Karev

09-15-2008, 07:25 AM	#2
egatlake Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Landscapers Call Chris at Miracle Farms landscaping 603-253-9292 he will do right by you

09-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#3
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I checked out Miracle Farms website - I will give them a call - thanks. __________________ Maybe we have to mess up before we step up. Dr. Karev

09-15-2008, 09:07 AM	#4
upnorth Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Outdoor Property Sevices Give Jon Gammons of Outdoor Property Services a call: Office - (603) 524-8439 Mobile - (603) 520-0226 Our builder recommended Jon for post-construction landscape work -- very reasonable and responsive, all with exceptional quality. He even recommended ground tree stumps for the low/no maintenance option. Worked well, is cheap, state loves it and the comments from guests were positive. I also believe that A Cut Above (a member of the Forum) does this kind of work too. Both serve the Meredith area

09-15-2008, 09:49 AM	#5
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I live in Gilford - don't know if that makes a difference. From the references so far, I think my job may be too small for them, but I will contact them anyway. If anyone knows some local smaller businesses, I'd like to contact them as well. Thanks. __________________ Maybe we have to mess up before we step up. Dr. Karev

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09-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Hi , I can take a look and give you some ideas on your projects. I do take on these kind of projects all the time. 279-4639 Thanks Ken

09-15-2008, 01:14 PM	#7
eyenotall777 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 154 Thanks: 39 Thanked 28 Times in 19 Posts	ACutAbove Hi- You responded to a thread a while back in regards to perched beaches. Do you construct or have you constructed any?

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09-16-2008, 02:15 PM	#10
callmeD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saugus, MA and Gilford, NH Posts: 68 Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ken, Will you be at the Forum Fest on Saturday? If so, I'll speak with you then; otherwise I'll give you a call. Thank you. Donna __________________ Maybe we have to mess up before we step up. Dr. Karev

09-16-2008, 05:07 PM	#11
KonaChick Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 518 Thanks: 19 Thanked 62 Times in 15 Posts	Make sure you get more than one quote for the work. We found Miracle Farms' quote extremely high.