Landscaping on the islands

ACutAbove · 05-24-2010, 08:31 PM

Just trying to get an idea how much interest there is to get landscaping out on the islands? I know there are companies that do it already but most only do it in addition to the major stuff they do( dock work ,breakwaters, etc)
Any interest in this??? I have been looking at bardges and smaller craft for this purpose.

Formula260SS · 05-25-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ACutAbove

Just trying to get an idea how much interest there is to get landscaping out on the islands? I know there are companies that do it already but most only do it in addition to the major stuff they do( dock work ,breakwaters, etc)
Any interest in this??? I have been looking at bardges and smaller craft for this purpose.

I think it could be worthwhile, we could actually use some work done. I bet once you got the word around it would work out. There is a decent looking pontoon boat on Craigs List that would make a fine work barge, it's pretty cheap.

ishoot308 · 05-25-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ACutAbove

Just trying to get an idea how much interest there is to get landscaping out on the islands? I know there are companies that do it already but most only do it in addition to the major stuff they do( dock work ,breakwaters, etc)
Any interest in this??? I have been looking at bardges and smaller craft for this purpose.

We had tons of work done at our camp and finding someone good who specializes in just landscaping and does island work can be tough.

I think it would pan out well for you...

Dan

welchislandman · 05-25-2010, 08:22 AM

I agree it would be worthwhile. We had some work done a few years back and could use mulch, loam etc to even the yard out as well as a few other things done.

I could see the need for spring cleanups and yardwork for many.

Grady223 · 05-25-2010, 01:30 PM

I agree, island landscaping would be well received. Has Barry Ennis sold his barge? It was a good one for what you are looking for. I think Barry is in Tuftenboro, did a lot of contract work on the islands before he decided to stay land side.

ACutAbove · 05-29-2010, 07:41 PM

Well it is good to know that there is some interest out there. I have located a barge that is kind of in my price range and have a few more details to work out, like a place to house it for the time it would be in the water.
I currently have a boat to be able to do small jobs just hard to take stuff away and bring any type of bulk material with me. I could do some small mulch jobs to start and bringing hand and small power tools would not be a problem.

Island Life · 05-29-2010, 07:58 PM

We could use some tree work and cutting (and possibly removing) of trees that have fallen. Will you be offering that type of work too?

ACutAbove · 05-30-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Life

We could use some tree work and cutting (and possibly removing) of trees that have fallen. Will you be offering that type of work too?

I do already do some tree work out on Bear Island. The removal part would depend on if I can work out the bardge issues.

05-24-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Landscaping on the islands Just trying to get an idea how much interest there is to get landscaping out on the islands? I know there are companies that do it already but most only do it in addition to the major stuff they do( dock work ,breakwaters, etc) Any interest in this??? I have been looking at bardges and smaller craft for this purpose.

05-29-2010, 07:58 PM	#7
Island Life Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 273 Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	We could use some tree work and cutting (and possibly removing) of trees that have fallen. Will you be offering that type of work too? __________________ Island Life the way my grandparents' grandparents enjoyed it - but with a faster boat!!!

05-25-2010, 08:22 AM	#4
welchislandman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Welch Is, Gilford Posts: 79 Thanks: 91 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I agree it would be worthwhile. We had some work done a few years back and could use mulch, loam etc to even the yard out as well as a few other things done. I could see the need for spring cleanups and yardwork for many.

05-25-2010, 01:30 PM	#5
Grady223 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Hope, PA & Barndoor Island Posts: 464 Thanks: 93 Thanked 24 Times in 18 Posts	I agree, island landscaping would be well received. Has Barry Ennis sold his barge? It was a good one for what you are looking for. I think Barry is in Tuftenboro, did a lot of contract work on the islands before he decided to stay land side.

05-29-2010, 07:41 PM	#6
ACutAbove Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Holderness Posts: 219 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Well it is good to know that there is some interest out there. I have located a barge that is kind of in my price range and have a few more details to work out, like a place to house it for the time it would be in the water. I currently have a boat to be able to do small jobs just hard to take stuff away and bring any type of bulk material with me. I could do some small mulch jobs to start and bringing hand and small power tools would not be a problem.