About Blue Collar Exterior Improvements
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Poughkeepsie’s dependable, no-drama crew for clean, great-looking yards—season after season.
Blue Collar Exterior Improvements started with a simple idea: show up on time, do thorough work, and treat every property like it’s our own. What began as a small, local operation serving neighbors in Poughkeepsie has grown into a trusted residential service company for the Hudson Valley—still local, still hands-on, and still focused on the details that make your home look its best.
What We Do
We keep outdoor spaces neat, healthy, and ready for real life. Our team specializes in:
- Lawn Mowing — weekly or biweekly routes, crisp edging, clean blow-offs
- Leaf Removal — full-property cleanups in fall and spring with curbside staging or haul-away
- Bush Trimming — twice-a-year shaping, clean lines, and complete debris cleanup
- Landscape Design (Softscapes) — plant-forward bed designs, mulch refreshes, and tidy natural edges (no masonry/hardscaping)
- Snow Plowing — residential-first driveway plowing with sidewalk/step snowblowing
- Junk Removal — fast, careful clear-outs for garages, basements, attics, and more
Our Promise
- We respect your time. Clear estimates, tight arrival windows, and text updates.
- We respect your property. Gates closed, beds protected, hard surfaces cleaned before we leave.
- We respect the craft. Proper cut heights, smart plant selection, and finish work that holds up between visits.
A Word From The Owner
Welcome to Blue Collar Exterior Improvements! I’m Shane Brandemarte, a Poughkeepsie local, with a love for the lawn care industry. I opened this business to create a company where people could actually hire a residential lawn care company that is professional and reliable 24/7!
I’m a firm believer in our slogan “ We Set The Standard, the Blue Collar Way”, and I’m proud to serve our community every day. Stop by and say hi!"
Lawn Maintenance
Keep your yard healthy, green, and perfectly trimmed with our reliable lawn care services. Our team handles everything from mowing to seasonal clean-ups.
Landscaping services
Transform your outdoor space with our expert landscaping services. Whether you need a complete design makeover or small improvements.
Junk Removal
Clear out unwanted clutter quickly and affordably. From old furniture to construction debris, our junk removal team handles it all so you can enjoy a cleaner, more .
Snow Removal
Don’t let winter slow you down. Our dependable snow plowing and ice control services keep your driveways, walkways, and business entrances safe and accessible..
Shane Brandemarte | Owner Operator
Serving Poughkeepsie & the Hudson Valley
We proudly serve the east side of the Hudson only: Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Hyde Park, LaGrange, Arlington, Pleasant Valley, and Hopewell Junction. Tight routes mean quicker scheduling and dependable arrival windows.
Poughkeepsie
Wappingers Falls
Beacon
Hyde Park
Pleasant Valley
Millbrook
Fishkill
Freedom Plains
Don't see your area? Don't worry, we may still service your area. To be sure, give us a quick call at (845) 394-9409 and we'll let you know!
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Trusted by Homeowners in Poughkeepsie, NY & surrounding areas
Neighbors choose us for reliability, neat work, and fast scheduling. From first call to final cleanup, our crew communicates clearly and treats your property with care—earning five-star feedback from homeowners across Poughkeepsie and the surrounding towns.
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