I recommend Kent Hebb, owner of H&H Flooring (540-271-3362, Flooring1980@gmail.com). He and his staff just stretched our wall-to-wall carpeting and did flooring and shower work for us. He is pleasant, reasonable, and does nice work. Submitted by John Tani. November 2024
carpeting, floors, tile, bath
We've moved many times–across town, across the state, and the country. Without a doubt, in all of those experiences, Premier Moving of Staunton (540-480-0602) was the best service we've ever had. Their team was prompt, professional, and polite. The team on moving day operated with speed, care and precision. It was clear within the first few minutes they had a plan, everyone knew their role, and they worked quickly to empty the house (on a steep incline and with many sets of stairs). Even our builder was surprised by the lack of any damage to walls or floors because the team was so careful. I would recommend these movers without hesitation and–though I hope never to move again–if I do, they will be my choice. Submitted by Tiffany Keaton. October 2024
movers, moving,
If you’re looking for someone to remodel your home, Billy Campbell is your man! Billy hasn’t left Treeloft Village in years for a good reason. Neighbors keep signing him up after seeing his superior work, hearing about his integrity, and being charmed by his good nature. Billy beautifully remodeled my place at 29 Pinnacle Drive. The new fireplace is the highlight. Billy repurposed 100-plus-year-old wood to create a unique and charming centerpiece. In addition to his creative eye, Billy recognized and fixed structural issues, worked hard and efficiently, and was reasonably priced. I couldn’t be happier. Submitted by Bob Emery. October 2024
I'd like to recommend Billy Campbell Construction (434-466-5725) for any remodeling projects. He completely remodeled my 1970s Treeloft house on Wintergreen mountain to mint condition. The quality of the finished product was beyond expectations. He is adept at all types of construction projects and has completed many total remodels on my street. His work is superior. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Submitted by Bill Chapin. July 2024
decks, bathroom, contractor, sheetrock, door, windows,
I highly recommend Heidi Yoder of Smithland Custom Interiors for window treatments. She matched custom fabric blinds that we had made 15 years ago. Does window treatments, curtains, blinds, and shades and also some custom fabrication. Her business is in Harrisonburg but will come to Wintergreen for a small fee when work is to be done. A lovely, professional person with great communication skills. Contact her at heidi@smithlandcustominteriors.com; 540-432-5598; SmithlandCustomInteriors.com. Submitted by Maria Spence. September 2024
decorator,
I highly recommend David and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting (PrecisePaintingVA@yahoo.com) who painted the exterior of my home. They did a thorough job of pressure washing the house and caulking the windows before meticulously painting. They also helped me fine-tune my color choice and were a pleasure to work with. Submitted by Mike Pendray. September 2024
• We highly recommend Dave and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting for painting. These painters recently painted our condo and did a great job. They are very reasonably priced and adhered to the time frame and price quoted. Excellent! They live on the mountain. 434-996-3039. Tell them the Mays referred you. Dale and Clayton Mays
• I would like to recommend Dave and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting (434-996-3039) for any of your home painting needs. Over the past several years they have painted our interior, the exterior, and have done some commercial jobs for us as well. They are reliable, neat, honest, reasonably priced, and have always taken the extra steps to deliver what they promise. And, as a bonus, they live on the mountain here at Wintergreen. They truly understand Wintergreen homeowners' needs. Submitted by Susan Norton
painters, paint, painter,
Marshal White (434-996-7402, white.mwcontracting@gmail.com) converted my two tub showers to walk-in showers with a bench and rails for us older folks. He did a beautiful job with expert craftsmanship at a very reasonable price. His fine work blends in beautifully with my all-cedar home on the mountain. Submitted by Charles Murphy. April 2024 and July 2024
contractor, bathroom
Peace of Mind is aptly named. Last week, we needed a plumber; Mariah Kurpel arrived exactly on time and very efficiently took care of all our plumbing issues. Some of the services Peace of Mind offers include electrical, light painting, water heater, and appliance repair and replacement services. They can be reached at 434-361-1804. Submitted by Alice Karrh. September 2024
I just had an outstanding experience with a plumber recommended in the WBB directory. We had a leaking pipe under the kitchen sink. The main water had to be shut off. Peace of Mind Property Services' Muriah Kurpel and helper (434-361-2804) came within a few hours to our mountain home and replaced the pipe and valve in no time flat. They were so courteous, and the price was reasonable. I give them high grades all the way around. They are coming back to replace aging pipes and valves under the sink. Submitted by Charles Murphy. August 2024
Mariah Kurpel (434-826-8279) of Peace of Mind Property Services (434-361-1804) has provided exceptional plumbing service at our home on the mountain since 2021. She has replaced plumbing fixtures, installed a whole-house water filtration system, and insulated pipes. She responds to texts promptly and she keeps her appointments. I highly recommend her. Submitted by Trevor Campbell. February 2024
I highly recommend Mariah Kurpel at Peace of Mind Property Services for your plumbing needs. Call the office to schedule (434-361-1804). She has replaced a garbage disposal and installed a new kitchen faucet for us. Submitted by Gary Davenport. February 2024
I just had two employees from Peace of Mind Property Services (LaDonna Kurpel is president, 434-361-1804, email LaDonna@peaceofmind-ps.com) replace the ceiling in the laundry room, paint it, and do a few other odd jobs. They were proficient, quick, cleaned up, stuck to the task at hand and answered my questions, and gave recommendations. They are on my speed dial now. I can always use an excellent handyman and they are local! Submitted by Debra Chestney. June 2022
painters, painting, carpenters, handymen, management, plumbers, plumbing
Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) has a dozen detailed recommendations in the WBB's directory from people who have used his help in their yards, but one point isn't as clear as it should be: Mr. Morse is professional. He listens. He's got pro equipment, a big, well-maintained truck with a large trailer, and he knows what he's doing, as we saw demonstrated recently when we needed our elaborate hedges brought under control. He's a hands-on businessman, but he has some good help in the summer. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. June 2024
I concur with the recommendation of Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) in the July 9 WBB. He did exceptional work trimming trees, and cleaning our property of broken branches, and yard debris. His price was less than half of the other quoted prices. Submitted by Trevor Campbell.
Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) does great yard work. I highly recommend him and his crew for lawn service. Submitted by Barb Graves
Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) did a fabulous job at a very reasonable price–half what our other estimate was– on our mountain house spring cleanup around our yard, getting rid of the leaves, sticks, mulch, and snakes. Submitted by Marnie Rapaport. July 2023
For all your landscaping needs, I recommend Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Daryl has been a big help to me for years; he built a playground, cut down grasses, bushes, and trees, trimmed and mulched, added gravel to the driveway, cleaned the gutters, raked the leaves, lawn cutting, etc. He has a lot of up-to-date equipment and a support network of brothers and friends that makes all things possible. On top of his expertise, he is good company, on time, and reasonable. Submitted by Mary Gurr. April 2022
I found Darryl Morse on the WBB Directory and used him to take down a couple of big dead and dying trees that could fall and damage both my mountain home and possibly my neighbors. He did a yeoman’s job at a fair price, took care of the debris, and left things cleaner and neater than before he started. He even took out a couple of smaller dead trees as a “bonus” to me without my requesting it nor did he charge extra for it. I can wholeheartedly recommend him if you are in need of his services. Submitted by Gary Banas. March 2022
I want to recommend Daryl Morse of Daryl's Lawn Service (434-944-4378) for any number of homeowner chores ranging from lawn mowing, snow removal, leaf raking, providing and spreading mulch & topsoil, tree removal, gutter cleaning, etc. Daryl, his brother, and his extended family provide these services. I've used Daryl for several years and have always found him to be responsive and his work excellent. Daryl Morse is a highly recommended source for those outside chores you want help with. Submitted by Craig Cooper. February 2022
We’d like to add to the long list of recommendations for Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Upon reading prior yard work recommendations for Daryl, we called him for some heavy whacking of non-native vegetation in our lower garden. Every part of working with him was easy, from communication to arrival to work through the day. We are very satisfied and intend to use him more. Submitted by Kate Humphrey Chambers. August 2012
We called Daryl Morse (434-325-9196) for help with our yard work. He came on time with a crew of about six workers. They did a fine job of weeding, edging, spreading mulch, and putting in a stone-lined water drainage circle. His charges were fair. We would definitely hire him again. Submitted by Carleton Luck. May 2021
If you have dead trees in a tight spot, we recommend Daryl Morse - 434-944-4378. He and his tree work crew removed a tall dead tree right beside our house. He also cut it up and split it for us for firewood. Tim & Carol Hade.
I would like to recommend Daryl Morse for excellent capability in yard care. He has helped me numerous times in the last year and has always done an outstanding job. His skills include mowing, mulching to include mulch delivery, trimming shrubs and trees, leaf blowing, and hauling dead wood and yard debris. He will also shred wood if desired. His work is meticulous and his rates very reasonable. Daryl can be reached at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Brooks Cook. 2018
I heartily recommend Daryl Morse for your tree work. He has helped me for years; he cuts down and breaks up limbs, trims, or whatever is needed at that time. He either fills a dump truck with all the limbs or brings his shredder. He has a powerful chainsaw that seems as if it is cutting through butter. I always buy mulch from him, too—he has the best price and dependable delivery. He can spread mulch, seed, cut grass, bush hog—you name it. He’ll also haul away your own piles of brush. You may contact Daryl at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Mary Gurr. 2018
For all living in Stoney Creek and Wintergreen’s beautiful mountains and forest, we understand one challenge is pest control. It is a small price for such an extraordinary privilege, but a must-do nonetheless. We had been using another service, but they lacked scheduling flexibility. Enter Stephan Peters, owner of Champion Pest Control (434-906-0574) who we discovered on Nextdoor with multiple recommendations. Stephan came to our property and executed a proactive pest management plan after a thorough inspection. He is conscientious, flexible, and competitively priced. He is also pleasant and listens to your concerns. Submitted by Noah and Francesca Flood. June 2024
Mice, mouse, rats, bugs, ants, roaches,
I found Amber Fitzgerald in the WTG Bulletin Board Recommendations Directory. She was a great find as I had trouble finding someone to clean our house. She is a very hard worker and efficient. I give her five stars! She can be reached at 434-989-0116. Submitted by Mary Sayre. September 2024
I’m delighted to let y’all know that a former employee of mine, Amber Fitzgerald, is starting her own housecleaning business. She cleaned for 15 years in both residential and commercial settings. As she is just getting started here, she has room for you. Since finding a good cleaner is hard to find, act quickly. She’s looking for people who will be fun to work for and appreciate her work. She generally charges a flat rate and her rates are reasonable. She uses either environmentally sustainable or traditional cleaning supplies. Call or text Amber at 434-989-0116. Submitted by Scott Taylor. June 2024
Cleaning, maid, housekeeper,
We have used Charles McMurray to install sinks and countertops. He's a very good plumber (434-942-7210). Submitted by Jim Mummery. May 2024
We highly recommend the work of Rob Moses, Blue Ridge Building and Home Security (434-202-4054). He installed Ring cameras for front and back security of our home, grab bars in our shower, and front porch railing for our one-foot step-up front porch. We didn't urgently need any of these improvements, but we are relieved that they are in place as we age in place. Rob is the true definition of "professional" in every way. Submitted by Janie Friedlein. August 2024
I highly recommend Rob Moses, Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054, brhomesafety.com), to anyone looking for top-notch deck repair and rejuvenation. Rob reconstructed our front deck, including dealing with odd angles and load-bearing posts, and replaced and updated the railing with cable. He also replaced damaged boards on another deck and prepped and re-stained both decks. Lynn and I could not be happier with the results. Rob took great care in planning and executing every step and always kept me informed of progress. It was a pleasure working with Rob. Submitted by Rob Pritchard. May 2024
We had Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054) repair and replace decking on several decks. He was efficient and reliable and identified several small areas which needed work. Submitted by Gerry DeWitt. May 2024
I had a terrific experience with Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054) who helped to renew my deck boards. He was pleasant and hard-working. He said he would arrive at 8 and did. Took extra care to make sure any cut ends were dipped in copper solution. It was a pleasure working with Rob. Submitted by Jon Aronson. April 2024
We are very pleased with the service and installation of our new screen doors. Rob from Blue Ridge Home Safety (info@brhomesafety.com, 434-202-4320) recommended security screen doors from Lowe’s to take advantage of the natural cross breeze we enjoy on mild days. The first screen door was installed quickly but we had some rotten wood surrounding the door jam on the back porch. Rob expertly repaired the troubled areas, explaining what he was doing each step of the way. He sealed the new trim, caulked it, and painted it before installing the screen door. The process came out perfectly! These screen doors are rugged and would be nearly impossible to penetrate. Submitted by Bill and Shelly Scott. March 2024
We recently contacted Blue Ridge Home Safety for a home assessment to recommend improvements designed for aging in place. They responded quickly with a detailed assessment, followed by estimates for any of the improvements that we decided we wanted to have done. Work commenced quickly on installing handrails, bathroom grab bars, and a new security system, among other items. Rob and Sara Moses have been an absolute delight to work with. Every aspect of their operation, from communication to scheduling and showing up on time, to quality workmanship, to billing, and an easy payment system, has been impeccable. They are located in Stoney Creek and their services complement those of Here to Stay Wintergreen, even offering a discount to Here to Stay Wintergreen members. We highly recommend Blue Ridge Home Safety for anyone interested in making safety improvements to their home. Submitted by Joan and Doug Clarke. June 2023
We would like to recommend Blue Ridge Home Safety (434–202–4054) for home improvement projects. Rob Moses has renovated our decks. All floorboards were replaced along with railings on our deck and our front porch was completely replaced as well as the stairs up to the screened-in porch. The workmanship was outstanding. He arrived at 8 am or earlier and left his worksite organized and clean every day. Submitted by Jackie Castro. September 2023
We recently had Blue Ridge Home Safety of Nellysford (434-202-4054, brhomesafety.com) perform an assessment of our home which included a detailed inspection of both the inside and outside. Shortly thereafter we met with them again and went over a detailed report of suggested modifications to improve our home’s safety and security. Many of the modifications and installations can be performed by BRHS. They can also provide the names of reputable handyman services who can. They are certified Senior Home Safety Specialists and certified home safety advisors for aging in place. We were very impressed with BRHS’s professionalism and strongly recommend that others in our community have a safety evaluation of their homes. It was well worth it. Submitted by S. E. Martino. April 2023
Responding to the request for recommendations on local pest control firms, Robert Peirce said he has relied on Dodson (844-501-5061) for 10 years, saying, "They spray once a month for insect problems and also have helped me with two wasp nests and keeping mice out of the house." April 2024
Responding to the reques for recommendations on local pest control firms, Helen Bates reports she and her neighbors have been pleased with Orkin out of Harrisburg (540-217-4759).
In response to the request for recommendations for gas fireplace maintenance, I have used Chambers Contracting in Fisherville (540-307 1217). James Chambers responded to my request within two days instead of some of the businesses in the Yellow Pages who took weeks or more to respond. He has a fixed price for a visit and was very efficient and professional. I was happy with his response and his work; he left my fireplace in good working order and cleaned up the workspace. He also cleans and inspects fireplaces and woodstoves of all types. Submitted by David Witmer. April 2024
LP gas
