Contractors

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Solutions Mechanical - 540-324-2513

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• We had a very good experience using Scott McCombs of Solutions Mechanical for a plumbing job. When he arrived (on time) he assessed the situation and discovered the pipe to our water heater was leaking. He did a clean and neat job fixing it. We are very pleased with the work. He can be reached at 540-324-2513. I understand they also do heating and cooling work. Submitted by Helen Bates. March 2022

If you need service on a tankless hot water heater, we can recommend Solutions Mechanical out of Waynesboro (‍540-324-2513. We had a problem with our LP gas Rinnai unit and it turned out to be an unusual, difficult-to-diagnose issue. This experienced plumber handled it professionally. He says he's certified to service all major brands. Submitted by Charles Batchelor, September 2021

plumbers, hot water

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James Martin - 434-841-5244

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• We highly recommend James T. Martin (434-841-5244) for your painting needs. This father-son business is fair, honest, dependable, and trustworthy. They leave you with a great job. When they start a project, they don't leave until it is completed. Over the past 25 years, they have painted not only our home at Stoney Creek but our previous home–inside and outside–and the inside of an additional three houses. They don't advertise; their clients advertise for them. James and his son have lived in Nelson County all their lives so they are your neighbor and they will treat you like a neighbor. Submitted by Mike and Judy Smythers. April 2022

James Martin (434-841-5244) and his crew stay busy around Wintergreen painting. While booked up with major outdoor projects when we called, they were happy to quickly switch gear and take on the inside painting of the walls and ceiling of our master bath when the rain from Ida arrived here on Wednesday. The painters worked with us and moved in and out of the house with ease. The results were perfect. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. September 2021

I highly recommend James Martin for house painting. James and his dad have finished painting our interior. and did a fantastic job. It was precise, timely, and at a fair price. James' contact number is 434-841-5244. Submitted by John Lauler. April 2020

painter

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Bill Mauzy - 540-255-6208

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We recently had a consultation with Bill Mauzy, owner of Three Ridges Architecture (540-255-6208). We were very impressed with his professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail. He provided us with lots of ideas, suggestions, and a mini education on plants- what’s local to the area, what is considered to be invasive, what works best in specific areas, etc. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for help with landscaping design projects. He has lots of experience with landscape design from the start to the completion or anywhere throughout the project. Submitted by Karen Reagan. September 2021

landscaper, landscape, architect,

European Stone Concepts - 434-589-8744

We’re so very happy with the customer service and beautiful granite countertops and sinks we received from European Stone Concepts. Glenn and Heather were great to deal with and the installation team was very professional. I truly appreciate all the guidance and flexibility. The remodel project went quickly and I couldn’t be happier with the end result. I highly recommend ESC for any of your countertop needs. Call them at 434-589-8744; email info@escstone.com. Submitted by Julia Calamita. Sept 2021

kitchen, bath, bathrooms,

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Wayne Rutledge - 434-227-1043

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Those looking for a plumber should call Wayne Rutlidge (434-227-1043). He is very responsive, reliable, and knowledgeable. He installed a new hot water heater and repaired an outside spigot. Submitted by Fred Abbey. August 2021

We would like to recommend Wayne Rutledge. Call him at 434-227-1043. He is very meticulous and reliable. We will definitely use him again. Some of the work he has done for us includes installing a new water line for our ice maker, framing and installing a new pantry door, adding knobs & handles to our kitchen cabinetry, installing a stone backsplash in our kitchen, fixing a leaking cold water shutoff valve on the washer, putting new baseboards in the pantry, adding new plumbing fixtures, and putting in a garbage disposal. Submitted by Scott & Suzanne Speers. March 2021

Wayne Rutledge (434-227-1043) did a terrific job installing a ceiling fan and light kit in the bedroom of my Wintergreen mountain condo. He showed up when he said he would, he was able to fish new wiring from the existing single-switch electrical box through the wall and ceiling. Also, he expanded it to a double-switch box, giving the ability to control light and fan from the wall rather than pulling the control chains. He had excellent craftsmanship and charged a very fair price for his time and considerable expertise. I would absolutely call him again for future work. Submitted by Jeff Long. March 2021

I want to recommend Wayne Rutledge, who worked very hard to repair our column freezer. No one else would take a look at it (Thermador product). He kept trying different parts until he got it working! Wayne is very efficient, honest and reliable. He wears a mask and arrives when he says he will. He works for himself and also does electrical, plumbing and some HVAC work. Wayne can be reached on his cell at 434 227-1043. Submitted by Maria Spence. 2020

plumbers, electrical, plumbing, plumber, HVAC, appliance repair

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Blue Ocean Granite - 434-409-6354

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I’ve read on here a few times that people were having trouble finding good and reliable stone countertop installers. We just had our kitchen countertops & backsplash as well as two bathroom countertops replaced. We used Blue Ocean Granite LLC in Troy, Va. (just outside of Charlottesville).
We had a great experience from start to finish. Their prices and selection are both good. They are a smaller business so you are able to get personalized attention. Everyone who works there is great to work with. The installers worked hard the entire time they were here and were very respectful of us and our home. Their attention to detail was outstanding. Janoah, the owner, is meticulous with the way he cuts the stone and lays it out. He makes sure that the pattern in the stone matches up at the seams. Our home is in Stoney Creek but I specifically asked him if they go to the top of the mountain and he said yes, they do. If you are thinking of replacing your countertops and or cabinets I definitely recommend Blue Ocean Granite. Submitted by Thomas Garber. July 2021

kitchen, bath, bathroom, tile, countertop,

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Travis Kidd - 540-471-1096

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Travis Kidd of Golden Rule Pressure Washing (540-471-1096) and his helper recently washed all the windows and skylights on my Wintergreen mountain home. They did an outstanding job from start to finish and were courteous throughout and did it for a reasonable price. Submitted by Charles Murphy. August 2021

I would like to ditto the recommendation for Travis Kidd at Golden Rule Pressure Washing. I contacted him after reading the piece on the WTG Bulletin Board. He responded within hours and came for an estimate within a few days. I had other estimates done because I had no frame of reference for the cost of pressure washing a 2-story 2,500 sq ft house with decks, large windows, and a screened porch. The other estimates were over two and over three times Travis’ price. Travis removed mold and mildew from our house, decks, and porches. I rediscovered a paint color I didn’t know existed. He cleaned multiple staircases, railings, high windows and glass doors, and skylights. He and his son even helped me move some furniture and things from the screened porch so he could access it. He worked hard for over five hours, all the time being kind, conscientious, respectful, and responsive. I highly recommend Travis and Golden Rule Pressure Washing. 540-471-1096, GoldenRulePressureWashing@gmail.com. Submitted by Kim Traw.

Looking for gutter cleaning or power washing of your home? We highly recommend Travis Kidd at Golden Rule Pressure Washing. We found him via a Google search and he responded to our online inquiry the same day, scheduled service within the same week, and did a great job of cleaning out our clogged gutters and removing mildew from our front porch, railings, and rear deck. Total for all of the work on our single-story, 1,370 square foot home was $225. Contact Travis Kidd at Golden Rule Pressure Washing, 540-471-1096, GoldenRulePressureWashing@gmail.com. Submitted by Valerie & Steve Passwaiter. July 2021.

power washing, deck cleaning, windows

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Charlottesville Tree Service - 434-939-2025

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Martin, Tripp, Phil, and the whole team at Charlottesville Tree Service (434-939-2025) are true professionals. We had a complex job that involved taking down eight trees and asked for minimal disturbance to the surrounding trees and no nicking of the nearby house. This called for some delicate work! Every piece of tree was roped and gently placed on the ground, with amazing feats of engineering. They did an excellent job and I give them my highest recommendation. Submitted by Brenda Kessler. May 2021

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Dave Roberts - 434-996-4523

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I highly recommend Dave Roberts (434-996-4523) for all your roofing needs. Dave responded within hours of a text I sent with a picture of my problem. He came out the same week and inspected the issue and recommended the best solution to prevent further damage. He completed the work by the end of the week in a very professional manner and contacted me when the job was finished. In addition, he was referred to me by my next-door neighbor. Submitted by Joseph Donchez. April 2021

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John Donne - 434-953-5295

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Responding to the recent request for home builder recommendations, consider Sun Structures. Inc., owned and operated by John Donne and his son Timothy. John has been a home builder in this area for over 35 years. He constructed our house in Stoney Creek, which we purchased new in 2006. He has also built homes on Wintergreen mountain, among many others in this area. While looking at homes in Stoney Creek, we visited our house periodically while under construction before deciding to purchase it. We met John several times and were impressed with the quality of the work and the time he spent with us detailing the many aspects of the construction and the fact that he was (and still is) a hands-on builder. In the following years, we hired John on a number of projects in and around our home, including finishing our basement and several carpentry projects. Sun Structure's website will provide additional details. Call them at 434-953-5295. Submitted by Mike Yannuzzi. March 2021

contractor, builder,

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Matthew Layton - 434-882-4659 or 434-760-4223

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• We recently had a complete renovation of our condo done, including kitchen and bath remodel, installation of vinyl plank flooring, electrical work including ceiling fan installation and baseboard heater replacement, popcorn ceiling removal, complete interior painting, and hot water tank replacement. We highly recommend Matt Layton (434 882-4659). He was very professional, courteous, and neat. We stayed at the condo on and off throughout the process and Matt was very communicative in letting us know what time he would be arriving and planned out the projects to minimize the disruption. Above all, we found him to be very trustworthy and respectful. It can be difficult to have someone working in your home, but Matt was very easy to work with. He is a true perfectionist, working methodically and intentionally on every detail.
Also, for this project, we purchased the flooring from Judi Cave at Shenandoah Flooring in Waynesboro. They have a great selection of flooring and tile. The kitchen cabinetry was designed and ordered through Dovetail Cabinetry & Design in Staunton. Scott Woofter was our kitchen designer and we were able to have cabinets replaced for a better price than was quoted by Lowe’s or Home Depot. We are very happy with our results. Submitted by Dave and Becky Sickles. March 2021

• We would like to recommend Matthew Layton of Roseland for his excellent work as a remodeling contractor. Matt just finished rebuilding a bathroom for us, and he did an outstanding job. He is a multi-talented tradesman. Matt personally handled all the demolition, electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, construction, tile laying, and painting on our project. He's a friendly, hard-working perfectionist who holds himself to the highest standards. He's bonded and insured and usually stays booked well in advance. We had to wait three months before he could start on our project, but it was well worth it. Matt can be reached at 434-882-4659 or via email at laytonhoi@gmail.com. Submitted by David Pace and Marsha Rhea

electrician, plumbers, carpenter, bathroom, kitchen, painter, paint, plumber. painter

• Matthew (Matt) Layton is a licensed and bonded Home Improvement Contractor and is completing a kitchen project for us. We could not be happier. He listens well, offers possible alternatives, is meticulous with detail, and is always aware he is working in our home. AND he cleans and vacuums after every day's work! He is a one-man show but has access to more people when the need arises. He paints, patches, and builds. He’s a plumber and electrician. He's helped us find a good counter and floor people. Matt's phone number is 434 760 4223. Please contact us if you have any questions. Bob and Shirley Alpers

electrical, bathroom,

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Patrick Coyle - 434-806-1296

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I highly recommend Patrick Coyle for your home remodeling, improvements, and renovations. Paddy just finished making our circa 2002 bathroom into an upgraded 2021 beauty. By removing an outdated jet tub and a box shower, he transformed the bathroom into one with the most gorgeously tiled, walk-in, huge shower. He freed up space for storage and totally changed the look of our existing vanity. His ideas for lighting, design and colors were all winners. Paddy is a truly responsible professional who has an excellent work ethic and is very meticulous in everything he does. He was such a delight to work with–even our dogs looked forward to greeting him when he arrived every morning. Contact him at 434-806-1296 (cell/text); patrickcoyleconstruction@gmail.com. Submitted by Helen Lindsay. February 2021