Contractors

The Power Connection - 540-574-0177

On the night of July 14th Wintergreen Fire and Rescue experienced a power outage on the mountain and our station generator failed. We accidentally summoned not one, but two electrical firms for the after-hour repair. What happens when two pro electricians who have never met one another show up at the same time, to do the same repair? They introduce themselves to one another and then work together to resolve the problem. One gentleman explained that he had to leave his family at a fair in Rockingham County when he received our call. The other gentleman actually had his young daughter in tow. She eventually got bored and fell asleep in the truck. People often praise us for our quick responses and our willingness to leave our families when duty calls. Thank you. The same praise should be extended to all of the dedicated folks who help us with logistics. We operate out of 3 stations 24/7/365. The only way to accomplish this is with a very strong support network. If you're looking for a great electrical firm give either of them a call: Bruce Ward Electric (434-981-2912) and The Power Connection (540-574-0177). Adapted with permission from Facebook post of Chief Curtis Sheets. July 2022.

electrician, wiring, generator,

James Chambers - 540-649-3550

I would like to highly recommend James Chambers of Chambers Contracting (540-649-3550). We had some serious problems with our fireplace which required a complete replacement of the flue, stove box, fireplace surround, and mantle to bring everything up to code. James did an incredible job! He is highly skilled, professional, and easy to work with. Submitted by Kathy Lovelace. July 2022

wood stove,

Villa Irrigation and Pumps - 434-306-2890

We would like to highly recommend Cipriano and Sergio of Villa Irrigation and Pumps LLC. Our pond was leaking. After various attempts to get quotes we chanced on Cipriano. His company not only took on the work but went above and beyond in renovating and expanding our pond. They brought with them a great work ethic, and engagement with the task and contributed excellent professional, technical, and design ideas as well. These guys are skilled, hard-working, and reliable and we are pleased to recommend them without hesitation. Call 434-305-2890; villairrigationandpumpsllc@gmail.com. Submitted by James and Judy Oglethorpe. July 2022

swamp, lake, pond,

Perfect Pitch Roofing - 540-383-2351

I needed repair work done on my roof where it was leaking around the flashing of the chimney. I got a recommendation for Perfect Pitch Roofing in Weyers Cave (540-383-2351). They performed the work in a timely manner at a fair price and were quick to respond to my questions about the damage and the fix. I can recommend this firm to those who need a roofer who works on the mountain and is responsive. Submitted by Gary Banas. July 2022

roofing, roof, shingles, attic, leak

Tsetsi Hristov - 434-806-1416

I am recommending TBH Holdings LLC Property Services (434-806-1416). Tsetsi Hristov, the owner, did a great job hauling disposable items away (For example, we got rid of a large wooden planter, kiddy pool, chaise lounge, fireplace grate, as well as some miscellaneous trash.) He was polite, fast, and responsive. The cost was reasonable. They also do property management, cleaning, residential maintenance, and repairs. Submitted by Steven Piguet. June 2022

trash, junk, clean-up,

Tsetsi Tsvetomil - 434-806-1416

We had the porch floor replaced, all the screens replaced, and a dryer vent extended and boxed in. All the work was accomplished in short order at a reasonable cost. They removed all the furniture from the porch to begin and replaced it when they were done. They removed all the trash and left a clean job site. I highly recommend Tsetsi Tsvetomil (434-806-1416). Submitted by Russ Russell. June 2022

carpenter, handyman, repair,

Commonwealth Engineering and Sales - 804-752-2959

We lost our grinder pump last Thanksgiving. Not good. (These pumps generally last about 20 years.) Commonwealth Engineering and Sales (865-773-0008 and 804-752-2959) answered our call immediately and had our sewer service operating again very quickly. Submitted by Kaye Pietrowicz. June 2022.

Note: On Wintergreen mountain, grinder pumps are typically maintained and replaced by the Nelson County Service Authority, (434) 263-5341.

Franklin Viar - 434-981-3017

For painting and handyman jobs, I heartily recommend Franklin Viar’s Painting and Repair. Text or call him at 434-981-3017. He repaired and painted the cathedral ceiling after a leak in the roof, and then proceeded to a whole honey-do list, including pressure washing, sealing the concrete and decking, and repairing a wooden bench on the deck and an outside door. He purchased the boards for the deck and ordered the parts necessary for the door repair. Frankie is courteous, on time, and reasonably priced—on top of which he did an excellent job! Submitted by Mary Gurr. May 2022

handy, repairs, painter, pressure washer, decks, carpenter,

Bruce Ward - 434-981-2912

To keep water pipes from freezing, Bruce Ward Electric LLC (434-981-2912) installed a fan-force 4,000-watt heater in the well-insulated crawl space of my Wintergreen mountain home on March 3, 2023. It replaces three heat lamps on a manual thermostat. The new heater has a thermostat set at 40 degrees. His preliminary estimate for the job was $1,500. He completed the installation for $865. I will purchase a wireless thermometer with one sensor so I can monitor performance from inside the house. At age 82, I am hoping my crawling days under the house are over. Bruce did a very professional job and was a pleasure to work with. He was recommended by Wintergreen Resort Maintenance and Kennedy Heating and Cooling. Submitted by Charles Murphy. April 2023

On the night of July 14th Wintergreen Fire and Rescue experienced a power outage on the mountain and our station generator failed. We accidentally summoned not one, but two electrical firms for the after-hour repair. What happens when two pro electricians who have never met one another show up at the same time, to do the same repair? They introduce themselves to one another and then work together to resolve the problem. One gentleman explained that he had to leave his family at a fair in Rockingham County when he received our call. The other gentleman actually had his young daughter in tow. She eventually got bored and fell asleep in the truck. People often praise us for our quick responses and our willingness to leave our families when duty calls. Thank you. The same praise should be extended to all of the dedicated folks who help us with logistics. We operate out of 3 stations 24/7/365. The only way to accomplish this is with a very strong support network. If you're looking for a great electrical firm give either of them a call: Bruce Ward Electric (434-981-2912) and The Power Connection (540-574-0177). Curtis Sheets. July 2022.

electrician, wiring, generator,

Bruce Ward is an electrician. His team made multiple electrical repairs, installed new fixtures, etc. Very professional. (He busy you may have to wait). 434-981-2912. Becky Ilog

electric, electrician

Robertson Electric - 434-973-4622

I would like to recommend Robertson Electric. They recently relocated and installed a new water heater in a confined closet space off my garage. They did an outstanding job. The installers were very professional, courteous, and conscientious. The total price of our new water heater and labor for installation was very reasonable. Their main office phone in Charlottesville is 434-973-4622. Submitted by Pete Gatje.. March 2022

electrician, electrical,

All Washed Up - 434-841-9889

I highly recommend a small family-owned business, All Washed Up, that cleaned our roof of moss and algae. They performed a thorough cleaning using a low-pressure, soft wash process and algaecide to kill and neutralize the shingle damaging algae and moss. From my initial phone call to the scheduled wash day, their entire team provided exceptional customer service. They were friendly, helpful, and always kept me well informed of any weather-related changes. I would use them again without hesitation. Call them at 434-841-9889. Submitted by Kathleen Carmody. January 2020

powerwashing, power washing, roof cleaning,

Toler Insulation - 434-239-8590

With cold weather coming on, I requested an evaluation of insulation in the crawl space under my Wintergreen mountain home. Based on the tip I received from a WBB subscriber, I contacted Toler Insulation of Lynchburg, 434-239-8590. Toler determined that the existing insulation was excellent. Curtain insulation was installed over vertical surfaces around the foundation in 2010 when we put an addition on house. I was told that the insulation overhead, which seemed to need patching and stapling, was nothing to worry about. No improvement was needed. Submitted by Charles Murphy. December 2021

Porter Fogleman - 434-981-2268

I would like to recommend Porter Fogleman who does everything needed in a home project - bathroom remodel, decks, cabinetwork, flooring, tile work, and any interior renovation job including plumbing and electrical. He did a great job with the kitchen remodel we had done in 2020, including demolition and removal of all debris. Porter lives in Afton and can be contacted by phone/text at 434-981-2268 or by email at porter@nelsoncable.com. Submitted by Lenore Magrum. December 2021

Remodel, interior renovation

Sillas Home Services - 434-277-9029 or 434-941-2155

We had a leak coming from our ceiling near the kitchen. Peace of Mind's plumbers came out the same day to locate the leak and replace the damaged pipe, but they were not able to handle the repair ceiling. Hearing of our situation, Dave Brown recommended Jose Sillas (434-962-3150), who could make the drywall repairs to the ceiling and touch up the popcorn finish within a couple of days. Jose was fast, professional, and reasonably priced. I can highly recommend Sillas Home Services. Submitted by Tom Riley. November 2024

We once again recommend Jose Silas and his crew for painting and power washing. He power washed the white trim and railings on our deck and rear of our house, which had become quite grimy and showing signs of black mold. He made it look almost new! He then re-stained the deck boards, moving all the deck furniture to one side, doing half, making sure it was dry, then moving the furniture to the other side and completed the job. Inside he re-painted a number of walls, first patching holes where hangers had been removed and scrapes and "dings" in the walls. He sealed off areas with plastic sheeting and tape where he wasn't painting. He was meticulous. When he finished he thoroughly cleaned up, sweeping and vacuuming as necessary. He started when he said he would, and kept us advised of his schedule throughout the job. Submitted by Betsy & Jay Siegel. October 2021

I would like to recommend Jose Sillas whenever you need your house painted. When you use the same service more than once, that is a ringing endorsement of workmanship, quality, integrity, and value. Jose's work is head and shoulders above the rest. He is conscientious, treating your home as if his own. He protects the work area and is meticulous to detail. There is a difference between a person who paints houses and an artist. Jose is an artist recommending solutions and ideas that we did not consider, but now love. His price is fair and justified by the end product. He shows up as promised and gets the job done. If you want to love the end result, we recommend Jose Sillas for the job. His contact number/text is 434-941-2155. Submitted by Francesca Flood. August 2020

I would like to recommend Jose Sillas for any of your house painting needs. Jose and his crew have painted many of the inside rooms, and the entire outside, including trim, decks, railings, and shutters, of our house in Stoney Creek. They also power-washed and gutter-cleaned where necessary. These painters are professional, neat, on-time, and reasonably priced. Jose will make recommendations as to the correct paint to use, how many coats should be applied, and necessary preparation work. If any unforeseen problems arise he will consult and present options before proceeding. He promptly returns calls and is extremely easy to work with as is his wife, Kimberly, who coordinates his schedule. Contact Jose at Sillas Home Services, Roseland; 434-277-9029. Definitely five stars!  Submitted by Jay Siegel. (Editor’s note: an alternate phone number for Jose Sillas is 434-941-2155 cell/text) May 2020

Paint, painter