Will Stang - 434-906-9593

We were very pleased with the job Will Stang did washing our house (siding, gutters, facia boards) and roof. With a combination of pressure and softwashing, he cleaned our front deck, posts, and railings. When I pointed out a small area of the roof that needed more attention, Will promptly offered to come out the next day to treat it again. Stang's Softwash & Pressure Washing, Stangssoftwash@gmail.com, (434-906-9593) did a professional job at a fair price. It's a growing, local Nelson County business. Submitted by Steve Sowers. August 2022

home, power washing,

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,

Charlie McMurry - 434-942-7210

I'd like to recommend plumber Charlie McMurry (434-942-7210). He doesn't work on weekends, but he offers excellent service, is responsive, reliable, and has reasonable prices. Submitted by Renee Mecheski. May 2022.

plumbing, toilet, sink,

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