Home

,

Custom framing

,

In the June 27, 2021, issue of WBB there was a request for recommendations on where to have custom framing done. Subscribers offered three good suggestions:


• Excellent custom framing can be found at The Art Box. There are two locations, one in Crozet (434-989-0032) and the other is in Charlottesville (​434-295-5426) in the shopping center next to Foods of All Nations. They provide excellent artistic advice on framing. We’ve had four large paintings framed and can highly recommend them. Submitted by Jackie Castro.

• We have had great success with framing at Michaels in Waynesboro (540-942-7813). There’s a framing center in the store and they framed two pieces for us earlier this year. Michael’s staff was very professional and helped us select the correct mats, glass, and frames. We had one very old pastel that had to be handled very carefully and a more recent lithograph. Both pieces are now beautifully framed and hanging in our Wintergreen home. Submitted by Catherine Parker.

* Audrey Haynie also reported to WBB that she has had custom framing at Michaels in Waynesboro many times and she loves their work.

• We can thoroughly recommend Fast Frame in Charlottesville. They have undertaken a wide variety of work for us on a number of original watercolors of different sizes, reframing, repairing, etc. It is an owner-operated family store; there is no pressure. The customer’s needs come first. Professional, friendly, the work is ready when the owners say it will be and it is completed to a high standard. Call them at 434-978-7874; email verncoframes@gmail.com. Submitted by James Oglethorpe.

picture framing, frames, art,

, ,

Charlottesville Tree Service - 434-939-2025

, ,

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

Christine Gangloff - christinegangloff56@gmail.com

If you live in Stoney Creek or nearby, I’d like to recommend my housecleaner, Christine Gangloff. She is a personal friend of mine, reliable, flexible, easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and charges reasonable rates. For more information on her cleaning service, reach Christine at christinegangloff56@gmail.com. Sharon Gress. 2017

If you need an overnight pet sitter, I highly recommend Christine Gangloff. I have known her for ten years as my house cleaner and personal friend. She owns a small dog. You can reach her at ChristineGangloff56@gmail.com or call me at 434-361-1571 for more information. Submitted by Sharon Gress. May 2021

cleaning, maid service, housekeeping, pet sitting, dog, cats,

,

Dave Roberts - 434-996-4523

,

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

Kevin Batton 434-282-4801

For those looking for power washing of their homes, decks, etc., I recommend Kevin Batton Painting (434-282-4801). Kevin has done this, as well as other jobs for me, and the results have been excellent! Submitted by Steve Schwartz. April 2021

Kevin Batton and his helper, Charles, just finished staining my cedar wood home at Wintergreen. They did an outstanding job from start to finish. They were courteous, professional, thorough, and neat. I could not ask for better, high-quality service. They are outstanding in every respect. Kevin can be reached at 434-282-4801. Charles Murphy, April 2020

Kevin Batton is a conscientious painter, inside and out, his number is 434-282-4801. Linda Williams. Feb 2020

I highly recommend Kevin Batton for any sort of painting job. He and his wife did a wonderful job painting the interior of our home, repairing and staining our deck, and helping out with assorted odd jobs. They are reasonable in their rates and extremely conscientious in their work. Contact him at 434-282-4801. Submitted by Browyn White. Feb 2020

painting, deck repair, painters, paint, staining, handyman

,

Patty Snapp - 302-270-1602

,

My husband and I used to live in Stoney Creek. While there, we used Patty Snapp to clean our house for us. Patty did an excellent job. She cleaned our house while we were at work and it was great to come home to that clean house smell! I would recommend Patty without hesitation to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and excellent house cleaner. Contact Patty at 302-270-1602. Submitted by Lish Lorenz.. April 2021

housekeeping, maid, cleaning

,

Twin Chix Cleaning - 434-426-7772

,

I highly recommend Sandra Gause and her team at Twin Chix Cleaning for thorough and detail-oriented home cleaning services. Her team is prompt, professional, and never misses a spot. Our schedule can sometimes get a little crazy and Sandra has always been able to make it work with a can-do attitude. We very much appreciate her work and you will too! Reach her at twinchix29@yahoo.com; 434-426-7772. Submitted by Craig Griffin. April 2021

maid, housekeeping,

,

John Donne - 434-953-5295

,

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,

,

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

,

• 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,