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Franklin Viar - 434-981-3017

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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,

Sharon Taylor - 540-377-9864

Our trusted house cleaner can begin taking on new clients because some long-time clients are leaving/have left the mountain. She works on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly regular schedule. When we are traveling, she has code access to the house and is good about turning on/off the water shutoff as well as unplugging unneeded appliances. Highly recommended. Sharon Taylor can be reached at staylor1073@gmail.com or text 540-377-9864. Recommended by Nanci & John Taylor (no relation). May 2022

housekeeper, maid, cleaner, cleaning,

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Kraft Appliance - 434-923-8988

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We are renovating our kitchen and found a great appliance supplier. Greg Atkins of Kraft Appliance in Charlottesville was a dream to work with. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and very responsive to our inquiries. His phone is 434-923-8988 and his email is kagreg.atkins@gmail.com. We highly recommend him. Submitted by Joanne Bowman. April 2022

Kitchen, washer, dryer, home

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

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Robertson Electric - 434-973-4622

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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,

Sleep On It - 540-943-5850

I am happy to recommend Sleep On It!, a mattress store in Waynesboro (540-943-5850). We were able to complete the purchase over the phone and they delivered it to our Stony Creek home as promised. They carry Paramount mattresses–made in the USA by a company based in Norfolk (as well as many other brands). They took away the old mattress, saying they would put the mattress out behind their store and that it would almost certainly disappear within hours. Nice to think that the old mattress found a good home. Submitted by Laurie Keenan. (Also recommended by Claire Weaver.) February 2022

bed, beds, mattresses, furniture

Camp Merricks - 434-981-7538

We would like to recommend a convenient-to-Wintergreen dog boarding facility we have used many times for adopted dogs. Camp Merricks is conveniently located 25 minutes from Stoney Creek, off Route 56 between 29 and 151 in Piney River. If your dog is bored at home and needs some friends and fun, and/or you need to go away for a few days, Camp Merricks is the place for your pup to enjoy time away from home. A meet and greet is required for all new campers. For more information call 434-981-7538 or visit campmerricks.com. Submitted by Flower and Ed Vankan. February 2022

dog kennel, pet sitting,

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A&E Factory Service - 800-905-9505

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We called a local appliance repair firm we had used in the past to have our refrigerator fixed, but they told us their tech who did that kind of work had quit. They suggested we call A&E Factory Service (1-800-905-9505), a national firm based in Illinois that has technicians in this area. The A&E tech did a very good job and we'll use them again. Albert told us he often comes to Wintergreen. There are a lot of steps on the phone and online you have to follow with A&E. We had to agree to pay $114 for someone to come out even if we didn't like their analysis of the issue or their projected cost of the repair, which in our case was not cheap but not outrageous. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. January 2022

dishwasher, stove, oven, electronics, appliances, washing machine, dryer,

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All Washed Up - 434-841-9889

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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,

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Andrew Minton Jeweler - 434 979-7672

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Andrew Minton Jeweler (434 979-7672) in the Seminole Square Shopping Center in Charlottesville is excellent for jewelry repair. He is fair and has wonderful recommendations. He also has a beautiful selection of estate jewelry, will order what you need or want and is very pleasant to deal with. It’s a family-run business. Submitted by Sally Bryant. January 2022

I second the glowing recommendation submitted by Sally Bryant in the WBB newsletter regarding Andrew Minton Jeweler (434- 979-7672 in Charlottesville). From the very first time I met Andrew his honesty, work ethics, and fairness have always been present. Submitted by Odette Henderson. January 2022

jewelry repair

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

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Porter Fogleman - 434-981-2268

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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

Leaf and Yard Clean-Up Services- WPOA

Open burning and disposing of leaves in ditches are both prohibited within Wintergreen. Property owners are asked to discard their leaves and tree limbs within the unmaintained portions of their property or hire a contractor to remove them. WPOA maintains a list of professionals that can assist.

Creation Appreciation
540-456-6196

Tosey Sparrow
434-945-0142

Taylor Tree Service
434-531-4734

Windridge Landscaping
434-361-1588

Chris Hoodless
540-836-6349

Solar’s Custom Arbor Care
434-841-2828

C & J Landscaping
434-962-4606

Troxell's Lawn Care
540-569-6531

Daryl Morse
434-944-4378