Drew Bell
434-363-2074
Creation Appreciation
540-456-6196
Tosey Sparrow
434-945-0142
Taylor Tree Service
434-531-4734 (Text Preferred)
Jakes Firewood
540-292-2579
Addison Johnston
434-485-4068 or 434-277-5790
Visitors on Wintergreen Mountain looking for just a bundle of firewood to enjoy for the evening will find what they need in the store at The Market (Exxon Station).
It was a small but impossible job–painting the stained eves around our two-story Williamsburg-style home in Stoney Creek. Silas Valentine Residential Services (540-849-9562) got it done in a few hours, arrived on time, and it looked great. Several WBB subscribers had offered up what looked like too-good-to-be-true reviews, but the reality appear to be this guy is the handyman I've been seeking. Painting, basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry. He told me, "If we can't do it, we'll find you someone who can." Submitted by Charles Batchelor. November 2023.
Taylor Smith (540-885-2251) at Braden and Van Fossen Iron Works in Staunton manufactured a custom iron plate to be used as a heat reflector for the fireplace. The plate was recommended by Doug Parrish (540-885-3244) of Augusta Chimney Sweep. The plate was installed by handyman Silas Valentine, (540-849-9562). All three contractors did very fine work in a small amount of time at a reasonable price with a pleasant attitude. Submitted by Mike Chambers. October 2022.
I am pleased to recommend Silas Valentine for complicated window-washing situations. He did a great job, was neat, clean, courteous, and arrived on time. We have struggled mightily to get our windows professionally cleaned. He was able to do the job when others told us they would be unable to get to all the areas due to the difficult access. I could not be happier with the result. You will not be disappointed! His number is 540-849-9562; email him at valentineresidential@gmail.com. Submitted by Christy Hubbard. April 2021
Valentine Residential Services comes highly recommended for window washing and all other home services. The job was expertly done with great attention to detail. They were courteous, helpful, prompt, and a great value. I would gladly recommend them to anyone needing general home improvements in the Wintergreen area. Call them at 540-849-9562, email valentineresidential@gmail.com. Submitted by Kari DeSantis. January 2021
Appliances Replaced Repaired
Carpentry
Caulking & Sealing
Ceiling Fans
Clogged or Slow Drains Cleared
Closet Organizers
Counter Tops Installed
Curtain Rods Hung
Doors Repaired & Installed
Drywall repair
Faucet Installation
Furniture Assembly
Garbage Disposal Installation
Garage Door Openers
Kitchen Cabinets Installed
Light Fixtures Replaced
Minor Electrical Work
Minor Plumbing Repairs
Painting
Pictures Hung
Shelving
Toilet Installation & Repair
Trim & Moldings Installed
TV Mounting
Window Washing
Deck Repair/Staining
Doorbell Installation
Doors Installed
Gutters Cleaned
Gutter Guards installed
House Numbers and Flags
Landscaping
Leaf Removal
Locks & Deadbolts
Mailboxes and Post
Painting
Pressure Washing
Porch and Flood Lights
Shutters Repaired & Installed
Siding repaired
Tree Trimming
Weather Stripping
Window Washing
Ana Sanchez is an excellent housekeeper. She is more than thorough. We are very happy with her! You can call or text her at 434-607-1570. Submitted by Nancy and John Lauler. October 2023
Cleaning, cleaner, maid,
I highly recommend Ferro Felling (434-941-1437) for major tree removal and trimming. His crew did an outstanding job on my property. Not only were they prompt and efficient, but they also cleaned up the job site and asked me to inspect it before they left. I have not dealt with a more courteous and polite crew. The price was reasonable given all the work that had to be done. Submitted by Bruce Baldwin. August 2021
I would like to recommend Ferro Felling for tree service. I have used them on two occasions, most recently to take down a large dead oak that was located between two houses as well as a few other dead trees. They are extremely professional, friendly, and responsive. It is a family business and they all take great pride in their work. Call 434-941-1437, ferrofellingtreeservice.com. Submitted by Stuart Meyerson. July 2021.
Fero Feeling (434-941-1437) provided a quality cord of firewood that made for some good fires. He put us on to Arboristry. Joao and Vivian Ascensao. October 2023
arborist, forest, landscaping
This summer we looked at several recent installations of stonework patios around Wintergreen before turning to Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) to put in a bluestone patio in our front yard. It was the right decision. The attention to detail was excellent, but more impressive was how when the plan went a bit sideways the management and crew handled the problems with ease. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. October 2023
We can highly recommend Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) who worked with us on a hardscape design that included an apron at the front of our stone driveway, a stone walkway along the front of our house, and the repair and improvement of paver steps and walkway on the side and in the back of our house. The project took over 3 weeks. The crew who performed the work was extremely skilled and meticulous in the placement of every single stone and paver. At the end of each day, they stored their tools and equipment and made sure all trash and debris were removed. Chris Kell worked closely with his team and checked in with us almost daily. We are so pleased; the end result was exactly what we wanted! Submitted by Patti & Grant Heggie. August 2022
It was almost magical how the crew from Creation Appreciation (540-456-6196) convinced the tree that the heavy snow brought slowly down on our house to fly up and away with zero additional damage to the rhododendron under it, not to mention our house. It's wasn't magic, but instead skillful roping and tactical cutting on our steep roof to remove the weight of the tree's limbs so that leverage shifted, allowing the roped tree to lift itself up and swing harmlessly away from the house into the yard. It was hilarious. The crew then ran the entire tree and all of our downed limbs into their huge shredder and cleaned up the area with leafblowers. The bill for this expertise was very reasonable. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. February 2022
Creation Appreciation Landscaping (540-456-6196) did a great job on re-graveling our driveway. They came within two days when called for an estimate. Adam gave us a very reasonable estimate and suggested some things about the driveway. Took what we wanted and we came to an agreement. Then, within a week, we have a new driveway. It looks great and feels so nice driving on. Highly recommend using them. Adam Ellinger. September 2020
I highly recommend Jeremy Parker and Creation Appreciation for all kinds of landscape work. We have worked with Jeremy for over 10 years and couldn’t be more pleased, He helps us with grass seeding and maintenance, all but the most ginormous of our tree work, big planting jobs, and big mulching jobs. His crew has moved several very large shrubs halfway across the yard and they relocated happily. They have built stone steps and stone walls and have solved drainage problems. Great company to work with. Becca Elliott [Creation Appreciation received several recommendations in 2010.]
We have used Creation Appreciation http://www.creationappreciationlandscaping.com (540-456-6196) for years on several different landscaping jobs. The landscaper installed a gravel walkway on our mountain house that looked great and remains maintenance-free. They have taken down trees for us, trimmed limbs from trees in awkward high spots, and they have been our source of high-quality firewood for several years. They recently did some good work on renovating our lawn in Stoney Creek. They have done excellent stonework for my neighbors. They are a good source for small loads of mulch or gravel. June 2016 Contact@creationappreciationlandscaping.com. Charles Batchelor.
I have to recommend Little Man Landscaping (434-509-7618, text or leave a message) following their leaf-blowing and mulching work on my property last week. I called them based on other recommendations for them on the WTG Bulletin website. I have to say that from the on-time arrival at 8:30 am to the organized and industrious work getting rid of a large quantity of leaves buried among thick groundcover, and the distribution of mulch exactly as I specified was done perfectly by Manual Lopez and his professional team. Licensed and insured, and their logo shirts advertise it! You can’t go wrong with this landscaping company. They did a full day’s work at a reasonable price. Submitted by Lisa Shannon. April 2024
I would like to recommend Little Man Landscaping (434-509-7618). Manuel Lopez brought many imaginative ideas to our driveway/lawn project and his work was excellent. I would happily work with him again. Submitted by Jim Mummery. June 2022
I recommend Little Man Landscaping LLC. They do a great job at a very reasonable price on almost any landscaping task. They have helped me with various landscaping tasks including lawn mowing, mulching, trimming, power washing, gutter cleaning, leaf removal, small stone walls, fence repair, weed-eating, and edging. The crew leader is Manuel Lopez. He is very professional and courteous; call him at 434-509-7618. Submitted by Pete Gatje. March 2020
We emailed Manuel Lopez last week about cleaning out our gutters and he responded within hours. He came out at the appointed time and gave us a very good estimate and showed up the next week as he said he would. Two men worked all around our house, carefully moving around our mature shrubs and new plantings. They left everything better than they found it. They also offer lawn mowing, weeding, power washing, leaf raking, and fence repair. Call 434-509-7618, email ja1264200@gmail.com. Charles Batchelor April 2020
landscaping, landscaper
If you're looking for someone to install a whole-house generator, we can recommend Never Dark Whole House Generators (434-975-3275) out of Charlottesville. We placed the order in mid-July and they finished the installation of a Briggs & Stratton last week. This was an upgrade from our rusting 2004 Generac, requiring the placement of new lines and coordination with CVEC and Nelson County. Never Dark took care of everything and brought enough crew to knock out the work quickly. Highly recommended. Submitted by Doreen Stapleton. September 2023
The motor on my garage door died recently. I called Valley Garage Doors (540-292-3667) in Staunton on a Saturday. On the following Wednesday a repair man showed up promptly, replaced the motor, and had the door running up and down like a charm. He did it in about an hour. The bill was $525. I was very satisfied. Submitted by Charles Murphy. September 2023
I am on the board of the Highlands Condo Association on the mountain. The condo association's property managers are Mountain Life of Virginia (434-256-0501) and are very pleased with their service. The owner, Geoff Truslow, and his team are very responsive. Their office is at the base of the mountain at 910 Beech Grove Road. Submitted by Jerry Simonelli in response to a WBB subscriber's request for recommendations on property managers. September 2023
I recommend C&G Paving for driveway resealing. Good pricing, excellent work, and showed up when promised. Very happy with this driveway sealing. Contact, by text, Jeff Gray at 434-531-1205. (They do not work on the mountain.) Submitted by John Tani. September 2023
coating, driveway, asphalt
• On August 31 Big O Tree and Lawn Service (540-337-4588) removed two large oak trees that were in danger of falling on the street in front of my Wintergreen mountain home. They were joined together and rotten at the base. The three-man crew arrived on time with a surprising amount of equipment. They developed a plan and worked together like a well–oiled machine, completing the job in four hours. They cut up the best sections into 15-17-inch logs to fit my woodstove (the logs still need splitting). Cleanup along the street was done to perfection. The price was $2,350. Submitted by Charles Murphy. September 2023
Stoney Creek Auto in Nellysford (434-361-1143) promptly solved one of those semi-emergency, frustrating and annoying, auto repair problems for my daughter this week. On her drive in from DC for a short visit, she hit something on the road and arrived with the protective undercarriage of her car loose and dragging.The protective cowling would have to either be removed or reattached for the car to be drivable. A task that required a garage lift, parts, and tools. The folks at Stoney Creek Auto worked her in the morning we called and on short notice reattached the offending cowling section and had the car back in under three hours–all at a nominal cost. Once again we had excellent and responsive service from Stoney Creek Auto and recommend their friendly and reasonable service for your automotive needs. Submitted by Craig Cooper. September 2023
Nellysford. Multiple recommendations. Car engine repair, towing, transmission, tires, inspections cars and trucks.
autos, automobiles
We would like to recommend Franklin Viar (434-981-3017) who painted the entire interior of our home, as well as stained our deck. He did an excellent job. He does all the work himself. He was always on time and cleaned up each day. He was a pleasure to work with. Submitted by Susan and Ray Clark. August 2023.
painter, painting, paint, staining,
I would like to recommend Dr. Chris Lowthert (434-270-5912) to anyone in need of a chiropractor. I have had chronic lower back issues and this past Friday my lower back decided to pop; the pain was incredible. I called Dr. Chris and by 1 pm I was in his office on Beech Grove Road being treated. We are very fortunate to have a good chiropractor in the neighborhood especially with all of the sporting activities many of us participate in. Dr. Lowthert is by far the best chiropractor I have ever been to. Submitted by Tim Hess. August 2023
We recently had Tom's Yardscape (tomsyardscape.net, 540-949-TOMS) of Stuarts Draft complete an upgrade to our driveway and yard/house perimeter to remediate drainage issues that caused a soggy corner and add curb appeal to the property. Old mulch under our front and back decks was replaced with gravel; a loose gravel driveway was widened and coated with compact crushed gravel; a pathway was created encircling the house to stop encroaching weed and small plant growth; and a large stone drainage swag was built along the back slope to divert rainwater from the foundation. The new driveway looks almost like asphalt yet will accommodate future tree root growth with ease. Our lot looks prettier while still retaining the greenery characteristics of our mountain environs. Tom Hughes was quick to respond to my inquiry, walked the lot with me to share his ideas. He returned his estimate within days. His son TJ managed the work and has great artistic vision. In fact, he made suggestions as we worked through the job that I accepted immediately due to his thorough description. Their service was quick and professional. I highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking landscaping, stonework, pavers, drainage solutions, or yard design. Submitted by Valerie Passwaiter. July 2023
