Albemarle Heating and Air - 434-293-4556

Last week I had a good experience with Albemarle Heating and Air (434-293-4556), a large operation serving several localities around us. They are not cheap, but I was impressed with the professionalism and craftsmanship of the plumber and his trainee. They replaced a worn-out (noisy) pressure-reducing valve and primary shut-off under the house, fixed a difficult leak on the pipes coming from the water heater and, (since they were here) put in a new basket on the sink in the wet bar. (I felt lazy having them to do it, but it turned out to be not an easy task even for the pros.) They do “give you the opportunity” to have a service contract, but the discounts only make sense (and then, only maybe) if you have them always do both plumbing and HVAC. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. May 2024

plumbing, leaks, HVAC

Hillbilly Hustle - 434-826-8349

We have just had the team at Hillbilly Hustle (434-826-8349) complete a good bit of landscaping work at our home on the golf course and are extremely pleased. On the recommendation of Jackson Cox at Wintergreen Hardware, we reached out to Andy and Dick for help with controlling the brush and growth on our hill. The job required removing all weeds and small saplings, grading the piles of rocks and stones, and moving the large pile of wood chip mulch to be spread evenly across the hill for future weed control. They were fast, professional, polite, and affordable. They left the site clean and neat. We highly recommend them and will most definitely be using them again. They do all manner of yard work including mulch, gravel, tree cutting, and excavation. Submitted Rob and Tiffany Keaton.  May 2024

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Rob Moses - 434-202-4320

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We highly recommend the work of Rob Moses, Blue Ridge Building and Home Security (434-202-4054). He installed Ring cameras for front and back security of our home, grab bars in our shower, and front porch railing for our one-foot step-up front porch. We didn't urgently need any of these improvements, but we are relieved that they are in place as we age in place. Rob is the true definition of "professional" in every way.  Submitted by Janie Friedlein. August 2024

I highly recommend Rob Moses, Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054, brhomesafety.com), to anyone looking for top-notch deck repair and rejuvenation.  Rob reconstructed our front deck, including dealing with odd angles and load-bearing posts, and replaced and updated the railing with cable.  He also replaced damaged boards on another deck and prepped and re-stained both decks.  Lynn and I could not be happier with the results.  Rob took great care in planning and executing every step and always kept me informed of progress.  It was a pleasure working with Rob. Submitted by Rob Pritchard. May 2024

We had Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054) repair and replace decking on several decks. He was efficient and reliable and identified several small areas which needed work. Submitted by Gerry DeWitt. May 2024

I had a terrific experience with Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054) who helped to renew my deck boards. He was pleasant and hard-working. He said he would arrive at 8 and did. Took extra care to make sure any cut ends were dipped in copper solution. It was a pleasure working with Rob. Submitted by Jon Aronson. April 2024

We are very pleased with the service and installation of our new screen doors. Rob from Blue Ridge Home Safety (info@brhomesafety.com, 434-202-4320) recommended security screen doors from Lowe’s to take advantage of the natural cross breeze we enjoy on mild days. The first screen door was installed quickly but we had some rotten wood surrounding the door jam on the back porch. Rob expertly repaired the troubled areas, explaining what he was doing each step of the way. He sealed the new trim, caulked it, and painted it before installing the screen door. The process came out perfectly! These screen doors are rugged and would be nearly impossible to penetrate. Submitted by Bill and Shelly Scott. March 2024

We recently contacted Blue Ridge Home Safety for a home assessment to recommend improvements designed for aging in place. They responded quickly with a detailed assessment, followed by estimates for any of the improvements that we decided we wanted to have done. Work commenced quickly on installing handrails, bathroom grab bars, and a new security system, among other items. Rob and Sara Moses have been an absolute delight to work with. Every aspect of their operation, from communication to scheduling and showing up on time, to quality workmanship, to billing, and an easy payment system, has been impeccable. They are located in Stoney Creek and their services complement those of Here to Stay Wintergreen, even offering a discount to Here to Stay Wintergreen members. We highly recommend Blue Ridge Home Safety for anyone interested in making safety improvements to their home. Submitted by Joan and Doug Clarke. June 2023

We would like to recommend Blue Ridge Home Safety (434–202–4054) for home improvement projects. Rob Moses has renovated our decks. All floorboards were replaced along with railings on our deck and our front porch was completely replaced as well as the stairs up to the screened-in porch. The workmanship was outstanding.  He arrived at 8 am or earlier and left his worksite organized and clean every day. Submitted by Jackie Castro. September 2023

We recently had Blue Ridge Home Safety of Nellysford (434-202-4054, brhomesafety.com) perform an assessment of our home which included a detailed inspection of both the inside and outside. Shortly thereafter we met with them again and went over a detailed report of suggested modifications to improve our home’s safety and security. Many of the modifications and installations can be performed by BRHS. They can also provide the names of reputable handyman services who can. They are certified Senior Home Safety Specialists and certified home safety advisors for aging in place. We were very impressed with BRHS’s professionalism and strongly recommend that others in our community have a safety evaluation of their homes. It was well worth it. Submitted by S. E. Martino. April 2023

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James Chambers - 540-307 1217

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In response to the request for recommendations for gas fireplace maintenance, I have used Chambers Contracting in Fisherville (540-307 1217). James Chambers responded to my request within two days instead of some of the businesses in the Yellow Pages who took weeks or more to respond. He has a fixed price for a visit and was very efficient and professional. I was happy with his response and his work; he left my fireplace in good working order and cleaned up the workspace. He also cleans and inspects fireplaces and woodstoves of all types. Submitted by David Witmer. April 2024

LP gas

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Donna Crabtree - 706-414-7325

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I highly recommend Rockfish Gap Embroidery to anyone looking for custom embroidery services. Donna Crabtree is easy to work with and takes the time to understand what type of design you are interested in. Donna's turnaround time is very reasonable as are her prices for her expert work. I have had hats, aprons, and towels all embroidered by Donna, and the final product was always flawless. Some examples of her work can be seen in the Wintergreen Resort gift shop on the mountain. Give Donna a call if you are looking for exceptional embroidery services. Submitted by Robin Pullen. April 2024

Tyler Lucas - 434-981-9441

I highly recommend Tyler Lucas massage services (434-981-9441) in the Rockfish Center office complex in Beech Grove, just off Route 664. With over 20 years of experience, he's not only very professional but offers an amazing level of quality that exceeds most of the massages I've had at the Greenbrier, Homestead, Sanderling Resort, and other places. He has very reasonable rates. Submitted by Ellen English. April 2024

Brad Davis - 540-470-8185

I highly recommend Brad Davis, the owner of Rockfish Valley Construction. He specializes in carpentry but is also a licensed and insured contractor. He recently took our idea of creating custom built-in shelving for our mud room and quickly turned it into reality. The finished shelving looks like it is part of the original home, and will offer us some much-needed storage. He added trim to coordinate with the rest of our home and moved the air and electrical vents to the base so they were still usable. He showed up when expected at all times, and worked our job until it was completed. Every aspect of our experience with Brad was highly professional. You can contact him at 540-470-8185 or email at Rockfishvalleyconstruction@gmail.com. Submitted by Mary Creed-Pallone. April 2024

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Roberto Pino - 540-457-6082

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I heartily recommend Dave’s Window Cleaning for a thorough job of washing your windows and skylights in and out. Roberto Pino is the owner now. He has just finished a beautiful job that required a lot of scraping of the chemicals from pressure washing the trim. The house now sparkles! Roberto can be reached at roberto.dwc@gmail.com, 540-457-6082. Submitted by Mary Gurr. April 2024

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Josh's Paving - 540-932-2033

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Josh’s Paving (540-932-2033), out of Waynesboro, paved my asphalt driveway and a few years later sealed it. I’ve been very happy with them and have called them back to patch an area where the ground was sinking. Submitted by Robert Peirce. April 2024

asphalt, seal drive, highly recommend Josh’s Paving (540-932-2033). They did excellent work on our driveway. It was tight work due to fencing and stone walls, but they did an excellent job for a very reasonable price. Submitted by Joel Sowers. October 2021

asphalt

Tyler Lucas - 434-981-9441

I highly recommend Tyler Lucas massage services (434-981-9441) in the Rockfish Center office complex in Beech Grove, just off Route 664. With over 20 years of experience, he's not only very professional but offers an amazing level of quality that exceeds most of the massages I've had at the Greenbrier, Homestead, Sanderling Resort, and other places. He has very reasonable rates. Submitted by Ellen English. April 2024