Contractors

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Troup Custom Carpentry - 434-328-0374

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We would like to recommend Troup Custom Carpentry for the amazing job they did replacing our deck and screened porch. From the initial meeting to discuss our requirements to the final inspection (troupcustomcarpentry.com, tj13631@gmail.com, 434-328-0374). TJ Troup and his crew worked methodically to design and build a quality construction project that included TimberTech decking, Westbury railing, drainage system, screened under-deck area, Alexa-controlled lighting and fans, and LP wrapped posts and beams to provide a very finished look inside and out. TJ’s decision to cantilever the deck to hide the gutter system on the outside of the screened porch gave the deck a much cleaner look. These unique structural design decisions and craftsmanship resulted in praise from the county inspector during the final inspection. We have a deck to enjoy for decades. We are extremely happy with the total experience. TJ and his crew were fun to work with, reliable, and always communicated with us on progress, schedule, and any construction changes that needed to be made. A big thanks to TJ and his crew for a job well done. Submitted by Dan and Karen Carow. April 2025

Due to age and water damage, we recently needed to replace a sliding back door on our home. After a series of bids, we selected T.J. Troup, owner of Troup Custom Carpentry (TroupCustomCarpentry.com, 434-328-0374). TJ was not only competitive in his pricing, he was attentive to the need to ensure the new door matched well with two other sliding glass doors on the left and right; he was an effective communicator as we waited for the door to be delivered and the weather permitting installation; and he used a preferred trade partner-local painter to very effectively match up the interior and exterior paint as well as match the interior portion of the door’s stain with other stained areas in the room. Once the materials and weather provided the opportunity to install the door, TJ and his team were prompt in completing the installation as promised in one day. After this experience, we are considering using Troup Custom Carpentry in the Spring for some interior renovations of a couple bedrooms, bath and hallway. Submitted by Mark Grubb. December 2024

wood trim, carpenter,

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Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions - 434-202-4054

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We would like to compliment Rob Moses of Blue Ridge Building & Home Safety Solutions (434-202-4054) following the replacement of our two decks. We have lived in Wintergreen for approximately 25 years and have built two homes here, one on the mountain and one in Stoney Creek. We have dealt with many contractors, subcontractors, handymen, tradesmen, and such. It is difficult to find someone willing to come to this location, do a good job, and be pleasant at the same time. Rob was professional–prompt, neat, tidy, and completed the project with quality workmanship that surpassed our expectations. His wife, Sara, was also attentive to the business aspect of this project. We recommend Blue Ridge Building and Home Safety Solutions. Submitted by Lina Johnson and Chris Niebergall. November 2024

deck repair, carpentry

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Good Measure Carpentry - 434-326-2898

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We are happy to recommend Brian Buckley, owner of Good Measure Carpentry (434-326-2898). We were introduced to Brian’s work when we drove past his project on Camping Ridge and followed the progress of this outstanding structure being built from the ground floor up. After speaking with the owner, who couldn’t have given Brian more glowing praise, we hired him to add a storage room to our home. One key to a successful relationship is the ability to ask questions and ensure complete agreement on the project's objectives. Brian uses an interactive approach focusing on budget, cost-savings, aesthetics, and satisfaction—the result is a seamless addition that adds functionality. Even the county inspector commented on the quality of Brian’s work. "The sign of good work is not being able to tell it’s an addition.” Submitted by Francesca Flood. December 2024

home, carpentry, remodeling, addition

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Billy Campbell Construction - 434-466-5725

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If you’re looking for someone to remodel your home, Billy Campbell is your man! Billy hasn’t left Treeloft Village in years for a good reason. Neighbors keep signing him up after seeing his superior work, hearing about his integrity, and being charmed by his good nature. Billy beautifully remodeled my place at 29 Pinnacle Drive. The new fireplace is the highlight. Billy repurposed 100-plus-year-old wood to create a unique and charming centerpiece. In addition to his creative eye, Billy recognized and fixed structural issues, worked hard and efficiently, and was reasonably priced. I couldn’t be happier. Submitted by Bob Emery. October 2024

I'd like to recommend Billy Campbell Construction (434-466-5725) for any remodeling projects. He completely remodeled my 1970s Treeloft house on Wintergreen mountain to mint condition. The quality of the finished product was beyond expectations. He is adept at all types of construction projects and has completed many total remodels on my street. His work is superior. I would not hesitate to recommend him. Submitted by Bill Chapin. July 2024

decks, bathroom, contractor, sheetrock, door, windows,

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Precise Painting - 434-996-3039

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I highly recommend David and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting (PrecisePaintingVA@yahoo.com) who painted the exterior of my home. They did a thorough job of pressure washing the house and caulking the windows before meticulously painting. They also helped me fine-tune my color choice and were a pleasure to work with. Submitted by Mike Pendray. September 2024

• We highly recommend Dave and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting for painting. These painters recently painted our condo and did a great job. They are very reasonably priced and adhered to the time frame and price quoted. Excellent! They live on the mountain. 434-996-3039. Tell them the Mays referred you. Dale and Clayton Mays

• I would like to recommend Dave and Jessica Brown of Precise Painting (434-996-3039) for any of your home painting needs. Over the past several years they have painted our interior, the exterior, and have done some commercial jobs for us as well. They are reliable, neat, honest, reasonably priced, and have always taken the extra steps to deliver what they promise. And, as a bonus, they live on the mountain here at Wintergreen. They truly understand Wintergreen homeowners' needs. Submitted by Susan Norton

painters, paint, painter,

Steve Speckhardt - 540-836-0729

I can recommend Steve Speckhardt, owner of New Image Remodeling (540-836-0729, niremodeling757@gmail.com), as a reliable contractor. He repaired the water damage on my home's underflooring with new waterproofing materials, put in new insulation, and treated for mold and moisture. He also installed a french drain and did some landscaping for me. Based in Augusta County, Steve also installs windows, doors, decks, remodels porches, installs gutters, and more. Submitted by Michael Arrowood. August 2024

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Roy Robinson - 540-949-0566

If you need a new roof, I would like to recommend Quality Enterprise, 65 Whipporwill Way, Waynesboro. After a home inspection verified that we needed a new roof, we contacted Roy Robinson & Tim Bradley to submit a bid. Roy arrived with their estimate in hand. They did not need to walk the roof, measure, and calculate the supplies and time estimate because they used a satellite service to determine the time & costs. Other roofers had spent an hour or so measuring and inspecting. Photos provided by the home inspector helped pinpoint problem areas. The men and women who did the work quickly and efficiently did the work and cleaned up all debris in 3 1/2 days. I highly recommend this business. Contact them at 540-949-0566 or qeiroofing@gmail.com. Submitted by Carolyn Barrette. July 2024

roofing,

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Marshal White - 434-996-7402

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Marshal White (434-996-7402, white.mwcontracting@gmail.com) converted my two tub showers to walk-in showers with a bench and rails for us older folks. He did a beautiful job with expert craftsmanship at a very reasonable price. His fine work blends in beautifully with my all-cedar home on the mountain. Submitted by Charles Murphy. April 2024 and July 2024

contractor, bathroom

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Peace of Mind Property Services - 434-361-1804

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Peace of Mind plumbers (434-361-2804) have done several jobs on my mountain home. They recently installed a new water heater and repaired a leaking pipe under the house. They always arrive right on time. They work hard and fast in a very professional manner at a reasonable price. I give them high marks in all departments. Submitted by Charles Murphy. June 2025

We found Peace of Mind Property Services (434-361-1804) to be a good source of expertise for household repairs, even the odd balls. (It is nice they have an office manager to help coordinate their services.) For example, we needed to install a new frame for the sliding glass doors in our shower off the master bedroom. After checking with Peace of Mind to ensure they could handle the task, we ordered a frame kit and carefully checked the width of our glass doors that would be used in the new frame. The two pro installers had to cut the aluminum frame to fit, carefully caulk it, and so on; this was not a job for a handyman. To get caulking tight, they came back the next day. They read the directions that came with the new frame and didn't miss a step. For all the time it took, the bill was reasonable. The two techs were pleasant, neat, and professional. The new glass doors slide better than ever. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. May 2025

Peace of Mind is aptly named. Last week, we needed a plumber; Mariah Kurpel arrived exactly on time and very efficiently took care of all our plumbing issues. Some of the services Peace of Mind offers include electrical, light painting, water heater, and appliance repair and replacement services. They can be reached at 434-361-1804. Submitted by Alice Karrh. September 2024

I just had an outstanding experience with a plumber recommended in the WBB directory. We had a leaking pipe under the kitchen sink. The main water had to be shut off.  Peace of Mind Property Services' Muriah Kurpel and helper (434-361-2804) came within a few hours to our mountain home and replaced the pipe and valve in no time flat. They were so courteous, and the price was reasonable. I give them high grades all the way around. They are coming back to replace aging pipes and valves under the sink. Submitted by Charles Murphy. August 2024

Mariah Kurpel (434-826-8279) of Peace of Mind Property Services (434-361-1804) has provided exceptional plumbing service at our home on the mountain since 2021. She has replaced plumbing fixtures, installed a whole-house water filtration system, and insulated pipes. She responds to texts promptly and she keeps her appointments. I highly recommend her. Submitted by Trevor Campbell. February 2024

I highly recommend Mariah Kurpel at Peace of Mind Property Services for your plumbing needs.  Call the office to schedule (434-361-1804). She has replaced a garbage disposal and installed a new kitchen faucet for us. Submitted by Gary Davenport. February 2024

I just had two employees from Peace of Mind Property Services (LaDonna Kurpel is president, 434-361-1804, email LaDonna@peaceofmind-ps.com) replace the ceiling in the laundry room, paint it, and do a few other odd jobs. They were proficient, quick, cleaned up, stuck to the task at hand and answered my questions, and gave recommendations. They are on my speed dial now. I can always use an excellent handyman and they are local! Submitted by Debra Chestney. June 2022

painters, painting, carpenters, handymen, management, plumbers, plumbing

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Albemarle Heating and Air - 434-293-4556

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We finally got around to replacing our 20-year-old tankless LP gas water heater. They are complex devices (gas, water, electrical, venting), so we carefully shopped around for an experienced plumber. We turned to Matt Morris, the only plumber at Albermarle Heating & Air (434-293-4556), who was here all day with an assistant to install a new Rinnia unit. They were very careful on every installation step and did an outstanding job. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. January 2025

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, heating, air conditioning

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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

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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Josh's Paving - 540-932-2033

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If you have a gravel driveway that needs re-grading and graveling, I highly recommend calling David at Josh’s Paving. (540-932-2033). After a very long search for someone who would actually show up when they said they would, I found Josh’s Paving in the older recommendations of the WBB. While the recommendations were for paved driveways, I took a chance and called them for my gravel driveway. David returned my call immediately, showed up when he said he would, and did a terrific job. They made our driveway look beautiful. The whole job was done in less than three hours, and the cost was quite reasonable. Submitted by Lisa Schwaber. May 2025

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