I strongly recommend Bartlett Tree Experts. We had two stumps ground down and were initially not quite satisfied that they had ground down far enough. When I called our point of contact, Dylan Kerl, 540-471-0528, and he said he would send someone out to make it right. It was made right and I appreciated that the worker who came out to do the job cleaned up the work area before he left both times. Submitted by W. Russell. June 2021
trees, limbs, arborist,
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,
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
Glass Innovations, based in Fisherville, just installed our new shower glass and mirrors. Their prices were competitive, they had a quick turnaround for estimating, templating, and installing. My bathrooms look gorgeous and I will definitely use this firm again! Call them at 540-256-3394. Submitted by Missy Currin. May 2021.
bath, bathroom, renovation
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,
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
I’d like to recommend Alexis Comer Wood as an Airbnb or short-term rental cleaning service. She is responsible, trustworthy, flexible, and thorough. She has her own business cleaning these types of properties. She had been working for me and others and has room for more clients. Call her at 434-282-7587. Submitted by Linda Hobson. April 2021
Housekeeping, maid
I use Kim Sillas for cleaning my Wintergreen condo. She does a wonderful job. Her phone is 434-962-3150 and her email wintergreen.kim@gmail.com. Submitted by Bill Lehew. April 2021.
housekeeping, maid
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
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
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,
For mulch delivery and furniture moving: Michael Ross from Ross Lawn Care has moved me to my current new home. His team is careful and hard-working. He has delivered mulch and spread it for me many times. Call him at 434-531-6374. Submitted by Sally Bryant. March 2021
yard work, mowing
Regarding mulch delivery and furniture moving: Michael Ross from Ross Lawn Care has moved me to my current new home. His team is careful and hard-working. He has delivered mulch and spread it for me many times. Call him at 434-531-6374. Submitted by Sally Bryant. March 2021
grass cutting, mover, hauling, move,
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,
I recommend David Batton (540-471-9260) for any carpentry needs you may have. He built a fireplace enclosure with bookcases for us as well as a platform for the garage elevator we have for wheelchair use. He is a problem-solver who wants to get it right. Reasonable, conscientious. And he is "good people." Submitted by Bronwyn White. March 2021
carpenter, contractor,
