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Precise Painting - 434-996-3039

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

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Marshal White - 434-996-7402

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

We highly recommend Marshall White of MWContracting for any renovation needs. He has done a fantastic job on our bathroom renovation. He is extremely talented and wonderful to work with. He can be reached at 434-996-7402 and white.mwcontracting@gmail.com. Submitted by Ginny Poole. September 2025

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Daryl Morse - 434-944-4378

We used Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) to load and carry items we no longer wanted to the proper waste disposal for Nelson County residents. He bought two additional crew members, and worked with them to complete the work in a timely fashion. I wholeheartedly recommend him for both this type of work and for gardening services. Submitted by Wilma Gormley. January 2026

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) helped me with a complicated multi-step move from the mountain to the valley. Somehow, Daryl kept track of where each piece of furniture was and had it all placed in my new home with minimal direction. I’m grateful to Daryl for his professionalism, fair pricing, and understanding. Submitted by Susan Catron. November 2025

Following what others have recently said in the WBB, I'm submitting another recommendation for Daryl Morse (text him at 434-944-4378) because he has recently started offering his services here as a full-time job. I want to see him stay busy. I like what he does and how he does it. He did a professional job trimming our shrubs (and we are particular about how it is done) and cleaning out our gutters. He also hauled away four junked cold frames. He will help move furniture and do whatever you need around the house. As others have said, he's easy to work with. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. June 2025

For the past two seasons, Daryl Morse and his crew have cleaned my yard and two dry creek beds of leaves and branches that have accumulated over the winter. Daryl is very pleasant to work with, and in 2 1/2 hours, his crew had my yard looking great again. Unlike other crews I have had, Daryl actually brings a dump trailer and removes the dead leaves and, branches and sticks. His crew also used a weed-eater to trim around my walkways and ground-level porches. This is now Daryl's full-time job, so he is available during the week as well as on weekends. He also does large debris removal. Daryl can be reached at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Bruce Baldwin. June 2025

Another shout out for Daryl Morse (434-944-4378), who took care of my yard, mowing, cutting weeds, maintaining woods, paths, blowing the porch, and the driveway all at reasonable cost. To top it all off he spotted a copperhead snake just as I was about to reach into ferns where it was hiding. I did not see it at all. We haven’t seen many snakes in our 25 years in this spot because we don’t have water close by, but there he was! Thank you, Daryl Morse. Submitted by Vera Jones. June 2025

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) has a dozen detailed recommendations in the WBB's directory from people who have used his help in their yards, but one point isn't as clear as it should be: Mr. Morse is professional. He listens. He's got pro equipment, a big, well-maintained truck with a large trailer, and he knows what he's doing, as we saw demonstrated recently when we needed our elaborate hedges brought under control. He's a hands-on businessman, but he has some good help in the summer. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. June 2024

I concur with the recommendation of Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) in the July 9 WBB. He did exceptional work trimming trees, and cleaning our property of broken branches, and yard debris.  His price was less than half of the other quoted prices. Submitted by Trevor Campbell. 

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) does great yard work. I highly recommend him and his crew for lawn service. Submitted by Barb Graves

Daryl Morse (434-944-4378) did a fabulous job at a very reasonable price–half what our other estimate was– on our mountain house spring cleanup around our yard, getting rid of the leaves, sticks,  mulch, and snakes. Submitted by Marnie Rapaport. July 2023

For all your landscaping needs, I recommend Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Daryl has been a big help to me for years; he built a playground, cut down grasses, bushes, and trees, trimmed and mulched, added gravel to the driveway, cleaned the gutters, raked the leaves, lawn cutting, etc. He has a lot of up-to-date equipment and a support network of brothers and friends that makes all things possible. On top of his expertise, he is good company, on time, and reasonable. Submitted by Mary Gurr. April 2022

I found Darryl Morse on the WBB Directory and used him to take down a couple of big dead and dying trees that could fall and damage both my mountain home and possibly my neighbors. He did a yeoman’s job at a fair price, took care of the debris, and left things cleaner and neater than before he started. He even took out a couple of smaller dead trees as a “bonus” to me without my requesting it nor did he charge extra for it. I can wholeheartedly recommend him if you are in need of his services. Submitted by Gary Banas. March 2022

I want to recommend Daryl Morse of Daryl's Lawn Service (434-944-4378) for any number of homeowner chores ranging from lawn mowing, snow removal, leaf raking, providing and spreading mulch & topsoil, tree removal, gutter cleaning, etc. Daryl, his brother, and his extended family provide these services. I've used Daryl for several years and have always found him to be responsive and his work excellent. Daryl Morse is a highly recommended source for those outside chores you want help with. Submitted by Craig Cooper. February 2022

We’d like to add to the long list of recommendations for Daryl Morse (434-944-4378). Upon reading prior yard work recommendations for Daryl, we called him for some heavy whacking of non-native vegetation in our lower garden. Every part of working with him was easy, from communication to arrival to work through the day. We are very satisfied and intend to use him more. Submitted by Kate Humphrey Chambers. August 2012

We called Daryl Morse (434-325-9196) for help with our yard work. He came on time with a crew of about six workers. They did a fine job of weeding, edging, spreading mulch, and putting in a stone-lined water drainage circle. His charges were fair. We would definitely hire him again. Submitted by Carleton Luck. May 2021

If you have dead trees in a tight spot, we recommend Daryl Morse - 434-944-4378. He and his tree work crew removed a tall dead tree right beside our house. He also cut it up and split it for us for firewood. Tim & Carol Hade.

I would like to recommend Daryl Morse for excellent capability in yard care. He has helped me numerous times in the last year and has always done an outstanding job. His skills include mowing, mulching to include mulch delivery, trimming shrubs and trees, leaf blowing, and hauling dead wood and yard debris. He will also shred wood if desired. His work is meticulous and his rates very reasonable. Daryl can be reached at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Brooks Cook. 2018

I heartily recommend Daryl Morse for your tree work. He has helped me for years; he cuts down and breaks up limbs, trims, or whatever is needed at that time. He either fills a dump truck with all the limbs or brings his shredder. He has a powerful chainsaw that seems as if it is cutting through butter. I always buy mulch from him, too—he has the best price and dependable delivery. He can spread mulch, seed, cut grass, bush hog—you name it. He’ll also haul away your own piles of brush. You may contact Daryl at 434-944-4378. Submitted by Mary Gurr. 2018

Stephan Peters - Champion Pest Control - 434-906-0574

For all living in Stoney Creek and Wintergreen’s beautiful mountains and forest, we understand one challenge is pest control. It is a small price for such an extraordinary privilege, but a must-do nonetheless. We had been using another service, but they lacked scheduling flexibility. Enter Stephan Peters, owner of Champion Pest Control (434-906-0574) who we discovered on Nextdoor with multiple recommendations. Stephan came to our property and executed a proactive pest management plan after a thorough inspection. He is conscientious, flexible, and competitively priced. He is also pleasant and listens to your concerns. Submitted by Noah and Francesca Flood. June 2024

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Amber Fitzgerald - 434-989-0116

After reading two recommendations in the WBB's house cleaning listings for Amber Fitzgerald, I called her. She has been at my home twice, and I am very happy to add my positive recommendation for her and her work ethic. She is hard-working, very personable, fair in her pricing, and shows up on time. She is a delight to work with and have in your home. Amber promptly responds to text messages (434-989-0116). Submitted by Carol Dworin. January 2025

I found Amber Fitzgerald in the WTG Bulletin Board Recommendations Directory.  She was a great find as I had trouble finding someone to clean our house. She is a very hard worker and efficient.  I give her five stars! She can be reached at 434-989-0116. Submitted by Mary Sayre. September 2024

I’m delighted to let y’all know that a former employee of mine, Amber Fitzgerald, is starting her own housecleaning business. She cleaned for 15 years in both residential and commercial settings. As she is just getting started here, she has room for you. Since finding a good cleaner is hard to find, act quickly. She’s looking for people who will be fun to work for and appreciate her work. She generally charges a flat rate and her rates are reasonable. She uses either environmentally sustainable or traditional cleaning supplies. Call or text Amber at 434-989-0116. Submitted by Scott Taylor. June 2024

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Albemarle Heating and Air - 434-293-4556

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

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Rob Moses - 434-202-4320

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

James Chambers - 540-307 1217

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

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Donna Crabtree - 706-414-7325

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

Roberto Pino - 540-457-6082

I highly recommend Roberto Pino (formerly Dave’s Window Cleaning) at (540-457-6082) for window cleaning. He and his wife did an outstanding cleaning job on our entire house, inside and out for a very reasonable price. Submitted by Jim Mummery. December 2025

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

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

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Custom Ornamental Iron - 540-942-2687

We highly recommend the father-son team (Randy Teter and Steven Teter) of Custom Ornamental Iron in Waynesboro for custom-made indoor and outdoor handrails and any ornamental ironwork. They are skilled craftsmen who have worked together for 20 years, creating amazing works of art. All of their work is customized and specifically fitted to your needs. After consulting with us and making some wise suggestions, last week they installed four different handrails they crafted for us, leading up steps and around our front porch. The workmanship is beautiful. They stayed true to their initial estimate and completed the work in a timely manner.  They do not have a website; all of their marketing comes from word-of-mouth. We initially learned about them through the Wintergreen Bulletin Board's subscribers' recommendations. We could not be happier with what they created for us. Randy and Steven can be reached at 540-942-2687. Submitted by Ed Vankan. March 2024

I would like to recommend Randy Teter and his son Steven for custom ornamental ironwork. They designed and built wrought iron hand railings for the front of our house. They also do all sorts of inside work as well as architectural designs- railings, balustrades, fencing, gates, etc. Really nice people to work with. They stay busy, but they fit us in when he could and did exactly what we wanted. They are based in Waynesboro. Call them at 540-942-2687. Submitted by Maria Spence. June 2022

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Mariah Kurpel - 434-826-8279

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

We tried Peace of Mind Property Services' plumber Muriah Kurpel (434-361-2804) to install a new kitchen faucet with a soap dispenser. I called on a Monday and got a call back immediately, and once it was determined that it was not an emergency, an appointment was set up for Thursday. Kurper and her assistant arrived on time, moved quickly with good humor, and did a good job working in an awkward space, even filling up the new soap dispenser before leaving. The bill came a few days later and was very reasonable. (I also had an awkward and heavy piece of gear I needed help with to move from the garage to upstairs. I asked if I could hire them for five minutes; they jumped on it for free like good neighbors.) Submitted by Charles Batchelor. October 2024

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Janelle Harrop - 434-249-0914

Due to her address being wrong in one of the local commercial business directories, I had a frustrating week of trying to locate JannyBird Sewing jannybirdstyles@gmail.com (434-249-0914). I finally located the business at 179 Main Street in Lovingston near the Courthouse with operating hours M-W 11- 4, Thu/F 3-6 (by appointment only). I found the owner, Janelle Marie Harrop, eager to please, very professional, and offering reasonable pricing. Submitted by Pete Gatje January 2025

Two thumbs up for Janny Bird Sewing Company on Main Street in Lovingston. She does a lot of costume and bridal work and has a great reputation for that among the locals. When we needed some zippers replaced in several cardigans, and two sets of window curtains resized after remounting, she didn't "look down" on our smaller jobs. Quite fair pricing and, for this time of year, great turnaround. Janelle Harrop can be reached at jannybirdstyles@gmail.com, 434-249-0914. Submitted by John and Nanci Taylor. February 2024

I learned about Janelle Harrop's sewing talents from the WBB. A year ago I used her talents to have a pile of everyday clothing altered and was blown away by her expertise. She has done freelance sewing while working other jobs until just a few months ago when she put her Jannybird Sewing Co. (434-249-0914. JannyBirdSewingCo.com) into a storefront in Lovingston at 179 Main St. (below the Blue Star Music). She was the runner-up finalist in a small business grant competition, she won a grant to start her business after one of the four top finalists dropped out. She now has regular hours offering custom bridal, alterations and tailoring, home decor, and reupholstery as well as group or private sewing classes. Submitted by Charles Batchelor. July 2023

I recommend Janelle Harrop as an excellent seamstress. I had seven sets of 9-foot drapes that I wanted to have repurposed for my two-bedroom Stone Ridge Woods Condo. Not only did Janelle measure and remake my drapery perfectly, but she helped me with rods, hooks, finials, weights, dimensions, and selections. I was able to have all the hardware sent to her, and she separated and labeled all for installation. She hung the drapes and sent me pictures of the finished rooms. Janelle is very professional and communicated every step along the way with me. Call her at 434-249-0914 or email her at jmharrop@live.com. Submitted by Lynn Dunn. November 2020

Lawrence Moving - 800-336-9626

Thanks to subscribers' recommendations to WBB, we recently turned to Lawrence Moving for the move into our home in Stone Orchard. We would echo the comments we heard from others. Their cost was competitive and the team worked with us every step of the way to hit our timing perfectly. They protected our floors, walls, and belongings and there was minimal damage.  This was our 14th move and we'd rate Lawrence Moving as one of our best experiences. Submitted by Tom Murphy. February 2024

Moving from the Wintergreen Mountain to Stoney Creek went well in large part to the great job the crew Lawrence Moving sent us. They are a major United Van Lines enterprise based in nearby Lyndhurst but they handle local short and small jobs as well. We had several antiques with ancient glass and some very large and heavy furniture pieces as well. And there was a lot of boxes of books. These movers handled it all professionally and at a very reasonable price. Charles Batchelor, 2018