Neighbors’ Recommendations » return to full listing

 

Caring for your home and your yard :

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Randy Donovan 240-876-2990 Heather & Neal Cox. Very knowledgeable and really affordable. Works weekends with his Dad, who has been taking down trees for 50 years. Highly recommend.

Air Conditioning and Heating Maintenance/Repair

Academy Heating & Air
301-770-3100
11720 Nebel Street, Rockville

Claire & Greg Murray: excellent service
Kim Young & Brad Koltak
May Nakamura

Adam’s Heating & Air Conditioning
301-937-2336, Beltsville

Theolyn & David Wilson

Climate Control Service Company
301-937-8292, Beltsville

Dolores Battle

Davis & Davis Air Conditioning
and Heating
301-942-7210 Kensington

Helen & Cedric Beachem
Alida DeCoster & Perry Beider
Ruth Gruenberg
Linda Muellen
Claire & Greg Murray: excellent

Gary Frank 301-493-5766

Marlyn & Milt Socolar: yearly contract

Kensington Cooling & Heating
301-564-6565

Pati Young

Mindte Air Conditioning & Heating
Rockville 301-424-8786

Cordie & Neil Goldstein: family owned and operated
Molly & Dan Yorkowski

United Air Temp 800-890-4328

Jean Hanson & Lester LaForce


Appliance Repair » return to full listing

Alco Appliance Repair, Inc.
(301) 937-6996
4416 Tonquil Street, Beltsville

Neil Klopfenstein:  A small, trustworthy group for appliance repair. They will try to make repairs first, not just recommend buying a new appliance.

Apache Appliance
240-876-3822

Susan Mathiascheck & John Brodkin: quick and honest; Russ explains what he’s doing and how to prevent problems.

Bettar Appliance
301-949-2500, 10503 Wheatley Street OR 301-949-0036, Kensington

May Nakamura: for appliance sales & service
Warren & Sarah Eresian

Kenney’s Appliance Service
301-253-6100

Annabel & Paul Kaufman: reasonable and reliable

Waters Appliance
301-258-7500, Gaithersburg

Kathy & Tom Waldmann: Best for parts, e.g., cords, gaskets, etc.


Carpenters » return to full listing

H. R. Stair & Rails
301-540-0018
1127 Taft Street, Rockville

Julie & Dick Marcis: Very good.

Stewart Willems  301-663-0152 or 301-401-9980 cell
20320 Townsend Road, Gapland

Marie Wubbena: Completely honest and does good work. Installed my Pella windows, replaced roof, built desk, and walk-in closet.


Carpet cleaners » return to full listing

All County Carpet Cleaning  
301-831-8511, Joel Owen

CJ & Sam Ginder


Chimney cleaning/Repair » return to full listing

American Professional Chimney & Masonry Repair, Bethesda, 301-593-2417

Cordie & Neil Goldstein

High’s Chimney Service, Inc.
301-340-6565, Rockville

Kim Young & Brad Koltak


Closet door repair » return to full listing

Advantage Door & Windows   
301-855-6474
[formerly Rick’s Restorations]

Ruth Gruenberg
Sue Furney: A one-man operation, he successfully fixed my closet doors. 


Decks — building and care
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Willie Hernandez
240 475 3811

John Freymann: I just had my new deck done and want to recommend him to the rest of the neighbors. very inexpensive, very nice man, good job. (2008)

See Dirt Run
301-540-1243, Germantown

Cathy Lamont & Rudy Petke: They did a really good job of deck cleaning without using power washing.


Electricians » return to full listing

Donnie Brown 
301-946-2368

Dolores Battle: Comes quickly and usually has an assistant.
Pat Kassebaum: Very good.

Eyler Service and Contracting 
301-473-4197, Ken Eyler

Theolyn & David Wilson: Licensed in Md., DC, and Va. for both residential and business

Bill Musgrove  301-831-7356

Claire & Greg Murray

Stephen Palmer Electric company
4218 Howard Avenue, Kensington,

May Nakamura

Ronco Electrical Services   301-384-0873

Kim Young & Brad Koltak

Trunnell Electric Services, Inc.
301-258-8300
15754 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville

Cordie & Neil Goldstein
May Nakamura


Fencing » return to full listing

Carter Brothers Fence  703-255-0824

Susan Mathiascheck & John Brodkin: Gave lowest estimate by far, installed fence in one day.


Flooring » return to full listing

John Cooper at Cooper Flooring  
703-426-0356

Sarah & Warren Eresian: They did a good job of repairing and refinishing hardwood floors.

Custom Carpet Shop  301-881-7322
5414 Randolph Road

Jean Hanson & Lester LaForce

Georgetown Hardwood  301-808-2344

Claire & Greg Murray

Perge Carpet & Floors  301-942-3330
11305 Georgia Ave, Wheaton

CJ & Sam Ginder: We were very impressed by the job they did for us. Extremely competitive prices.

Premier Floors 301-977-0031

Betsy & Jeff Binckes: They did a great job refinishing our floors. John Collier offered to share his experience. Please call him for more information. 301-655-5425


General Contractors/ Handymen / Repairs » return to full listing
Also see Kitchen/Bath Renovations

Handyman: Leo Flores
301 728-4685
Cedric and Helen Beachem referred him and offered to translate

Handyman
Joseph Galarza  
301-252-4815

Grace Lebo: General Handyman--excellent plumbing, construction contractor for bathrooms, additions, basements; installation of doors/windows, cabinets, appliances, siding, decks/patio/gutters/masonry cleaning and waterproofing; painting

Hydro Pool & Spa
301-258-9595

Kim Young & Brad Koltak
good for service and repairs

Handyman/GC: Jaysand Remodeling
www.jaytoolguy.com
Jay just put in a new skylight and fixed a bathroom vent. He and Scott did a great job and would not hesitate to refer them for any remodeling work. He remodeled the bathrooms and kitchens 10 years ago, before we moved in and they are still in great shape.
Feel free to call or come by to see his work if you are interested.
Renana Keynes
Joe Lodmell
JML Remodeling
(MHIC #36674)
jmlremodeling.com
301-598-8400
Jules has known this guy for years through Rebuilding Together Montgomery County.

M&L Handyman Service  
301-592-1361, Bethesda   

Kim Young & Brad Koltak: $45. per trip charge

MER/Morrison    301-572-5629
Waterproofing Contractors, Silver Spring

Kim Young & Brad Koltak

Handyman: Eriscon Ramirez  
Contact Cathleen for information at 
301-560-4123.

Cathleen Horan & Rob Smith: on time, reasonable prices, small, medium and large jobs.

Rob’s Handyman Service 
301-460-8357
Rob Meyer

Ruth Gruenberg
Helen & Cedric Beachem

Handyman: Jose Sepulveda
240-462-4023
Helen & Cedric Beachem: Primarily a roofer but a proven gutter worker as well as other things
William Smith
Smithwright Home Improvement Svc
410-707-5542
bill@smithwrighthome.com
Jules has known this guy for years through Rebuilding Together Montgomery County.

Ted Thanos 
301-570-9392

Julie & Dick Marcis: For decks, interior renovations. Reasonable and meticulous.


Glass and Mirrors » return to full listing

Chevy Chase Glass  
301-654-2022, Bethesda

Julie & Dick Marcis: For stationary glass replacement.

Hutchison Glass & Mirror  
301-984-7500

Julie & Dick Marcis: They repair and replace glass, as well as installing mirrors; very good work.


Gutters and Gutter Cleaning » return to full listing

Earth & Turf   301-642-8846
Harry Campos

Pati Young: Does many homes in the neighborhood and is affordable.

Noble Exteriors 240-372-4167
Sunny Lee Sunny@NobleExteriors.com
www.NobleExteriors.com
Augustin: did a wonderful job and had the best price among the many we contacted.

Royal Gutter Service   301-947-3950
Gaithersburg

Alida DeCoster & Perry Beider


Housecleaning » return to full listing

Mrs. V’s Cleaning Service  
301-926-2062

Claudia Deane & Adam Gonzalez: the team comes to your house and is in and out in a couple of hours.

Linda Schwanz   
301-464-5109

Julie & Dick Marcis: She cleans several houses in the neighborhood.

Selma Tejada   
Contact Claire for information at 
946-2148.

Claire & Greg Murray


Kitchen/Bath Renovations » return to full listing

Blair Construction
800-750-1455, Annapolis

Ann & Don Byrne: We would be happy to show neighbors what a great job Blair did on our kitchen and bathrooms.

Cabinet Discounters
301-258-7360, Gaithersburg

Claire & Greg Murray: Ask for Hans Englehart

Century 21 Home Improvements  
301-459-2755, Lanham

CJ & Sam Ginder: For cabinet fronts -- beautiful job, on time

D&S Quality Home Improvements 
301-854-6477
Doug Castner, Mount Airy

Dave Roth: very good general contracting work. Doug is reliable and makes good recommendations. He’s done a couple of major projects for me; very pleased with results.

John Eskandary 703-916-1571
SJE Services, Annandale, Va.

Steve Dempsey:  A full-service contractor for kitchens/baths/electric work. He has experience working in Goodman houses and is familiar with their window issues. We have used him for several projects and are quite satisfied.

Watkins Cabinet Company
301-428-8510, Barnesville
OR  301-972-8119

Molly & Dan Yorkowski: for custom cabinetry.

Stewart Willems
301-663-0152
Maryland Contracting
20320 Townsend Road, Gapland

Marie Wubbena: Completely honest and does good work. Works with Custom Crafters, Inc. in Kensington; expanded and remodeled bathrooms.


Landscaping / Lawn / Yard Care

Happy Garden
Gordi Victor Pascual
301 580-5643
Heather & Neal: Gordi did our steps along the right side of our house and the landscaping there. Great value, very professional. Theolyn referred him to us.

Bay Country Natural Lawns
703-204-9000

Alida DeCoster & Perry Beider

Earth & Turf, Harry Campos
800-759-8888
cell: 301-642-8846 / home: 301-831-5773

Marlyn & Milt Socolar
Pati Young

Irwin Stone, Jack T. Irwin 301-762-5800
601 E. Gude Drive, Rockville

Kim Young & Brad Koltak

Montgomery County
Master Gardeners Association
301-590-9650

Annabel & Paul Kaufman: They provide free help in identifying yard and plant diseases and problems

Mr. E. Ortega
301-946-8418

Martha Reeser: I have used him for one year for all kinds of yard work including snow removal. He is a very reliable, honest, and reasonable worker.

Super Lawns, Inc. 301-924-0505
Silver Spring, Wheaton

Theolyn & David Wilson: For fertilizing, etc.

Turfmaster’s
301-527-0437, Gary Glick, Rockville

Theolyn & David Wilson: For mowing, edging, leaf removal.
Darryn & Steve Miller
Claire & Greg Murray

Wheaton Lawn Service
301-933-5296
12842 Littleton Street,
Wheaton

Cedric & Helen Beachem
Linda Muellen: insured, very reasonable rates, excellent service, response time, also does snow removal
Katharine & Tom Waldmann: reliable—will rake leaves, clean up fallen branches, special arrangements possible


Locksmith

Wheaton Lock Service
301-949-7277

John Collier: prompt service and very reasonable prices. They also repair and replace damaged doors and door jambs


Masonry repairs / Brick work

Flavio, 301-598-8528

Helen & Cedric Beachem: retaining wall

Rasevic Construction Company
Paul Rasevic
5200 River Road, Bldg 6,
Bethesda 301-986-6900

May Nakamura


Painters

American Painting
301-603-7806, Eduardo Salazar
14205 North Gate Drive, Silver Spring

Katharine & Tom Waldmann:, thorough

H&W Painting, Rodney Wilson
703-820-8968

Kim Young & Brad Koltak
Heather and Neal Cox: Great guy

Jose’s Painting, Inc.
301-437-1896 cell

CJ & Sam Ginder
reliable, competitive priced, good job

Luis
Sorto's Painting, interior and exterior
Luis Sorto, 240-417-2490
Germantown

John Collier & Marc Gagarin: According to Mr. Sorto, an exterior paint job is only as good as the preparation work, and we can attest to his craftsman-like skills. He dug out all of the old caulking, re- glazed the windows, and painstakingly removed all of the old paint with a heat gun ( which is slower than a torch, but doesn't scorch or burn) down to the raw wood. We feel our house, after years of bad paint jobs and layers of caked-on paint, has not only been painted, but restored, and at a very reasonable price.

Sarah & Warren Eresian: What a find–a painter who believes preparation is the most important part of house painting! They patiently scraped and hand-sanded each window at our house. Hard workers, very dependable, fair prices for quality, detailed work.

Mick Braden & Steve Dempsey: Luis and his crew did an excellent job on painting the house – and left the yard cleaner than when they arrives! They were punctual, courteous and diligent.

 


Piano tuners / Movers

 

John Becker, piano tuner
703-237-1317

Maggie Toscano & Rick Stumpf: Listed in Washington Consumers Checkbook as good value.

Carl D. Root Piano Services
301-279-2440, Rockville

Dave Roth: Carl has kept my piano in tune for years; He is very reliable and I believe serious musicians in the neighborhood also use him. Julie & Dick Marcis

Johnson’s Piano Moving
301-681-9655, Silver Spring

Cordie & Neil Goldstein


Plant nurseries

 

Behneke’s Nursery

Claire & Greg Murray

Johnson’s Flower & Garden Center
301-946-8700, Kensington

Theolyn & David Wilson

Johnson’s Flower & Garden Center
202-244-6100
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC

Annabel & Paul Kaufman: knowledgeable staff, great selection


Plumbers

 

Coleman Plumbing & Heating
301-585-2352, Silver Spring

Jan Downing: I have found Don Vilas, and his wife Pam who handles the phone, to be reliable, courteous and helpful. Alida DeCoster & Perry Beider: Don seems to know our houses well, reasonable prices.

Ruth Gruenberg, May Nakamura, Theolyn & David Wilson, Kim Young & Brad Koltak, Susan Mathiascheck & John Brodkin: Very familiar with our neighborhood. Julie & Dick Marcis: Reliable and reasonable . Molly & Dan Yorkowski

Mark Liscinsky Services or cell phone
301-674-8175

Marlyn & Milt Socolar

Jack Mettee, Plumber
301-881-5456, Rockville

Katharine & Tom Waldmann:
Prompt, reasonable.

W. A. Wagner Plumbing
301-897-0024, Kensington

Cordie & Neil Goldstein

Dennis Walsh
301-718-8009, Bethesda

Jean Hanson & Lester LaForce


Roofers

Bill Thomas, Jr. 301-758-5396
view webpage
Heather & Neal Cox
Did our roof/skylight in 2003. Nice guy who did great work and was priced way under all other estimates

Albert Cipolari, 301-949-0547
Silver Spring 301-384-7849 (fax)

Katherine & Tom Waldmann

Corley Roofers
301-894-4460, Temple Hills

Pat Kassebaum: Very reliable and competent

CSR Roofing & Gutter Services
240-888-1598, Cleve Rowe

May Nakamura

D&M Enterprises, Todd Bardwell
301-948-0100

Mariann Seriff & Val Campbell:
They also do gutters.

Stewart Willems 301-663-0152
Maryland Contracting
20320 Townsend Road, Gapland

Marie Wubbena


Tree
Pruning/Removal

Bartlett Tree Experts
12200 Nebel Street, Rockville
F. Van Kesteren 301-762-1434
Chris Larkin 301-881-8552

May Nakamura
Katherine & Thomas Waldmann: Tree care is expensive, but Bartlett is professional and reliable

Thomas G. Dietrich 301-770-7464
4614 Creek Shore Drive, Rockville

May Nakamura: for small tree removal

B. E. Mills 1-540-937-4915
10565 River Road, Rixeville, Va.

May Nakamura: Tree trimming and removal.

Mulheron Tree Experts 301-942-6700
10563 Metropolitan Avenue, Kensington

May Nakamura

Scott’s Landscaping & Tree Service
888-400-8733

Cordie & Neil Goldstein
Annabel & Paul Kaufman

Alvarado Tree Service has a tree expert license (required by MD law), insurance verification, and recommendations. He gave us the lowest price and did a great job: View their website at http://www.alvaradostreeservice.com/ Jules, and Cedric
Jose Delgado's tree service
540 522 7476

Kathryn Sandberg was very happy with their work after the big double snow storm in 2010


Vertical Blinds

Takoma Sales & Service
3605 Damascus Rd
Brookeville, MD 20833
301-260-8060
Referral from Cathy Lamont to Renenana & John.


Windows

Felix Aguilar
571-259-3900

Pati Young: 
cleans windows and gutters and is dependable.

Blaine Window Repair Service
Silver Spring

Neil Klopfenstein
Sue Furney & Joan Cadmus

Campbell Glass & Door Service    
301-670-0630, Gaithersburg

Alida DeCoster & Perry Beider
Claire & Greg Murray
Valerie Tate & Gregory Arms

Thompson Creek Window Company
800-886-7274

CJ & Sam Ginder: Excellent service.


Donations

 

“Freecycle” community donations in Montgomery County; see details on on the yahoo website.

Sarah & Warren Eresian: Neighbors might find our branch of the Freecycle community a useful place.

Interfaith Clothing Center, 301-424-3796
751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville

May Nakamura:  Donate clothing and household items that will be provided to those in need.

NAMI Thrift Store, 301-949-5731
11718 Parklawn Drive Rockville, Maryland 20852

Neighbors can donate clothing and household items; proceeds go to Montgomery Co. branch of National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.

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