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Summer/Fall 2012
Look Inside For Professionals... • Alarm Systems
• Glass & Mirrors
• Basement Specialists
• Granite & Marble
• Cabinets
• Gutters
• Carpets
• Home Energy Audits
• Cleaning Service
•S iding & Windows •S torage Facilities • Tile • Tree Services
• Home Inspections
• Concrete Services • Driveway Sealcoating • Fire & Water Restoration
• House/Deck Washing • Landscape Supplies • Painters
• Flooring
• Plumbers
• Garage Doors
• Railings-Vinyl Porch
• General Contractors
• Rug Care
...Ready to Serve You! Also Inside...
Questions to Ask & How to Hire a Qualified Contractor
About This Guide Produced and published by Dan Curran and assistant Regina Dickerson of All-American Publications LLC, Lynchburg, Greater Lynchburg’s Home Service Savings Guide provides a convenient way to access specialized and professional home service companies. Most of these businesses are highly rated by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and/or Angie’s List. Others can be accessed online where testimonials and references can be found. If you have any comments about any of these advertising businesses, please share them with us by mailing to All-American Publications LLC, P.O. Box 4781, Lynchburg, VA 24502, or e-mailing to Dan@AllAmericanPub.net. If you offer a product or service for homeowners, and are looking for an excellent way to find new customers, contact Dan Curran at (434) 455-2726 or Regina Dickerson at (434) 420-0536. Copyright 2012, All-American Publications LLC, Lynchburg, VA 24502. All rights reserved. The reproduction of this Home Service Shopping Guide in any form is prohibited without written permission from the publisher. The information herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, there is no warranty, expressed or implied, made by the publisher regarding its accuracy.
INTRUSION DETECTION SPECIALISTS INC. Lic. #11-2265
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434-845-8833 800-631-1838
Card Access Camera Systems Security Fire Medical Alert
www.IDSsecurity.net
2601 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg
3 MONTHS FREE MONITORING
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount.
IDS
Intrusion Detection Specialists Inc, 434-845-8833 Expires 12/31/2012
ALARM SYSTEMS
Protect Your Family & Home RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
BASEMENT / CRAWL SPACE SPECIALISTS
Basement Waterproofing Before
Basement Finishing After
Basement Radon Testing & Mitigation
Basement Structural Repairs
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877-805-4293
GreaterLynchburgBasement.com
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200 off
Any job of $2,000 or more. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Expires 12/31/2012. Not valid for prior work, must be presented at time of estimate.
CABINETS
Geoghegan Builders Inc. is a full service Contractor offering the finest in complete home remodeling, design and repair since 2000. Whether you need a new kitchen or bathroom, an addition, a renovation or custom cabinetry, we are here for all your needs and to make life around your home more enjoyable.
OUR SERVICES ROOM ADDITIONS • • • • •
BATHROOMS COUNTERTOPS PAINTING SCREEN PORCHES CUSTOM REMODELING
KITCHENS • • • • •
RENOVATIONS CABINETS CUSTOM TRIM MILLWORK IMPROVEMENTS
434-426-9566
GARAGES • • • •
SIDING WOOD FLOORING ROOFING CUSTOM CLOSETS
CARPET WORLD
CARPETING
CARPET
Michael’s
3139 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-385-7482 www.michaelscarpetworld.com
FRONT SHOWROOM FRONT SHOWROOM
• The front showroom is easy to shop The front showroom is easy to shop and well merchandised with the and well merchandised with the latest syles at competitive prices. latest syles at competitive prices. • The back showroom has a great • The back showroom has a great selection of prefinished hardwood, selection of prefinished hardwood, laminate, vinyl and carpet. laminate, vinyl and carpet. • The warehouse is well organized warehouse is well organized BTR•ATI Theand fully stocked with great E R A B L and fully stocked with great E I L products at great prices. products at great prices.
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WAREHOUSE WAREHOUSE
Locally Owned and Operated since 1987 Locally Owned and Operated since 1987 Friendly, Professional Service from Start Finish Friendly, Professional Service from Start to to Finish Free Estimates, Financing Available Free Estimates, Financing Available
Mike Grant Mike Grant
Ed Roakes Casey Carden Tracie Grant Tim Burkholder Terry Floyd Alex Nicholson Ed Roakes Casey Carden Tracie Grant Tim Burkholder Terry Floyd Alex Nicholson
“THE CARPET PEOPLE WHO CARE” “THE CARPET PEOPLE WHO CARE”
Additional Showroom in Madison Heights open Tuesday through Saturday Additional Showroom in Madison Heights open Tuesday through Saturday for more information call 929-1616 for more information call 929-1616
Exceeding Customer Expectations Commitment, Courage & Honor! VETERAN OWNED through & MANAGED COMPANY OMPANY Bonded - Insured - Reliable - Dependable ndable VETERAN OWNED & MANAGED COMPANY Supervised Teams - Professionally Trained rained Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Call Forest’s #1 Cleaning Service For A Free Cleaning Consultation ltation
434 -94 4 -1010
www.marinec leanings olutions.com Bonded & Insured Reliable Dependable Supervised Teams Professionally Trained
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
434-944-1010
FREE OVEN CLEANING WITH YOUR FIRST-TIME CLEANING
Mention Promo-Code “Semper Fi”. Not good with any other offer or discount. Marine Cleaning Solutions, 434-944-1010 Expires 12/31/2012
CLEANING SERVICE
Exceeding Customer Expectations through Commitment, Courage & Honor!
CONCRETE SERVICES
ANDERSON CONCRETE SERVICES (434) 546-3760 • Poured walls
• Decorative
• Slabs
• Cutting / Repair
• Waterproofing
• Demolition / Replacement
• Foundations for New Construction and Additions • Stained or Stamped Concrete Patios, Basement Slabs, Driveways • Concrete Cutting, Concrete Repairs, Concrete Overlays
Locally Owned & Managed
$150 OFF OF COMPLETED JOB
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Anderson Concrete Services, 434-546-3760 Expires 12/31/2012
Residential and Commercial Services
Asphalt Maintenance SEALCOATING ❖ EDGING DRIVE ❖ PRIME OIL SPOTS SMALL PATCH WORK ❖ CRACK FILLING ❖ BROOM APPLICATION
Lawn Care LAWN MOWING ❖ HEDGE TRIMMING ❖ MULCHING FERTILIZING ❖ LEAF REMOVAL ❖ SPRING/FALL CLEANUP
For your complimentary estimate, please call: 434.525.0008
10% OFF Residential Driveway Sealcoating Present coupon at contract signing. Cannot be combined with any other discount. Expires 12/31/12.
Lynchburg Sealcoating & Lawn Care • 434.525.0008 www.lynchburgsealcoating.com • email: lynchburgsealcoating@verizon.net
DRIVEWAY SEALCOATING
24 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE GREATER LYNCHBURG AREA
FIRE & WATER RESTORATION
Commercial Janitoral Services SINCE 1975
434-847-1281 kiddsservices.com Water Extraction & Drying
Security Board Up
Structural Repair
Cleanup / Odor Control
Content Cleaning
Mold Remediation
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES
FLOORING
Stop By Our New Showroom! 1930 Graves Mill Rd., Forest
10% OFF PURCHASE OF $250 OR MORE
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Wood’s Flooring & More Inc., 434-546-0333 Expires 12/31/2012
GARAGE DOORS
AndersonGarageDoorLbg.com (434) 426-8062
Sales, Installation, Repair
Free Estimates
Expert Installation
Professional Service
Licensed & Insured
Same-Day Spring Replacement Service
10% OFF
ANY NEW GARAGE DOOR WITH OPENER Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Anderson Garage Door, AndersonGarageDoorLbg.com Expires 12/31/2012
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
KLM BUILDERS
General Contractor • Lynchburg, VA Licensed & Insured
434.239.5122 • 434.401.7000 www.klmbuilders.com
Previous KLM Projects 28 years of experience in the building trade. Residential-Light Commercial References available upon request Prompt attention to your inquiry - WE SHOW UP ON TIME!
Established 1994
$100 OFF ANY JOB $1200 OR MORE!
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. 434-401-7000 Expires 12/31/2012
“Honesty ~ Integrity ~ Craftsmanship”
GLASS & MIRRORS
“Serving Since 1979”
1147 Commerce Rd, Forest
434-525-4144 cookesglass.com
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL LICENSED • INSURED
Custom Walls & Door Mirrors
Tub & Shower Enclosures
Entrances & Doors- Repairs
Sun Tinting Installed
Display Cases- Custom-Made
Furniture & Desk Tops
Glass-Plate Window-Wire
Storm Windows & Doors
Tempered & Insulated Glass
Patio Door Glass Installed
Sorry- No Auto Glass
PLATE GLASS REPLACEMENT OR BOARD UP
$25 OFF
ANY ORDER OF $200 OR MORE Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Cookes Glass Service, 434-525-4144 Expires 12/31/2012
GRANITE & MARBLE
Spectrum Stone Designs
www.SpectrumsofStone.com Finally Affordable! Granite, Marble & Quartz Countertops Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured Free In-Home Estimates & Consultations View Full Slabs at Our Showroom 12209 Richmond Hwy. (Rt. 460) In Concord...Just 10 miles east of Lynchburg’s Candler’s Mtn. Rd. (& Mall)
$100 OFF 40 SQ. FT. OR MORE
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Spectrum Stone Designs, www.spectrumsofstone.com Expires 12/31/2012
Questions to Ask a Contractor Before Hiring One Home improvement professionals can be a homeowners best friend. Whether you need help keeping your furnace running, upgrading your bathroom space to keep up with the Jones', or new appliances to reduce your home's carbon footprint and monthly operating costs, the right home improvement professional is out there, waiting for you to contact them. Whether you need a kitchen remodeled, siding replaced, or upgrade of your insulation, you will be giving a near stranger access to your home. As such, you need to know who you are hiring and what experience and guarantees the particular home improvement specialist has to offer. How a home improvement professional answers some basic questions will give you a sense of whether or not you can
comfortably work with that individual. Some important questions to ask are: - Have you completed projects like mine recently? - Can you provide a list of references? - Are you licensed and registered with the state? - Are you insured and covered by workman's compensation? - Will you be using sub-contractors on this project? If so, are your subcontractors licensed to work in these area (such as plumbing, roofing, etc.)? - Do you give written warranties? - Will my project require a permit? - Do you belong to any professional associations? Hiring a Contractor Home improvements can enhance your home’s value and comfort, but choosing the wrong contractor can make the process frustrating and expensive. The wrong contractor can leave you with shoddy work and a poor outcome that you’ll need to correct. A few precautions can help you locate a reputable contractor and minimize these kinds of problems. • Solicit bids from at least 3 contractors. • Be wary of “too good to be true” proposals. • Research the contractor for previous complaints. • Insist on a written contract that
outlines your project and includes starting and completion dates. • Review all documents before you sign them, including contracts, warranties, and plans. • Make sure there are no blank spaces on anything you sign. • Insist upon a written warranty on all materials and work. • Secure building permits (if necessary) before starting the project and identify the contractor on the application. • Secure a contractor’s affidavit that all subcontractors and material suppliers have been paid before making final payment. • Avoid contractors who use aggressive, high-pressure tactics to scare you into working with them. Decline unsolicited pitches from contractors who are “just in the neighborhood,” use overly-friendly sales pitches, or quote you a price too good to be true. • Comparison shop. Obtain bids from three contractors and ask for three references from each. Ask neighbors, friends, or relatives who have recently completed a home improvement project for their recommendations. • The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), which licenses contractors, provides information about specific contractors, including their addresses, length of time licensed, and whether they’ve been the subject of DPOR disciplinary action for violation of DPOR rules. DPOR does not investigate unethical business
practices. Visit the DPOR website at www.dpor.virginia.gov or call the DPOR at 804-367-8500. • Don’t rely on verbal agreements. Ask the contractor you’ve selected to prepare a written contract that includes, at a minimum, the contractor’s name, street address (not a P.O. box number), license number, a description of the work to be performed (including cleanup) and timetable, the materials to be used, subcontractor names, if any, starting and completion dates, warranty provisions, and a payment schedule based on completion of specific stages of the job. Paying a Contractor • Con artists and fly-by-night operators typically insist on a large down payment or that you pay in cash before work is done. Once they have the money, they may never return. Your down payment should be as little as you can negotiate with the contractor, but typically no more than 25-30 percent of the total cost. Pay by credit card, not cash. • Don’t allow payments to get ahead of the work. • Withhold the final payment until the entire project is finished and inspected and you receive a contractor’s affidavit affirming that all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid. You don’t want to have a mechanic’s lien placed against your property if you’ve paid the contractor, but he hasn’t paid the subcontractors and suppliers. Most of the information above was compiled from the Virginia Dept. of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
GUTTERS
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Lynchburg: Lynchburg: Lynchburg: 434.239.6722 434.239.6722 434.239.67 Charlottesville: Charlottesville: Charlottesville: 434.971.7512 434.971.7512 434.971.7512 • •Roanoke: Roanoke: • Roanoke: 540.890.9185 540.890.9185 540.890.91
HOME PERFORMANCE AUDITS
jjweatherization.com • jolangford@juno.com • 434- 847-5487 Richmond Hwy., Lynchburg Insulation For Both New Construction & Existing Homes Energy Audits Using Infra-Red & Blower Door Technology Cost-Effective Measures Recommended Heating and Cooling systems Duct Testing, Sealing & Insulation
Licensed, Bonded, Insured • Class B Contractor Licensed HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
$50 OFF HOME ENERGY AUDIT
Present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. J&J Weatherization, 434-847-5487 Expires 12/31/2012
(call for pricing & start saving today!)
HOME INSPECTIONS
American
& Wood Care
Renew Your Home, Protect Your Investment www.americanhousewash.com
We Clean Siding/Roofs/Decks 434-237-0237
• Licensed & Insured
• Residential • Commercial
• Owner Operated (434) 332-5911 or
D-E-C-K-911 Wash & Stain
A Division of American Wash & Wood Care
www.Deck911.com
FREE SEALANT & DECK STAIN FIRST TWO GALLONS OF SIDING SEALANT FREE WITH HOUSE WASH AND/OR FIRST GALLON OF DECK STAIN FREE WITH DECK WASH & STAIN SERVICE. Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. American Wash & Wood Care, 434-237-0237 Expires 12/31/2012
HOUSE WASHING
House Wash
LANDSCAPING
WE DELIVER!
www.LeesvilleLandscapeSupplies.com
HARDSCAPE SUPPLIES!
Decorative Stone
Mulches
Natural Stone
Topsoil
Pavers
Grass Seed
Gravel
Straw
Sand
Irrigation Supplies Retaining Walls
We’re Now A Propane Filling Station!
OPEN Monday- Saturday 2291 Waterlick Rd. (at the corner of Leesville Rd. & Waterlick) Lynchburg • 434-832-0042
Painting Service, Inc. “For all your interior & exterior painting needs” 434-942-7999 • wps4you.com • “Google Us!”
We Accept
Interior and Exterior Painting
Special Staining
Lead Restoration Certified
Pressure Washing
Residential and Commercial
On-staff Color Designer
Wall Paper Removal
Metal Roofs
Sheetrock and Plaster Repair
Over 30 Years Experience
$200 OFF
COMPLETE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR PAINTING Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Wainwright Painting Service, Inc. 434-942-7999 Expires 12/31/2012
PAINTIER
Wainwright
PLUMBERS
Locally Owned & Operated Prompt, Courteous Service Guaranteed Work
RandyThePlumber.com Service & Repair Drain Cleaning Water Heaters Faucets
10% OFF SERVICE WORK
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Randy the Plumber & Son, 434-841-2255 Expires 12/31/2012
VINYL PORCH RAIL CO.
RAILINGS / VINYL PORCH
THE
• Railings
• Decking
• Columns
• Benches
• Fencing
• Rocking Chairs
• Arbors
• Pergolas
• Screen Porches • Surprisingly Affordable
• Aluminum Core • Variety of Colors to Choose From
• Lifetime Warranty
• Do It Yourself Packages Available
• Maintenance Free
Call Now for the Outdoor Look and Feel You Really Want
434-237-2800 or visit www.VinylPorchRails.com
15% OFF “DO-IT-YOURSELF” PACKAGES This coupon must be presented at time of estimate. New Residential Customers Only. Vinyl Porch Rail Co. • 434-237-2800 Expires 12/31/2012
RUG CARE
• Rug cleaning • Carpet cleaning • Odor removal • Upholstery • 24hr Emergency Services • Bonded and Insured • Specializing in pet stains
CALL US FOR YOUR CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING NEEDS.
434-845-2636
10% OFF MINIMUM CHARGES STILL APPLY Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Steam Way Rug & Carpet Care, 434-845-2636 Expires 12/31/2012
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What we can do for you:
ROOFING VINYL SIDING REPLACEMENT WINDOWS SUNROOMS
SIDING & WINDOWS
23 year s of sati
E-mail: Collinssidingandwindows@yahoo.com
From our entry level gutter guard, all the way up to the industry standard RHINO BEST, you will encounter fewer failures, a larger amount of water dissipation (our test stands max out at 4.5” of rain per minute with no overflow) and a greater ease of self-shedding than any other comparable products on the market.
2 FREE SKY LIGHTS WITH ANY CUSTOM BUILT SUNROOM Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Collins Siding & Windows Inc. 434-525-6307 Expires 12/31/2012
STORAGE
OUTBACK S TO R AG E “We Are Your Storage Solution� outbackstorage.biz
24 Hour Kiosk for your convenience
We offer Climate Controlled Units as well as Standard Units
Customers can sign up for a storage unit any time of the day or night
24 hour/7 day access
Locks are also available for purchase onsite Sizes range from 5x5 to 10x25
Computerized Security and Individual Access Codes
Personal and Corporate Checks
18337 Forest Rd. Lynchburg VA 24502 434-385-4026 outbackstorage.biz
PrecisionTileOnline.com 434-401-9898
Customer Satisfaction Is Our Top Priority Residential and Commercial Professional Installation of Ceramic Tile & All Natural Stones Over 30 years Combined Experience Competitive Pricing Working Throughout Virginia
10% OFF
KITCHEN BACKSPLASH LABOR-50 SQ. FT. OR OVER Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Precision Marble & Tile, 434-401-9898 Expires 12/31/2012
TILE
Precision Marble & Tile
TREE SERVICE
Wisecarver TREE SERVICE Serving Greater Lynchburg Since 1964
434-610-9262
“Specializing in Hard-to-Take-Down Trees & Storm Damage” Trimming
Shaping
Shrubbery Work
Tree Removal
Deep Root Feeding
Fertilizing
Lots Cleared
Cabling
Fully Insured • Owner on Job & all Times • FREE ESTIMATES
10% OFF $1,000 OR MORE OF WORK
Mention or present coupon at contract signing. Not good with any other offer or discount. Wisecarver Tree Service, 434-610-9262 Expires 12/31/2012
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