Local companies that I do business with (and so should you). Post 1 of ?
One of my pleasures is referring my old friends to my new friends. On this page you will find information on local companies that I personally know and like and believe that I can recommend to you without hesitation. As time goes on I would like to add businesses that you have found that you feel the same way about. When you find such businesses, email be at Adam at SearchHaymarket.com and provide me with a little information about why you believe they should be added to the list. Enjoy getting to know my friends and please, let them know how you heard about them!
Regards,
Adam
In No Special Order Because They Are All Special:
CertaPro Painters, Richard Van Lear. Phone 703-455-6200. www.CertaPro.com Richard covers all of Prince William County and on occasion will go outside of border for friends and past clients. Richard has been know to recommend Muralo Paint and Benjamin More. I have painted two homes with the Muralo and really understand why Richard sings its praises. According to Richard, the beauty of a paint job begins with the prep(preparation). If you are looking for high quality work at fair prices you should give him a call.
Atkins-Palmer Corporation. 866-753-6994. Ken Palmer, President. When I think about plumbing, heating, air conditioning or gas fireplaces, my first call is to Ken. Atkins-Palmer is not the biggest company, but they may be the most honest. In all my years of meeting contractors at my clients homes, Ken is the ONLY one that I have met that actually takes the time to verify that the furnace actually is burning properly and surprisingly, none of them are. You change the oil, check the brakes and rotate the tires on your car, don't you? Why not call Ken and arrange to make sure that your heating and cooling systems are being maintained as well ? If you don't, you may find out how expensive furnaces can be to replace. With all of the knowledge and all of the proper licenses, Ken is the one to call to make your home safe and comfortable.
Brunson Designs, Lynnette Brunson, www.BrunsonDesigns.com, 703-368-5371. Did you know that if you finished your basement without permits and something goes wrong, your insurance company can delay the claim? Did you know that your tax record will let future buyers and home inspectors know if you obtained the necessary permits? Did you know that a smart buyer's agent will require you to furnish the permits even after the fact? What fun is that? Hiring a professional like Lynnette at the beginning of a project is likely to ensure that the money that you will spend will be spent wisely. Good designs and plans will help make the project more attractive, usable and eventually help with the re-sale value of your home. If words like safe, happy, secure and attractive are words that you would like to apply to your next addition, basement build out or deck, then you owe it to yourself to give Lynnette a call.
Mary Kay, Donna Altepeter, www.MaryKay.com/DonnaAltepeter, 703-994-7185. Donna tells me that a good client for her is anyone who has skin. Huh! Seems like a lot of you would qualify as potential clients. I know and like Donna and trust her to give her clients good advice. Donna will be happy to tell you about skin care, makeup, sun protection and just about any topic that is related to her Mary Kay products. Donna is also a great go to person for those of you that wait until the last minute and need a great and thoughtful gift. On numerous occasions, her gift baskets have really helped keep me out of the dog house. So, got skin? Need advice? Call Donna!
David Hoffman, Attorney, 703-267-6100. David knows, wills, trusts, estate planning and all that death related stuff better than anyone that I have ever met. He has the ability to make the complicated understandable and the patience to help families deal with all of the details that arise when one needs to make those final arrangements. For my readers with elderly or terminally ill family members, David is a must call. For those of you with children and pets that are concerned with taking care of their future, David is must call as well. Remember, if you fail to plan then you can be accused of planning to fail.