Recommended Contractors
Over the years, my clients and I have worked with lots of
contractors. The names listed below have not made it to this
list because they are paid advertisers. These are my
recommended personal favorites who are "tried and true",
or contractors who I know, that have exceptional credentials,
and have been consistently favored by myself or my associates
and clients . I
recommended all of the following contractors without
hesitation, and feel that you can rely on the quality and
satisfaction of their workmanship or service.
If you are already my client and have a
favorite contractor in any field,
we would love to hear from you!
Is there someone YOU would like to recommend?
Make
your recommendation!
Recommended Home Inspectors
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Home Sure Inspections 301-933-7873
Visit
Homesureinspections.com to see more "Home Sure" inspectors
and Ed's list of recommended contractors.
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Prime Property Inspectors 301-916-0300
14 Executive Park Ct.
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Alban Home Inspection Service 301-662-6565Alban Home Inspection provides home inspection and environmental testing in Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania. They specialize in home inspections, radon testing, mold investigations, water and septic system testing, lead-based paint inspections, commercial inspections and consultants to property owners. Visit their website to obtain a wealth of information regarding common problems found in home inspections and lists of articles written by Arthur Lazerow for the Gazette Newspaper. You can also see a list of all their home inspectors and their resumes. Both of the inspectors below come with impressive credentials and are highly recommended. Their website address is http://www.albaninspect.com
ARTHUR S. LAZEROW is president of Alban Home Inspection Service, Inc. He is a nationally certified ASHI home inspector, having performed over 6000 inspections the past twelve years. He has served both on the Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of ASHI and on the national Public Relations Committee of ASHI. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia, the American University Law School, and the US Navy post-graduate business school. In addition, he is a licensed Realtor, an accredited Maryland Association of Realtors public speaker and holds accreditations to perform lead-based paint assessments, radon, mold, and water and septic system testing. He is the editor of the Alban monthly newsletter Home Inspection Insights and writes a twice-monthly column for the Gazette newspapers entitled Ask Mr. Home Inspector, and a monthly column for the Frederick County Association of Realtors newsletter. (License #19320) http://www.albaninspect.com
MARTY
BLACKWOOD is chief inspector of Alban Home Inspection
Service, Inc., responsible for Alban’s inspection practices and
protocols. He is a registered architect residing in Ashton,
Maryland, and has been in the design and construction industry
since 1978. With a longstanding interest in residential housing,
he completed the Inspector Training Associates course in 2002.
Marty has earned the national home
Lead & Mold TestingWhitehall Associates Mold Decontamination / RemediationT&P Contractors |
Settlement Attorneys...
Main Street Settlements John
Ferguson- settlement attorney
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Montgomery County Master
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| American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Lists of ASHI Certified Inspectors |
| Members of the MARYLAND Association of Home Inspectors |
| National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) |
| National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) |
Ed Williams,
Owner and
Primary Inspector of Home Sure Inspection Services. He is NAHI
Certified and has over 30 years of construction experience and
over 20
years as a home inspector. He has conducted over 10,000
home inspections. Related experience includes:
Ron
Meely is a senior inspector with over 25 years of
diverse experience in the construction industry. As a former
licensed builder/general contractor, Mr. Meely supervised the
construction of hundreds of new residential and commercial
buildings throughout Maryland and Virginia. As a licensed home
improvement specialist, he has had extensive experience with all
types of remodeling and additions, from design to completion.
His services are frequently requested as a professional building
consultant, and he has performed a variety of services relating
to site/land development and storm water management. He has
advised clients on structural, mechanical and electrical
deficiencies found during major renovation and construction
projects. He has also acted as professional arbitrator on client
and contractor/builder disputes. He is a member of the American
Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and the American Association
of Radon Scientists and Technicians (AARST). 
Vimal
Kapoor is president and principal inspector of Prime
Property Inspectors. He is a Certified Indoor Environmentalist
with over 30 years of engineering, architecture and
environmental experience. He has performed over 5,000
home/building inspections and has conducted numerous Indoor Air
Quality evaluations. He has been featured in The Washington Post
and other publications, and has appeared on radio and TV talk
shows such as WDCA's "Making A Difference." Mr. Kapoor is a
frequent speaker on construction and environmental issues at
various consumer and real estate seminars, and serves as an
education instructor approved by the Maryland Real Estate
Commission for Continuing Education Credits. He has testified as
an expert witness on residential construction before the
American Arbitration Association, the Circuit Court of
Montgomery County, and at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. He
is a member of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI),
the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technicians
(AARST), the American Indoor Air Quality (AmIAQ) Council, the
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), the Greater Capital Area
Association of Realtors (GCAAR), and an Officer of the
Mid-Atlantic Chapter of ASHI. 
Heating and Air Conditioning
Company Name
Fisher Heating and Air Conditioning, 301-251-0200
AJ Pearce and Associates / Parker Pearce
Service Experts 301-548-9000
www.myserviceexperts.com
Quality Air & Heating 301-694-2881
Home Maintenance & Handyman Services
Company Name
Jeeves Handyman Services
1-800-371-5730
http://www.jeeveshandyman.com/
Electricians
Company Name
Kolb Electric 301-279-2133 Located in Olney www.kolbelectric.com
Olney Electric 301-924-4300 ( they are actually in Gaithersburg now)
Locksmiths
Company Name
Mobillock & Key Inc. Located in Brookeville 301-924-1331
Septic Tank Services and Inspection Certifications
Seek Septic Laytonsville 301-258-8813 http://www.johnseek.com/home/
Well Water Testing
Kappe & Associates - Frederick 301-846-0200 http://www.kappe-inc.com/
Termite Inspections & Treatment
Montgomery County:
Benware, Located in Olney & Rockville 301-871-1920 My favorite! JJJJ
Century Termite Inspection, Located in Kensington 301-495-4148
Infestation Control 301-294-0700
Appco Termite 301-949-1023
Howard County:
C&M Exterminators, Inc. 301-779-1515
Frederick County:
Envirotech
Pest Services 301-696-0997
Note:
Termite order forms are online at
www.EnvirotechPestServices.com
Please fill out form
and fax it in.
Other Locations:
http://www.envirotechpestservices.com/pest-control-maryland-locations-new.asp?action=Maryland
Engineers
Contact: SQ Consultants Syed Qamer 1-703-278-8442
Carpeting Cleaning
Contact: "A Cleaner Carpet Cleaner" 301-774-4455 Located in Olney, Md.
Deep steam clean and sanitize.
Contact: " Posiden Carpet Cleaners"
301-279-7767 Located in Olney Md.
Dry cleaning method
Chimney Cleaning
Chimney Cricket Sweeps, Inc.
301-774-6060 Located in Olney, MD.
Chimney Cricket Sweeps is a small privately owned business that has been serving Montgomery County for over 25 years. Call for Cleaning and Safety Inspections for fireplace and wood stoves. They do not do chimney re-linings and do not hire seasonal part time help. No commissioned incentives to recommend expensive chimney relining. Chimney Cricket is routinely called for a second opinions if you have been told you need a chimeny relining. They also install stainless steel chimney caps, replacement dampers an do minor chimney repairs.
Maid Service
Sparkle-N-Shine Cleaning 301-570-0951 Located in Olney Md.
Painters
CertaPro Painters Tony Ryan -1-800-689-7271
5544 Wilkins Court
Rockville, MD 20852
Visit Their Website
C. Ricagno Painting Company specializes in home and
commercial interior and exterior painting, wallpapering, faux
painting, power washing and the installation of decorative
moldings and chair rails. We have been serving the Washington
Metro area, including Montgomery County, Howard County,
Rockville, Silver Spring, Olney, Gaithersburg, Germantown,
Bethesda, for over 25 years. Visit their website at:
http://www.ricagnopainting.com
Hauling
Company Name
Dirty Deeds Junk Removal 1-703-333-JUNK (5865)
Junk Masters Located in Olney 1-301-570-5030
Garage Door Repiars
Benson Garage Doors 301-948-9255 Located in Derwood
General Contracting, Repairs
"Your Home Improvements" Located in Ashton 301-758-8333
Kitchen & Bath remodeling, finished basements, decks, patios, carpentry,
and
miscellaneous.
Superb attention to detail. You'll know the
job is
done to
perfection! Reliable, trustworthy, licensed and fully insured.
Glass & Glass Repairs
Gaithersburg Glass 301-948-2623
Blain Windows and Doors Located in Kensington 301-934-2623
Plumbing
Howes Plumbing Located in Brookeville 301-924-4558
Chuck the Plumber 301-774-1452 Located in Olney
Plumbing Express ( Polybutylene Pipe Replacement) 1-800-501-7702
Fireplace and Woodstove Shops
Acme
Stove Company
301-309-1998
15221 Display Ct.
Rockville, Md.20850
( Just off E. Gude Drive)
www.AcmeStove.com
Fireside Stone & Patio
410-531-1800 or 301-854-9600
12260 Clarksville Pike or (PO Box 375)
Clarksville Md. 21029
www.FiresideStone.com
Roofers
Phifer Construction Co. Mark Dunsmore -Roofing Specialist 301-370-7335
Roof Cleaning
Exterior Concepts Inc. 301-261-4134
Tired of black ugly roof stains making you house look tired and
worn?
Those stains are actually algae, and must carefully removed and
treated
so they don't come back and your roof is not ruined in the
process.
The American Roof-Brite system can restore your old roof and
keep it
looking brand new. See the process at
http://www.arbroof.com
I had this done to my house and I can't recommend them more
highly!
Local Movers
Moyer & Sons
1-800-726-1817
Family owned business in Gaithersburg Md.
(These are the mover's Realtors call when they have to move!
Highly recommended!)
http://www.moyerandsons.com/
Town & Country Movers
( If you can't schedule
Moyer& Sons, call Town & Country. They are great too!)
650 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Toll Free: 800-683-6683
Local MD: 301-670-4600
Local Virginia: 703-560-8600
http://www.townandcountrymovers.com/
Nation Wide or Out-of-State Movers and Van Lines
Re/Max "Moving Coach" Program. Out of state moving benefits and discounts. They assign a personal moving coach, and then help you contact recommended moving companies, arrange estimates, and provide expert advice. This program uses top national van lines and provides discounted rates and up to $75,000 coverage in free moving insurance. My clients have given this program rave reviews.
Recommended Contractor to Replace Polybutylene Plumbing
Polybutylene
Plumbing Information
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement- Estimates
( from Plumbing Express- the ONLY company I recommend! )
Change of Address Service
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