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Website by Jenni

2005. All Rights Reserved.

 

Contractor Referrals 

 

Courteous, knowledgeable, prompt, and reasonable are some of the words mentioned when a referral is being given for a service professional or company.

The following list consists of local contractors and companies referred by homeowners in our community as having performed satisfactory to exceptional work for them.

Please note:  The referrals provided in this list are for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of the services provided.  When hiring any contractor, ask questions and verify references or licenses as you deem necessary.

 
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Contact Information

 

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Air Conditioning & Heating                      

L & L Heating and Air Conditioning

 

Contact:  Alan Long

770-252-6909

 

(Since 1999)  Complete HVAC installation.  Alan and Mark go "above and beyond" in their work.  We've relied upon their expertise for many years. Reliable and trustworthy - Very reasonable pricing.

Referred by Jenni & Paul W.

Auto Mechanic

Thomas Automotive

4204 A Railroad Avenue

Tucker, GA

(770) 938-6857

(Since mid 1990's) - Quality, honest service.

Referred by Paul W.

     
Catering

Carole Parks Catering

 

404-872-1999

http://www.cparkscatering.com

(November 2006) Wonderful, imaginative food.

Referred by Jannean Bello 770-938-9851

Design (Interior, Kitchen, Landscape)
     
     
Electrician

Gary West

Cell 770-352-4950

Office/home 770-267-4949

(November 2006)   Was referred by a realtor friend of mine who manages a number of rental properties.  Gary is very prompt returning calls and in service calls.

Referred by Jannean Bello 770-938-9851

     
Garage Door

DeHaas Overhead Doors

Contact:  Robert DeHaas

770-339-4065

 

(January 2005)   Highly recommended.  Robert exceeded our expectations in our garage door installation.  Easy to work with - knowledgeable - Very competitive pricing.

Referred by Jenni & Paul W.

   

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Lawn Care                                                                
Anders and Erik Johanson 770-939-3165

Update 10/2007 - Patrick Bello is away at college now (spending rather than earning $$), but his parents recommend 2 other Emperor Way boys who are mowing the Bello lawn now(!) and doing very well.

Referred by

Jack and Pat Horvath

Grass Roots Tree and Turf Care Inc.

 

Contact:  Office staff

770-917-8200
Grassroots@bellsouth.net

http://grassrootsturf.com/

(Since 2002)  We used 2 other lawn care companies prior to Grass Roots.  After a few Grass Roots treatments, we noticed a tremendous difference.  Staff is courteous and provides a very personalized service (the way business use to be).

 

Referred by Paul W.

   

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Masonry

Alex Fraser Masonry Inc.

770-664-2294 afrasermasonry@aol.com

(Spring 2005)  From our front steps brickwork, we recommend Alex Fraser Masonry Inc.

 

Referred by

Jack & Pat Horvath

Painting

Bill Sorrells

770-972-8482

 

(November 2006)  Bill Sorrells has painted for us for years...in fact -this is our 2nd house - inside and out.  He is a fine person and does an outstanding job, meticulous, extremely conscientious, and a person you can trust in every way.  Many decorators refer him to their clients.

Referred by Jannean Bello 770-938-9851

Robertson Painting

Atlanta, GA 30303

770-717-1707

 

(Spring 2005)  We found the company to be competitively priced with quality work that was done on-time and as promised.  Of course, we had a good experience with this company but make no guarantee as to their reliability.

 

Referred by Taylre DeBold

3504 Palace Court

   

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Plumber
Ridgeway Mechanical

2755 Janet Street

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

770-354-4594

www.ridgewaymechanical.com/

 

 

(October 2007) We've used Alan and his crew to replace a sewer line and a gas line.  They are responsive, courteous, and efficient.  We have been very pleased.

Referred by Chris Rylands

     
Residential & Land Appraisals
The Appraisal Group Res, Inc.

Jeremy Conlon

TAG-RES, INC
2339 Main Street
Tucker, GA 30084
770-492-9009

www.tag-residential.com

(July 2006)

Tucker Resident off Midvale Road

Certified Appraiser, Licensed Broker

Referred by Jeremy Conlon

Remodeling / Renovation  UPDATED

David White

770-310-3307

(November 2006)  Interior Renovations-David White - did our basement renovation after it was successfully waterproofed (see recommendation Allstate Waterproofing Contractor Inc.) David is a fine, trustworthy person, has great ideas/ suggestions/ finds excellent workers.  He and his family live at the other end of Henderson Road.

Referred by Jannean Bello 770-938-9851

Innovative Homeworks  NEW

Owner:  Chris Busing

404-234-0073

www.innovativehomeworks.com

 

(August 2008)  Insured and NARI certified remodeler, reasonable priced, good work, does plumbing retrofits for the new DeKalb ordinance.

Referred by Kristin F.

V & J, Inc.

Miguel Valverde-Jensen

Office 770-985-0654

Cell 678-794-1538

V-J@bellsouth.net

(Since 2003)  They did our kitchen renovation, and some other projects in the neighborhood.  They're outstanding!!!!  We used them again this spring (2005) to clean & re-stain our deck and wood fence.

Referred by Willis M.

Roofing

DeKalb Roofing

3653 Redwing Cir
Decatur, GA 30032

404-288-5728 

 

(Spring 2005)  We found the company to be competitively priced with quality work that was done on-time and as promised.  Of course, we had a good experience with this company but make no guarantee as to their reliability.

 

Referred by Taylre DeBold

3504 Palace Court

   

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Tax Preparation

Strategic Tax Service

Judy Thompson

Park Plaza at Mountain Road

4209A Memorial Drive

Decatur, GA 30032

404-499-2604

 

(March 2007)  I have had my taxes prepared by Judy for many years.  She has extensive references and experience.  She has saved me a great deal of money over these years, and her knowledgeable assistance means that i have an easy peace of mind before, during and after tax season.

 

Referred by Jack Horvath

pjhorvath@bellsouth.net

     
Tree Service
     
     
Upholstery
     
     
Waterproofing 

Allstate Waterproofing Contractor Inc

2231 Pinecliff Dr NE

Atlanta GA 30345

770-938-2238

 

Richard F Cain was the owner and the person who estimated our job.  Another family in the neighborhood had recommended this company.
Our work was done prior to the storms and heavy rains of 2005 and our basement is staying dry.

Referred by Jack Horvath

   

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