AOTB HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY - aka "Martha's List"
Have you had a valuable experience with a home service professional who provided excellent service that fit your budget and met or exceeded your expectations?
Do you need such home services but have no idea as to who could do it and how well?
If you’ve had a great service experience, or know someone who has, we would like you to share your positive experience(s) with your neighbors via our AOTB network so we can build a directory from which others might benefit. The recommendations should be emailed to our volunteer community member, Martha McDowell, or send by filling out the form below. The recommendations will then be organized and regularly posted to our POA-AOTB website.
Examples of categories would include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Chimney Cleaning
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Clean Sweep Of Anne Arundel County |
| Services Offered: | Chimney (fireplace and oil burner) cleaning and repairs |
| Hired for: | Wood stove chimney swept and relined; oil burner chimney cleaned; both chimneys repointed |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Thorough cleaning yearly; when repairs needed they did them almost immediately, making for a safer wood burning experience. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: PO Box 284, Millersville, MD 21108 Phone: 410-590-4800 info@cleansweepaa.com |
Construction
| Name: | Nathan D. |
| Business Name: | Wiles Construction |
| Services Offered: | Structural Repairs, General Home Improvement |
| Hired for: | Main beam & joist repairs; roofing; bathroom remodel; general repairs |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Larry (and his son, Larry Jr.) were fantastic: they did top quality structural work and great bathroom tile work; fair prices. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 76 Lake Shore Dr, Pasadena, MD 21122 |
| Name: | Jen J. |
| Business Name: | Ready to Sell Renovations |
| Services Offered: | Home rnovation |
| Hired for: | Remodeled kitchen, replaced roof, master bath and bedroom |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | R2S did a wonderful job on my remodel. They took care of everything including creating a master bedroom suite in what was once a garage and completely redoing the kitchen, installing a/c and replacing roof. Very detail oriented and made sure I was satisfied with everything. |
| Business Contact Info: | Brian Ernest |
| Name: | Nathan D. |
| Business Name: | Maryland Mold And Waterproofing |
| Services Offered: | Mold Remediation and Waterproofing Services |
| Hired for: | Crawlspace encapsulation and mold remediation |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | John, Nick, & crew did excellent work: responsive, professional, great results |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 521 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Name: | Margaret & David D. |
| Business Name: | Showcase Home Improvement |
| Services Offered: | Roofing and general contracting |
| Hired for: | Our 165 mph-rated, architectural-grade roof |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Outstanding! Ken gave me a tutorial on roofing that convinced me he was the best (and turned out the least costly) of five contractors I interviewed. From five-nail, 60% overlap, super shingles, to roof vents, to anti-dam coverings, to replacement plywood and joists his crew installed almost a decade ago, our roof still looks and acts brand new! |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 443-623-2373 (Ken) or 410-562-028 (Dolores) |
Electrical
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Steve Bausum, small home electrical repairs |
| Services Offered: | Everything from new circuits to new electrical boxes and circuit breakers |
| Hired for: | Home, garage, and pier electrical services |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Steve has worked on our home for over a decade and has served us well; great value |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 401-266-8112 |
| Name: | Martha M. |
| Business Name: | Kelly Generator and Equipment, Inc |
| Services Offered: | New Generac unit sales, service, and rentals, as well as parts and training |
| Hired for: | Semi Annual Generator Preventative Maintenance |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Professional, thorough, explained what was done, price exceeded former provider (price available) |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 1955 Dale Lane., Owings, MD 20736 Phone: 410-257-5225 http://www.kge.com |
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Premier Electrical Services, LLC |
| Services Offered: | Major and minor electrical installations and repairs |
| Hired for: | Whole house back-up generator install/servicing |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Outstanding work; excellent price; dependable servicing |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 410-977-8819
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| Name: | Gretchen E. |
| Business Name: | Cook Electric |
| Services Offered: | Full service electrical services |
| Hired for: | Installation of new 240v wiring & outlets |
| Work was for: | Personal residence |
| How well it was done: | The owner of the company came to do the estimate in person, the day after I called to inquire. He gave me multiple options and their prices on the spot. Later that day his office sent me a typed invoice with the numbers we agreed on. His installation crew came on time (actually about 5 minutes early!) on the day we agreed and quickly, cleanly got the work done. As my job was such a simple one, I was glad to have them treat it like any large project with prompt service. I also greatly appreciated that both the owner, and the technicians treated me (a woman) with respect, and did not talk down to me. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 2130 Renard Court, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
Floor Services
| Name: | Donna W. |
| Business Name: | Elegant Floor Services |
| Services Offered: | Hardwood floor replacement, repair and re-finishing, Marble floor restoration and polishing, Stone floor restoration and Grout repair and restoration. |
| Hired for: | Re-finished our hardwood floors |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | They did a great job. My floors look fantastic. They were half the price (for more work) than another company. Arrived on time, very polite and left little to no dust for me to clean up. Couldn't be more pleased. |
| Business Contact Info: |
Phone: 301-608-0818 http://elegantfloorservices.com |
Gutter Cleaning - Deck/Screen Repair - Trim Painting
| Name: | Martha M. |
| Business Name: | Action Vacuum |
| Services Offered: | Gutter Cleaning; now expanded to small construction projects, roofing |
| Hired for: | Quarterly gutter cleaning, deck repair and paint/porch trim/screen repair |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Professional, timely, quality work using quality products (price available) |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 1211 Whetstone Drive, Arnold, MD 21012 Phone: 410-573-1863, 877-573-1863 http://www.avguttercleaning.com |
Home Repair / Handyman
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Denny Korrot-Home Handy Person |
| Services Offered: | Power washing; deck waterproofing; general maintenance repairs. |
| Hired for: | Everything (almost) |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Denny treats your home as if it were his; excellent value |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 410-693-4393 |
| Name: | Melanie H. |
| Business Name: | Eric Campbell General Carpentry |
| Services Offered: | Deck Repairs |
| Hired for: | Deck Repairs |
| Work was for: | Self |
| How well it was done: | Excellent, efficient, on time, budget conscious, courteous, local |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 410-703-0372 |
House Cleaning
| Name: | Peggy M. |
| Business Name: | JR Cleaning |
| Services Offered: | House Cleaning |
| Hired for: | Our move-out cleaning |
| Work was for: | My husband and me |
| How well it was done: | FANTASTIC. I wish we had found this service earlier! |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 443-822-1448 Belkyjr@gmail.com |
Landscaping
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Second Nature Landscaping—Jeff Graybill |
| Services Offered: | Lawn care; full service patio design/installation |
| Hired for: | Landscaping design and servicing |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Jeff and crew do what needs doing and are always available for emergencies |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 410-279-5802 http://secondnaturemd.com |
| Name: | Kathy & Ed C. |
| Business Name: | Rent-A-Son Lawn Service |
| Services Offered: | Small scale landscaping and lawn mowing |
| Hired for: | Leaf Removal |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Very thorough, reasonable, reliable and professional. Local business. Highly recommended. |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 443-837-8952 |
| Name: | Martha & Bob McD. |
| Business Name: | Rent-A-Son Lawn Service |
| Services Offered: | Small scale landscaping and lawn mowing |
| Hired for: | Yard Cleanup/Tree trim |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Ourstanding job. |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 443-837-8952 |
| Name: | Peggy M. |
| Business Name: | Johnson Lawn and Landscape |
| Services Offered: | Grass moving and lawn care, landscaping |
| Hired for: | Grass moving and lawn care, landscaping |
| Work was for: | Our personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Superb. Our lawn could take a prize, and he was wonderful with my gardens. |
| Business Contact Info: | Phone: 443-971-1226 Colby Johnson, colbyjohnson74@gmail.com |
Pharmacy
| Name: | Margaret and David D. |
| Business Name: | Patient Care Pharmacy |
| Services Offered: | Full service pharmacy; All Rx |
| Hired for: | Personal Rx |
| Work was for: | Personal needs |
| How well it was done: | Most careful, helpful, and economical pharmacy we've ever used; they also deliver if needed. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 2047 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 |
Powerwashing
| Name: | Vincent & Aldena L. |
| Business Name: | Extreme Clean Pressure Washing LLC |
| Services Offered: | Power Washing- Houses, Decks, Fences, Stem Clean Concrete |
| Hired for: | Power washing our deck, house and driveway |
| Work was for: | Personal residence |
| How well it was done: | They did a great job on everything. They were professional. Paid attention to detail very well. We really didn't think our house was that dirty. But once he started to clean it, the siding got so much brighter! We highly recommend this company. And I know because of the work he did on our house, he has gotten more work down on the Bay! And his prices are comparable. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 8414 Bussenius Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122 |
| Name: | Aris A. |
| Business Name: | Extreme Clean Pressure Washing LLC |
| Services Offered: | Power Washing- Houses, Decks, Fences, Stem Clean Concrete |
| Hired for: | Clean deck and driveway |
| Work was for: | Personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Licensed & Insured; On time; Very satisfied with the cleaning and processes used; knowledgeable, courtious, neat and thorough; protected and/or moved furniture as needed. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 8414 Bussenius Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122 |
Water Treatment
| Name: | Margaret and David D. and Martha McD. |
| Business Name: | Mid-Atlantic Water Services |
| Services Offered: | Water treatment system servicing, pier winterization, general plumbing |
| Hired for: | Instal/service high-end water treatment system |
| Work was for: | Personal residence |
| How well it was done: | Best water quality ever and have to watch taking over-long showers. Clothes washing visibly improved. Better quality drinking water than bottled. Marty in appointments always finds time for us. |
| Business Contact Info: | Address: 14 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 |