Recommended Contractors
Here
is my list of service that I have used in the past and would
recommend to clients and friends. Realtors try to only refer
licensed contractors for services that require a state licenses.
Not all provider's need licenses.
Some of the Professionals associated with Real Estate
transactions that DO need licensing are:
Home Improvement Contractors, Heating & Air Conditioning
Contractors
Landscape Architects, Land Surveyors, Locksmiths,
Master Electricians, Plumbers, Real Estate Appraisers, Home
Inspectors, Tax Preparers, and Real Estate Agents
You can check an individual's current license by visiting:
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/cgi-bin/electroniclicensing
The service providers that
are listed below are not
paying fees or providing special services to be advertised
on this website.
Recommended Home Inspectors
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Prime Property Inspectors
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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. Their website address is http://www.albaninspect.com
Mold Decontamination / RemediationServpro of Washington, DC
Servepro of Howard County
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Settlement Attorneys...
Main Street Settlements
http://www.mainstsettlements.com/ See Directions and Map
Village Settlements Offices in Kentlands, Frederick, and Greenbelt http://www.villagesettlements.com/
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Home Inspections, Environmental & Consumer Issues |
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Montgomery County Master
Plans- Online The site also includes information on county parks, transportation planning and historic preservation. |
| Leaking Underground Oil Storage Tanks |
| 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) |
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
Home Maintenance & Handyman Services
Company Name
Should have Home Improvement License
Electricians
Company Name
Appliances
AirPark Appliances
Discounted, Reconditioned USED Appliances.
Good DEALS!
7901 Queenair Drive #101
Gaithersburg, Md.
Used Appliances
301-963-8939
Well Water Testing
Montgomery County:
Century Termite Inspection, Located in Kensington 301-495-4148
Infestation Control 301-294-0700
Appco Termite 301-949-1023
Benware Termite Control 301-260-1840
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
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 30 years. Call for Cleaning and Safety Inspections for fireplace and wood stoves. Chimney Cricket Sweeps does not do chimney re-linings and do not hire seasonal part time help. There are NO commissioned incentives to recommend expensive chimney relining. Chimney Cricket is routinely called for a second opinions if homeowners have been told they need a chimney relining. http://www.chimneycricketsweeps.com
Maid Service
Painters
Should have Home Improvement License
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
Blaine 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
Ace Sewer & Drain Service
Timothy Matthews 301-774-9389
Located in Brookeville. 24 Hour Emergency Service.
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
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/
Moyer & Sons do both local and Long Distance Moves within the United States.
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/
Box Quest
Inexpensive quality 200lb test ( 32 ect) moving
boxes and supplies delivered to your door next day. 1-888-852-6937
Order
Moving Boxes Online
How to buy boxes
Boxes - New and Used (at 40% off)
Delivery $45. or pick up
Beltway Movers
14819 Southlawn Lane
Rockville, Md. 20747
301-340-2310
www.beltwaymovers.com
Recommended Contractor to Replace Polybutylene Plumbing
Polybutylene
Plumbing Information
Polybutylene Pipe Replacement- Estimates
( from Plumbing Express)
Change of Address Service
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