Below is a list of vendors and contractors that have served my clients in a positive way. Although I have had good experiences with those listed, please be advised that these are merely recommendations and I cannot guarantee your satisfaction with their service. Remember that it is always a good practice to get more than one estimate and to ask for references. Always mention that Debran McClean referred you so that you may get a quicker response and excellent service.
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A
ACCOUNTING
Premier Tax & Accounting, LLC
Paul V. Thompson
C: 703-409-4898
O: 703-888-3533
premiertax@cox.net
www.thepremiertax.com
Taxmasters
Linda De Marlor
301-230-0200 X303
E: ldm@tax-masters.com
www.tax-masters.com
AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT
Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning
703-671-2288
703-444-9463
Combustion Air
Mike Masters
301-340-2290
JR
C: 703-928-6672
Polar Bear A/C, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3522 Water St. NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-1310
703-333-2800
Utility Services Express, LLC (Trane, Inc. dealer)
Steve Custard
O: (301) 585-7515
C: 240-876-9638
www.trane.com
APPLIANCE PAINTING
Advantage Electrostatic Refinishes Inc.
301-470-3200
APPLIANCE REPAIR
Apache Appliance (DC & MD only)
301-598-5557
www.apacheappliance.com
Bray & Scarff
703-536-6737 (Arlington)
301-654-4150 (Bethesda)
www.brayandscarff.com
APPRAISERS
Jeff Cunningham
301-946-4865
J Lee Donnelly & Son
Jim Donnelly
301-951-5500
jleedon@aol.com
Tom O’Halloran
301-258-8161
tjosra@aol.com
Staples Appraisers
Glen Staples
703-339-6136
410-224-5524
www.staplesappraisers.com
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Cannada Design
Dudley Cannada
202-332-6670
Richard Crone
301-951-4333
croneassociates@earthlink.net
Joe Wnuk
202-965-1555
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION SERVICES
U.S. VEHICLE REGISTRATION SERVICES
Greg Campbell
O: 202-342-2558
F: 202-342-2559
C: 202-321-2558
www.usvrs.com
Auto Title Work, Registration Renewal, Inspections, Parking Permits
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B
BASEMENT WATER ISSUES
B-Dry System
703-643-1671
Bonsai
703-941-8360
or 202-497-8848
www.bonsaiinspections.com
Serv-Pro
703-243-6666
Basement Doctor Waterproofing Company
Tom Oberlin
1-800-921-5133
BRICK WORK/MASONRY
Potomac Valley Brick & Supply Co.
301-309-9600
www.pvbrick.com
Fred Grasso
410-781-6780
BUILDING PERMITS
Mr. Permit
Jim Smith
202-462-7662
jim@mrpermit.com
www.mrpermit.com
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C
CAR DETAILING
Mark Bertini
703-642-2444
CARPENTER/DECK BUILDER
Kimo
202-550-8189
Doug James (specializes in Capitol Hill)
Custom carpenter
703-866-5014
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
Building Services
202-737-4035
www.buildingservicez.com
Christopher’s Carpet Cleaning (High End Carpet)
800-787-5885
Service Master
1-866-396-9562
CARPETING
Georgetown Carpeting
DC 202-342-2262 (Ben Tabar)
VA 703-273-2500
MD 301-654-022
Mike’s Carpet Design Studio
703-802-3485
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Inspection Service
Vincent Ford & Associates
301-341-1906
Mr. Permit
Jim Smith
202-462-7662
jim@mrpermit.com
www.mrpermit.com
Surveyor Office
202-442-4588
CHIMNEY SWEEPERS
Olde London Towne Chimney Sweeps (DC, MD & VA)
Sergio
202-246-2461
Winston Chimney (DC & MD)
301-571-8546
CLEANERS
Captain Clean
Eric
301-670-9446
Maid Brigade
301-946-5500
703-823-1726
www.maidbrigade.com
Marta Amaya
703-731-2900
CLOSETS
California Closets
Amy Straub
C: 202.669.5802
O: 703.573.9300
http://calclosets.com
CUSTOM CARPENTER
Doug James
703-866-5014
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D
DECKS
Tim O’Brien
703-869-2891
DMV
DC
202-727-5000
www.dmv.washingtondc.gov/main.shtm
VA
866-368-5463
www.dmv.state.va.us
Maryland
800-950-1682
www.mva.state.md.us
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ELECTRICIAN
Amber Electric (MD)
Patrick
240-876-6540
caparoo@msn.com
Joe Caffrey
301-598-5324
Colorado Electric (DC, MD, & VA)
301-779-0007
Chuck Nigleo
301-649-5108
RCD Inc.
800-203-8433
Jan Rosensteel
H: 703-754-8259
P: 202-896-3121
ENGINEER
Neubauer Consulting Engineers
301-299-7617
ESTATE SALES
Doyle New York
Liz Hickey
202-471-5279
Lorna Green
O: 202-338-6704
Sloans and Kenyon Auctioneers and Appraisers
301-468-4911
www.sloansandkenyon.com
EVENT/PARTY PLANNING
Kim Browne
C: 703-675-5996
kjbrowne@verizon.net
RSVP
Sasha Nel
W: 202-758-3252
C: 312-952-9589
rsvpeventplanning@gmail.com
Shindig Event Design
Kimbery Skyrme
202-491-4462
kimberlyskyrme@aol.com
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F
FAÇADE EASEMENT PROJECT
Kathryn Kailian
202-234-9313
FENCE INSTALLERS
Carter Brothers Fence
703-255-0824
Long Fence
703-471-0960
www.longfence.com
Tim O’Brien
703-869-2891
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
The Washington Group
Mridula Mishra
6500 Rock Spring Drive
Suite 400
Bethesda, MD 20817
301 581 7237 (O)
336 575 8739 (C)
FLOORS
Accent Floors
800-600-9984
Classic Floor Design
Marc Lefkowitz
202-872-9860
DC Floors
202-291-1677
Elegant Floors
301-674-5083
Newman & Wife Floors
202-291-4108
Prestige
301-294-6550
703-847-4774
www.prestigefloorcoverings.com
Ramon (Tilework
) 301-792-9472
FLORIST
Acacia
Bradlee
202-289-6168
Bob Shaeffer Floral Designs
202-986-442
Dragonfly
O: 703-370-2525
F: 703-370-2626
Ultra Violet
202-333-3002
www.ultravioletflowersdc.com
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G
GARBAGE REMOVAL/HAULING
Carlton Smith
202-829-0645
Eugene The Hauler
C: 301-758-4479
O: 202-917-9845
U Call We Haul: Residential & Commercial
202-516-0638
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
A.C. Carpentry
Carlos Aquilan
O:301-674-8279
Jose Arbaiza
C:240-882-4092
Ted Chaconas
C: 410-707-4429
O: 301-414-9334
Chris Conlin
C: 301-758-0904
O: 301-983-1301
Tom Glass
202-667-5816
Home 360°
Libby Holman
C: 703-409-2573
lholman@home360.biz
Kim Browne
C: 703-675-5996
kbrowne@home360.biz
www.home360.biz
Paul Lapas
High End Work
301-530-3373
202-423-3373
MSI Contractors
Gordon Green
O: 703-569-3850
C: 703-627-7883
E: msi4u@msn.com
David Cohen
C: 703-732-1534
dacman01@cox.net
Northwood Construction, Inc. (High End)
Mark Crews
O: 703-481-3325
mark@northwoodconstruction.com
www.northwoodconstruction.com
Scott's General Contracting
Scott Phucas
301-540-2317
GUTTER CLEANER
Kleanko
Mike Klimenko
C: 443-336-6649
O: 443-721-6679
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H
HANDYMAN
My Rent-a-Husband
703-393-1935
MSI Contractors
Gordon Green
O: 703-569-3850
C: 703-627-7883
E: msi4u@msn.com
Nathan Johnson
301-332-0401
njohnson1946@hotmail.com
HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS
Davis & Davis
301-942-7210
Gary P. Frank Service Company
O: 301-493-5766
www.gpfrank.com
JR
C: 703-928-6672
Tony & Sons
Chris or Tony
O: 301-251-1210
F: 301-251-0893
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DC Historic Preservation Office
202-442-8818
historic.preservation@dc.gov
DC Preservation League
202-783-5144
info@dcpreservation.org
Historical Society of Washington, DC
202-383-1800
info@citymuseumdc.org
www.citymuseumdc.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation
202-588-6107
www.nationaltrust.org
HOME INSPECTORS
Adler & Cox
O:202-298-7868
F: 202-298-7869
adlercox@earthlink.net
www.adlercoxgroup.com
Butterfield Home Inspections
Merrill Johnson
301-570-3200
FARO
O: 301-657-8420
Arthur Pavis (C: 240-401-6369)
Charles Hayes
HouseMaster
Stephanie Bowman
301-424-9360
www.housemaster.com
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INSURANCE
McLean Insurance Agency
Tom Boswell
703-790-5770
Robert Brendler Insurance
301-468-2200
State Farm
Marilyn Riehl
301-951-0355
Michele Conley
202-966-6677
Leslie Riehl
301-270-6070
E: leslie.riehl.hye4@statefarm.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
A Second Opinion
Katherine Kerley
Design & Organizing Consultant
703-465-2997
kkerley@comcast.net
Cleveland Hall Design
Susan Donelson
703-981-7719
Home 360°
Libby Holman
C: 703-409-2573
lholman@home360.biz
Kim Browne
C: 703-675-5996
kbrowne@home360.biz
www.home360.biz
IRONWORK
Dan’s Enterprise
Security Doors, Railings & Spiral Staircases
301-779-5858
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K
KITCHEN CABINETS
Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens
Larry Rosen
301-984-9484
www.jackrosencustomkitchens.com
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L
LANDSCAPING & GARDENING
Botanical Gardens
Morgan Washburn
O: 301-674-2766
C: 301-674-2766
Mauricio Gamez
H: 703-273-3865
C: 703-851-5213
Garden Wise Landscaping
J. Mark White
O: 202-543-3422
F: 202-547-4364
E: www.gardenwiseinc.com
Robert Magill
202-387-9167
Meadows Farms
703-327-5050
R&F Fisher & Sons, Inc.
410-634-2912
LEAD PAINT
AMC Lead (Commercial only)
301-279-0072
Pete Hanson Whitehall
301-879-1421
LENDERS
Bank of America
Krista Ellis
O: 301-571-1485
C: 202-246-6020
F: 301-571-1490
E: krista.l.ellis@bankofamerica.com
SunTrust Mortgage
Ginger Robinson
O: 703-279-6061
C: 703-629-5686
F: 703-783-8702
E: ginger.robinson@suntrust.com
Countrywide Home Loans
Gregory Everett
O: 202-285-0018
F: 866-380-1012
E: gregory_everett@countrywide.com
First Heritage
Phil Denfeld
O: 703-293-6151
C: 703-467-6053
F: 703-293-9024
pdenfeld@fhmtg.com
FNMC
Chris Washburn
O: 301-220-1000
F: 301-345-4927
C: 301-406-9808
E: chris.washburn@ncmc.com
Wells Fargo
Kelly May
O: 703-803-3500 X-2012
C: 202-360-1125
F: 703-803-6178
E: kelley.may@wellsfargo.com
Wells Fargo
Dominic Turano
O: 202-216-5704
C: 202-351-8006
F: 202-682-1149
dominic.turano@wellsfargo.com
LENDERS - COMMERCIAL
Adams National Bank
Arthur Smith
202-466-4090
LENDERS - COOP
Bank of America
Krista Ellis
O: 301-571-1485
C: 202-246-6020
F: 301-571-1490
E: Krista.Ellis@BankofAmerica.com
BB&T
Mike Carpenter
O: 703-442-5542
BF Saul
Brian Baker
O: 301-907-5062
FNMC
Chip Dodson
O: 301-962-4649
North American Mortgage Company
Clara Sachs
O: 301-590-9100
C: 301-913-6330
North American Mortgage Company
Mary Krueger
O: 301-590-9100
National City Coop Bank
Jametta Andrews
O: 202-336-7760
National City Mortgage
Cam Ann Carson-Wagnon
O: 703-658-0603
C: 703-577-8175
F: 703-658-0648
E: citicam1@aol.com
Washington Mutual Bank
O:301-984-4269
LOCKSMITH
Ace Locksmiths
Dale Logan
301-899-2216
Alpha Lock & Key (VA)
Jim Wilson
O: 703-425-7350
F: 703-425-9826
E: jim@alphalockandkey.com
Central Lock & Key (DC)
202-842-0414
Key Way Locks (EMERGENCY)
O: 202-338-2254
E: www.keywaylock.com
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M
MOLD REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT
Bonsai
O: 703-941-8360
F: 703-941-8366
Basement Doctor Waterproofing Company
Tom Oberlin
1-800-921-5133
MOVER’S GUIDES
www.moversguide.usps.com
www.myconnect1.com
MOVERS
Great Scott
301-568-0606
Great Society
301-568-0606
Gullivers
703-838-7645
301-657-0709
Town & Country
301-670-4600
703-560-8600
Uptown Movers
202-319-7927
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P
PAINTING
Al Barth Molina (Interior)
Interior
301-933-7363
301-370-1787
Jose Arbaise
C: 240-882-4092
Fred’s Painting
Miguel Perez
C: 301-659-1491
O: 301-248-0732
Nathan Johnson
301-332-0401
njohnson1946@hotmail.com
Sun Lim
703-243-3096
Maximo
240-417-6648
Tim O’Brien
703-869-2891
Tip Top Cleaning & Painting
Mike Smith
540-341-4070
540-729-4172
Ted Chaconas
410-707-4429
301-414-9334
PARTY PLANNING
(See Events/Party Planning)
PLUMBER
Dowrick Plumbing, Inc.
Chuck The Plumber
C: 301-252-5090
O: 301-774-1452
Gary’s Plumbing
301-864-4387
Magnolia
202-829-8510
Real Plumbers
Dave Warner
301-567-2001
Ross Tingle
301-490-6557
Waterworks
301-424-2922
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R
RADON ISSUES
Bonsai
Radon Mitigation
O: 703-941-8360
F: 703-941-8366
Radon Control Professionals
Norman Rodeo
O: 703-471-9459
www.radonrediation.com
RENTALS
Executive Housing Consultants
Linda Jackson
O: 301-951-4111
F: 301-907-7329
E: linda@executivehousing.com
www.executivehousing.com
ROOFER
Capital Roofing
202-783-5900
Rod Caverucci
O: 202-581-7663
C: 301-674-4479
Corley Roofing & Sheet Metal
O: 301-894-4460
Kensington Construction
Dave
O: 301-949-3100
Roberson’s Roofing
Dave Roberson
C: 301-742-7001
O: 202-483-7362
301-502-7777
Shiner Roof
O: 703-560-7663
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S
SCHOOL INFORMATION
www.greatschools.net
SECURITY SYSTEMS
ADT Home Security Systems
866-SHOP-ADT
www.adt.com
InterAmerican Security, Inc.
Louis A. Adorian
O:301-770-7117
F:301-840-0004
SETTLEMENT COMPANIES
Heritage Title
2000 Florida Avenue, NW
WDC 20009-1231
O: 202-265-0535
F: 202-265-5750
www.HeritageDC.com
Paragon Title
Randy Rothstein
7415 Arlington Blvd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
O: 301-986-1114
F: 301-652-6742
www.paragontitle.com
RGS Title
225 Reinekers Lane #560
Alexandria, VA 22314
O: 703-519-7600
F: 703-519-9471
www.rgstitle.com
Universal Title
Chris Darby
1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #1020
WDC 20036
O: 202-223-7900
F: 202-223-7901
E: cdarby@universaltitle.com
www.universaltitle.net
SOUND SYSTEMS
CSI
Paul Lawrence
703-926-6274
paul@customsystemsintegration.com
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Geofreeze
Jonn Schuster
703-504-6120
Neubauer Consulting
Peter & Robert Neubauer
301-299-7617
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T
TAX ADVISOR
Premier Tax & Accounting, LLC
Paul V. Thompson
C: 703-409-4898
O: 703-888-3533
premiertax@cox.net
www.thepremiertax.com
Taxmasters
Linda De Marlor
301-230-0200 X303
E: ldm@tax-masters.com
www.tax-masters.com
TERMITE
All American Pest Control
Jason Poulter
O: 301-590-2534
C: 703-379-4049
F: 202-998-7522
Benware
O: 301-871-1920 (DC & MD)
F: 301-871-2825
E: benware@mindspring.com
Dixon’s Termite & Pest Control
O: 202-882-6565
F: 202-291-7082
E: dix248@hotmail.com
www.dixontermite.com
Premier Termite
O: 301-593-9282
F: 301-881-8187
Terminex
O: 202-857-0361
www.terminex.com
TREE SERVICE
Jed Goehring Inc. (Service in VA only)
703-356-1986
www.treephd.com
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U
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
Petroleum Management
(Oil Tank Removal)
Richard Hosstetter
O: 301-931-8110
F: 301-931-8125
UPHOLSTERER, FURNITURE
Crystal Interiors
Christian Rodriguez
O: 703-764-1515
UTILITIES
(SEE Utilities section)
UTILITIES & RESOURCES
CABLE TELEVISION
Comcast
www.comcast.com
202-635-5100 (DC)
703-823-3000 (Alexandria)
703-841-7700 (Arlington)
888-COMCAST (Fairfax)
Cox Cable (Fairfax)
703-378-8400
Starpower
www.starpower.net
1-877-782-7769
Verizon
www.verizon.net
202-954-6263
DMV
DC
202-727-5000
www.dmv.washingtondc.gov/main.shtm
VA
866-368-5463
www.dmv.state.va.us
Maryland
800-950-1682
www.mva.state.md.us
ELECTRICITY
PEPCO (Potomac Electric Power Company)
www.pepco.com
202-833-7500 (DC)
Dominion VA Power
888-667-3000 (Arlington, Alexandria, & Fairfax)
Alleghany Power
800-255-3443 (Montgomery County)
BG&E (Baltimore Gas & Electric)
410-685-012 (Montgomery County)
GAS
Washington Gas
800-752-7520 (all jurisdictions)
www.washgas.com
BG&E (Baltimore Gas & Electric)
410-685-012 (Montgomery County)
SCHOOLS (PUBLIC)
DC
202-724-4222
www.k12.dc.us/dcps/home.html
VA
Alexandria
703-824-6600 or www.acps.k12.va.us
Arlington
703-228-6000 or www.arlington.k12.va.us
Fairfax
703-246-2991 or www.fcps.k12.va.us
MD
Montgomery County
301-279-3000 of www.mcps.k12.md.us
TELEPHONE
AT & T
www.att.com
800-222-0300
Verizon
www.verizon.com
800-621-9900
202-954-6263 (DC)
703-876-7000 (Alexandria)
703-954-6222 (Arlington & Fairfax)
WASTE REMOVAL
DC
202-727-4600
202-727-1000
www.dpw.dc.gov/main.shtml
Alexandria
703-751-5130
www.ci.alexandria.va.us/tes/sw/overview.html
Arlington
703-228-6570
www.co.arlington.va.us/des/swd/refuse.htm
Fairfax
703-802-3322
www.co.fairfax.va.us/living/publicworks/default.htm
Montgomery County
240-777-6400
www.montgomerycountymd.gov/solidwaste
Water & Sewer
Fairfax County
703-234-3062
WATER & SEWER
DC
202-787-2000
www.dcwasa.com
Alexandria
703-549-7080
www.vawc.com/awpr/vaaw/start/index.html
Arlington
703-228-3636
www.co.arlington.va.us/dpw/index.htm
City of Falls Church
703-248-5071
Fairfax County/City
703-698-5800
www.co.fairfax.va.us/living/publicworks/default.htm
Montgomery County
301-206-8000
www.wssc.dst.md.us
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V
VENT CLEANING
Swift Vents
Scott
301-871-4700
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W
WATER & FIRE RESTORATION
Begal Enterprises
William Begal
301-984-8566
WINDOW CLEANING
Kleanko
Mike Klimenko
C: 443-336-6649
O: 443-721-6679
Myer Cleaning Services
Lon Myer
301-598-9196
Oscar
571-217-7616
Wizard Window Washing
Mark Datch
O: 202-462-3103
C: 202-744-7477
WINDOW REPAIR & INSTALLATION
Blaine Window Repair Services
O: 301-565-4949
F: 301-565-4979
www.blainewindowrepair.com
Glass Masters, Inc.
Tony Emilio
O: 301-702-0900
F: 301-702-3145
E: bobmoyer@glassmasters.us
WINDOW TREATMENTS
BY DESIGN SHUTTERS AND BLINDS
410-557-8392
Mill End Shops
(703) 578-0677
Next Day Blinds
(703) 276-3090
1-800-9next day
www.nextdayblinds.com