Welcome To My VIP (Very Impressive Providers) List
My clients frequently call me for the names of good service providers. You know . . . painters, accountants, hairstylists, whatever. Since I’ve lived and worked in Denver for such a long time, I’ve amassed a pretty long list of people I think are exceptional at what they do. When I don’t know of anyone, I call my friends and contracts until I find someone that someone else thinks is terrific.
So I got to thinking – why not collect all of those names in one place? I put the word out to my clients and friends, asking them to give me the names of service providers whom they believe do an exceptional job. I didn’t want “average” or “I guess he was okay.” I wanted the few, the proud, the businesspeople who go above and beyond the call of duty to give great service to their customers.
And here they are. The * next to a name indicates that I have worked with this provider personally. The rest are recommended by others.
I called each one myself to confirm that – as of now — they’re all still in business and welcoming new business. But phone numbers can change, businesses can change hands. So please do let me know if you run across a number that doesn’t work, a business that’s gone away, etc.
If you use the services of any of these providers, please tell them that I sent you. And, of course, let me know if you’ve worked with a VIP you’d like to add to the list!
Contractor/Homeowner Services
Appliances/Home Furnishings
Arvada Appliance, 303-422-6031
Genesis Cabinets 303-322-6799
Asbestos Testing and Abatement
Matt Parker, Certified Insulators, Inc., 303-308-0603
Doug Aldinger, D&D Environmental Consulting, Inc., 303-730-7877
Basement Finishing
*Jason Couch, All About Basements, 303-588-6024,
Carpet Cleaning
Kevin Stewart, Tri-R- Carpet Care, 303-898-1329
Electrician
*Dan McGuire, McGuire Electric, 303-435-2445
Glass & Mirror
Olde Town Arvada Glass & Mirror, 303-432-9954
Handyman
*Mike Jones, 720-371-0658
Paul J. Longua, 303-564-0559
Hardwood Floors
*Guy’s Floor Service, 303-371-8900
Hilary Smith, Island Hardwoods, 970-333-0370
*S and S Floor Surfacing, 303-450-4115
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Apple Aire, (303) 800-3476
Bruce Randall, BR Mechanical, 303-906-0636
Landgraf Plumbing and Heating, 303-399-4000
Home Inspections
*Rick Slocum, Absolute Home Inspections, 303-916-6822 or 303-646-0155
Steve Blair and Billy Bennett BB Property Inspections, 303-840-7345
Environmental Home Inspection, Mold Inspection
*Carl Grimes, Healthy Habitats, 303-671-9653 or 720-272-1023
House Cleaning
Marissa and Mario, Columbine House Cleaning, 720-690-9024
Landscaping
Dave Heon, 720-270-1955
Locksmith
Dave McLemore, Western Lock & Safe, 303-202-2722
Mortgage Brokers
*Deana Hollstein , Colorado Mortgage Alliance, 303-300-8910
Damon Johnston, Green Mountain Mortgage, (303) 988-3278
Painting
Allen Freeman, Visual Arts Design, (720) 933-3155
Emerald Isle Painting, 303-322-4753
Remodeling/General Construction
*Mike Jones, 720-371-0658
Paul J. Longua 303-564-0559
Chris Hollace, 303-697-2057
Tim Saul, 303-697-4334
Roof Repair
Carlos Vences, Maximum Leak Repair 303-922-6669
Personal/Professional Services
Accounting
Rebecca Wallace-Beattie, 303-384-0046
Auto Purchase and Financing
Tony Alberico, Sil TerHar Motors, 720-936-7276 (purchase)
Brendan Carlson, Go Toyota of Arapahoe, 866-219-5779 (financing)
Auto Repair
*Steve Mancinelli, Mancinelli’s Auto Repair Center, 303.778.9761
Brakes Plus Denver, 720-524-0500
Chiropractic
Dr. James Kabel, 720-489-1450
Dr. Joseph Hummell, 303.694.2700
Dental Surgery
Dr. Thomas Stone, Colorado Surgical Arts, (303) 806-8600
Hair
Andrea, Luxe Salon, 303-296-0166
Ice Cream (I know ice cream isn’t a service. But it’s really, really good!)
Red Trolley Cake and Cone, 303-433-7200
Massage
*Aaron Wilson, Fitness Evolution, 303-238-5015
Janice Sullivan, Healing Hands Colorado, 720-334-9850
Tami Lee Schumacher, 303-981-4150
Personal Training
*Brian Miller, Aaron Wilson and Max Turner, Fitness Evolution, 303-238-5015
Photography
*Andrea Flanagan Photography, 720-217-3251
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy and Injury Specialists, 303 757 1554
Printing
*Bo Finch, Echo Services, 303.305.9524
Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Wayne Sargent, Montclair Animal Clinic, 303-377-2779
Web Development
*Kurt Gibbons, Rabbit Forge, 303-952-0137
Of course, no good recommendation list would be complete without a disclaimer. Everyone on this list is here because I or someone I know had a terrific experience with them in the past. That certainly increases the odds that you’ll have a good experience, too. But it’s not a guarantee. Alas, no such guarantees exist in this life. So, obviously, I can’t be held responsible for the service provided or any disputes that may arise.
Would you like a magnetized version of this directory? Just let me know and I’ll get one out to you right away!
