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1 | Category | Company | Last name | First name | Phone | Website | Location | Recommended by | Date | Comment | ||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Accountants | Ruane and Company | Ruane | Tom | (781) 643-0090 | http://www.ruanecpa.com/ | Arlington | Peg Kelly | 2011-12-09 | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Appliance repair | Belmont Appliance Service | 617-484-7300 | https://www.belmontappliance.com/ | Peg | 2013-08-04 | I've used Belmont Appliances for my washing machine and dryer. They fix dishwashers also (and disposals, refrigerators) but I haven't needed to use them for that. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Appliance repair | McPhail | 781-646-4818 | Joe Weiler | 2013-08-04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Asbestos removal | Rosado Environmental LLC | Carlos | 781-308-3854 | https://rosadoenvironmental.com/ | Marlborough | Beejal Shah | 2023-06-15 | they did a great job. | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Auto mechanics | Skipper Hull's Little Foreign Car Garage | 781-642-7766 | info@lfcg.com | www.lfcg.com | Waltham, 50 Thayer Rd. | Peg | 2014-12-13 | He is honest and has highly skilled technicians who are certified by various automakers to do all kinds of work on cars, including warrantied items! I even bought my latest car from him when one of his customers moved overseas. Since he had kept it in great shape, I knew it would be a good buy. I’m still driving it: a 1998 Toyota Camry | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Auto mechanics | Direct Tire | Watertown | Debbie | 2014-12-13 | Barry Steinberg from Direct Tire is on the Steering Committee with me on Belmont-Watertown Local First. The focus of Local First is to do business locally which will keep money in town and allow us to have a strong local economy. I have been going to Direct Tire for years and they are very customer oriented. There are coupons on the local mailings that you may receive. They do work on cars on anything from oil changes to brake work to tires. Check them out. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Auto mechanics | Express Tire & Auto | Watertown | Michele Walsh | 2014-12-13 | there isn't much they can't do but they will be honest if they can't. The owner Darren Cummings has become like an older brother - looking out for me and giving great advice and guidance on my car. They have loaner cars which make any repairs much more convenient. He/staff have driven me to and from work when a car is not available - I work nearby in Waltham. I've sent many friends to him and they also find him dependable, trustworthy and extremely helpful when dealing with car issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Auto mechanics | Express Tire & Auto | 617-924-8473 | http://www.expresstireinc.com/ | Watertown | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Been a customer since they opened 20 years ago. Oil changes, tires, brakes, anything I’ve needed. Darren Cummings is the owner. Great service | ||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Auto mechanics | Watertown Towing/Auto Repair | 617-926-2566 | watertowntowing@aol.com | Watertown | Heather Dignan | 2019 | I am the dispatcher at Watertown Towing and receive numerous calls about trespass tows. We are also an auto mechanic shop and can service vehicles as well as do minor maintenance such as oil changes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Blinds & drapes | Designs in Blinds and Drapes | 781-899-1811 | info@designsinblinds.com | Waltham | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Purchased blinds for sliding glass door, window shades. Great Service | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Computer repair | Kadansky | Martin | 617-484-6657 | http://www.kadansky.com | Peg, 354 Lex | His tag line is, "when you're ready to throw your computer down the stairs, call me first!" I have given his time as Christmas gifts to friends and everyone raves about how people-friendly and computer-savvy he is. And he comes to your house or can access your computer remotely if you prefer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Computer repair | CTS Computer | Newton, Watertown St. | Debbie | a family owned business and are very good. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Computer repair | Geek Squad | Steve Santis | I have a support plan from Geek Squad that I purchased from Best Buy and have been happy with it. It covers three devices (computer, tablet, smartphone) and four tuneups a year. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Doors | King Shade & Window | 617-323-0600 | Betty Ann Tyson | 2015-05-06 | Three of us got replacement storm doors, front and rear, in 2009. We recently noticed some peeling paint on the front doors. They will replace the panel, since the paint is under warranty by the manufacturer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Doors | King Shade & Window | 617-323-0600 | http://www.kingshadewindow.com/ | West Roxbury | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Purchased & installed front & back storm doors. Very good. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Doors | Coolidge Contracting | Stark | Phil | 617-923-1973 | Margaret | 2019 | Very pleased with these fiberglass doors which do not need painting | ||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Doors | Coolidge Contracting | Stark | Phil | 617-923-1973 | Elaine | 2019 | installed back door and back storm door. Very satisfied with work | ||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Doors | Dalton Contracting | Dalton | Robert | 617-538-6468 | Waltham | Michele Walsh | 2023-03-24 | good installer (licensed/insured) who works for a large window/door company most days and runs his own company on the side with the same manufacturer relationships and better pricing. He is a bit of a character, but has been installing windows/doors for many years and really knows his business | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Doors | Northshore Window & Siding | Shields | Jim | 617-628-7204 | northshorewindow@hotmail.com | Clara | 2016-07-20 | Jim and his team were highly recommended to us and I'm very happy to be working with him. | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Electricans | Hynes | Tommy | 617-875-7678 | Cheryl | 2013-08-01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Electricans | Fossel | Lars | 617-224-2594 | Marie | I have been using Lars for several years. He's a great guy, with reasonable prices. If you use him, please tell him I recommended him | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Electricans | Wheaton Electrical | 781-899-7710 | www.wheatonelectric.com | Waltham | Peg | 2012-06-10 | I had occasion to use Wheaton Electrical last week after finding their name on this list. They were terrific. I now have a new four plug outlet and a cable plug in a bedroom that had only one outlet before. AND the electrician fished it through Not cheap, but not the most expensive either. Importantly, they did very good work.I recommend them highly.the walls so I have no ugly cables running in visible sight or in tubes along the baseboard! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Electricans | Wheaton Electrical | Wheaton | Paul | 781-899-7710 | www.wheatonelectric.com | Waltham | Arleen Hardiman, 112 Pierce | 2011-01-24 | He does work for the Condo and installed recessed lighting for me. He and his staff are prompt, clean, professional and friendly. | ||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Electricans | Wheaton Electrical | 781-899-7710 | www.wheatonelectric.com | Waltham | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Installed ceiling fan. Changed several plugs. Great Job! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Electricans | Wheaton Electrical | 781-899-7710 | www.wheatonelectric.com | Waltham | Arleen Hardiman, 112 Pierce | 2019 | First used them in 2011 to install recessed ceiling lighting in LR/DR and K, then called them back for extensive rewiring in July/August 2019, attic to basement. Totally professional, reliable and easy to work with! I am more than simply satisfied – I am thoroughly delighted with all the work that was done. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Electricans | Stevens | Sean | 508-922-5414 | Alex Gutowski, 120 Duff | 2019-07-01 | I used him on multiple occasions and he is timely, affordable and does very clean work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Electricans | Wilson | Todd | 617-458-2227 | self | 2011-01-25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | Electricans | Salemis | Lou | 857-244-3736 | Watertown | Kevin M. | 2021-02-16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Electricans | Daniels | Elliot | 617-489-0604 | Elliot220@hotmail.com | Belmont | Priscilla Wass | 2019 | Quality workmanship lic #20949A | |||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Flooring | Tile International | 781-899-8286 | Osher@tiboston.com | Waltham | Arleen Hardiman, 112 Pierce | 2019 | From design advice through installation, Osher was knowledgeable, patient, helpful and supportive. I am delighted with my porcelain tile kitchen floor! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | General contractors | Colwell | Thomas | 857-492-4838 | Jasvinder Singh | 2016-01-19 | I just recently did my basement stairs and basement ceiling through Tom, He did really nice job and very flexible. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | General contractors | Buckley | Joe | 617-678-8844 | josephwbuckley.com | Cheryl | 2019 | He has been in the business for years as a painter and general contractor. He is excellent. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | General contractors | Oteri Construction | Oteri | Ed | 617-973-5025 | Edward@otericonstruction.com | Watertown | Priscilla Wass | 2019 | quality workmanship, kitchen and bath renovation within budget | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Glazing | Porcelain Patch & Glaze Corp. | 617-924-9100 | http://www.porcelainpatch.com/ | Watertown | Arleen Hardiman, 112 Pierce | 2019 | Tub and walls sprayed. My bathroom looks brand new! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Handyman | Co-Op Services | Philogene | Jeffrey | 617-318-7194 | jphilogene@co-opservicesllc.com | John Hostage | 2021-05-14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Handyman | Buckley | Joe | 617-678-8844 | Cheryl | 2021-09-03 | We recently noticed some peeling paint on the front doors. They will replace the panel, since the paint is under warranty by the manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Handyman | Handyman Fran | Carito | Francis | 617-924-9159 | Ann Feeley | 2021-09-03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Handyman | Leblanc | Paul | 791-953-6903 | Waltham | Ray Johnson | 2021-09-03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Handyman | Jay's Handyman Service | 978-888-4231 | Jayshandyman@msn.com | https://jayshandymanservice.com/index.html | Lucas Suh | 2024-01-05 | Straight-forward dealings and charges a fair rate. It may require booking a few weeks in advance since he's quite busy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Handyman | Thumbtack app and website | https://www.thumbtack.com/ | Michele Walsh | 2023-06-19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Home inspectors | Jackson | Ray | http://www.jacksonhomeinspection.com/ | Marie | I've used Ray Jackson for home inspections twice now, most recently when I bought my Village condo in 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Housecleaners | Rosa | Sarah | 781-888-3233 | sarahvip_2016@hotmail.com | Margaret | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Housecleaners | Servpro of Cambridge/Belmont | 617-864-7378 | servpro9516@cambridgebelmont.com | Cambridge | Priscilla Wass | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | HVAC | Armor Heating & Cooling | Gene | 617-834-9198 | Kevin | 2018-07-09 | I had a great experience with Gene from Armor Heating & Cooling, he was able to repair my central AC unit when others would have just replaced major components. Highly recommended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
46 | HVAC | Armor Heating & Cooling | Arsenault | Gene | 617-834-9198 | http://www.armorheatingcooling.com/ | Watertown | Elaine | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||
47 | HVAC | Armor Heating & Cooling | Arsenault | Gene | Watertown | Cheryl | 2013-08-04 | I had my AC unit replaced by him. He is from Watertown. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | HVAC | Armor Heating & Cooling | Arsenault | Gene | Pippa Comfort | 2024-01-19 | serviced my furnace and air conditioning - professional, prompt, thorough | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | HVAC | Central Air Systems | (781) 899-7110 | Waltham | They installed my furnace and air conditioning 15 years ago and did a good job. I found them to be expensive for maintenance, though, because they require an annual contract whether you need work done or not and instead use the following company for that purpose. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | HVAC | Accuaire, Inc. | 781-944-2211 | Reading | Peg | 2013-06-14 | They are very reasonably priced and very ! thorough. Two years ago, they found a problem when checking my heating that turned out to require a new chimney lining. If they were not so conscientious, I could have had a serious carbon monoxide problem in the house. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | HVAC | Accuaire, Inc. | 781-944-2211 | www.accuaireinc.com | Reading | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Installed new a/c, yearly service as requested. Great service | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | HVAC | Paul Douglas Co. | Douglas | Paul | 781-899-9180 | Waltham | Michelle | 2011-10-19 | NOT ACCEPTING NEW CUSTOMERS (JAN. 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||||
53 | HVAC | Central Heading and Cooling | 781-933-8288 | Melissa | 2011-10-19 | great company. They installed my furnace and air conditioner about 10 years ago and I have maintained a service contract with them (pay an annual fee) which includes semiannual visits (late fall and late spring) to test out my system. Not sure what it costs if you don't have a contract but they are really good. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
54 | HVAC | Chase and Tolan | Steve Santis | 2015-11-25 | I had my water heater replaced yesterday by Chase and Tolan who have been recommended by other unit owners on the Village Chat. They were quick to respond. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
55 | HVAC | Mancini | Mancini | Joe | 617-908-0951 | Billerica? | Cheryl | 2024-01-09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
56 | HVAC | Martel Heating and AC | Martel | Tim | 508-380-8842 | Cheryl | 2024-01-09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
57 | HVAC | Mazzola Plumbing and Heating | 617-244-0403 | Cheryl | 2024-01-09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Mechanics | Skipper Hull's Little Foreign Car Garage | 781-642-7766 | info@lfcg.com | www.lfcg.com | Waltham, 50 Thayer Rd. | Peg | 2014-12-13 | He is honest and has highly skilled technicians who are certified by various automakers to do all kinds of work on cars, including warrantied items! I even bought my latest car from him when one of his customers moved overseas. Since he had kept it in great shape, I knew it would be a good buy. I’m still driving it: a 1998 Toyota Camry | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Mechanics | Direct Tire | Watertown | Debbie | 2014-12-13 | Barry Steinberg from Direct Tire is on the Steering Committee with me on Belmont-Watertown Local First. The focus of Local First is to do business locally which will keep money in town and allow us to have a strong local economy. I have been going to Direct Tire for years and they are very customer oriented. There are coupons on the local mailings that you may receive. They do work on cars on anything from oil changes to brake work to tires. Check them out. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Mechanics | Express Tire | Watertown | Michele Walsh | 2014-12-13 | there isn't much they can't do but they will be honest if they can't. The owner Darren Cummings has become like an older brother - looking out for me and giving great advice and guidance on my car. They have loaner cars which make any repairs much more convenient. He/staff have driven me to and from work when a car is not available - I work nearby in Waltham. I've sent many friends to him and they also find him dependable, trustworthy and extremely helpful when dealing with car issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
61 | Painters | Carey | Gilbert | 617-365-0446 | Peg | 2012-09-25 | Gilbert has painted much of my condo and has worked in other condos here at the Village. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Painters | Buckley | Joe | 617-678-8844 | Watertown | Cheryl, 46 Duff | 2011-05-13 | I can show you his work he has done in my kitchen. Immaculate work and very very neat. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Painters | Ferreira | Chuck | 978-870-8254 | charlesthepainter186@gmail.com | Joanna Rothman | 2019 | Chuck is also on Facebook: https:www.facebook.com/Charles-the-Painter-568246010178701/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
64 | Painters | Jimenez | Heber | 781-330-4493 | Alison Clapp | 2022-08-29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
65 | Painters | Malovich | Paul | 617-926-4758 | Elaine | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
66 | Pest control | A1 Exterminators | Rogers | Dan | 781-732-0206 | Cheryl | 2024-01-09 | she got his card; hadn't used; 250.00 for first visit to set traps and seal up holes and 100.00 or 150.00 for 6 month follow up. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
67 | Plasterers | Hourican | Patrick | Peg | 2012-09-25 | he's redone my ceilings in the bathroom, kitchen, hall. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
68 | Plumbers | Pavesi | Fabiano | 617-926-4035 | Betty Ann Tyson, 87 Pierce | 2018-07-01 | I recently had Fabiano Pavesi fix a leak under my kitchen sink. He is in Watertown, took over the business of Russo Plumbing. His office number is 617-926-4035; his cell phone number is 617-631-6737. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
69 | Plumbers | Chase and Tolan | 617-926-3701 | Judith Poole | 2014-09-24 | They called back within the hour, fixed gas line (internal) and unblocked garbage disposal, all in less than 1.5 hours. Very pleased. Worker very pleasant, competent, efficient. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
70 | Plumbers | Chase and Tolan | Debbie | 2011-04-27 | I just used Chase and Tolan of Watertown and they were fine. They are a little expensive. The quality of their work is good. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
71 | Plumbers | Chase and Tolan | Steve Santis | 2015 | I used Chase and Tolan to replace my water heater and am very satisfied. The installation looks much better than the previous one. They were recommended by other Village residents | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
72 | Plumbers | Viglirolo | Robert (Bobby) | 617-484-7323 | https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/robert-f-viglirolo | Belmont | Lauraine Dalton | has been very helpful to me in water heater emergencies and other routine needs; cell 617-448-7746 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
73 | Plumbers | Drain Doctor | Joe Weiler | 2011-02-27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
74 | Plumbers | MacDonald | Jim | 617-923-0250 | Nancy, 40 Grant | 2014-09-24 | We have used plumber that our realtor recommended and we liked him. His name is Jim MacDonald, office: 617-923-0250, cell: 339-222-3119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
75 | Plumbers | MacDonald | Jim | 617-923-0250 | Elaine | 2019 | cell 339-222-3119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
76 | Plumbers | PJ Reddy Plumbing | Reddy | Phil | 617-965-4181 | Stephanie Dyer | 2012-07-17 | The plumber I use for my unit, as well as my own home, is Phil Reddy, owner of PJ Reddy Plumbing. 617-965-4181. He is honest, prompt, reliable and friendly. After so many bad plumbers, he is the one I will use and recommend forever more. Please tell him I sent you | ||||||||||||||||||||||
77 | Plumbers | Barrell Plumbing & Heating | 617-864-5050 | http://www.barrellplumbing.com/ | Cambridge | Arleen Hardiman | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
78 | Plumbers | Carter | Gary | 617-590-0547 | Alison Clapp | 2019 | Gary was very responsive during a frozen pipe emergency | |||||||||||||||||||||||
79 | Plumbers | Fame Plumbing & Heating Co. | 617-254-1212 | http://fameplumbingandheating.com/ | Brighton | Joanna Rothman | 2019 | great plumber! Very responsive | ||||||||||||||||||||||
80 | Plumbers | Freiner Company | 617-484-4404 | https://www.freiner.com/ | Belmont | Carol Spellman | 2019 | Installed water heater and dishwasher last fall. Great Service | ||||||||||||||||||||||
81 | Tailors | Best Cleaners | Belmont, 44 Church St. | Steve Santis | 2018-12-31 | I just used Best Cleaners for alterations. They charged less than the one I previously used for the same alteration. The work was as good if not better | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
82 | Tailors | Best Cleaners | Belmont, 44 Church St. | Michele Walsh | 2015-05-18 | I've had good luck with the Best Cleaners down in Waverley Square at 44 Church St. I used them for cleaning and tailoring. Probably not the lowest prices but convenient and quick. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
83 | Window cleaners | Jimenez | Heber | 781-330-4493 | Alison Clapp | 2022-08-29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
84 | Windows | Castle Windows | Christine Ryan | 2020-08-27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
85 | Windows | Dalton Contracting | Dalton | Robert | 617-538-6468 | Waltham | Michele Walsh | 2023-03-24 | good installer (licensed/insured) who works for a large window/door company most days and runs his own company on the side with the same manufacturer relationships and better pricing. He is a bit of a character, but has been installing windows/doors for many years and really knows his business | |||||||||||||||||||||
86 | Windows | Stormtite | 617-924-2255 | www.stormtite.com | Watertown | Brad Paul | 2020-08-27 | replaced 8 windows with Harvey Majestic windows for $9000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
87 | Windows | King Shade & Window | www.kingshadeandwindow.com | West Roxbury | Anne Harrington | 2020-08-27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
88 | Windows | King Shade & Window | West Roxbury | John Hostage | 2021-09-04 | replaced 5 windows with ProVia windows for $9000; very good work | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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