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Home Improvement Resources:
Home Improvement Resources Directory
ordinarily revised quarterly; last update 4-8-10
If you have had a good or bad experience with a contractor,
tradesperson, home improvement company, or other home resource,
let your neighbors know! Please email us the following information:
Please include:
Your name, email and phone
Name of Company and/or Person
Telephone numbers
E-mail addresses
Your comments
To be useful, HIRD must be up to date. We rely on YOU for information.

Listings are added to the HIRD after a single positive comment that is sent to the HIRD Volunteer from a neighborhood resident.

Some listings are followed by a date in parentheses. This is the date when the listing was first included in the directory. Those listings without a date were on the list prior to early 2005, when we added this new feature.

The date (or just the listing) may be followed by one or more “plus” signs (+), each of which represents an additional recommendation received on that listing. The date may also be followed by one or more “X’s” (x), each of which represents a negative recommendation received for that listing. The “plus” signs (+) and “X’s” (x) are listed in the order in which they were received.

Listings are removed upon receipt of 3 complaints by the HIRD Volunteer over any time period. Once removed from the list, a contractor will not be relisted for at least 1 year, and can only be reinstated to the list upon recommendation by a neighborhood resident for whom they have completed recent work.

EXAMPLE:

Billy Bob's Carpentry – Billy Smith, 410-555-4179 (3/15/05, +,+,x,+)

This listing shows that Billy Bob’s was first listed on March 15th, 2005, and had 2 additional recommendations beyond the first one that created its listing. It also shows a complaint received and then another recommendation.


IMPORTANT:

If you find an error when contacting a company/person on the HIRD list, please let me know: hird@boltonhill.org or drop a note to Greg Baranoski, 1713 Park Ave.


AIR-CONDITIONING

A. J. Michaels Company - 410-435-5400 (+)

Don Hetz - 410-563-6439 (8/12/05) (+)

Home Safety Products - 410-646-3470

John Jewitt - 443-506-6532 (10/31/09)

Krause Renovations - 410-803-2460

ANIMAL CONTROL

Shumaker's Animal Control - Dave Schumaker, 443-854-8072, www.schumakeranimalcontrol.com (10/31/09)

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Aladdin Appliance Repair - 410-356-7777 (8/12/05) (x) (+)

Almond Appliance Repair - Guy Almond, 410-893-0321

Grimes Appliance Service - Franklin Grimes, 410-298-0725

Landers / Atlas Appliance Repair - 410-682-3232

Mar-Tech Appliance Service - Alan Harper, 410-882-0215

Reed's Refrigeration Service - 410-327-5400

ARCHITECTS

Alter Urban LLC - John Sage, 410-598-8096, johnsage@alterurban.com (10/31/09)

Cy Fishburn - 443-838-0320, cyfishburn@yahoo.com (10/31/09)

Mark Herbkersman, Domus Projects - 443-850-4660 (3-7-08)

AUTO BODYWORK

Reliable Body & Fender - George Zarzecki, 1815 Maryland Ave., Baltimore 21218, 410-727-0077 (10/31/09)

AWNING INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Hoffman Awning Co. - 410-685-5687

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

Bryan Plumbing, Heating & Waterproofing - Robin Culver, 410-344-1121 (1/12/07)

BLIND CLEANING

Brite Blinds - 410-486-4506

BUILDING MATERIALS

Walbrook Mill & Lumber - 2636 W. North Ave., Baltimore 21216, 410-462-2200, www.walbrooklumber.com

CABINETMAKERS
(custom kitchen & bath cabinetry, countertops)

Artisan Interiors - Erik Rink, 410-243-1045, www.customlibraries.com

Camden Interiors - Rusty Bryant, 410-234-1680 (workshop), 410-729-9921(fax), ruslin80@hotmail.com (+)

Out of Wood Designs - Tom Jones & Joe Dungan, 410-728-1414, www.outofwooddesigns.com (6/13/09)

CARPENTERS

Bill Beckles - 410-258-5814

Ray Book - 410-241-6258, rgbook@verizon.net, www.rgbookllc.com (6/15/06) (+)

Grant Conry - 443-801-1752 (3/7/08)

Russell Flench - 443-844-2579, russellflench@tmbox.com (3-7-08)

Harrison Enterprises - John Harrison, 410-467-3460, harrisonent@comcast.net (12/20/08) (+)

Serafini Contracting - Sandro Serafini, 301-213-4757 (X)

Rod Shiles - 443-206-3216 (9/24/05)

Trim, Doors and More - Jeanine Wilson, 410-633-2561 (office), 410-633-7665 (fax) (+)

Tom Trojan - 410-284-6538

T&R Trim & Cabinets - Rob, 443-909-6377, tnr-trim-n-cabinets@comcast.net (10/31/09)

CARPET CLEANING

CRT Carpet Cleaning - 410-599-8270, Craig Taylor, CRTCarpetClean@aol.com (6/16/06)

Merceron's Cleaning Service - Arthur Merceron, 410-458-4502

CHIMNEY SWEEPS

Clean Sweep Chimney Service - 410-319-9000

Mark & Buttons C/S, Inc - 410-655-4367, www.markandbuttons.com

Town and Country - Rich High, 410-997-6700, www.townandcountrychimney.com

CLOCK REPAIR

Mark Mitchell - 206 W. Read St., Mt. Vernon, 410-837-7055

COMPUTERS
(Repairs, upgrades + installs)

Bolton Hill Computers - 1821 Bolton Street, Suite 2, 410-225-9023, BHillComputers@aol.com

The Computer Doctor, 410-840-3434 (3-7-08) (+)

Discount Computer Service - 2421 Maryland Avenue, 410-366-7300, Dan Hartman, www.discountcs.com

Little Shop of Hardware - Keswick Rd. & 33rd St., Hampden, 410-467-4631

TLC - Technology Link Consulting - 520-227-9295, tlctech@verizon.net (4/24/06)

CONCRETE / BRICK STRUCTURAL RESTORATION 
(also see “Masonry”)

Insight Contractors Inc. - Jon Riggle, 6611 Raven Hill Rd., 21239, 410-296-2842

John Kahline - 410-902-7856

Mark & Buttons C/S, Inc - 410-655-4367, www.markandbuttons.com

Joe Viscomi - (concrete/stonemasonry) 410-574-8130

CONTRACTORS
(General)

Alpes Decorating - William Orelleana, 301-908-3165, alpesdec1029@hotmail.com (10/31/09)

Atlantic Contracting - Varuna Gunawarande, 443-250-7833 (1/2/07)

Bill Beckles - 410-258-5814

Choice Custom Contractors, Inc. - Ed Basta, 410-239-8963

Express Handyman, Inc. - Mark Amoyal, 410-484-0032

E.T. Contractors, Inc. - Jeff Epstein, 410-523-8208

Cy Fishburn - 443-838-0320, cyfishburn@yahoo.com (10/31/09)

Forsyth Construction - Travis Forsyth, 410-588-6766, travis@pwnbuild.com (12/20/08) (+)

Gerlak Construction Inc. - Joe Gerlak, 4 Lake Manor Ct., Baltimore, 21210,
410-377-0733 (office), 443-604-1964 (mobile), 410-377-5175 (home) jgerlak@comcast.net

Greenleaf Remodeling - George Brown, 410-207-0344 (10/31/09) (+)

Hands-On Construction Co. Inc. - 410-788-8542

Herman Construction - Jonathan Herman, 410-795-8511

Masters Touch - Shelly Granruth, 410-534-8735 or 443-463-7966 (10/31/09)

Parkton Contractors - Mike, 410-343-1356 (10/31/09)

Pineda General Contracting - Rich Pineda, 301-662-7853, PinedaGen@aol.com

Serafini Contracting - Sandro Serafini, 301-213-4757 (X)

Stanley's Painting Co., Inc. - 410-661-1113 (12/20/08) (X)

Renaissance Contractors - Hunter Steadly, 410-666-4363, huntersteadley@verizon.net, http://renaissancecontractorsllc.com/Home.htm (10/31/09)

Rod Shiles - 443-206-3216 (9/24/05)

Thomson Remodeling - David Robinson 410-889-7391 (8/31/05),
 http://www.thomsonremodeling.com/  

Trojan Construction Co. - 410-284-6538

Unique Resources - Robert Schuck, 410-977-2112 (10/31/09) (X)

Bill Withrow - 410-206-0201 (10/31/09)

CUSTOM LIBRARIES / BUILT-IN FURNITURE

Artisan Interiors - Erik Rink, 410-243-1045, www.customlibraries.com

DECORATIVE PAINT FINISHES
(Historic & Contemporary)

Artistree Studios - Bonnie Busch-Schaffer, 410-433-0554

DECORATIVE HARDWARE

WalterWorksHardware - 410-263-9711,  www.walterworkshardware.com (3/16/05)

DECORATIVE ARTS & ACCESSORIES

Tim Unruh - muralist - 410-367-8678

Eastern Manufacturing - gas logs, 1601 Wicomico St, 410-547-0223

Toscano cast iron urns - 800-525-0733

DOORS
(retrofitting new/used doors in existing openings/ hardware + mortise lock installations)

Trim, Doors and More - Jeanine Wilson, 410-633-2561 (office), 410-633-7665 (fax)  (+)   

DRAPERIES

Broadway Drapery - Herman Schwartz, 410-342-6663

ELECTRICIANS

A. M. & Son Electric - 410-252-3831 (X)

Aspen Electric Co. - Barron Swearman, 410-879-8608

Blue Jay Electrician - 410-379-5266

Contemporary Electric - 410-876-9179

James Gross - 443-858-9388 (1/12/07) (+)

Jack C. Henry - 410-882-5735

Long Electric - Mike Long, 410-654-1365 (6/13/09)

Tyree Huddleston - 443-799-8063 (X)

JMC Electric - Jimmy Crowe, 410-893-9473 (6/1/06)

Moonlight Electric Co., Inc. - Paul G. Beeker, 410-661-4606

Parr Electric Company - 410-477-9337

Presto Electric - Norman, 410-284-3244 (X) (X)

Sipple Electric - 410-668-3910

Team Electric - Roger Trageser, 410-254-2200

Webster Electric - Steven D. Webster, 410-655-8286

EXTERMINATORS

H & R Pest Control - 410-654-8513, Jamar Terry, owner, (1/12/07) (+)

FIREWOOD

Ausherman`s Pennsylvania Firewood Co. - 717-334-4092

FLOOR COVERINGS

A. W. Orpin - (carpeting) - 410-882-9396

Carpet Mill Discounters - Robb Lawrence, 410-666-0101

FLOORS
(hardwood floor restoration & refinishing)

John L. Eareckson - Wayne Manger or Lyndsey Hanretta, 410-788-4200 (+)

Floor Medic, Rick Scott - 443-745-5872, mdwoodfloor@yahoo.com (12/20/08)

Old World Floors - Bobby Severe, 410-426-6450

FLOORS
(hardwood floor suppliers)

Bluehouse - 410-276-1180, www.bluehouseLIFE.com (12/20/08)

FRAMING
(picture framing)

S.C. Lord Design - Sean Lord, 410-961-4597, sean@sclorddesign.com, www.sclorddesign.com

FURNITURE RESTORATION

Daniel Van Allen - 410-385-1277 (3/25/05)

David Zizileuskas - 4523 Keswick Rd., 410-366-0626, 410-961-7291 (3-7-08)

GLASS & MIRRORS 
(Custom cut, Replacement glass)

Belle Paint & Hardware - 234 McMechen St., Mickey & Maurice, 410-728-4844

Baltimore Glass Co. - 410-338-1880

Chaudron Glass & Mirror Co. - 1801 Lovegrove St., Baltimore, 410-685-1568

Tension Seal - 410-945-4986

HANDYMAN

Micahel Gallant - 443-257-6788 - (10/29/05)

Charles Johnson - 410-298-5744

Titan Development - Jim MacLaughlin, 410-366-2100 (10/31/09)

HARDWARE
(located in the neighborhood)

Belle Paint & Hardware - 234 McMechen St., Mickey & Maurice, 410-728-4844

HAULING
(Haulers must have city permit. Call 410-396-4428 to check.)

Affordable Hauling - Paul Fish, 410-467-4000

Mr. Pringle - 410-464-9229

Steve Todd - 410-458-5487

HEATING
(Boilers, Furnaces, Duct Cleaning, etc.)

A. J. Michaels Co. - 410-435-5400

All Steamed Up (steam specialists) - Gordon Schweitzer & Frank Wilsey, 410-321-8116, allsteamedup@verizon.net (10/31/09)

Don Hetz - 410-563-6439 (8/12/05)

John Jewitt - 443-506-6532 (10/31/09)

Lloyd McCleave - 410-538-7136

Sadler Plumbing Co. - Dale Sadler, 410-444-2135 (10/31/09)

HISTORIC RESTORATION CONSULTING

Ol’ House Experts - Jack Patchin, 443-528-3605, jackpatchin@yahoo.com (4/24/06)

HOME SECURITY ALARMS

M. Sauer Co. - 410-466-7770, Avraham (1/13/07)

HOUSECLEANING

Absolutely Bright Cleaning - Barbara Morgan, 443-250-2035, sgtbunks@aol.com (10/31/09)

Anna Carter - 410-367-4906

Charm City Cleaning - Thomas Butler, 410-889-9289, info@charmcitycleaning.com

BGR Cleaning - George Ruiz, 443-306-0176, bgr_001hotmail.com, (4/8/10)

Ecolistic Cleaning - Jane Vincent, 410-462-3035, jane@ecolisticcleaning.com (10/31/09) (+)

Jewel - 410-682-5416

Lynda McQuade - 410-241-1566 (10/31/09)

Maid to Order - 410-321-8699

Marlene's TLC Cleaning - Marlene Rice, 410-245-9718 (10/31/09) (+)

Echelle Rouzer - 410-276-7114

Mirta Romero - 443-850-5871 (6/13/09)

Oscar Waite - 410-224-8024 or 410-493-5171

Margaret Williams - 410-368-9735

IRONSMITHS / METAL FABRICATION

G. Krug and Son - 410-752-3166 (+)

Tim Scofield, 443-226-9639, timscofield@hotmail.com, (4/8/10)

Walt's Welding & Fabrication - Walter Harris, 410-727-0635

KITCHEN CABINETRY  & COUNTERTOPS
(fabrication &/or installation)

Camden Interiors - Rusty Bryant, 410-234-1680(workshop),
410-729-9921(fax)
ruslin80@hotmail.com  (+)

LANDSCAPING

Evergreen Arborists - Chad Ruby (tree work), 410-661-7190

Green Fields Nursery and Landscaping Co. - Falls Rd. @ Northern Pkwy.
Jim McElroy, 410-323-3444

McCullough Tree Experts - 410-477-4533 or 410-282-4264 (+)

Navid/Oster Landscape Design - Virginia Navid, 410-382-5901, vn.navidoster@comcast.net (4/8/10)

Noble's Landscape Service - Jay Noble, 410-233-4915

Seven Winds, LLC - Laura Adams, 443-829-6747, 1422 Pleasant Valley Rd., Westminster, MD 21158, www.sevenwindsllc.com, (4/8/10)

Stoneview Landscaping - Chuck Sills, 410-357-0278, 6706 Maxalea Rd., Baltimore, 21239, cks0278@comcast.net (4/8/10)

G. E. Thompson's Landscaping, Inc. - Glen Thompson, 410-366-8565

LEAD PAINT INSPECTIONS

A.C. Lead Inspections - Al Chase, 410-243-6729 (4/24/06)

LOCKSMITHS

Robert's Key Service - 215 W. Read St., 410-728-7484

Trim, Doors and More - Jeanine Wilson, 410-633-7665 (office), 410-633-2561 (fax), (specialty mortise/lock/hardware retrofitting and installation) (+)                                             

MASONRY / BRICK 
(also see: “Concrete / Brick Structural Restoration)

Burton's Masonry - Keith Burton, 203 11th St., Laurel 20707, 301-725-1001

C + S Construction - John & Towanda Crews, 410-937-8653 & 410-529-9726 (X) (X)

T. A. Glynn Company - (specializing in chimneys and leak control) Tom Glynn, 410-429-4003

Mark & Buttons C/S, Inc. - 410-655-4367, www.markandbuttons.com

Phil Ruth - 410-299-3023 (X) (X)

Seven Winds, LLC - Laura Adams, 443-829-6747, 1422 Pleasant Valley Rd., Westminster, MD 21158, www.sevenwindsllc.com, (4/8/10)

Town and Country - Rich High, 410-995-6700

MOVING COMPANIES

Bill’s Moving - Bill Hooper, 410-235-2075 (+)

Childs’ Express (specialized moving) - David Childs, 945 E. 30th St., Baltimore, 
  410-235-2124

Top Notch Moving Company - Jim Pappas, 410-444-4498 (+) (+) (+)

PAINTING

Alpes Decorating - William Orelleana, 301-908-3165, alpesdec1029@hotmail.com (10/31/09)

Steve Emery - 410-688-2450, (pager) 410-613-8910 (+) (+)

Empire Painting - Rob Sawicki, 301-346-7670 (12/20/08)

Ionian Painting Co. - Nick or Ector Alexandratos, 410-325-8600 (+) (+)

Harrison Enterprises - John Harrison, 410-467-3460, harrisonent@comcast.net (12/20/08) (+)

Penny Lorio - 410-462-2070, pslorio@msn.com (12/20/08)

Jinny Piddington - 410-303-9809

Pleasant Painting - Charles Pleasant, 410-294-8469, pleasantcharles94@yahoo.com (10/31/09) (+)

The Precise Painter - Todd Gross, 410-496-8004, theprecisepainter@verizon.net (10/31/09)

Serafini Contracting - Sandro Serafini  301-213-4757 (X)

John Stewart, Sr. - 410-343-2256

PEST CONTROL

Atlantic Pest Control - Mike Thomas or Mark Trimmer, 410-889-2525

HR Pest Control - 410-654-8513 - Jamar Terry (owner) (4/24/06) (+)

PET SITTING

Village Pet - Kendall Adams, kendalld.adams@gmail.com (10/31/09)

PLASTERING

Alpes Decorating - William Orelleana, 301-908-3165, alpesdec1029@hotmail.com (10/31/09)

Ray Book - 410-241-6258 rgbook@verizon.net, www.rgbookllc.com (6/15/06) (+)

Nicholas Cairns - 443-928-9148,  nicholascairns@hotmail.com

Michael McNeive - 410 444 8940 (3/6/06)

PLUMBERS

A. J. Michaels Company - 410-435-5400

Barnhart Plumbing - Steve & Pat Barnhart, 410-254-3338

Art Berger - 410-879-1975

Forster Plumbing and Heating - 4910 Harford Rd., 410-444-0016 (+) (+) (+)(+)

Friendly Cobra (specializing in snaking out roots in lines) - 410-761-6259

GPB Mechanical Services Inc. - 829 Warren Rd., George Butcher, 410-683-1050

Interstate Plumbing & Drain Cleaning - 410-645-0077, www.interstateplumbing.com

Professional Plumbing - Ron Sissler, 410-247-4906

Reynolds Plumbing - Scott Reynolds, 410-264-5100 (office) (X) (X)

C.A. Taciak & Sons - Frank Taciak, 410-339-6364 or 410-960-2667 (10/31/09)

Tri-County Plumbing - 410-242-2843

Wes Plumbing - David Wesolowski, 410-931-3535

Wade Keeney - 410-373-8249 (daytime), 410-526-2618 (evening)

RADON REMEDIATION

Maryland Waterproofing - John Saffer, 410-525-6093

ROOFING & GUTTERS
(also see: ROOFING – (SLATE)

ABC Roofing Co. (flat roof work only) - Ed Brady, 410-947-1611

American Design & Build - Joe Tunney, 410-557-0555, www.adbuild.com (10/31/09)

Correlli Roofing - Phil Correlli, owner, 410-243-4888

Eckhart Roofing Co. - Richard Smith, 410-323-3307 (10/31/09) (X)

Essex Roofers - Terry Anderson, 410-687-5382

The Fick Brothers Roofing Co. - 410-889-5525 (+)

Ionian Painting Co. - (elastomeric/rubberized roof coatings), Nick or Ector Alexandratos, 410-426-6118

Charlie Jarboe - Baltimore's Finest Home Improvement, 410-752-6289

Liberty Roofing - 2127 Huntingdon Ave., Baltimore, 21211, 410-837-8877 (10/31/09)

Marathon Roofing - Scott Phin, 410-229-9934, scottphin@verizon.net (3/30/07)

Precision Roofing - Tim Bittner, 410-235-5753 (day), 410-893-7017 (evening)

George Schaeffer - 410-795-5773 (smaller repairs)

George Sieglien - 410-242-6308

Turner Roofing - 410-325-5050 or 410-325-7333

ROOFING (SLATE)

Thomson Slate Roofing Company - David Robinson, 410-889-7391, www.slateservice.com  (8/31/05) 

Marathon Roofing - Scott Phin, 410-229-9934, scottphin@verizon.net (3/30/07)

McCreesh Slate Roofing, LLC - 717-578-9121, www.mccreeshslateroofing.com (6/13/09)

SHARPENING SERVICE

John Quincy Adams - 4004 Hickory Avenue (Hampden), 410-889-9072

Grinding Co. of America - 512 Washington Blvd., Camden Yards, 410-539-2400

STAINED GLASS
(Repairs & Restoration)

Anna Croyle - 410-922-6463, croylejam@comcast.net, www.patternsinglass.com  (4/24/06)

Artisan Glass - 410-435-0300

Dan Herman - 410-332-4550

STORM WINDOWS & DOORS, SCREENS

Miller Weather-Tite - 410-233-0990

Burch Co. - 1303 Carroll St., Baltimore, 410-837-8141

TILE WORK

Artistree Studios (specializing in Historic tile) - Bonnie Busch-Schaffer, 410-433-0554

HHI Tile & Marble - Carmine D'Orio, 410-687-3073 or 410-982-4248 (+)

PRM Tile Co.- Paul Yates, Dundalk, 410-284-6967

Fred Shover - 443-632-6026 or 410-239-1524 (3/26/05)

Tile Everything - Donald Smith, 410-235-7125 (12/20/08)

TREE CARE & TRIMMING

ABC Tree Removal - Gerry, 410-335-7902 (X) (+)

McCullough Tree Experts - 410-477-4533 or 410-282-4264 (+)

T.V. REPAIR / ANTENNAE / SATELLITE DISH / SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

Ed’s Electronics - Ed, 410-876-7359 or 410-848-6050

Advance Video - Vitaly Galilov, 410-365-4775  or  410-653-4189, 2118 Burdock Road, Baltimore 21209

UPHOLSTERERS

Broadway Drapery - Herman Schwartz, 410-342-6663

Clifton Upholstery - Robert Baxter, 410-254-3211

Paul Swoboda Custom Slipcovers - 3410 Cornwall Road, 21222, 410-285-1934

Joseph Loiero - Cockeysville (will pick up & deliver) 410-488-2236

WALLPAPER HANGERS

David Hege - 410-727-2217

John Stewart, Sr. - 410-343-2256

WINDOW CLEANING

Clear View Window Cleaning Services - 410-724-0839 (10/31/09)

Lester Harris - 410-679-7045 (+)

Reed's Window Service - 410-483-4766

Watts Window Cleaning - 410-536-0514

WINDOW REPLACEMENT / CUSTOM WOOD WINDOWS
(Please note, ALL window replacements require ARC / CHAP approval)

American Design & Build - Joe Tunney, 410-557-0555, www.adbuild.com (10/31/09)

Crown Lumber Co. - 1224 N. Central Ave., Baltimore, 410-685-8808

Marvin Window & Door Planning Center - Greg Browning, 410-242-3000

Revolution Building Supply - 443-904-8001, ryan@revolutionbuildingsupply.com (4/2/07) (+) (+) (+)

Walbrook Lumber Co. - 2636 W. North Ave., Baltimore, 410-462-2200, www.walbrooklumber.com

 

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