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Air
Conditioning
First
Rate Heating and Air Conditioning (Joe Neer) at 303-358-9725
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (3)
"Great Experience", April, 2003
Reviewer: Resident from Kings Crossing
"Received an estimate on a Thursday and had an air conditioner
installed on the followng Tuesday. Price matched the estimate. Straight
and to the point. Didn't try to sell me something I didn't need."
"Best Experience with a contractor yet!", March,
2003
Reviewer: Mark from Forest Park
"We had Joe come out and give an estimate on putting air conditioning
in the upstairs of our house to help with the hot summers.
Joe gave us a profesional quote, estimate of time it would take
and a guarantee. He came out in March and performed the exact work
he said and accomplished it in the amount of time he estimated.
He came back in June to tune the unit to make sure it was operating
efficiently. Joe makes sure to return calls and keep you informed
of what is going on. His crew cleaned up every evening so you didn't
even know they were doing work.
He and his team are professionals and I would recommend them to
do heating and air."
"Great Experience", April, 2002
Reviewer: P. Rubino from Kings Crossing
"We had a great experience with the purchase and installation
of our central A/C. Did a lot of research, got a wide variety of
sizes and costs. Joe had the best price and product line. The installation
went without a hitch. They were professional and tidy too. Had another
friend use them and had the same result. I also checked their references
and was told of similar experience."
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Budget
Air Conditioning
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Not Reliable", August, 2001
Reviewer: Resident from Noble Ridge
"They installed the A/C but left my humidifier on the floor
- promised to come back and replace it in the Fall but now don't
answer the phone."
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Basement
Finishing
"Basements R Us" 303-791-1320, August 2003
Reviewer: Jennifer and Dan - Hidden Pointe
We just finished our basement with Basements R Us and are extremely happy. They are professional, reliable and committed to ensuring you are happy with the results. One item that impressed us right away was that they gave us a timeline calendar so we knew what work would be done every day. It was great to watch the progress and track it knowing that they were exactly on schedule. This was OUR first time for this type of a project and they were patient with my many questions along they way. In addition, there were even some minor items that I wanted to change and they were very accommodating. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience using Basements R Us.
American
Basement Company at 303-619-5616; 720-363-2377
Average Neighbor Rating: ; Number of Reviewers (3)
"Basement Finishing with Ultimate Care", Nov-Dec,
2002
Reviewer: Katy and John from NobleRidge
"It took me 6 years to talk my husband into finishing our basement.
When it was time to interview and get bids from contractors, I got
nervous, because you only have one chance to get it right. Like
most people we network with friends for recommendations which is
how we found Scott Stevens, owner of American Basement Co.
Scott's
initial meeting yielded a blueprint of the ideas and desires discussed
before we paid a cent or signed a contract. I was instantly impressed
with his forethought in how the space would be used and how the
1100 sqft would function. My decision was made to go with American
Basement Company when Scott emphasized that he strives to make the
basement look like part of the house, not a basement. The supports,
beams, duct work etc., are all concealed within the walls and ceiling
so that it does not look like a basement covered with drywall. Scott
has the aesthetic ability and eye for design that make his work
far superior in this industry. This was confirmed by the praise
that his subcontractors gave to us all along the way. They all said
that his work is superior to most of the basement companies that
they have ever been associated with.
Bottom
line... we hire someone to do a job that we cannot. We put our faith
in that person to do right by us. What a pleasure to know that we
were not taken advantage of in any respect and that we got quality
craftsmanship every step of the way."
"Basement Finishing", December, 2002
Reviewer: Scott and Theresa from KnightsBridge
"Theresa and I were contemplating for a long time on who to
contract with to finish our basement. We had over 2,000 square feet
of space and wanted to hire someone not only who was experienced
and reliable, but a company that would accent the basement to complement
the entire upstairs. Scott Stephens not only took the time to draw
a blueprint of our basement, but loaded it onto a computer where
we could take a 3-D tour of our future basement. IT WAS AWESOME!!
The contractors that Scott uses are professional and show up when
they say they are going to show up, and that says something for
itself. American Basement Company finished our basement in a very
timely manner, but also a basement that will be enjoyed for many
years to come!!!!"
"Basement Finishing", June-August, 2002
Reviewer: Grace from KnightsBridge
"We had excellent results using Scott Stephens with American
Basement Company to finish our basement. He uses a computer program
to design the plan so you can get an idea of what the finished product
will look like. Excellent company to deal with from start to finish.
Highly recommended."
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Reiger
Construction (Keith Reiger) at 303-891-6372
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Basement Finishing", June, 2001
Reviewer: Marci and David from WinterBerry
"This guys are awesome! This is a family owned business. There
references were incredible and the work performed for was also more
than we expected. There are reasonable, reliable, courteous and
flexible. We would highly recommend them."
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Chiropractic/Accupuncure
Lea
Thompson, Chiropractor at 303-773-9797
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Excellent Chiropractor/Accupuncturist" Spring/Summer
2002
Reviewer: Rita from Hidden Pointe
"Dr. Lea Thompson has helped me quickly recover from chronic
shoulder pain, with a combination of deep tissue massage, chiropractic
alignment and accupunture. Awesome, and very good personal attention."
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Computer
Repair
My
Computer Mechanic at 303-663-9082
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
"Local Area Network", March, 2003
Reviewer: resident from Forest Park
"When my weekend warrior attempt to install high-speed internet
service to a home-based local area network failed...we contacted
My Computer Mechanic. They provided same-day service and resolved
all issues to include inside wiring problems. Great Job! Very Knowledgeable
and Highly Recommended!"
"Chief Wrench" helps you love your computer again,
April, 2001
Reviewer: KathNash@aol.com from Kings Crossing
"In addition to updating my system, Jere Terrill spent many
hours trying to get my peripherals to all work together, which he
accomplished. I appreciated that, although he's expensive ($75 /hour)he
did not charge me for his own learning curve when hit with something
that he didn't expect. After the first visit, when things still
weren't working quite right, he came back repeatedly, and returned
my calls promptly, and did not charge me any further!"
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Decking
The
Wood Protectors at 303-799-6432
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
"Happy", June, 2002
Reviewer: from Forest Park
"Finally! A contractor who understands the meaning of "Customer."
The Wood Protector team's attention to detail and obsession for
customer service is second to none. The price was fair. They actually
arrived when they said they would and when they left....they actually
cleaned-up after themselves. Wow!!"
"Quality deck refinishing", October, 2001
Reviewer: Sharon from Kings Crossing
"Owner Dave Anderson and his crew are true craftsmen. They
took great care in washing, sanding, and hand brushing every inch
of our deck and play set, all at a very reasonable price. We didn't
pay a dime until after we had a chance to inspect the completed
work. His crew even stained our very thirsty play set twice at no
extra charge. Also, Dave uses high-quality stain, not the cheap
stuff that evaporates in a few weeks. The pride in workmanship shows
-- no stain on the house, no splinters on the rails. We couldn't
be happier with the results."
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American
Deck Care, Inc. at 720-344-7374
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Sloppy, unprofessional, AND dishonest", April,
2001
Reviewer: Kings Crossing resident
"We contracted with American Deck Care to refinish our deck
nearly a year ago. Unfortunately, they damaged our deck, our house,
and various outdoor furnishings in the process. The power washing
was apparently done incorrectly and damaged much of the wood, they
did not rinse the debris or sand the wood (as promised) before reapplying
stain, and they did not mask off the house (as promised) before
spraying, resulting in much overspray onto our siding, windows,
screens, and back door. They also managed to get stain all over
nearby patio furniture and toys, decorative rock, and a concrete
patio. At the same time, the stain on the deck was splotchy and
uneven and they missed several bare wood spots altogether. Needless
to say, we were appalled. To make matters worse, American Deck Care
charged our credit card in full ($746) prior to completing the work,
after they specifically stated that we would not be charged until
the job was completed to our satisfaction.
In
response to our complaints, the owner, Mr. Jake Murray, promised
to clean up the mess and "make things right." However, he has been
much less than professional throughout this ordeal and has outright
lied to us and our credit card company (we attempted to dispute
the charges and are still in limbo). I regret ever contacting this
"business" and would advise anyone and everyone to steer far clear."
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Highpoint
Decks (Jonathan Davis) at 303-582-0646
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
 Caution
From a resident of Glen Oaks, June 2003
"Said they would call in a week to arrange a visit and estimate.
That was six weeks ago."
"Decks - high quality work for a reasonable price",
March, 2000
Reviewer: jimm100@hotmail.com from Kings Crossing
"Jon from Highpoint Decks built a deck for us. I identified
5 companies to investigate; 2 did not return my calls, 1 matched
their low price with poor work, and Colorado Custom Decks exceeded
their high quality with stratospheric prices. Jon designed and built
a wonderful deck at 40% less than Colorado Custom quoted. Jon is
very professional, flexible, knowledgeable, customer-oriented, and
delivers what he promises. Having built my own decks on previous
houses and being something of a perfectionist, I am typically pretty
hard to please. I am extremely happy with the deck he built for
us."
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Electrician
McGuire Electric Services, Inc at 303-663-1895
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Excellent Electrical Service, August 2003
Reviewer: Sheila Stevens from Claremont Estates
I highly recommend Dan McGuire, a master electrician, who creatively wired for and installed a ceiling fan, in addition to installing a new porch light at my house. Very personable, efficient, and effective! Also, a member of Tom Martino's exclusive Referral List at Troubleshooter.com
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Fencing
Pioneer
Fence & Deck at 303-688-1633
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Fence", March, 2003
Reviewer: Ron & Karen from Winterberry
"Upon the recommendation of our landscape architect, we used
Pioneer Fence and Deck to install a split rail fence with wire mesh
around our yard. The fence is of high quality (#1 red cedar) and
the workmanship is superb. The top of the posts look great, the
wire mesh is pulled tight and the seams between the boards are nice
and tight. The fence will be around long after I’m gone. The
company is great to work with, prompt, and they do a great job of
picking up after themselves. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second
to recommend them.
Wood
Fence Repair at 720-851-8353
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
"Awesome", April, 2001
Reviewer: Becki Whittaker from Tapestry
"Scott Widdington from Wood Fence Repair did a great job installing
our fence. He used top quality materials and completed the job in
record time. His bid came in $100 less than anyone else we called.
We are thrilled with the job, and would pass his name along to anyone!!"
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Flooring
Guy's
Floor Service at 303-371-8900
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Hardwood Floor Care, March, 2001
Reviewer: queenbeefor3 from HiddenPointe
"Our hardwood floors needed rescreening. We contacted Guy's,
who provided a free, accurate estimate. They are reasonably priced
and we are extremely pleased with their work."
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Furniture
Castle
Pines Interiors at 720-733-8033
Average Neighbor Rating: ; Number of Reviewers (3)
"You'll
get your furniture..." April 2002-2003
Reviewer: Will from Forest Park
"Thom likes to sell custom iron items made by someone named
"George"; from Mexico, who supposedly visits the store
here once each month. We ordered a custom desk that included some
iron work in April of 2002, with a promised delivery date sometime
in May. In January of 2003, we finally received a desk that was
the wrong size, and April of 2003 - one year later - had come and
gone before we finally received the proper piece. Oh, by the way,
the first piece that was incorrectly sized is still sitting in my
garage waiting for Thom to pick it up.
Nice
guy, good prices, but you have no idea when you will get your furniture."
Furniture
and Interior Design, March, 2002
Reviewer: Steven from Noble Ridge
"Ordered $4400 worth of furniture on March 10. Promised delivery
on March 20. After complaining to BBB and the manufacturer I received
my furniture 5 months later. Tom Karo represents himself as a member
of the Interior Design Society (IDS). IDS has never heard of Tom
Karo or Castle Pines Interiors."
Buyer
Beware II, November, 2001
Reviewer: Roger from Claremont
"We have had similar experiences as other CPN homeowners with
Castle Pines Interiors: Delivery day given at time of purchase,
but items delivered months after promised. Items damaged in shipment
and never repaired after numerous requests for service, store rarely
open and calls never returned."
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Garage
Doors & Garage Door Openers
Don's
Garage Doors, Inc. at 303-794-0604
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Accolades for going above and beyond what I expected, March,
2003
Reviewer: D. Wiles from Forest Park
"I want to give well deserved accolades to Don Szynskie, the
owner and technician of Don's Garage Doors, Inc. He did repair work
on my garage door Monday and Monday night the door opener quit working.
I spoke to Don Tuesday morning and he said everything was working
fine when he left. I took the door opener owner's manual and worked
thru the troubleshooting section with no luck. I called Don to see
if he had any suggestions and he was having lunch
in the area and drove right over. Don correctly diagnosed the motor
capacitor as being the problem, had one in his truck, replaced it,
put everything back together that I had taken apart, and only charged
me for the cost of the capacitor. Don went way beyond and above
what he needed to do. He is on Tom Martino's Troubleshooter Referral
List and I have written to Tom that I want Don' Garage Doors to
get the "Fame"; stamp. Don had only worked on the door
itself so he and I knew he had nothing to do with the opener failure
but he went out of his way to fix the problem and so has inspired
me to thank him by posting this note of praise for his extraordinary
efforts. He went the extra mile to help me out without even being
asked to do so, I only asked him for suggestions and he said he
would be right over to check things out."
Affordable
Door Co. at 303-680-8440
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
Garage doors, August, 2002
Reviewer: "PENFAN" from Kings Crossing
"We
replaced 3 doors and openers. We were even able to operate all 3
from the same remotes. The husband and wife team were very professional
to deal with. They also did a nice job of cleanup and haul off of
the old doors."
Restored my faith in humanity, March 31, 2001
Reviewer: Susan from Claremont
"My massive old garage door broke its springs and I was stuck
with my car trapped inside and no way to lift the door. These folks
came within 24 hours, expedited parts, and I was back in action
the next day. A husband-and-wife team, these folks were reasonably
priced, prompt, professional and neat."
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Glass
and Mirrors
Harding
Glass (aka: Binswanger/Harding) at 303-688-3945
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
Mirrors / Glass, October, 2001
Reviewer: barryzahn@aol.com from Canterbury
"I purchased a large (100" by 48") mirror from Harding Glass
and had them install it in my townhouse. The mirror is perfect as
is the installation. I gave them the door code to my garage and
they did the work without me being present. I felt secure with them
in my townhouse without me being there and, again, the work was
excellent."
Residential Door Glass, May, 2001
Reviewer: gerry@bgni.com from Claremont
"Our slider-door pane shattered, we got it replaced in reasonable
fashion so they do other types of glass work also. They also did
all the cutting for picture frame glass (lots of odd sizes) fairly
and cheerfully."
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Graphic
Design
Novara
Design at 303-721-0822
Average
Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
Image is everything!, August, 2002
Reviewer: Maestro from Noble Ridge
"Small business' take note...a potential customer will
make a judgement about your business right at the beginning, with
your image. We're a start up but we found it imperative that our
image supports our market. Working with Debra Jones of Novara Design
was a pleasure, she's full of ideas and we were thrilled with the
images she developed. It was hard for us to pick "the one"
there were so many great options. She works quickly and is obviously
highly experienced. We recommend her and her work!"
graphics, ongoing since 2001
Reviewer: Laura from Forest Park (and The Flower Shop at Castle
Pines)
"Debra has done extensive design work for The Flower Shop at
Castle Pines. She has always been able to bring in projects on time
and within my allotted budget. I would highly recommend using Novara
Design for any kind of logo creation, advertising, or custom work,
as Debra is one who can bring fresh ideas that really pop out to
your audience..."
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Gutters
and Downspouts
Gutter
Brothers at 303-761-0423
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Not so much of a good deal, February 15, 2001
Reviewer: srnovreske@msn.com from Claremont
"Finally replaced the worn-out gutters and I have no problem
with the product that was used as a replacement, which is why I
gave them 3 stars. My problem was with the workmanship. I am still
missing pieces of my roof faschia that was damaged in the removal
of the old system. Add to that the gouges in my siding, the trampled
bushes, all the broken deck pots and scattered nails and screws,
plus having to chase them to finish the job. What a mess. Things
happen, I know that but I sure wish I wouldn't have had to "discover"
all the damage on my own. Hmpff."
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Handyman
Services
Rent-A-Man
at 303-688-2309
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Handyman Services, October and December, 2002
Reviewer: Ken from Royal Hill
"Scott Colliatie has done sprinkler system repair and basement
insulation work for us. He does excellent work at reasonable rates."
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Heating,
Furnaces
Plumbline
Services at 303-766-7500
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Heating, November, 2002
Reviewer: Vickie from Kings Crossing
"Got up the other morning with no heat. Called Plumbline and
had service by 11AM. Found two sparrows had gotten into the furnace
via the roof vent. Not only did the technician remove the birds
and clean the furnace but climbed to the roof and fixed the opening
in the vent, preventing this from happening again. They called that
night to check on my satisfaction and sent a follow up postcard
the next day."
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Housecleaning
Bee
Clean Services at 303-203-6083
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
Bee Clean Services is #1, July, 2002
Reviewer: Rita from Hidden Pointe
"The thoroughness and attention to detail of the work was impeccable,
both home cleaning and window cleaning. Locally owned in CPN, and
you always know who will show up. I've already referred them to
two friends and customers who've hired Kevin Wells at Bee Clean
Services (303)203-6083, and they're equally impressed!"
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Elvira's
House Cleaning at 720-479-6840
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (2)
The BEST home cleaning service, November, 2002
Reviewer: Tim from Forest Park
"We've had Elvira and company clean our home for over a year
now. We'd sooner lose phone service than lose her. Absolute attention
to detail and always a friendly, honest smile. Elvira's english
is quite good, you'll be sorry if you choose any other service.
We have very high standards and she always exceeds our expectations."
House Cleaning, 2001-2002
Reviewer: Stacia from Forest Park
"Elvira is absolutely amazing! I have never seen people clean
with such attention to detail! They are reliable, thorough and well
worth the money! Note, they primarily speak Spanish although her
English is much better than she thinks :-)"
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Martina's
House Cleaning at 303-227-7776 (bus) or 303-246-4179 (cell)
Average Neighbor Rating: ;
Number of Reviewers (1)
3-25-02: Please note: there is an apparent problem
in the contact numbers for this business; if anyone has the current
number, please send it
in.
Great House Cleaner November, 2001
Reviewer: Melissa Clark from Forest Park
"Martina
does an excellent job. She and her partner pay close attention to
the little details. They do windows, and under rugs and even wipe
down all the baseboards. I would highly recommend Martina. What
a nice lady!"
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