Over the years, I've experienced exceptional product service and professional advice from a group of local Annapolis businesses. These are special people, who in my experience, provide value and service that is way above the norm. Since they have personally helped me, it's easy to pass along their name to you. Although, I cannot guarantee they will do the same for you, I believe they will. Should you be disappointed, please give me a call and they will be removed from this list and my website.
When you call them, please be sure to tell them that Ted Kinkel referred them to you!
Computer Software Support
Steve VanVerth, Computer Troubleshooters, 410-349-2441, Arnold, MD, svanverth@comptroub.com.
"Steve has come to my house from his home in Arnold to breathe life into a troubled and ailing computer that would not boot up. He has about every boot disk possible and tricks of the trade that get things corrected quickly. He charges by the hour and has the experience to do it right the first time."
Electrician
Bobby Lester, Cross Electric, crosselectric@comcast.net, mobile 443-871-7898 and home 410-414-2588. (Bobby has a one person business but goes the distance to give prompt service)
"Bobby did most of the electrical work in my own home. He wired the house, installed my generator feeds, coordinated new service with BGE, and performed all kinds of other things that I would never attempt. He has also performed marvelous work for some of my clients to include rewiring an entire home to correct all kinds of electrical safety issues, wiring a basement where another electrician had walked away from the job, and taking care of issues found by home inspectors."
Finance and Investment
Charter Financial Group, Chad Watson and Thomas Kerr, 410-987-3590, 8638 Veteran Highway, Suite 301, Millersville, MD 21108. (Provide securities and investment advisory services offered through Lincoln Financial Management)
"Chad and Tom have been assisting me with my portfolio since I retired from Sodexho Marriott Services. These gentlemen conduct their affairs on my behalf with impeccable ethics and business practices. I trust their advice and value their expertise. Tom is a CPA and Chad is graduate of the Naval Academy. They reside in Severna Park and are deeply involved in our community."
Handyman, Painting, Licensed Contractor
Allam Paint and Trim, Bryant Allam, mobile 443-623-3727, midshipmanxyz@yahoo.com, MHIC 3230088.
"Bryant is a USNA Graduate of the Class of 1988. He works with his brother and can do most anything. He has helped two of my clients with some fairly complex repairs that involved replaced of any entire drop ceiling, dry wall work, painting, etc. He is very organized, works clean, and well with other contractors. Bryant was referred to me from another Realtor." Bryant can do just about anything to include remodeling. I highly recommend him.
Heating, Air Conditioning and Duct Work
R.V Hoffman & Sons, Mike and David Hoffman, mobile 443-871-4714 and office 410-798-0317 (this is a father and son team located just off of Maryland 214 in Edgewater)
"Mike and David specialize in the installation of new systems HVAC in homes and new construction. They are not oriented toward repairs and service work. If you are looking for a new system or need special duct work, they may be for you. Recently, I had a home for sale that had a very low basement ceiling due to the size of the duct work that had been installed. This was a real problem. Mike and David went to work, removed the old duct work, fabricated new custom ducts, and installed them to raise the ceiling height over 8 inches."
Jewelry and Jewelry Repair
Traynham's Jewelry, Paul Traynham, 1460 Governor Ritchie Highway, Arnold, MD 21012, phone 410-757-8700.
"Paul is located in the Arnold Station Shopping Center behind the MacDonald's. He offers exceptional personal service, seems to be able to repair most anything, and stands behind his work and the jewelry he sells. He has a very neat laser welder that allows him to perform what were before - impossible repairs. He can even repair glass frames that you may sit on with his welder. Our family has purchased wedding rings, wedding bands, and all sorts of gifts from Paul's store."
Mortgage and Lending
Eileen England, Senior Loan Officer, 1sts Mariner Mortgage, 838 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, cell 443-794-8920, ofice 410-777-1054, eengland@1stmarinerbank.com.
Ruth Swartz, Senior Loan Officer, C&F Mortgage Corporation (a subsidary of Citizens & Farmers Bank), 705 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401, mobile 443-871-0565, office 410-263-9229 ext 103, rswartz@cfmortgage.com.
Colin Long, Senior Loan Office, Prosperity Mortgage (Wells Fargo) , 568-A Governor Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD 21146, mobile 443-336-5799, office 410-544-4808, colin.long@prosperitymortgage.com.
"Eileen and Ruth have prepared loans for many of my buyers. Both have years of experience and really work only for the benefit of their clients. They talk straight and always get the job done. Best of all, they work with the highest integrity."
Physical Therapy
Patterson Physical Therapy, Mike and Beth Patterson, Physical Therapists, 650 Ritchie HIghway, Suite 103, Severna Park, MD 21146, 410-647-8276.
"In 2007, I had a knee replaced and physical therapy is key to a successful recovery. Mike and Beth worked with me in their office and the therapy pool at Woods Community Center. They really know what they are doing and I owe my range of motion to them. My wife has also used Beth to resolve issues with her back. That problem was successfully corrected too!"
Plumber
All American Plumbing, Preston Schuman, 554 6th Avenue, Pasadena, MD 21122, (cell) 410-360-0998.
"I met Preston when he was contracted to do all of the plumbing in my new home. He did a great job. Since that time, he has completed lots of small plumbing repairs for my clients who were selling their houses. Preston is a one person firm and typically answers his calls at night for work the next day."
Septic Service
Dale Duncan, Duncan's Septic and Backhoe Service, Pasadena, MD, 410-647-5608.
"Dale and his crew are the people to call for inspections and trouble shooting septic problems. He really knows this business and can usually get things moving quickly (no pun intended)"
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