I arrived two minutes before closing (4pm) and the guy let me take a quick run through to see the…read morekinds of things they had so I could decide if it was worth coming back for. It wasn't. This is literally a barn with rugs on the ground to keep you from walking on bare earth.

Great places that is a very large indoor flea market style in a true Red Barn with horse like…read morestalls separating the vendors. Extremely nice staff. I've always seemed to find the most unique things there, diamonds in the rough shall I say. Good prices too. Worth a trip especially on the way to lovely Westmoreland State Park.

They're supposed to be open, but they're not. Definitely don't drive all the way out here just for…read morethis place.

My husband and I visited this store September 19th during our stay in Colonial Beach, and found the…read moreinventory quite diverse and interesting, especially the nautical items. Jane was most helpful, and even stayed after hours to assist with our purchase. Many other businesses in the area were closed or out of business, and so we were glad to be able to visit and support one that was open and still operating. A special shout out and thanks to them for hanging in there during these difficult (pandemic) times.

Outstanding furniture repair for 4 vinyl beach lounge chairs. Very very reasonable prices . I…read morehighly recommend them!!

I am extremely satisfied with the slings I ordered from CoastAl Patio Furniture! Matt answered my…read morequestions prior to my order and even helped with advice in the installation!

I began my search for a pool a few years prior. I had started conversation and even had a plan with…read moreanother local company and suddenly communication stopped. Later, I found that my point of contact had left and there was follow up plan implemented. This was super disappointing so I began my search again. I also started exploring the option of contracting out each step as a cost saving measure and realized quickly having a turn key company was more desirable for me. I started to asked around and did online searching for a reputable company who specialized in fiberglass and saltwater pools and was very interested in tanning ledge. I found River Pools and Spas in late 2019. They were super attentive and scheduled time to come see me and talk about my goals. They designed my dream that included a waterfall and fire pit. I was impressed with their transparency and there informative website. Their videos and articles touch every question you could possible have and are absolutely a must to review. They will help you understand the true cost of pool installation and set realistic expectations. This is a very large purchase and you pay for what you get. Fast forward, April 2020 and my pool project was complete. This planning and scheduling started in December 2019 and couldn't of been more timely with the impact of COVID. We really enjoyed the luxury of my at home oasis. Where there set backs and challenges, yes! But weather is not predictable, shipment delays due to COVID and nor was my water table requiring some additional stone. None of this was River Pool and Spas fault and their communication was on point. Every time a challenge presented they did what I would expect a company to do, they communicated and did what was right to fix it instead of ignore you. I live on a very busy corner lot and has created a lot conversation on my experiences and recommendations and lead me to share my experience here. I highly recommend them! I will enjoy this pool and my added features for many, many years and couldn't be more pleased. They nailed my expectations and the look and feel I desired. They truly customized my layout and didn't try to put me into a box. It isn't just the pool it is full service offerings.

River Pools Roanoke - Extremely Unresponsive…read more We've been trying to reach River Pools Roanoke for over a month now about an inground pool installation and still have not heard back from anyone. We called multiple times during their business hours, left several voicemails, and sent text messages as requested, but no one has returned a single call or message. If this is how they treat potential customers at the very beginning of the process, it really makes you question how they would handle a major project or any problems after installation. This franchise comes across as completely irresponsible when it comes to basic communication and follow-through. We've decided to look elsewhere for a pool company that actually answers the phone and respects our time.

Alpha did my custom countertops for the kitchen I am renovating, and the overall experience was…read moreexcellent. From the showroom, to the measurements, installation and extra pieces i needed, Kate and Mahmet were very responsive. The installers showed up as planned, and did an excellent job and delivered a precise fit. One section was 10 feet long, and had to fit between two walls and against the outside wall; I was impressed how they got it in place! Highly recommended

My father and I had an emergency with the kitchen sink purchased from Alpha Stone almost 2 years…read moreago. The sink collapsed from improper initial install. We took pictures and went to the store immediately. Talking with the associate did not provide any solutions. The owner intervene the conversation & provided great assistance to rectify the collapsed sink. He also has a helping heart. The repair was excellent! Thank you Sir!!

If you are considering working with this business after the death of a loved one, please carefully…read moreconsider other options. I had a very difficult time with this business on a number of levels. I would never entrust them with anything again. Consider the amount of time you have to deal with your family home and the level of emotions you attach to family belongings. Don't make a quick decision if there is no need. Remember that businesses set up around death leverage your sentimentality. If a vendor is going to take ~half of what your possessions yield, you might be better off giving your items to family, donating to non-profits, or consigning. Do not believe anyone who pretends to be doing you a big favor; you're handing over valued possessions for far less than what they are worth; he wouldn't be doing the work if it didn't yield large profit. Look at the online history of different auctions the vendor has held. Really check out the details. Don't assume an estate sale person has a big reach amongst collectors; I actually ended up meeting a few people who purchased items from our estate sale and I was told that the people they routinely see at Gates sales are people who purchase for quick resale, including those who buy jewelry and sell it by the gram to "melters"; not collectors. They also told me that the home of a widowed woman who kept a nice home is a "dream" scenario for this business. We'd hope most things would go to people who would love them, and we definitely did not think that items would be removed from our home and sold without our permission. Toward the end of the auction timeline when not much had happened in the way of marketing or outreach from what I could tell, nor were the bids very high, I contacted Gates and he told me that only the last three hours of the online auction matter, so remember that. Protect yourself contractually, do not put up with a nebulous contract. Ask for exact start and end dates. Do not let the vendor know you are running out of time and would really like him to handle the job. Beyond the insulting percentage he will take from the proceeds, he might also add a staging fee late in the conversation. Have attorney review the contract prior to signing (obviously). Our sale dragged on and the owner and his employees had 3+ months access to our home. I was in on the West Coast and the neighbors and cameras kept me posted, Gates did not. I do not feel that the owner adhered to agreed upon start dates, and then we were stuck in the SIP situation. I did notice he got another gig during that time, so he prioritized that, but he should have let me know. Between the start of the agreement and the end date of the sale more than 3.5 months elapsed. I also feel that there was some disorganization on the part of the vendor; he listed the incorrect county for the online estate sale; probably causing some people not to bid. When Gates finally posted the items online he did not tell me; I found it via search. He had a number of items listed that I specifically asked him to exclude from the sale. My real estate agent and I also had several emails and texts go unanswered over the course of this time. When responding Gates was snide and rude, including sad attempts at condescending. He unnecessarily told me that one of the purchasers had thrown away some of my Mom's things when he brought the items home. When you've lost a parent you don't need that pettiness. Some items were inaccurately described; e.g, inaccurate artist name, some items were not added to the online auction. Crystal glasses were broken and he said "they were that way in the cabinet" which is highly unlikely given that everything was photographed for insurance purposes on the last day we were in the house and there were no broken glasses in our china cabinet. Other negatives: they allowed our verizon equipment to be taken by the person who purchased the tv. Gates brought in a number of broken down furniture items into our home without telling me first and put them in the auction (he used those items as leading items in the auction, and then listed a second time on the last page of items; in our opinion, working harder for the consignor's items than our own). When I asked the vendor about this he said that the consignor of those items was an attorney, which, I suppose was a clumsy attempt at intimidation. I was going to just try to forget this awful experience, but then I discovered that a woman who worked for Gates was selling some of our belongings on her social media (without my permission) prior to our estate sale and at 100% profit for herself. This is the worst vendor experience I have ever had; and definitely the worst business aspect of dealing with my Mother's estate. The level of disrespect was stunning to me. I have no doubt Gates will attempt to vilify me as he has with others who left poor reviews. Have at it. My documentation is solid.

Completely unorganized, unprofessional, and rude. I will never do business with this company again…read more I had a terrible experience with Gates Estates. I purchased a sofa from an estate sale that they ran, and hired the movers they recommended to move the sofa from Woodlake to my home in Henrico. When the movers dropped off the sofa we discovered that one of the cushions didn't fit the sofa and actually belonged to a matching chair (that I did not purchase). The movers said that an employee of Gates Estates had confirmed with them all the items that were loaded onto their truck. Since this was no fault of the movers, I had to drive from my home in Henrico to Woodlake in order to exchange the cushions (1 hour round trip). Upon arrival at the estate sale I received no apology (or thank you for returning the cushion). I asked for a refund of the bid premium (which was $29.06) in order to partially cover for their mistake which resulted in an hour missed from work and the cost of gas. Mr. Gates refused to admit his employee had made a mistake. He condescendingly offered $15 "out of his own pocket" to make things right. I think the full $29.06 refund was not unreasonable as he had still made over $200 on this sale. The money isn't even what I'm angry about--it is the principle of the matter. Mr. Gates should be able to own up to his mistakes and treat his customers with respect.