Matt and his son did a fantastic job refinishing my log home. They worked quickly and efficiently…read more The cost of the job was about half of the cost of the other quotes I received. Matt listened to all of my concerns and questions and offered no-nonsense advice. I couldn't be happier with my choice to go with Log and Cedar Maintenance. Next spring I will have them refinish my deck.

The Evergreen team has been great to work with throughout our home building process. I followed…read moreand took pictures of every part as it was being built. The material used was "grade A" and the subcontractors were very professional. We are very happy with the home and I would recommended Evergreen to anyone.

We hired Kelley Brothers Construction to make repairs to the roofs of several of our rental…read moreproperties. They gave us a great price on the work performed as well as paying great attention to the little details of the job. They showed up as scheduled and completed the jobs as scheduled. They were available to answer all questions and address any concerns that we had throughout the time frame of the project. The jobs sites were cleaned on a daily basis, which was important considering we had tenants living in the units. Overall I would have to say they did an excellent job from beginning to end and I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for great work at a fair price.

We wanted to save money by buying our first house without a real estate agent. We started the…read moreprocess not knowing exactly what it might entail. The one thing we knew for sure was that we needed to collect the best information possible, so we could be confident, patient, and smart about the decision making process. Ultimately, this would result in the best possible outcome for our family. Fortunately, early in the process we ran into one of the most impressive people in the housing industry: Wayne Kelley of Kelley Brother's Construction!!!! My wife and I were going to buy a house from my sister's friend. We thought the inside was really nice and the outside just needed a little work. We loved the house and really wanted to buy it. Wayne did a real contractors report instead of a regular inspection. He drove an hour and a half to inspect the house and could tell in 10 minutes the house had a lot of issues without even going inside. He was so honest, that when I got there he immediately told me not to buy the house. He showed and explained to me why we shouldn't buy it. He even taught me what to look for in the future and said I could take pictures on my phone that he could analyze with a computer program ahead of time. I couldn't believe how many things he found just on the outside that we didn't notice. Based on the information, we immediately decided to bail on the house!! Wayne understood how we felt about the situation and didn't even charge us for the inspection!! I was absolutely blown away by his honesty, integrity, and professionalism. I could have paid for a regular inspector, but most of them don't pay enough attention to detail. Wayne paid extra attention to all the details and went the extra mile to help us. Two days later, my wife found another house. This time my father and I looked at the house a lot more carefully. It was in pretty good shape, so we scheduled an inspection with Wayne again. This time he said the house was in great shape, it just needed a lot of little things fixed. Wayne even took the time to coach us on how to negotiate the offer and the inspection report. Based on his advice and detailed report, the sellers agreed to fix everything on the list without a problem at all!! Wayne helped us with every aspect of home buying from start to finish. Based on Wayne's expert advice, we bought our first house without an agent and saved a whole lot of money, time, and stress!! Wayne will give you the leverage you need to get the best deal possible for your family's future. Overall, Wayne was more interested in helping us as people and empowering us with the information we needed to make a smart decision, than he was the money. If it wasn't for Wayne Kelley, my wife and I would have lost tens of thousands of dollars!! Instead, we learned a lot, saved a ton of money, and got an awesome deal overall. Please feel free to contact Jeffery Close at 804 - 972 - 5013 to verify the authenticity of this reference, thank you.

I'm pretty new to the area, and I'd worn out my poor realtor with recommendations for electricians,…read moreplumbers, roofers, and even sidewalk work contractors. So, I decided to give her a break and research a tree service solo. I contacted other services who didn't call me back, but when I put in my information onto their website, I got a punctual call. The Grubb rep was professional and helpful accommodating my hectic schedule. The field reps visited my property and provided a reasonable estimate, and again worked with me for my hectic schedule to drop my trees. Billy and Luke rang my door, stepped back, and met me with professionalism and courtesy. They explained the process and all potentials, allowing me to ask questions, get advice, and make the decisions. Billy and Luke then put on their safety gear and went to work. They efficiently dropped my diseased trees threatening my home. I appreciate the cost and professionalism of everyone from Grubb's!!

Poor experience. Bad communication. Will not be using again…read more We hired Grubb Tree to install a french drain and dig out our front ditch. They cut our water line. Instead of calling a plumber, they incorrectly patched it and our pipes were clogged with mud, leaving us with no water. When we asked the onsite manager, "What is your process for handling a situation like this?" the response was "Well you signed an agreement saying we aren't liable for these types of things. People don't usually read the whole thing and miss that part. As long as it [cost to fix] isn't too much, we will do right by you guys." We felt like this response wasn't helpful as it turned the relationship from collaborative to adversarial. We solved the problem on our own by calling 3 different plumbers to assess the issue and 1 providing a fix. We then tried to coordinate with Grubb Tree to cover the cost of the fix. At this point, we determined that it would be best to coordinate with Luke Grubb who originally estimated and contracted this work in order to ensure that the repairs were reflected in the contract.  This is where the communication broke down. Instead of putting us in touch with Luke, our calls were seemingly screened and forwarded to the onsite manager, who never forwarded our calls. The receptionist said she would "have Luke get back to us", but he never did. After repeated attempts, we were provided paperwork via email that reflected the cost reduction for the plumbing fix and they were scheduled to return and finish the work. This is where we wish the story had ended. Grubb Tree returned to finish the french drain, which they did without headache. When it came time to dig out the front ditch the onsite manager was refusing to perform the work outlined in the estimate, claiming an incorrect interpretation of the imagery and work statement. After back and forth, the matter had to be escalated to Luke. He admitted a "miscommunication" on their part and instructed the team to proceed according to the contract.  The quality of work on the ditch was insultingly poor. It was clear from the haphazard discarding of topsoil and snakelike pattern of the cut out "ditch" that the onsite team was rushing this part of the job and adhering to an almost malicious compliance and interpretation of the statement of work. We understand that mistakes and miscommunications happen. However, we expect to be treated with respect as the paying customer. To us, this would mean our contractor ensures that our voices are heard without condescension. It also means that our contractor performs work of a reasonable quality and assumes a certain level of care. Unfortunately, in this case, we feel like Grubb Tree didn't meet these expectations and it resulted in a poor overall experience. Therefore, we will not be doing business with them again.

I purchased a new home from Southern Development about 2 years ago. Unbeknownst to anyone, when the…read morebaseboards were installed, a high-pressured nail gun used to install the baseboards punctured a bathroom pipe. There was no leak...until the nail rusted and the pipe leaked, which was when I had owned the home for 2 years, outside of the new home warranty period. To be clear, the pipe was punctured at the baseboard level, with a nail from a nail gun; there can be no dispute that this occurred during construction. I was out of town when this happened, and the damage was significant. I contacted Southern Development. Mr. Soles initially expressed "concern" and asked to view the property, which I permitted. Next, he asked for reports from the independent third parties that mitigated and repaired the damage, which clearly detailed the cause and the extent of the damage. I provided him with what he asked for. After much delay and some prompting, I got a response from Mr. Soles indicating that my insurance company was suing Southern Development (which is not surprising given their negligence and clear culpability). He then cut off contact with me. I am left to pursue litigation to recover losses that are not covered by my policy, on what is essentially a "brand-new" home. What I asked for from Southern Development was a dollar per dollar reimbursement for uncovered expenses, never mind the aggravation, inconvenience and time lost because of their negligence. Home builders are all smiles on the front end, when you fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars to purchase a home. My experience offered a glimpse at how this builder responded when they produced a substandard product, which was to do nothing. Southern Development will tell you they are a smaller, independent builder, and that they "like it that way" so they can focus on quality and customer service. They will tell you how much the owner Frank Ballif cares about the people that buy his product. My experience was that Southern Development built a lemon, and when they had the opportunity to do the right thing to rectify their poor construction, they quickly abandoned those tenants of quality and customer service. We all must buy a home from someone, but I would strongly encourage you to look to another builder. Southern Development does not stand behind their product, which apparently is not as sound as they would like you to believe. I would also encourage anyone who does have a problem with them to immediately seek legal counsel; do not be fooled by the false care and concern they initially show you because they are only seeking information to protect themselves.

I Regret This Purchase Every Single Day!…read more I don't even know where to begin. Buying a home from Southern Development has been one of the most disappointing, disheartening experiences of my life. What was supposed to be a fresh start in a brand-new home has turned into a constant source of stress, frustration, and regret. I should have known something was wrong when the house wasn't even finished at closing. I was assured that everything would be taken care of quickly, but here I am, a month later, still waiting. And every single day, I find something else wrong. On day five, the water heater failed. Five days in, and I had no hot water. That alone should have been a red flag, but it was only the beginning. The electrical work is faulty throughout the house. The refrigerator trips the breaker constantly. I never know if I'll wake up to spoiled food. If something as basic as the wiring is unreliable, I shudder to think what else is hidden behind the walls. The primary bathroom is unfinished. Not only was it never completed, but now there's water damage from the unfinished shower surround. I worry about what's happening beneath the surface--water damage this early means long-term problems down the road. The craftsmanship is nowhere near the quality expected for the cost of this home. The price I paid does not reflect the poor workmanship--sloppy construction, careless finishing, and corners cut everywhere I look. I paid for a well-built home, and instead, I'm left with a rushed, incomplete mess. Everywhere I look, I find something wrong. Holes in the walls hidden behind cabinets, holes in the cabinets themselves, patchwork that looks rushed and sloppy. It's as if they walked away mid-construction and never looked back. The exterior is just as bad. The landscaping is incomplete, the house hasn't been power washed, and the driveway and walkways are so muddy that anyone coming inside tracks dirt everywhere. Keeping the house clean is impossible--it feels like I'm living in a construction site rather than a finished home. The warranty team is useless. I was told that Southern Development had a team to address post-closing issues, but I have yet to hear from them. The length of time between my service requests and actually getting anything done is unacceptable. I am still waiting for work that is necessary just to make my home fully livable. What makes all of this even more infuriating is that the houses directly next to mine--built by the same company--are being completed, while mine remains unfinished. Their yards are fully landscaped with sod, their homes have been power washed and cleaned, and their driveways and walkways are pristine. Meanwhile, I'm left with mud, mess, and incomplete work. I have even gone out of my way to ask my neighbors how many unfinished items they were forced to close on, and not one of them had "punch list" items left undone. It is beyond frustrating to watch homes around me being wrapped up properly while I am left dealing with daily reminders of Southern Development's failure to complete what they started. And on top of everything, any work that needs to be done requires me to be home. That means I have to continuously take time off work just to let their crews in to fix the mistakes they never should have made in the first place. The financial and emotional burden of this house just keeps growing. To make matters worse, the workers they do send are filthy. Now that I've moved in, they track dirt, mud, and dust all over my house and furniture every time they come in to do work. I feel like I'm constantly cleaning up after them, in a home that should have been move-in ready a month ago. I can't even put into words how disheartening this experience has been. Every time I walk through the door, instead of feeling excited or at peace, I feel nothing but regret. This house was supposed to be my home, but instead, it feels like a mistake I can't undo. If I could go back in time, I would walk away. I would never buy from Southern Development again, and I urge anyone considering it to think twice. Once they have your money, you're on your own. And if my experience is anything to go by, you'll be left with a house that feels unfinished, neglected, and completely overwhelming. I regret this purchase every single day.

I had a 4-month contract with TEAL, and Troy Yancey showed up on the job 4 times.  I was there…read morealmost every day.  I requested holes in my Hardie battens be caulked with the matching caulk. The sub-contractor smeared the caulk, and it bleached in 3 months.  My house looked like a spotted leopard.  I met with Troy Yancey, and he agreed to fix it.  After 6 months of waiting, I got a lawyer.  Troy agreed it needed to be fixed but did not take any meaningful action.  I had to contact Hardie, the caulk manufacturer and Sherwin Williams to find a solution (I did Troy's job).  Ultimately, the entire Hardie exterior of my house had to be painted (by a painter of Troy's choice), defeating the reason for going with no maintenance Hardie siding. TEAL Construction left me disappointed, to be polite.

TEAL recently did the renovation of our master bathroom and kitchen. We are not only very happy…read morewith the results, but also with the process - not without its hiccups, as with all renovation projects, but whenever one arose, Troy was very efficient and persistent in resolving it. We appreciated his accessibility and good communication. His employees are great - professional, good at what they do, and very personable; they always took the time to answer my questions thoroughly and explain what they were doing if I asked. They identified and fixed several problems we didn't know we had (but did not go looking for things to fix that didn't need it). Highly recommended, they really know what they are doing.

We used Wade and his team to build some decks and new stairs at our place in Louisa. It was a…read moregreat experience from beginning to end. They communicate, respond quickly, do excellent work at a fair price. Even when we undercovered some underlying repairs that were needed, Wade treated us well and fairly. We could not be happier. Use American Deck and Carpentry, you will thank yourself for making a great decision.

I have used AES Landscaping for over 6 years. They started with basic landscaping and now they are…read moredoing all my tree work, building fences and just finishing my bocce ball court. AES takes care of our 42 acre farm.