Appliance Repairs:
Mel's Appliances (520) 620-1131
Works on all kinds of appliances,
fast and reliable!
K & B Services (520) 885-3768
Works on all kinds of appliances,
indirectly comes highly recommended
Appraisers:
Ira Gold (520) 290-6116
Tons of local Tucson experience,
one of the best in the business
Julie Burdick (520) 733-7244
Tons of local Tucson experience,
one of the best in the business
Jeff Buzek (520) 323-9800
Tons of local Tucson experience,
one of the best in the business
Carlos Jacome (520) 349-6651
Tons of experience, greater Southern Arizona
areas, one of the best in the business
Carpeting/Flooring:
"Broadway Carpet" (520) 296-8533
In business many years, very good and reliable
"Castle Flooring" (520) 886-2772
Long time in the business, good tile selection,
wood floors too
"Sean Kelly Hardwood Flooring" (520) 850-6283
Custom installations, sanding, finishing, repairs and
maintenance on wood flooring. Excellent, local and
reasonable!
"Rogo's Finishing Touch" (520) 295-1818
The gold standard of colored polished concrete flooring
but offer the full range of flooring
"Cimaco Floor Service" (520) 747-0129
Indirectly comes highly recommended!
Carpet Cleaning:
"Seabreeze Carpet Cleaning" (520) 546-2104
In business many years, good and reliable
"Sunrise Carpet Cleaning" (520) 747-0798
Indirectly comes very highly recommended!
"Aztec Chem-Dry" (520) 881-1263
Indirectly comes very highly recommended!
"Magical Touch Carpet Cleaning" (520) 904-0799
Indirectly comes very highly recommended!
Electricians:
"Flynn Electric" (520) 398-5328
Professional, reliable, reasonable, owner
Mark Flynn has an excellent handle on the
business. Tons of experience and very
reliable.
"Bob Blizzard the Electrical Wizard"
Reasonalble and Reliable, 30 years
experience, Bob explains the process
better than about any electrician out
there and his experience is evident.
Service calls, emergencies, solar electric,
estimates, contract work.
"United Electric" (520) 888-9635
Steve is very reliable, good knowledge,
gets the job done.
"Wilkowski Electric" (520) 298-3132
Indirectly comes very highly recommended!
Escrow / Title:
"Title Security Agency of Arizona" (520) 319-9207
Donna Canalia is an excellent Escrow/Title Officer and
has many years experience. Well run operation! Located at
Broadway and Country Club.
"Title Security Agency of Arizona" (520) 901-4406
Dena De La Ossa is an excellent Escrow/Title Officer and
has many years experience. Is Bi-lingual, fluent in both
Spanish and English! Well run operation! Located on
Broadway between Tucson Blvd. and Country Club.
"Landmark Title Assurance Agency" (520) 529-1944
Kim Henry is an excellent Escrow/Title Officer, has tons
of experience and great creativity when the going gets
tough. Located near River and Campbell.
"First American Title Insurance Company" (520) 575-1900
Elisa Painter is a great Escrow/Title Officer with a huge
amount of experience, detail oriented, well run operation!
Located near Orange Grove and Oracle.
"Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson" (520) 544-0109
Darlene Snyder is a fantastic Escrow/Title Officer, tons of
experience, organized, efficient, doesn't get rattled.
Located near Orange Grove and Oracle.
"Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson" (520) 887-2797
Cheryle Gonzales is a great Escrow/Title Officer, experienced
and consistent, ready to help. Located near River and 1st Ave.
Fireplace Repair, Chimney Sweeps:
Carson's Power Vac (520) 722-1871
Chimney sweep, chimney caps/spark arrestors, duct cleaning,
rain gutter cleaning. Very reliable, quick and reasonable!
Handyman, misc. repair:
"Patrick Enterprises" (520) 360-4934
Rick is a great unlicensed handyman with good knowledge
of the tasks at hand. Experienced, quick and reasonable.
"Two Rakes and a Hoe" (520) 990-0577
J.R. is a great overall handyman and yard person.
2 man team is reasonable and reliable and can do
all sorts of odd jobs, big jobs, small jobs. Very
trustworthy!
"Multiservice, Inc." (520) 751-0974
Louis Duke, licensed in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, reliable
handyman, husband and wife team, extremely competent.
Not the cheapest around, but takes credit cards for payment!
"T & C Services" (520) 250-7817
Thomas Hanenburg - Reasonable, reliable, comes
indirectly highly recommended
"The Home Fixer" (520) 909-1290
Steve Morrison, licensed handyman with knowledge of plumbing,
electrical, painting, carpentry, flooring, structural, misc jobs. Reliable,
text-book knowledge, free estimates
"Get it Ready" (520) 303-1498
Local, family owned since 2000, kind of a "get it all done here"
business. Licensed and bonded, services include clean-up,
debris removal, winterization, board-ups, securing property,
prepping for sale, handyman repairs
Home Inspection:
"Michael Williams Home Inspection" (520) 324-0333
Michael Williams - 25 years experience, good photos, tools and
explanations. Does pools too. Has infared camera at no extra
charge for those needing extra information, tends to book up quickly.
"Brick by Bryck Home Inspection" (520) 795-5300
Bryck Guibor has 25 years experience, knows lots about the
older homes. Does pools, too. Tends to explain as he goes,
more personal interaction than the average inspector. Inspections
take slightly longer than average. Tends to book up quickly
"Home One Property Inspections" (520) 749-6620
Patrick Dunleavy - Lots of experience, good photos and
explanations, excellent follow up, very reliable.
"Abode Home Inspection" (520) 743-1599
Jim Josephson - Tons of experience, easy going, good photos,
organized, excellent overall.
A-Z Home Inspections" (520) 444-1565
Matt Davidson is quick and efficient, easy going, lots of experience,
good photos and tools, ultra-quick reports, easy to book.
"007 Home Inspection" (520) 429-4450
Greg Friend - Easy to book, good experience, great explanations
and very handy tips, good photos, quick reports.
"The Home Inspector" (520) 975-3969
Rod Nelson - Easy to book, tons of experience, lots of photos, one of
the best! Easy going, older gentleman, takes his time, like having your
own grandfather inspecting your home! Figure more time than your
average inspection.
"Scott Home Inspection" (520) 909-7018
Scott and Janell Morales - husband and wife team - lots of experience,
one of the best! Quick and efficient, upbeat and friendly, they take the
doldrums out of the usual academic inspection process.
"Thunder Team Inspection" (520) 883-0220
Tommy Moorehead takes his time, explains the nuances of the inspection as he goes
along, and provides handy tips. Lots of experience, count on more personal interaction
than average, and your inspection running longer.
Home products (good deals/local businesses):
Gerson's Used Building Materials (520) 624-8585
Like an auto junkyard, but for homes! Some great finds
with older fixtures and materials for those 1920's, 30's
and 40's homes you are restoring
1811 S. Park Ave. (near 29th St.)
Restore-TMM Family Services (520) 326-1936
Like all used supply stores, some great bargains when
your timing is right. Raw materials, doors, etc.
(TMM stands for Tucson Metropolitan Ministry)
2958 E. 22nd St. (just west of Country Club)
Habitat for Humanity Store (520) 326-1217
Hit the timing right and walk away with some
great deals. Store accepts donations if you want
to liquidate your "junk"... monies go towards the
Habitat for Humanity.
621 W. Lester St. (due west of Oracle)
Handyman's Haven (520) 624-7200
Like an Ace or TruValue but more interesting
and priced well...deals on doors, cabinetry,
counter-tops, etc.
1724 S. 6th Ave. (near 29th St.)
Bonnets, Stems & Accessories (520)882-8349
Local plumbing supply wholesale/retail, easy
to find what you need, easy to get advice!
2606 N. 1st Ave. (between Grant & Glenn)
Tucson Rubberized Coatings (520) 790-6600
Elastomeric roof coatings made right here
in Tucson. Perfect for roof do-it-yourself-ers,
top quality, low prices, various warranty grades,
step-by-step advice.
5355 E. 29th St. (near Craycroft)
Miracle Breeze Cooler Pads (520) 624-5541
Convenient local family owned business making
superior cooler pads since 1942!
1920 N. Oracle Rd. (due south of Grant Rd.)
Outlet Electrical Supply (520) 888-1648
Local electrical supply house with the electrical
items you are looking for. Good advice, too!
1258 E. Prince Rd. (at Mountain Ave.)
"All American Arizona HVAC" (520) 850-7413
Alan Kudenchak runs the business as an owner/operator.
One of the best! Reasonable price, good quality and
very speedy service, usually the same day!
"D & S Air" (520) 743-3633
High quality firm, reliable, honest, long time in Tucson.
Only short-fall, they get quite busy and tend to over-book.
"Emmco, Inc" (520) 733-9200
Owner and president, Ed Sanaghan has a good handle
on the business, text-book knowledge and expertise
Insurance for Homes:
"Allstate" (520) 292-1001
One of the best in the business, Dana Lim is ready
to help you! Hard to beat the prices, particularly if
you are wanting to package a few homes together.
Great service, free estimates.
"Long Realty Co. Insurance" (520) 918-6516
Erica is ready to help you, Very competitively priced,
great to work with!
"American Family Insurance" (520) 760-3760
Jack Moran is ready to help you, indirectly comes
highly recommended, free estimates
Landscape:
"Complete Landscape" (520) 323-8918
One of the best in the business! A large operation,
licensed/bonded, they can probably handle whatever
irrigation, landscaping, tree trimming projects you may
have in mind. Reliable, reasonable, local Tucson company.
"Angel's Landscape" (520) 304-1478
Great for clean-up, weeding, etc. Organized,
takes the business seriously. Many years doing,
one of the best.
"Gardening Insights" (520) 603-2703
Greg Corman is truly a one of a kind local UA horticulturist with
an unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of Tucson's native plants
and trees. Specialty is consulting, you will not be dissatisfied!
"Duffield Ratliff Landscape Design" (520) 577-7391
Judith Ratliff is long on experience and has a great
eye for native landscape yards, designs and ideas.
"Cherry Landscape" (520) 292-9776
Local licensed and bonded company, good use of plants,
trees, trails, swales, crushed rock, designs, free estimates
"Gerardo Serrana" (520) 358-3567
Great for clean-up, weeding, very reasonable
"Jesse Kibler" - (520) 240-6417
Hauls away all your junk!
Loan Officers/Lending:
"Long Mortgage" - Lee Flenard (520) 918-2413
Lots of great experience, and he knows the ins and outs of
mortgage lending as much as anyone!
"Peoples Mortgage" - Jacque Calkins (520) 390-9740
30 years+ of experience, conscientious, an excellent loan
officer, one of the best around, great loan programs!
"Sunstreet Mortgage" - Barbara Smith (520) 977-3089
13+ years of experience, easy to work with, conscientious,
one of the best in the business!
"Nova Home Loans"
Rich Hillman (520) 548-1555
Buzz Dempsey (520) 444-3982
Karen Fisher (520) 202-4108
Long time local lender that is reliable, competitive
and experienced...3 of my favorite representatives
listed above.
"Fairway Mortgage"
Yvette Villamana (520) 955-2606
Matt Meister (520) 241-7669
Catherine Ellinwood (520) 918-2104
Fairway is a good, local lender with lots to offer,
competitive rates, knowledge and experience.
3 of my favorite representatives listed above.
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Locksmiths:
"Bruce's Lock Shop" (520) 795-7516
Great, centrally located company, very reliable!
"AAA Lock 'n Key" (520) 889-9645
Will get you inside after everyone else has closed!
"Carl's Lock & Key" (520) 575-0976
Moving Companies:
"Horizon Moving Systems" (520) 747-1400
Very reliable, seem to have it down to a
science! National company, local angle.
"Citizens Transfer & Storage" (520) 623-6301
Local company, organized, reliable, been
around for decades! Local or interstate
moves.
"Delivery Doctors" (520) 322-4488
Impressive local homegrown company has
been around since '94. Very well run!
"Around the Valley Moving Co." (520) 498-5114
Young, energetic and reliable local
company that won't dissapoint.
Painters:
"Maggie's Farm, Inc." (520) 406-3529
Darrell is easy going, paints with knowledge,
is reliable and has good prices
"Straker's Custom Painting" (520) 296-8490
Tons of experience, very conciensious, wide
variety of services. Bernard Straker is very
reliable!
"Rick Olasin" (520) 577-7271
One man band, a thorough and steadfast
painter, extra care, good clean up, etc.
"Vic & Sons Painting" (520) 751-1653
Long time local painting company, good
work, big crew available for big jobs
"Press Painting" (520) 444-4112
Robert Press comes very highly recommended
as being good quality and reasonably priced
Plumbing:
"Rush Rooter" (520) 229-0737
Thomas Ballard, licensed plumber that does all plumbing, not
just rootering...one of the best in the business, not the cheapest
mind you, but explains the process like no other. Takes credit
card payments.
"TEPCO" (520) 889-9669
Sad to realize Ted Edwards, founder, passed away on
January 5, 2008. He had been a plumbing contractor for
35 years. We surely shall miss him. This very reliable
family organization continues with his principles solidly
in place, and you still see the TEPCO trucks rolling.
"Expert Plumbing" (520) 326-5151
You have seen the distinctive older style truck running
around the central neighborhoods. Trouble shooting
experts, great reliablility and decent rates.
"AA Allstar Plumbing" (520) 747-4999
Indirectly comes very highly recommended!
Pool Service:
"Oasis Pools" (520) 531-1610
This local company is reasonable and
reliable for taking care of your pools, spas
and fountains.
"Perfection Pools" (520) 885-8835
Good handle on the business, experienced,
prompt service.
"Aquarius Spas & Pools" (520) 544-0070
Jeff Doyle comes indirectly very highly recommended!
"Cool Blue Desert Pool Service" (520) 838-1475
Good local company in business many years,
under a new name.
"Antonio Bojorques" (520) 331-7381
Great pool man for pool maintenance!
Property Management:
"Lease with Ease" (520) 808-6011
Adolfo Gonzalez, formerly a bilingual agent in our office,
spear-heads this young company which offers property
management, leasing, and leasing-to-own.
"Acacia Partners" (520) 298-6600
Greg Horkey, formerly of Long Realty, is now full fledge
into property management for the past several years running.
Professional and reliable, serving central and eastside areas.
"Tucson Realty & Trust Property Mgt." (520) 327-0009
Marcy Klein used to work with Long Realty,
understands the business and is overall one
of the better property managers with TRT.
"Prestige Property Management" (520) 881-4471
Jay Siedl is the head of the company which
specializes in the central areas of Tucson.
"The Nordstrom Group" (520) 299-5850
Debbie Norstrom runs the ship over at the group and
has a long list of satisfied folks who were seeking
a well-run property management company.
Remodeling:
"Scott Schoenberger" (520) 272-4951
This contractor is one of the best in the business!
Receptive, dependable, reasonable and reliable,
as well as the subs he oversees. Very professional,
licensed, overall excellent!
"Dakota Builders" (520) 792-0438
General Contractors, residential and commercial
reliable and experienced, huge list of satisfied customers
"Solstice Interior Design" (520) 818-8933
Rainbow Weiland has a great eye for design and
remodeling projects. Young, energetic company,
dependable, reasonable, over 10 years experience.
"SHM Construction LLC" (520) 349-3761
Steve Miller is great at his game, remodeling,
new construction, small jobs, creative ideas,
licensed and ready to go!
"Nicholas Building" (520) 977-3139
Michael Nicholas is a local, reliable,
centrally based residential remodeler
"McCaleb Construction" (520) 323-2100
Gold standard of remodelers, was featured
on TV's "This Old House" when the crew remodeled
a home in Colonia Solana
"Rietz Construction" (520) 241-5485
General Contractor, small jobs OK, big jobs, too,
remodeling residential and commercial properties
"Rocky and his Friends" (520) 603-1838
Rocky O' Malley is a local Tucsonan, easy to work with,
wide range of expertise, gets the job done. Reasonable
and one of the best in the business.
"Specialized Remodeling and Construction" (520) 730-3611
Comes indirectly recommended -
Young, successful company
Roofing:
"Blass and Son's Roofing" (520) 578-2993
Mike Blass has a long history of roofing and repairing the
roofs of of many satisfied Tucson homeowners... honest,
tells it like it is, very reliable
"Navarro Roofing" (520) 741-9232
Long time local company, good, solid results
"Jon's Precision Roofing" (520) 571-1805
Long time local company, good knowledge of all,
flat, tile and shingle roofs
Septic Services:
"Old Pueblo Septic and Drain" (520) 744-1100
Septic tank pumping, certifications, maintenance,
etc. Old Pueblo is the old reliable one! You will
always notice their trucks rollin' through town.
"Septic Services" (520) 631-4192
He should be retired, but lucky for us, Jim Gill continues
to diagnose, find solutions, and install new septic systems.
Possibly the most knowledgeable person in his field,
if you'll pardon the expression!
Structural Engineering:
"Tomasso Engineering" (520) 748-0994
Indirectly comes very highly recommended
"Broderick Engineering" (520) 887-9416
Indirectly comes very highly recommended
Termite & Pest Control:
"Termagon, Inc." (520) 322-9211
Very reliable, responsive and easy going on
the budget. Inexpensive termite reports for
escrow.
"Executive Pest Control" (520) 219-9400
Young company, but long on experience,
easy on the wallet!
"Zeb-Tec Services" (520) 319-2580
Very reliable, responsive and easy going on
the budget. Inexpensive termite reports for
escrow.
"Gecko Pest Management" (520) 579-1701
A local and reliable pest control company
with integrity and lots of experience.
Windows - Repair and Installation:
"Pacific Glass & Window" (520) 235-2083
Dan Edwards will see to it that you are satisfied.
Local window replacement experts, very reliable,
good prices!
"Geronimo Limited" (520) 294-1466
Local company matches replacement windows,
repairs, and new windows, fairly decent rates.
"Glassman" (520) 624-2664
A local and reliable window contact
for repairs and new windows, unlicensed
"Lease with Ease" (520) 808-6011
Adolfo Gonzalez, formerly a bilingual agent in our office,
spear-heads this young company which offers property
management, leasing, and leasing-to-own.
"Acacia Partners" (520) 298-6600
Greg Horkey, formerly of Long Realty, is now full fledge
into property management for the past several years running.
Professional and reliable, serving central and eastside areas.
"Tucson Realty & Trust Property Mgt." (520) 327-0009
Marcy Klein used to work with Long Realty,
understands the business and is overall one
of the better property managers with TRT.
"Prestige Property Management" (520) 881-4471
Jay Siedl is the head of the company which
specializes in the central areas of Tucson.
"The Nordstrom Group" (520) 299-5850
Debbie Norstrom runs the ship over at the group and
has a long list of satisfied folks who were seeking
a well-run property management company.
Remodeling:
"Scott Schoenberger" (520) 272-4951
This contractor is one of the best in the business!
Receptive, dependable, reasonable and reliable,
as well as the subs he oversees. Very professional,
licensed, overall excellent!
"Dakota Builders" (520) 792-0438
General Contractors, residential and commercial
reliable and experienced, huge list of satisfied customers
"Solstice Interior Design" (520) 818-8933
Rainbow Weiland has a great eye for design and
remodeling projects. Young, energetic company,
dependable, reasonable, over 10 years experience.
"SHM Construction LLC" (520) 349-3761
Steve Miller is great at his game, remodeling,
new construction, small jobs, creative ideas,
licensed and ready to go!
"Nicholas Building" (520) 977-3139
Michael Nicholas is a local, reliable,
centrally based residential remodeler
"McCaleb Construction" (520) 323-2100
Gold standard of remodelers, was featured
on TV's "This Old House" when the crew remodeled
a home in Colonia Solana
"Rietz Construction" (520) 241-5485
General Contractor, small jobs OK, big jobs, too,
remodeling residential and commercial properties
"Rocky and his Friends" (520) 603-1838
Rocky O' Malley is a local Tucsonan, easy to work with,
wide range of expertise, gets the job done. Reasonable
and one of the best in the business.
"Specialized Remodeling and Construction" (520) 730-3611
Comes indirectly recommended -
Young, successful company
Roofing:
"Blass and Son's Roofing" (520) 578-2993
Mike Blass has a long history of roofing and repairing the
roofs of of many satisfied Tucson homeowners... honest,
tells it like it is, very reliable
"Navarro Roofing" (520) 741-9232
Long time local company, good, solid results
"Jon's Precision Roofing" (520) 571-1805
Long time local company, good knowledge of all,
flat, tile and shingle roofs
Septic Services:
"Old Pueblo Septic and Drain" (520) 744-1100
Septic tank pumping, certifications, maintenance,
etc. Old Pueblo is the old reliable one! You will
always notice their trucks rollin' through town.
"Septic Services" (520) 631-4192
He should be retired, but lucky for us, Jim Gill continues
to diagnose, find solutions, and install new septic systems.
Possibly the most knowledgeable person in his field,
if you'll pardon the expression!
Structural Engineering:
"Tomasso Engineering" (520) 748-0994
Indirectly comes very highly recommended
"Broderick Engineering" (520) 887-9416
Indirectly comes very highly recommended
Termite & Pest Control:
"Termagon, Inc." (520) 322-9211
Very reliable, responsive and easy going on
the budget. Inexpensive termite reports for
escrow.
"Executive Pest Control" (520) 219-9400
Young company, but long on experience,
easy on the wallet!
"Zeb-Tec Services" (520) 319-2580
Very reliable, responsive and easy going on
the budget. Inexpensive termite reports for
escrow.
"Gecko Pest Management" (520) 579-1701
A local and reliable pest control company
with integrity and lots of experience.
Windows - Repair and Installation:
"Pacific Glass & Window" (520) 235-2083
Dan Edwards will see to it that you are satisfied.
Local window replacement experts, very reliable,
good prices!
"Geronimo Limited" (520) 294-1466
Local company matches replacement windows,
repairs, and new windows, fairly decent rates.
"Glassman" (520) 624-2664
A local and reliable window contact
for repairs and new windows, unlicensed
