2022 READERS’ FAVORITES

THE RESULTS ARE IN! Earlier this spring, HOME magazine readers cast thousands of votes for their favorite home and garden-related businesses in the area in our annual Readers’ Favorites Awards. Here, we are delighted to share the winners, many of whom won multiple awards in various categories. If you need goods or services for your home, these pages may be a great place to start to find your favorite.

CONTRACTORS, REMODELERS AND HOME BUILDERS

ARCHITECTS
Platinum: Dominion Seven Architects
Gold: Scott Glass Architect
Silver: Architectural Partners

ELECTRICAL
Platinum: Wired Up Electrical
Gold: Maddox Air & Electrical
Silver: Freedom Electrical

GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Platinum: L.G. Flint
Gold: F & S Building Innovations
Silver: Custom Structures

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
Platinum: Arctic Refrigeration Heating & Air
Gold: F&W Heating and Cooling
Silver: Brown’s Heating & Air

HOME BUILDER
Platinum: Frank Good Builders
Gold: L.G. Flint
Silver: Custom Structures

HOME REMODELING/RENOVATION
Platinum: Faithful Servant Handyman
Gold: F&S Building Innovations
Silver: Collins Siding & Windows

PLATINUM General Contractor
GOLD Home Builder

L.G. Flint General Contractors, which began in Lynchburg 71 years ago, is a family business dedicated to quality, new construction and remodeling for both residential and commercial spaces. While this versatile company can handle both big and small jobs, the majority of their business is in remodeling and additions. 

“One of our strengths is our diversity of skill sets. We do it all,” said Andy Flint. 

Flint, the current owner and president, came to L.G. Flint, following in the footsteps of his father Bob, who joined the business in 1975 after his military service and work as an engineer, and his grandfather, Lloyd, who started the business. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Andy’s designations include Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) and AAMA-certified window installation. He and his team are proficient in CoConstruct, a project management software that helps homeowners follow the progress of their build. 

Andy Flint is supported by a strong team, including Vice President Ron Blackwood. Ron, a Past Chairman of the Lynchburg City Comprehensive Plan, has developed multi-family communities, rehabilitated nine communities and 500,000 square feet of commercial space and redesigned numerous homes. 

Ron says the L.G. Flint difference is its team. “When you hire L.G. Flint, you’re hiring our talented staff, which is supported by qualified Trade Contractors.” 

Serving the community is a priority with L.G. Flint. They are actively involved with various local organizations, including the Home Builders Association of Virginia, Central Virginia United Soccer, The Lynchburg Education Foundation, Mustaches for Kids and The Miller Home for Girls.

CONTRACTORS, REMODELERS AND HOME BUILDERS (continued)

IRON WORKS/WELDER
Platinum: James River Ironworks
Gold: Bailey Spencer Hardware

PLUMBING
Platinum: Tyree Plumbing
Gold: Plumb Care Plumbing, Inc
Silver: Gibson Plumbing

ROOFING
Platinum: Cenvar Roofing
Gold: Perimeter Roofing
Silver: Collins Siding & Windows Inc

SERVICE PROVIDERS AND MATERIALS

CARPET AND RUG CLEANING
Platinum: Kidd’s Services
Gold: Michael’s Carpet Cleaning
Silver: Persian Rugs & More

DRIVEWAY REPAIR AND SEALING
Platinum: Lynchburg Sealcoating & Lawn Care
Gold: Mr. Pave
Silver: Mr. Pot Hole

ESTATE SALES
Platinum: Estates Revisited
Gold: High Cotton Fine Furnishings & Gifts
Silver: Estates & Consignments

EXTERIOR HOME CLEANING SERVICES
Platinum: H2O Home Improvements
Gold: All Washed Up
Silver: Hill City Pro Wash

FENCE AND RAILINGS
Platinum: The Vinyl Porch Rail Company
Platinum: Lynchburg Fence & Railing Company 
Gold: James River Ironworks
Silver: Crowned Fence

GARAGE DOORS
Platinum: DoorTek Garage Door Service
Gold: Lynchburg Garage Door
Silver: Lynchburg Overhead Door

GUTTERS
Platinum: Brothers That Just Do Gutters
Gold: Collins Siding and Windows
Silver: Gutters & Guards

PLATINUM Carpet & Rug Cleaning
PLATINUM Water & Fire Restoration and Clean-up

When the worst happens — a flood, a fire, a storm — you want trusted people to help you restore your life. That’s where Kidd’s Restoration & Cleaning comes in. 

Since 1991, this locally owned business has been helping neighbors in the Lynchburg area regain peace of mind and a safe place to live through its 24-hour emergency services. Kidd’s began as a carpet cleaning business but quickly became a full-service restoration contractor about 30 years ago. 

At the same time, Kidd’s can help your home or business look and feel better day to day through its carpet cleaning services and upholstery cleaning. Over the years, they have added mold and asbestos remediation to their water and fire restoration services. 

“The biggest thing that surprises people are how many services we provide,” said Dan Taylor, owner. “It is pretty neat to have people drop off area rugs almost every day to be cleaned.” 

Taylor feels that what makes his business special is its care for every customer. “I know how I would want to be treated, and that’s how I’m going to treat the customer,” he said. 

At the same time, Kidd’s employees are trained continuously to make sure they are applying the latest and safest techniques and cleaners to every job. Kidd’s has IICR Certification (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration). 

In their St. Augustine Street location, a slogan is written on a white board: “We will care, listen, understand and deliver.” A customer wrote next to it, “And you always do!” 

Learn more at kiddsservices.com.

SERVICE PROVIDERS (continued)

HANDYMAN
Platinum: JMK Construction
Gold: Wright Choice Construction

HOME CLEANING SERVICES
Platinum: Pink Ladies Cleaning Services
Gold: Executive Maintenance
Silver: Twin Chix

HOME FUEL COMPANIES
Platinum: Foster Fuels
Gold: Francis Oil & Propane
Silver: Watts Petroleum

MOVING COMPANIES
Platinum: Five Star Moving & Transportation
Gold: American Moving & Storage
Silver: Brooks Rogers Moving

PAINTERS
Platinum: Love Painting
Gold: Harris Painting
Silver: C. S. Schrader Painting
Silver: Southern Charm Painting

PEST CONTROL
Platinum: Dodson Pest Control
Gold: Specialty Exterminating
Silver: Brown’s Exterminating
Silver: Kyle Unruh’s Pest Pros

SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Platinum: Affordable Energy Concepts
Gold: Earth Right Mid-Atlantic

WATER AND FIRE RESTORATION AND CLEAN-UP
Platinum: Kidd’s Restoration & Cleaning 
Gold: Serv Pro

WINDOWS AND DOORS
Platinum: Collins Siding and Windows
Gold: Bailey Spencer Hardware
Silver: Pella

GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE

GARDEN SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
Platinum: Huckleberry Knob Nursery
Gold: Gary’s Garden Center
Silver: Rustic View Home & Gardens

LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD
Platinum: Lynchburg Landscapes, Inc
Gold: Southern Landscape Group
Silver: Land Tech

LAWN AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Platinum: Lynchburg Lawn Care
Gold: Majestic Views Landscaping
Gold: Southern Landscape Group
Silver: Affinity Lawn & Landscaping

NURSERIES
Platinum: Huckleberry Knob Nursery
Gold: Gary’s Garden Center
Silver: Rainfrost Nursery

OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Platinum: Virginia Furniture Market
Gold: Grand Home Furnishings
Silver: Indoor Outdoor Living

PORCHES AND DECKS
Platinum: Southern Landscape Group
Gold: Collins Siding and Windows
Silver: JMK Construction

SPA AND HOT TUBS SALES AND SERVICE
Platinum: Perry Pools & Spas
Gold: National Pools

SWIMMING POOLS
Platinum: Perry Pools & Spas
Gold: Land Tech 
Silver: National Pools

TREE SERVICE
Platinum: Alto Tree Service
Gold: Monster Tree Service
Silver: Bartlett Tree Service

PLATINUM Landscape and Hardscape Design & Build
PLATINUM Garden Supplies & Accessories
PLATINUM Nurseries

With the expert knowledge and experience to professionally design and install commercial and residential hardscapes and softscapes, Lynchburg Landscapes has become known for its ability to transform challenging terrain into stunning surroundings. This local Class A Landscape Contractor serves the Lynchburg and Smith Mountain Lake regions.

“In the Hill City, it’s important to know the rolling terrain, along with what plants will thrive here — and avoid the deer,” said Scott MacLeod of Lynchburg Landscapes. 

Lynchburg Landscapes’ certified professionals have been creating custom-built landscapes, walkways, fire pits, outdoor lighting systems, tiered hillsides, patios, natural stone walls, water features, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and pools since 2015. They can provide a consultation and create designs, whether or not they do the installation. Their architects consider the existing terrain and envision a transformation using 2D and 3D modeling. With designs in hand, they can then provide job costing and installation. Lynchburg Landscapes is one of the only firms in the area with two landscape architects on staff. 

“Our reputation has been growing,” said MacLeod. “We are known for our beautiful and functional spaces.” 

Lynchburg Landscapes also features its own boutique nursery, Huckleberry Knob, located at 1469 Sunnymeade Road, Rustburg. The nursery sells annuals, perennials, grasses, shrubs, trees and natural stone. Learn more at lynchburglandscapes.com and huckleberryknobnursery.com.

REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL

BANK
Platinum: Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU
Gold: Bank of the James
Silver: First National Bank

CREDIT UNION
Platinum: Member One Federal Credit Union
Gold: Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU
Silver: Freedom First Credit Union

FINANCIAL PLANNING
Platinum: Commonwealth Financial
Gold: Don Wooldridge, Edward Jones
Silver: Freedom First Wealth Management

HOME INSURANCE
Platinum: Scott Insurance
Gold: Campbell Insurance
Silver: Rob Chapman, State Farm Insurance

MORTGAGE LENDING COMPANY
Platinum: Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU
Gold: Bank of the James Mortgage
Silver: Member One Federal Credit Union

MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER
Platinum: Teresa Davis, Member One Federal Credit Union
Gold: Carletha Tweedy, Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU
Silver: Will Luper, Movement Mortgage

REAL ESTATE COMPANY
Platinum: Lauren Bell Real Estate
Gold: Coldwell Banker
Silver: Nadine Blakely Real Estate

REALTORS
Platinum: Yvonne Jansen, Realtor
Gold: Lauren Bell, Realtor
Silver: Josh Sutton, Realtor
Silver: Nadine Blakely, Realtor

PLATINUM Bank Mortgage Lending Company
GOLD Credit Union

When it comes to your money, it’s personal. That’s why Your Community Credit Union, Central Virginia FCU believes in delivering financial services as a neighbor and friend.

Organized in 1976 as “Nuclear Power Federal Credit Union” to serve the employees and families of Babcock & Wilcox, Central Virginia Federal Credit Union began adding additional partner companies in 1991 and is now a community credit union serving anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Region 2000, including small businesses. When CVFCU became a community credit union, fewer than 20 percent of the local area had access to a credit union. Members now enjoy five local branches, a locally staffed call center and thousands of shared service branches and ATMs nationwide.

Your Community Credit Union provides saving, checking, credit cards and personal, auto, home and small business loans. “Like other financial institutions, we offer a full range of financial products and services. Unlike the others, we are not-for-profit … putting those savings in your pocket! That’s the biggest difference in dealing with a credit union,” said Kim Wilkerson, Vice President of Marketing. “As a member here, you’re not just a customer. You own a share of the credit union and have a say in its direction. Lower loan rates, fewer fees and higher savings rates are standard benefits we offer to you as a member and owner.”

Your Community Credit Union is passionate about helping their neighbors by partnering with local charities like Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and financial education programs to improve the quality of life for those in our area. Learn more at www.cvfcu.com.

PLATINUM Blinds & Window Treatments
GOLD Home Accessories & Gifts
GOLD Interior Designers
GOLD Rugs

For a family-owned business to survive for more than 45 years requires adaptability and strong values. For Cindy Greer at Curtains, Blinds & Bath, that boils down to “doing the right thing” and “showing you care.”

Cindy’s parents, James and Joyce Falls, began their business in 1976 as a curtain and towel outlet. However, as big box stores moved into Lynchburg, Cindy and her husband Brad began to evolve the business to include window treatments. Today, their top sellers are custom blinds, shades and shutters. However, they also offer a vast array of home goods in their trendy showroom on Forest Road near Grave’s Mill.

Over the years, Cindy and Brad’s children — Ashley, Mady and Spencer — also joined their award-winning business.

“We all have our own niche here,” Cindy said. “Everybody brings their strengths and finds what they love to do. We let them go for it.”

Along with window treatments for every price point, Curtains, Blinds & Bath also offers installations and in-home design consultations (CBB Home). Even if you buy your own furnishings, they can help you plan a design that works for your space.

The community-minded company finds that customers appreciate that they’re a small business with a big heart. They’ve donated thousands of blinds through the years to various projects.

Customers also love their competitive prices and great service. Their website, curtainsblindsbath.com, explains, “You could say we got it from our momma, who got it from her momma! We have been a family owned and operated business for 45 years and while it’s a little atypical to get to work with the whole family, we promise to make your experience one to remember!”

HOME FURNISHINGS, DECOR AND INTERIOR DESIGN

ANTIQUES
Platinum: Ashwood Manor Designs
Gold: High Cotton Fine Home Furnishings & Gifts
Silver: Enchanted

APPLIANCES
Platinum: Hailey’s Appliances
Gold: Ferguson
Silver: Vinton Appliance

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
Platinum: Bailey Spencer Hardware
Gold: Black Dog Salvage

ART GALLERY/STUDIO
Platinum: Findings Art
Gold: Academy Center of the Arts
Silver: The Little Gallery

BLINDS AND WINDOW TREATMENTS
Platinum: Curtains, Blinds and Bath
Gold: Budget Blinds
Silver: Decorating Den Interiors

CABINETRY, KITCHEN AND BATH
Platinum: Cornerstone Cabinets & Design
Gold: Kitchen Crafters of VA
Silver: Piedmont Floor Show
Silver: Ramsey Cabinets

CONSIGNMENT FURNITURE
Platinum: Next Time Consignment
Gold: Estates Revisited
Silver: On Second Thought

COUNTERTOPS
Platinum: Spectrum Stone Designs
Gold: Premier Stone
Silver: Stonecrafters

CUSTOM FURNITURE AND CABINET MAKER
Platinum: Virginia Furniture Market Solid Wood Gallery
Gold: Ramsey Cabinets
Silver: Bernie’s Custom Furniture and Cabinetry

FLOORING
Platinum: Piedmont Floor Show
Gold: Central Virginia Flooring
Silver: Blue Ridge Floors

FURNITURE
Platinum: Virginia Furniture Market
Gold: Grand Home Furnishings
Silver: Bailey Grey Interiors

HOME ACCESSORIES AND GIFTS
Platinum: Farm Basket
Gold: Curtains, Blinds & Bath
Silver: Accents

INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Platinum: Bailey Grey Interiors
Gold: Curtains, Blinds & Bath
Gold: Sarah Girten Interior Design

LIGHTING FIXTURES
Platinum: Timberlake Lighting of Lynchburg
Gold: Ferguson
Silver: Sweet Peas Lighting and Decor

PAINT AND PAINTING SUPPLIES
Platinum: James T. Davis
Gold: Sherwin Williams
Silver: Benjamin Moore

RUGS
Platinum: Persian Rugs & More
Gold: Curtains, Blinds & Bath
Silver: Ashwood Manor Designs

UPHOLSTERY
Platinum: Phil’s Upholstery Shop
Gold: Ferguson Upholstery
Silver: David Michael Upholstery

WALLPAPER
Platinum: Mahones Wallpaper
Gold: James T. Davis
Silver: Kevin Saunders Wallcovering

WOODWORKING AND TRIM
Platinum: Grayson Ferguson Woodworking
Gold: JMK Construction
Silver: David Mahler

HOME LIVING OPTIONS

APARTMENT LIVING
Platinum: The Gardens on Timberlake
Gold: City Market Lofts
Silver: The Vistas at Dreaming Creek

HOME HEALTH PROVIDERS
Platinum: Generation Solutions
Gold: Visiting Angels
Silver: Gentle Shepherd Hospice

RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITIES
Platinum: Westminster Canterbury
Gold: The Summit
Silver: Runk & Pratt

PLATINUM Retirement Living Communities

Opened in 1980, Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg could boast of its beautiful campus, its team members’ expertise or its long list of amenities — from three dining venues to an onsite health clinic, wellness center and its two salons — but what comes first for this Life Plan Community is its person-centered care. This extends to its residents and to community members who trust its short-term rehabilitation programs on campus and home health services in the greater Lynchburg area through Westminster at Home.

“We live out a person-centered philosophy of care,” said Debbie Callahan, VP Marketing and Development. “Our residents and clients are at the center of everything we do.”

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg offers its residents a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living and memory support to skilled nursing care. Its residents have the peace of mind to know that more care is available when needed, without having to leave the campus, and there are many opportunities to be active and engaged.

“We know some folks are hesitant about assisted living and long-term care, but here we are very personalized and flexible,” said Callahan. 

Though the campus has a long history in Lynchburg, it continues to evolve. The Drinkard Health Care Center opened in 2019, and renovations of the Hearthside Assisted Living neighborhoods finished in June of this year. Twenty-six new, independent living apartments will be fully occupied in January 2023. Learn more at www.wclynchburg.org.