Brushy Creek's Board of Director's strives to make your home owning experience enjoyable. A brand new idea from your BCHOA is to make the home repair company selection process as easy as possible. Meaning, when the time comes that you need to call someone or a particular company to repair something or install a new appliance in your home, you can call on these contacts because other Brushy Creek residents have had positive experiences with these resources.

If you know of a company that you recently used and you would like to refer them to your neighbors, please let us know by e-mailing us today and we'll post that companies service and telephone number on our web site.

BEFORE YOU HIRE SOMEONE...READ THESE HELPFUL TIPS
Source: http://clarkhoward.com/shownotes/category/4/100/

• Be very, very careful picking somebody to remodel your home. Do not hire people who drop fliers off in your mailbox, or who ring your doorbell and tell you your roof or gutters need fixing.
• For a minor renovation job, take recommendations for a remodeler from friends and neighbors. For a major renovation job, anything above $10,000, get recommendations from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) or the Remodelors Council of the National Association of Home Builders. Update!
• Ask candidates for your remodeling job for the last 10 homes they've worked on, a description of what they did, the dates they started those jobs, the dates the jobs were completed, and how to contact each owner.
• Ask what kind of insurance each contractor carries. Protect yourself by hiring people who have a current certificate of insurance or by making sure you have enough liability coverage in your homeowner's policy in case someone who's uninsured is hurt on your property.
• Don't sign a standard builders supply house contract for a remodeling job. Instead, consider using a contract from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
• Get subcontractors to waive their right to place a lien on your home if they aren't paid by the contractor.
• Never agree to any contract that calls for a large payment up front. Devise with the contractor a reasonable timeline and pay schedule, under which the contractor is paid as work is completed. In the contract, include penalties against the contractor for failing to complete the job on time.
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Disclaimer: The Brushy Creek Board of Directors, it's members, all Brushy Creek Residents and
Web Designer, etc., Assume No Responsibility For The Results Generated As A Results of Following
The Information or Content Provided In This Site. This site is for educational purposes only, the
BCHOA, it's subdivision, residents and web site designer and writers assume no responsibility for
the actions and or profits and/or losses of any damage and do not endorse ANY of the companies
or individuals listed on this site or on this resource page. There is no compensation or discount available
if you choose these providers and the user assumes complete and total liability, cost, damages, etc.
incurred from following the content provided, repairs made, etc. The Brushy Creek Board of Directors,
it's members, all Brushy Creek Residents and Web Designer, etc., assume no responsibility for the
actions taken of the companies below.These resources are simply provided for our residents as
helpful 'referrals' only and are to be used at your own caution and we advise you to ask the
appropriate questions and evaluate cost(s) before hiring anyone to fix, replace or work on your home.

EXTERIOR HOUSE PAINTING

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PLUMBER

Rooter Plus
Phone: (770) 604-0034
Web: http://www.rooterplus.com/

"My wife and I had a pretty simple problem. Our toilet was clogged, really, really well! We called around to a lot of plumbers on a Saturday morning. This company sent out a nice young fellow who told me the problem. He then gave me a quote and said the policy is, if that's not the problem and I can't fix it for the quote I gave you, Rooter Plus will pay for it. It turned out it was a clog that was very deep. He 'snaked it' and then helped us increase the amount of water to the flush valves in each of our bathrooms. Our toilets work great now because this young guy knew what he was doing, solved our problem and didn't charge us a trip charge or over charge us for the problem. Very reasonable and we would call them again."

(Comments Courtesy of Brushy Creek Resident, May 2005)

Consumer Plumbing Recovery Center - 800-876-4698
Conditions under which homeowners may qualify for costs or reimbursement for blue polybutylene pipe leaks are variable. Call for complete information.

To report polybutylene plumbing claims between Jan. 1, 1978 and July 31, 1995 - 800-356-3496
If purchased after August, 21, 1995 - 800-392-7591

Hot Water Heater/Dip Tube Hotline -800-329-0561
Have manufacturer name and serial number.

DUCT CLEANING

ICC
Phone: (770) 873-7657
Web: Click Here To Visit ICC Web Site

"ICC, Yvonne and her husband were just terrific. They came on time as promised...were polite, friendly, knowledgable and thorough. The price was great and my wife and I feel as though we've made new friends. We talked for days now about how much we enjoyed our experience, their friendliness and can breath easier. Since my wife and I are expecting a baby on a budget...this was the best decision we've made as it concerns our home. Thank you ICC!!! You're the best!!!"

(Comments Courtesy of Brushy Creek Resident, February/March 2007)

www.nadca.com - duct cleaning info

GARAGE DOOR REPAIR/SPRINGS REPAIR

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HOME APPLIANCE REPAIR

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FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY & KIDS PORTRAITS

Carrie Workman Photoraphy
Phone: (423) 618-FOTO
Web: http://www.carrieworkman.com/

TERMITE/PEST CONTROL

Phone: 1 (888) 466-7849
Web: http://www.callnorthwest.com/

"My wife and I had a dishwasher leak. Turns out it had been leaking for a very long time and termites had some through our slab and into our kitchen cabinets near the moisture of the dishwasher. We called Northwest and they came our just 2-days after Christmas 2006. They gave us a fair quote and a great treatment. We've had the bond ever since...and fortunately, all we had to replace was the dishwasher and there was no damage to the cabinets. Northwest cleaned up their trails and 'foamed' our slab."

(Comments Courtesy of Brushy Creek Resident, December 2006)

CARPET/UPHOLSTRY CLEANING

Immaculate Carpet Cleaners
Phone: (770) 873-7657
Web: www.immaculatecleaners.net

ELECTRICIAN

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ALARM SYSTEM(S)
Tips On Choosing An Alarm Company - Click Here

Sonitrol, Inc.
Phone: (770) 904-5808
Web: http://www.sonitrol.com/

X-10
Phone: (800) 675-3044
Web: http://www.x10.com/

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & DESIGN

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PRESSURE WASHING

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REMODELING & REPAIRS

American Homeowner's Foundation - 703-536-7776
Home improvements, contracts. For more info, write to: "Sample Remodeling Contracts"
6776 Littlefalls Rd., Arlington, VA 22213
1st copy - $7.95 + $2 shipping/handling

American Society of Home Inspectors-ASHI - 800-743-ASHI

American Institute of Architects - 404-222-9920
AIA contracts, remodeling contracts available.

Utilities Protection Center - 800-282-7411
Call before you dig!

They will come out usually within 3 days (excluding weekends) and flag any lines you have buried in your yard. There is no charge for this service.

CARPETING

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
800-835-4624 - Hotline for referral to certified carpet cleaning firms; will assist with questions on stain removal

Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI - 800-882-8846
Consumer info line - general information on cleaning, purchasing, and installation

What to look for with carpeting:

1. Most important is the written installation - 5 year or lifetime warranty on installation is best. Be sure installer is using industry standard CRI 105
2. Padding should be rebonded 7/16"
3. Pick what you like based on looks. Write down carpet name and style, get sample at purchase time. When carpet is delivered check it against the model/style of sample before it is installed - be sure you are getting what you bought.

FURNITURE

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission -800-638-CPSC

www.recalls.org