The following are vendors in the Denver area who have been recommended to SkyVine, LLC. We do not have personal experience with many of these vendors, nor do we personally guarantee any of them - caveat emptor.
Contractors
Cole Ambler - TMD Contractors | 303.803.4827
Tim | 720.609.9940
Did the work on 17th ave. Really easy to work with. Flexible, high quality, excellent communication. Really happy with his work and the experience.
Architects
++ Sarah Sexton - Architect. Did the design for 5115. Highly recommended. Easy to work with, and really good.
-Ann Cuthbertson - Initial architect for 5115. Fantastic ideas, but kept going in different directions.
Structural Engineers
Mike Thurman recommended. Did roof and window work for 5115 remodel. Good, not cheap.
Randy Eckahrt, Structel Consultants (720) 979-4417 structel@live.com (Cole Ambler's guy)
Interior Design
Carina Oliva-Quiroz: m:720 251-1054 (Dan Recommends... $75/hr). Trained architect and designer in Argentina, but not licensed in the US.
Landscape Architect
Steve Koon | Landscape Design | 303-761-5639 | stevekoonlandscapedesign.com
Bid project for 5107... seems really knowledgeable. Never actually used.
Handy Men
++ Evan Beadle - 720.364.4488 - knows electrical, plumbing, landscaping. Hard working and great quality. $12/hr - doesn't have transportation.
+ Kirk Smith - 720.644.7679. Excellent for demo, moving, digging, painting ceilings, etc. $10. Doesn't have transportation, though - so you need to provide tools and materials and be handy to downtown.
Handiman: Judson Durocher 720.626.9418. Worked on Clarkson bldg - will do small jobs. looks like he does good work. $20/hr
Handiman John Krass lowoverhead@att.net 303.525.2852. Donna says: painting, tiling, etc. Insured, bonded. He is good, gets in there and gets the job done, I think about $25 an hour or will bid job.
Labor ($9-$10/hr)
+ Garrett Modlin 909.733.7357 - hard working, doesn't have transportation.
(J Power, S Kaveny, J Riley, Richard Snchz)
*** Carpentry***
Steve 720.466.0524. Built bunks for Cole's room. Really does things right.
Adam Bilfoft 303.598.9716 $20-$30/hr
Did framing on 17th Guest Bath. Likes finish carpentry.
Cabinet Makers
Jared - cabinet maker: 720.369.6551 ($200/day) - installed the soundproof door
Custom Trim
Michael - Specialties Woodworks (720) 209-3096 for trim - did work at 5107.
Drywall
Abel Rodrigus 720.350.2413 Did all the plaster and drywall work at 5115 - unbelievably good work.
Plumbing - Install/Fix
Romberg Plumbing | grebmor2@aol.com | Brian Romberg | 303.471.6791
Cole Ambler's Sub - did all the work at 5115 - super professional. Usually 3 weeks out, though.
Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating tmoritzky@aol.com Todd Moritzky, 303.495.0232
Donna used. Did the work on 17th office. Super honest and professional.
Affordable Plumbing Systems or services. Davor: 303-898-3424
Mike Thurman recommends. He did work at 5107. Predrag knows him. Never used myself
Tile
Tile Artisans - Rob Kernell 303-520-8523
Bid the job on the 17th Guest bath - but sub-contracted it out to Wesley Croy
Wes Croy: Croy's Tile & Stone, Inc | 720.202.6675
Did the work on the guest bath
Tile - Material
Arizona Tile - www.arizonatile.com awesome for stone tile. We got all the stone mosaics for the Carriage House Bath. You have to buy the tile through Jakor of Colorado though. Go to Arizona's showroom, figure out what you want, then call Jakor to pay for it.
Capco Tile - awesome for porcelain and designer tile. Same deal - pick out what you want at the Capco showroom, then call Jakor to buy it. Capco did all the subway tiles in 5115.
Bedrosians - buy through Diane at TheDenverFloorClub.com 303.777.6277
Granite
Bellagio Stone - www.bellagiostoneinc.com .Excellent selection, especially if you want something unique. They also are full service - they'll sell you the slab, they fabricate it, and install it. The fabrication is exceptional, the prices are very fair. The only issue is that you sometimes have to keep on them - plan on it taking 2x as long as they say, and have to call them 3x to find where your slab is. But for the price, quality, and selection, they're worth the hassle. They also have a great remnant yard for small projects. They did the slab counters in the office.
Hardwood Floors
+++ Dean @
++ Van Camp's 303.871.8377 - Did the office at 5115. Matched perfectly
+ Guy's Floor Service 303.371.8900 - Did the kitchen at 5115. Excellent job.
Iron Work
Juans Ornamental Iron 303.934.3488
Antique Metal Fabrication 720.276.7531
Croissant Custom Fabrications 303.778.7582
Welding
Johnny Wenner | fahrenheitcollective.com | 303.887.4575 - did work on 5115 Iron Fence. Teaches @ the community college - fantastic work, $50/hr.
Glass Showers
R&K Glass - rkglass.com - they blow everyone away. In every job, they have the highest quality products, at the lowest price, and the fastest turn-around time. Go to Denver Glass Interiors for their showroom, then buy what you want at R&K. They did a 1/2" thick frameless at the Loft, and have the ability to do 1/4" framed custom enclosures. (The Carriage House Bath is 3/16"... but the installer said they could have done 1/4"). Tips: get the spotless coating... worth every penny. Also, have them come out before the tile goes in - they have the ability to inset the channel.
Glass Windows
Jeff @ Summit Glass: 720-690-7183. Reglazed historic windows at 5115, fabricated storm windows. (Office 303.732.0200)
HVAC
?Boris Plotnick - 720-935-6342.
Dan S recommended. Cost conscious. Bids by the job. AC only - doesn't touch swamp coolers.
?Furnace DJ Enterprises 303.933.3361, 303.905.6019 Christin
Plumbing & Heating Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating tmoritzky@aol.com Todd Moritzky, 303.495.0232
Donna used. Does swamp coolers, boilers, plumbing.
Gas line install: Reign of Fire, LLC | Jeff Frary | 303.728.4682 | jeff@arignoffire.com
Installed 5115 Fireplace - reasonable, good. Gas lines, fireplaces, fire pits, ranges, grills, etc.
Upholstery
Margrette - WildflowerUpholstery@gmail.com 720.244.6379
Electrical
+++ Daniel
++John Landwehr JCL electric - 303-435-4724 | jclandwehr4@gmail.com
Mike Thurman recommends him. Worked on 5115. $65/hr - craftsman quality work. Did the work on 17th Office
Excellent work - he doesn't like to do little things, though. Call when you have a few days of work.
Electrician Concept Electric Marc Schaus, 303.562.5987
Donna recommended from her remodel. $80/hr... absolute professional, but expensive
Electrician: Chris Rydel. 303.204.8061 - $40/hr.
Dan S recommended. He's a journeyman, so he can wire lights and sockets. He cannot pull permits or disconnect main service.
?Electrician Harley Mulder 303.794.3163
Christin recommended.
Roofing
?Reitz Roofing – Bernie 303-829-1217.
Knows Clay tile roofs. Mike Thurman recommended. Did work at 5107
Sheet Metal
Independent Roofing Specialist - Mike, 303-426-8575
4'x10' painted steel: $56. 10'x36" Copper, bent into 2 parapet caps: = $206 for 20'
Painted steel, 48"x10' bent into 3 parapet caps = $86.70 for 30'
Painting/Stucco/Plaster
Don Fairchild, 509.378.2713 $275/day for painting.
- Sprayed our basement. Fast and efficient, but our direction was "If it's not white... make it white".
?Tom Harberts - 303.249.8739
Dan S recommended. High quality painting and finishes (Stain, varnish, etc). Also a master carpenter. $30-$35/hr
?European style painting. Predrag 720-217-9404
knows how to paint old-world buildings - stucco and plaster. True craftsman. Mike Thurman recommended, did work at 5107
Stucco: Randy Hobbs – Artesian plaster or Stucco/Plaster 303-908-4555
Mike Thurman recommended - did work at 5107
Brick/Mason
Mark Dallasta. 303 420-0536, m:303 949-3628
Did tuck pointing and brick restoration for 5115. Takes his time and likes to talk, so bid by the job.
Butch - 720-331-2535. Recommended, never tried.
Gas Line Install
Reign of Fire - Jeff. 303-728-4682
Installed the gas fireplace at 5115 for $700. Fair pricing, excellent quality.
Construction dumpster:
Sam's Hauling 303-984-7200 $280 for a 16yd for 7 days. Enough for a 1000sf plaster ceiling.
+Bagster: $30 at Home Depot, $90 to haul away. Holds 1yd, 3300 pounds. Requires 3 for a 1000sf plaster ceiling.
Roll off dumpster Denver - Dave. $285 for 15yd for 2 weeks. 303.525.1030
Windows/Doors
Sierra Pacific (Patina green)
Window/Door install - Gary Rybowiak | Installation Specialists | 303.680.6131
glrybo@msn.com. Mike Thurman recommended, bid on Office door, never used - seemed expensive.
Glass/Mirrors/Tinting/Frosting
A&A Glass 303.364.7438
Custom Mirrors Horizon Glass 303.293.9377
Window Tinting/Frosting TintCrafters 303.804.0133
Blinds
Blinds.com - great quality, great service. Really happy with them.
Carpet Install
Carpet Exchange bbauer@carpetexchange.com Brad Bauer, 303.796.9600
Steve J He brought carpet samples over - great service.
***YARD/Landscaping***
Excavation:
++Quick's Hoe - 303.289.2735 (TJ) - pulled up the concrete behind 5115
Trucking
+Dave Blair - 303.710.5411 $75/hr - hauled the claybuster.
Landscaping
?Landscaper Showcase 303.289.6821 Christin
Sprinklers
?Craig Sorenson 303.771.0220 Christin
Hardscaping
+Cleanscapes: 303.975.6056 - did work at 5107. Quality work.
Claybuster:
++Expanded Shale - Mediums... 12yards/1000sf @ $50/yd... Trinity 888.575.7593. We tilled in at 75% shale, 25% compost. I think we needed more compost - next time, 50/50
Sod:
Green Valley Turf - 1 pallet = 420sf = 1 ton = a cube 4.5' x 4.5' = $200 pick up or $300 delivered.
Tilling:
Jonathan - 720.422.9627
Wood and Iron Fence
+FenceRight.com 303.715.0331 (Matthew Wagoner) Matt@FenceRight.com
Did iron the fence at 5107 - amazing work. Incredible craftsmanship.
Cedar Fencing and hardwood decks - William at Rocky Mountain Forest Products. www.rmfp.com
Great quality and great prices.
Concrete
++Mile Hi Mobile Concrete: 303-853-0124.
They do small loads (e.g. 1yd). They mix in the chute, so you can adjust... and you pay only for what you pour. Highly recommended.
Keith Puckett: 303-485-8501.
He's a retired concrete worker, but still does jobs for cash. He has a concrete cutter and a Skid loader with a hydraulic jack. He quoted $250/day to jack our concrete.
++Gustavo Rodriguez 720.470.1533
Excellent flat work/ forming concrete. Did 200sf at 5115 (10x12 Shed slab, 4x20' of driveway, 3x4 patch) for $300.
Garage Door
Garage Door Dwight 303.778.6699,720.363.1956 Christin
Overhead door - used at Clarkson - did the job right, but were expensive.
Lighting
++VOLT - landscapelightingworld.com
Excellent materials, fair price - really happy
- Landscape Lighting: Cathy Noss, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives | 303.948.9656
Good, but way over priced. Charges $220 for a $35 fixture.
*** SERVICES / MAINTENANCE***
Plumbing - Clogs
+Clogs (and camera): Pipeline plumbing and drains (formerly Pipeline Specialists) 303.503.8076
Great service, fair price (2011=$97 for clogged tub), 3 hour turn.around. 2015 $135 to clear a full sewer line. Used twice at 949 - highly recommended.
+Clogs (and camera): Mike Pacielo with Cam-Line 720-271-1234
$125 for a camera. $125 to clean the lines. $200 for a camera + Snake. Worked on 5115 - highly recommended.
Carpet Cleaning
++ Robert at FullHouse Carpet Cleaning (720) 877-6665 - Cleaned Vine 2x. About a week out. $105.
+Denver United Carpet Cleaning 303.953.9214 2 bedrooms = $100, 24hr turnaround. A little difficult to understand, but they did an outstanding job
Locksmith
+9th Ave Ace Hardware 303.831.7066 - used at Clarkson and Emerson. Excellent.
?Locksmith Bill - Abracadabra 303.698.1325 Christin
Tree Service
+Swingle: Sprayed Blue Spruce
+Davey Tree: Spray Blue Spruce for beetles($93), Fertilize all trees and shrubs ($135)
Lawn Aeration
+Mile Hi Aeration: www.milehiservices.com: $39
Chimney Sweep:
++Greg Foster @ Affordable Chimney Sweep (720) 220-8065. $90 ls also fireman - really trust his advice. Does not do any repair work - just cleans, which is a positive. He only recommends fixes if you really need them, and he knows people who can do the work.
++Kim Douglas
Unknown
Paul Bormann 303-902-9769 email bearchitects@aol.com
Michael Murphy 720-341-8919 email michaelbrockmurphy@gmail.com
*** Purchasing a Home ***
Home Inspections
+Inspector Dave Graves, Home Systems Data david@HSDI.us 303.773.6102
Knows old buildings - did a great job on 949 Emerson. 2011=$250 for 720sq ft apartment.
Bryan Jones, Home Systems Data bryan@hsdi.us 303.773.6102
Knows old buildings... $375 for a 3800 sq ft 1927 home
?Steve Zavilla – Inspector 303-843-9770
Mike Thurman recommended for older homes... never used
Mortgages:
Chris Hegeman - BBVA Compass, Cell/Office 303-335-7367
Insurance:
Jayme @ Steve Nix Allstate: 303.989.8403
*** Rental / Landlord services ***
Property Management
Property Managers Grant Van Der Jagt 303.690.1234 Sean Flat fee property management.
Eviction Lawyer
Eviction Lawyer Grant Van Der Jagt 303.690.1234 Sean Fixed fee evictions.
Appliance Repair
Appliance Repair Lee's Appliances 303.722.1013 Christin
Chimney Sweep
+Chimney Sweep: Affordable Chimney Sweep: Greg Foster - 720.220.8065. $45 for the trip, then $45 per Flue. He's a fireman, and does no repair (which is a good thing - he's a straight shooter). Excellent - works on 5115.
How to dispose of Aspestos
- Over 50 linear feet requires a permit.
- It's safe when wet - wet with a garden sprayer, cut carefully, use respirators
- Call Waste Management TSC to get a Manifest: 720.977.2102
- Wrap like a Burrito in 7mm Film, seal with duct tape and take to the location specified on the Manifest.
- It's $42 per Cubic Yard.
5115 Kitchen and Master Bath Remodel
Appliances: Summit Wine Fridge and Beverage Fridge: AJ Madison
Whole House Sound (Speakers: Dayton Audio Micro Edge 15 degre 6.5")
5115 Kid's Room Remodel
Bunk Beds: Steve
5115 Back Yard Renovation (2014)
Concrete removal, bury conduit for electrical lines, french drains, shed, fence, Tilling and soil ammendment, re-sloped yard.
Flat work: Gustavo Rodriguez
Soil Ammendment: Expanded Shale (3") + Coors Compost (1")
++Handyman: Evan Beadle ($12/hr)
++Concrete removal: Quick's Hoe ($400)
Plants: MichiganBulb.com, AmericanMeadows.com, Brecks.com
Labor: Garrett
5115 Guest Bath Remodel Team (2013)
++GC: Cole Ambler
++Framing: Tim & Adam
++Tile: Tile Artisans
++Plumbing: Brian Romberg
- Doors: Accurate Doors (Not thrilled... made mistakes on every door and took a long time)
++Smoothing plaster walls: Abel
Electrical (Sub-Sub-contracted. Did a 4-way switch, which works.)
5115 Office Remodel Team (2013)
Demo/Exposing Brick: Kirk Smith
++Electrical: John Landwehr (JCL)
++Plumbing: Todd @ Bulletproof
++Counters: Belagio Stone
+Brick restoration: Mark Dallasta
+Hardwoods: Van Camp's
5115 Team (2013)
2013: Moving, Demo basement, excavate retaining wall, french drains, expose brick in office:
Kirk Smith: 720.644.7679 $10-$15/hr
5107Renovation Team
GC: Mike Therman
Mike Pacielo with Cam-Line 720-271-1234
Susan McGourty – Structural 303-883-1064
Reitz Roofing – Bernie… 303-829-1217
European style painting. Predrag 720-217-9404
Stucco: Randy Hobbs – Artesian plaster or Stucco/Plaster 303-908-4555
Plumber: Affordable Plumbing Systems or services… Davor… he knows the plumbing. Predrag knows him. 303-898-3424
John Landwehr JCL electric… expensive, bills hourly. 303-435-4724
Landscaping: Steve Koon
HardScaping: CleanScape
Ironwork: FenceRight
Decatur Renovation (Summit County)
++Hardwoods: Vantia hardwoods - Put in 100yr old reclaimed Oak from Virginia.
Sofa: Macy's
Refrigerator: AJ Madison
Hardwood sound-proofing: Sika AcouBond
Tile sound-proofing: Protecto Wrap Whisper Mat CS
Tile (Materials) Arizona Tile
Donna's Remodel Team
Granite Counters World Stone Imports of Denver. Ed Fundingsland 909.719.2189 Donna www.worldstoneimports.com. Fabricator is next door.
General Contractor, Carpenter Mark Claudin, Claudin Construction utelakebuilders@live.com 303.887.5228 Donna Did Donna's home remodel.
Kitchen Cabinets Denver Kitchen Company, LLC Denverkitchencompany.com 303.477.8777 Donna Donna didn't use... but she recommends
Plumbing & Heating Bulletproof Plumbing & Heating tmoritzky@aol.com Todd Moritzky, 303.495.0232 Donna
General Contractor, Carpenter Pete Williams 303.653.6920 Alex K Tile, cabinets, carpentry, general contracting.
790 Bathroom Remodel
Faucets: Hansgrohe
Tub:
Tile: honed Crema Marfil marble walls from Dal Tile, Verde Granite shower walls from Arizona, Black honed floors from Arizona
++Glass: 1/2" A&K Glass
Not Recommended
Paint/Handyman Bruce Plasket 303.870.4277 Robin X OK, but doesn't color in the lines.
Wood Floors A+ Hardwood Floors Sean X Not recommended - they sealed pine needles and dog hair into the finish
Amy - We Will Fix Your Flip: 303-668-3372 Painting, basements, drywall, flips - found on Craig's List. $100 labor per room. In Littleton. Never showed up...
5115 Purchasing
Mortgage: Chris Hegeman - BBVA Compass, Cell/Office 303-335-7367
Insurance: Jayme @ Steve Nix Allstate: 303.989.8403
Useful Links for Landlords
free-rental-property-investing-info.com - Free forms, and great advice
craigslist.org - free apartment advertising
places4students.com - free advertising for students
zillow.com - fair market rent (make sure to look at the rent range, not the average)
denver-property-management.com - property manager (interviewed, but never used)
Also, check out the Links tab for renter-oriented links, which are helpful for landlords.
720-808-1230 info@SkyVineLLC.com