Kevin A. Roberts
We’ve made the calls, sent the emails, interviewed homeowners, designers, and serial home renovators to find some of the most qualified pros in thirty niche businesses so that you don’t have to. Read on and explore our directory of home and garden experts based in the St. Louis area as you tackle home improvement projects in the new year.
THE BASICS
Think of these as building blocks for your home. Start here and work your way around the house.
TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY
Massey Tuckpointing and Masonry
3616 Union, 314-200-9488
Family-owned and a certified women’s business enterprise, with an A+ rating from the BBB, Massey specializes in tuckpointing, brick and chimney repairs, and chimney sweeping.
314-808-6056
Owner Ryan Leeker is dedicated to serving customers with quality stone, brick, and block work. Petra counts outdoor fireplaces, patios, kitchens, and pizza ovens among its areas of expertise, garnering positive reviews for projects large and small.
Denton Tuckpointing & Caulking Co.
314-842-5855
Although this small firm doesn’t have a website, it earns strong reviews from both residential customers and professional remodeling companies.
2619 S. Big Bend, 314-645-1387
Services include tuckpointing, spotpointing, chimney repair, bricklaying, sealants, and caulking. Since 2005, the company has consistently earned the Angie’s List Super Service award. Free estimates and Saturday hours.
ROOFING & GUTTERS
23 New Sugar Creek, 636-343-6723
This company, operating in the St. Louis area for more than 30 years, focuses on exterior remodeling services, including roofing, siding, guttering, and window and door installation.
Innovative Construction & Roofing
10850 Baur, 314-546-4047
Slate and tile roofing is a specialty at this company. It also touts its commercial and residential storm restoration, emergency repairs, and roof maintenance services.
12181 Prichard Farm, 314-429-6000
Founded in 1947, John Beal Roofing is now run by a third generation of the Beal family. In 2019, the company achieved its longtime goal of earning a BBB TORCH award. “I’m not sure if anyone will ever know how much time and effort goes into making customers happy in the home improvement industry,” said CEO Sam Maiden at the time.
2700 Brannon, 314-664-4845
Family-owned and -operated since its founding, in 1986, Old World specializes in slate and tile roofing. Since its founding, the staff has expanded from two employees to a full-time roster of more than 20.
11843 Devonshire, 314-267-7923
In addition to offering roof repair and replacement, Andres specializes in adding a new layer of shingles over an existing shingle roof as a less expensive alternative to a full roof replacement. BBB-accredited, with an A + rating.
Colonial Construction
314-725-6080
David Hercules, owner of Hercules Design Build, says he’s used Colonial for siding and gutter installation on his company’s renovation and remodeling projects: “Colonial bends over backwards to help make sure we get the job done well and on time.” One recent client reviewed the company thusly: “I felt as though the installers were working on my place as though it was their own.”
ELECTRICAL
1627 Sublette, 314-647-4066
AMF assists residential customers with new lighting and appliances, adding circuits, rewiring, cabling, upgrades, and anything else electrical in the home. The company’s expertise also extends to commercial, industrial, and telecommunications services, so its technicians come equipped with a wide range of installation skills.
Born Electric
6265 Highway 61/67, Imperial, 636-461-2400
Owner Kevin Born is experienced in projects that fall into the residential, commercial, new construction, prefab, voice, data, and low-voltage categories.
10723 Baur, 314-968-9999
Baldi specializes in indoor and outdoor electrical needs, whether in a historic home or a new commercial building. The company also offers 24-hour emergency service, maintenance, storm repair, and safety inspections.
512 Marshall, 636-225-1020
In addition to offering a wide range of residential and commercial electrical services, Accurate specializes in completing electrical work for pools, patios, and hot tubs.
9225 Watson Industrial, 314-487-7474
Since its founding, in 2005, the company has expanded its areas of expertise to include media and security services, though it began as an electric services firm. Customer service is a priority at Streib, which earned a BBB TORCH Award in 2012 and a 2019 Super Service award from Angie’s List.
1150 Birdie Hills, St. Peters, 636-240-6060
Owned and operated by father-and-son team Bob and Robert Wesling, the business offers 24-hour emergency repairs, amperage upgrades, and installation of wiring for pools, hot tubs, and spas. The firm earned a 2019 Super Service Award from Angie’s List, where it garners strong reviews for professionalism, price, punctuality, responsiveness, and quality.
CARPENTRY
11022 Manchester, 314-898-0047
This husband-and-wife–led company specializes in building furniture, staircases, wainscoting and crown molding, kitchen cabinetry, built-in storage, and makeovers of existing cabinets with refacing or new paint.
314-456-9629
Family-owned and -operated since 1950, Kelly specializes in custom cabinets, millwork, and short molding runs for trim, mantles, and doors.
STL BuildPro
314-669-9741
STL BuildPro’s carpentry services include general and custom carpentry, custom cabinet design, and deck repair and replacement. The company also offers remodeling, roofing, painting, plastering, and exterior repair and renovation services.
Citizen Carpentry: A Woodworking Cooperative
314-884-8896
This workshop and design studio offers contracting and custom fabrication services, including furniture, cabinets, built-ins, and countertops, with a focus on fostering sustainability by using salvaged materials.
Quality Carpentry and Remodeling
2306 Valley Park, 636-212-1582
Services include finish carpentry, woodwork, and remodeling. The company earned a 2019 Super Service award from Angie’s List and A ratings in 163 of 165 reviews. Before becoming a business owner, master carpenter Tom Van de Riet honed his craft working at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
HVAC
Kirkwood Heating & Air Conditioning
9350 Watson Industrial, 314-968-3453
What started as a one-man shop, founded by Mark Menos in 1984, has grown into a 10-person company specializing in installation, repair, and maintenance. The company offers an array of heating, cooling, and water heaters products, as well as indoor air quality products, thermostats, and zoning products.
11010 Gravois Industrial, 314-200-0788
Despite its name, Scott-Lee offers both heating and air conditioning services—residential repair, installation, and maintenance. The company also specializes in mini-split ductless heating and cooling systems that allow homeowners to control the temperature in individual rooms or spaces.
Anton’s Air Conditioning and Heating
8826 New Hampshire, 314-582-0745
Family-owned Anton’s offers a range of services, including geothermal heating and cooling services, installation of its specialty air purification system, mold treatment, and energy assessments. Anton’s bills its Antonizer device as an air purifier that can kill the novel coronavirus and eliminates odors.
Dole Heating & Air Conditioning & Duct Cleaning
1920 S. Broadway, 314-631-6900
In addition to air conditioning and furnace repair, heat pump services, and duct cleaning, Dole sells air quality products such as air cleaners and ultraviolet treatment systems designed to kill germs. Emergency repairs and KwikComfort Financing available.
1025 Hanley Industrial, 314-664-301
Named to the St. Louis Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 2020 list, Hoffmann Brothers offers electrical, plumbing, and appliance repair services in addition to its heating and cooling services. Its heating expertise includes boiler repair, installation and replacement, maintenance, and troubleshooting. BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating. ACCA Contractor of the Year.
11920 Missouri Bottom, 314-480-3384
In addition to air conditioning, heating, and furnace repair, Air Comfort services water heaters and humidifiers and offers Aeroseal-branded duct sealing to increase system efficiency and improve air quality. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2019, earned a 2019 Super Service Award from Angie’s List, and maintains an A+ rating, with hundreds of reviews, on the BBB site.
PLUMBING
6809 River Hollow Court, 314-246-0080
This father-and-son team offers new construction installation, water services, drainage, and replacement of aging stacks and pipes. Free estimates.
314-665-6000
Operated by brothers Shawn and Ken Behrle, Aqua Vitae specializes in bathroom remodels, additions, commercial kitchens and basement baths for residential and commercial clients. While its website is under construction, potential clients can visit the firm’s Facebook page for additional information.
636-225-0992
BBB-accredited and TORCH Award Winner for 2015, O.J. provides plumbing services, and sewer services such as cabling, camera inspection, line location, hydro-flushing, and hydro-evacuation. The company is a certified “Green Plumber.”
1337 Hughes, 314-965-9377
Family-owned and -operated, LaMartina’s staff has more than 100 years of combined plumbing knowledge. Since 1982, the company has specialized in high-end fixture installation, historic plumbing, and age-in-place modifications such as grab bars and curbless showers.
1104 S. Callahan, Wentzville, 636-323-3104
Owner Rick Rolwes started working in his father’s plumbing business at an early age and founded his own firm in 1991. He offers a range of services, including repair and remodeling; maintains an A+ rating with the BBB; and earned the organization’s TORCH Award in 2012.
995 Broadmoor, 636-734-2745
Technicians here offer both plumbing and electrical repair, serving St. Charles and its surrounding areas since 1972. The company earned a 2019 Super Service Award from Angie’s List and maintains an A rating from the BBB. Discounts are available for veterans and seniors.
5100 Heege, 314-351-2302, 314-832-6233
Aries offers repair and remodeling services; sewer services, including camera inspections; and basement bathroom installation. In business since 1977, the company has earned several Super Service Awards from Angie’s List, the latest in 2019. The company’s detailed website features several specials, including a 10 percent discount on a first service call.
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THE DETAILS
A decorative element, often small in scale, that gives a home its unique charm and personality.
UPHOLSTERY & FURNITURE REPAIR
6727 Manchester, 314-644-0460
BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating, this family-owned business offers upholstery, antiques restoration, hand caning, foam replacement, and in-home touch-up services.
3276 Ivanhoe, 314-645-3854
Fares has been in business for more than 50 years and owned by Jonathan Wilson for the past 20. While studying to be a museum curator, Wilson recalls, he worked at the shop until realizing “that I really loved restoring antiques more than curating them, so I bought the business.” Fares offers furniture upholstery, refinishing, and repair, specializing in restoration of antique upholstered furniture.
6487 Chippewa, 314-832-8331
Owner José Gómez learned the art of upholstering from his father as a young boy in Honduras. Since 2001, he’s built a loyal following in St. Louis for his high-quality workmanship and extensive fabric catalogue. Gomez is BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating.
Peacock Upholstery & Furniture Co.
6700 Morgan Ford, 314-481-4870
The current owner of this nearly 80-year-old business, Steve Hasenbeck, learned the trade working as a kid in his father’s upholstery shop. He and his staff specialize in rebuilding, repairing, and reupholstering fine furniture and antiques and offer more than 100,000 fabric choices.
314-630-5282, @upholsteryartisticmimicry
Working on referrals, Russell has served the St. Louis area for more than 40 years, offering artistic craftsmanship at reasonable prices. “He’s really good with leather. Nice guy, good service, and easy to talk with,” says local interior designer David Kent Richardson.
3433 Middlebury Way, Belleville, 618-580-0681
Owner Wayman Howell, taught the trade by his father, has honed his craft over 30 years and opened his Belleville shop in 2012. He and his team do custom jobs on both sides of the river and offer pickup and delivery options.
4821 Fairview, 314-832-4034
Zollinger, established in 1893, has one of the longest histories of any upholstering businesses in St. Louis. The BBB-accredited business, with an A+ rating, performs complete repair and restoration of antiques and family heirlooms.
CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS
17005 Manchester, 636-458-2500
This family business, BBB-accredited and A+-rated, has cleaned all types of flooring, including carpet, marble, granite, tile, wood, and slate, for more than 50 years.
50 Worthington Access, 314-695-5209
This fourth-generation family business specializes in the cleaning, repair, and sales of imported hand-woven rugs. They also offer in-home consultations, appraisals, delivery, and pickup.
368 Napoli, 636-386-3200
BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating, and an approved service provider of the Carpet and Rug Institute, the Garvin Group cleans carpet, upholstery, drapery, and blinds.
J. Thomas Carpet Cleaning
3626 Blaine, 314-607-3698
Recommended by homeowners across St. Louis, Jerome Thomas offers affordable truck-mounted steam-cleaning services.
314-581-9329
Kwik Dry, owned by retired firefighter Bob Giese, cleans carpet, ductwork, upholstery, ceramic tile and grout, mattresses, area rugs, hardwood floors, and linoleum. The company also handles flood cleanup.
333 Leffingwell, 314-909-8811
BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating, LaFrance has been cleaning wall-to-wall carpet, area rugs, draperies, and all types of upholstery for more than 20 years. They perform hand cleaning where their machines won’t reach.
314-427-9500
Green Clean Institute–certified, approved by the Carpet and Rug Institute, and sporting an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, True Clean offers green/organic steam-cleaning services and uses only eco-friendly nontoxic products that are free of surfactants.
Woodard Cleaning & Restoration
9308 Manchester, 314-961-9102
Woodard has been a trusted name in St. Louis for nearly 75 years. The company specializes in carpet and area rug cleaning and repair, hard-surface cleaning and restoration, stain removal, pet odor removal, and upholstery cleaning. Woodard also handles emergency cleanup after fires, floods, and other water damage.
314-499-9901
Ultra Steam does kitchen and bathroom tile grout cleaning and upholstery cleaning, as well as carpet steam cleaning. The BBB-accredited, A+-rated business can color-match any grout for restoration.
CUSTOM FURNITURE MAKERS
2201 Indiana
Founded by Robert Karleskint in 2013, Anew Nature builds high-quality, one-of-a-kind custom pieces to teach valuable job skills to felons. Karleskint and his team provide unbiased employment, offering men with records a fresh start.
618-946-1413
Stine’s custom creations are handcrafted from wood harvested from the land in Illinois on which he was raised. He makes dining and coffee/accent tables, beds, desks, benches, and more. He is also a favorite of local interior designers and restaurateurs.
401 Withers, 314-807-1745
Founder Martin Goebel merges Old World craftsmanship with digital design to create timeless high-quality pieces, including signature lines of beds, cabinets, desks, seating, and tables. Goebel also works with clients on bespoke creations.
3412 Lemp, 314-200-4123
Owner and furniture designer/maker Jermain Todd specializes in custom pieces but also offers a line of standard wood tables, desks, and cabinets.
2501 S. Jefferson, 314-669-1992
Andy Kim’s Fox Park–based studio designs and builds heirloom-quality furniture of hardwood and steel. “Our design and build philosophy marries the tried-and-true methods of furniture making and modern and efficient designs,” Kim says. By appointment only.
11 W. Argonne, 314-540-9958
Using reclaimed wood from local 100-year-old barns, Reclaim Renew creates custom pieces rich in character. Owner/founder Barry Kraft built his first piece in 2007, and the business recently moved its furniture showroom to Kirkwood.
773-972-9706
Richard Higby started out hand-crafting custom furniture but expanded into architectural millwork and complete environment design. Each of his projects features an emphasis on design details and materials tailored to the setting and user.
314-312-2320
Owner/operator Kenneth Stahl studied traditional furniture making and design at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Maine. He offers custom pieces, as well as free delivery within a 50-mile radius of St. Louis.
314-960-2346
Furniture craftsman Peter Voss’ philosophy is “Keep it simple, let the wood do the talking, build it to last.” In addition to custom furnishings, Voss creates art and accessories, from picture frames to wall shelves and jewelry boxes, and repairs and restores furniture.
WINDOW & DOOR DEALERS
1224 Harvestowne Industrial, St. Peters, 636-561-0474
This locally owned company, HomeAdvisor–screened and approved, installs and repairs insulated, single-pane, plate, and safety glass.
12951 Gravois, 314-842-8888
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, and a member of the Home Builders Association St. Louis, Broadview—recommended by builders, designers, and homeowners alike—provides screen porches, retractable screens, and EZE Breeze three-season room panels.
636-227-9300
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, Clearview received a 2019 Super Service Award from Angie’s List. They use only premium manufacturers’ windows of all types, including double-hung, sliders, casements, and bays. Each comes with a lifetime warranty.
Genesco Window & Building Products Corp.
2456 Adie, 314-567-9175
In business since 1954, Genesco carries top-brand windows and patio/storm doors in all sizes and creates custom screens, storm sashes, sliding door screens, and pass-through windows. They also do in-home repair of broken glass, windows, and patio doors.
55 Lincoln, 314-699-9872
Founded in 2010, Webster Window & Door, located in the Old Webster Historic District, has worked on some of the finest homes in St. Louis, providing luxury window and door products, including lines by Loewen, Lincoln, Arcadia, Therma-Tru, Velux, and ProVia. Its team is made up of individuals who have more than 60 years in the window and door industry.
636-343-5400
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, and a member of the Home Builders Association St. Louis, Wilke, with locations in Shiloh and Fenton, is the largest Andersen window and door dealer in the St. Louis area. WWD specializes in new-construction windows, replacement windows, skylights, prefinished interior and exterior doors, and storm doors.
3636 S. Geyer, 433-5759
Zen—BBB-accredited and A+-rated, winner of a Best of Houzz Service Award for four consecutive years, and winner of Angie’s List Super Service Award for three consecutive years—offers reasonably priced replacement windows with no money down, as well as sliding glass and patio doors and front door installation and replacement.
APPLIANCE REPAIR
314-243-5390,
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, 1st Choice repairs refrigerators, washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, and garbage disposals and also does deep-cleaning of appliances. Same-day service is available.
12025 Manchester, 314-965-8310
Family-owned and operated since 1961, American offers affordable repair of all major appliances.
314-390-0404, 618-297-4200
This small family-run business, with locations on both sides of the Mississippi, works on all major appliance brands and offers service calls for just $69.
314-831-0383 (North and South St. Louis County), 636-466-2863 (West County and St. Charles County, 636-791-1224 (Warren and Lincoln counties),
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, ASAP offers a 30-day warranty on all diagnostics and a 100-day warranty on parts and labor. Same-day service is available.
Mid America Service Appliance Repair
328 Jungermann, St. Peters, 636-928-4131
Mid America services all major-brand appliances and is a factory-authorized premier servicer of GE Appliances, Viking, Samsung, and Fisher & Paykel products.
1692 Larkin Williams, Fenton, 636-389-9851
This BBB-accredited, A+-rated business has been in business since 1958 and provides factory certified service on such premium brands as Sub-Zero, Bosch, Dacor, and Scotsman.
HOME AUTOMATION PROVIDERS
Beishir Audio/Video & Home Automation
5423 S. Lindbergh, 314-833-7900
Beishir does complete home automation, lighting control, outdoor entertainment, security and surveillance, and home theater and media room audio/visual design, starting with an on-site design consultation.
Digital Plus
314-681-4469
Clients can count on owner Mike Haas, who founded Digital Plus in 2007, to be hands-on and get the job done. Interior designer Annie Brahler says she’s “thrown Mike some crazy audiovisual requests over the years, and he’s never let me down.” Digital gets an A rating from Angie’s List.
9201 Manchester, 314-475-3080
BBB-accredited and A+-rated, Integration Controls installs full smart home automation, automated lighting, motorized window treatments, home WiFi and networking, and whole-house entertainment.
1133 Highway 109, Glencoe, 314-338-4663,
A leader in security and home automation, SLSH is a full-service Nest authorized dealer and installer of such products as the Nest Hello doorbell, Nest Yale door lock, and Nest Thermostat.
17373 Chesterfield Airport, 636-537-0404
The Sound Room has served St. Louis since 1983, growing from a stereo retailer to a provider of full-home theater, home automation, high-performance audio, and lighting control.
314-446-9029
VHS offers a full range of home automation services, from home network/WiFi upgrades to security cameras, smart lighting, and custom audiovisual.
11612 Page Service, 314-627-0346
BBB A+-rated, Walbrandt provides complete home automation, home theater, and security services, using such technology brands as Crestron, JBL Synthesis, Savant, and Ubiquiti Networks.
MAKE A MOVE
Are you in the market for a home? Preparing to downsize or to move out of town? To identify reputable providers of moving-related services, we spoke to industry pros, visited sites such as Houzz, and most importantly, asked homeowners who’d recently moved for their recommendations.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
M:314-452-8211 O:314-352-5200, info@danbrassil.com
A former history teacher with an eye for architectural details, Brassil has built a list of loyal and grateful clients in both the City and County.
M:314-565-3583 O:314-353-0336, jenifer@garciaproperties.com
In 1999, Garcia launched the now-bustling Garcia Properties with her husband, Ivan, in South City. Today, they help clients buy and sell all over town.
M:314-660-4040, maya@redkeystlouis.com
Kefalov gets high marks from her clients for her energy and thoroughness; she also happens to speak four languages besides English (Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian, and Spanish).
Lisa Coulter and Linda Benoist of Janet McAfee
O:314-983-2224
This power duo boasts a lifetime sales volume of $300 million. They focus on the Central Corridor.
ATTORNEYS
O:314-725-111, bob@rlblaw.net
Linhares is a shareholder at the Clayton firm Rebman, Linhares & Beacham. Since beginning his practice in 1988, he has advocated for homeowners in the sale and purchase of real estate and in the drafting of related contracts and deeds.
O:314-315-4117, jks@sch-law.com
Schleiffarth began his career at Husch Blackwell, before hanging out his shingle in 2009. He offers services from sale and purchase of real-estate, to financing, zoning and subdivision issues, and the various disputes that may arise.
Cathy Steele
O:314-732-4238, csteelelaw@sbcglobal.net
Steele has been practicing law since 1981 and has built a specialty in real-estate property tax appeals.
HOME STAGERS
O:314-846-8899, info@dazzlehomestaging.com
At the Fenton-based Dazzle, Linda Borghi and her crew have been in the staging game for more than a decade, sprucing up humble city abodes, luxury estates in West County, and everything in between.
O:314-254-5086, info@oliveandopalinteriors.com
Anna Neal and Melinda Christman launched their company in 2017. Using pieces sometimes curated from local businesses, they stage occupied and vacant dwellings, plus Airbnbs and apartments.
deanna@peekinteriors.com
One local real-estate photographer tells us that as soon as he walks into a job, he can tell if Deanna Fasnacht of Peek was the stager; her crisp, bold style has become a trademark.
HOME ORGANIZERS
Happy Spaces by Lizzy
O:314-570-8942, happyspacesbylizzy@gmail.com
Lizzy Kline knows that clutter is the enemy of domestic tranquility. She can help you clear your space and then donate or sell unnecessary items.
O:636-686-0048, susan@perfectlyplaced.org
Susan Stewart can get things sorted for you, whether you need help in your office, your closet, your garage, or some combination thereof.
O:314-266-4820
This firm was inspired not only by tidiness guru Marie Kondo but also the Christian faith of its founders, Charlotte Slankard and Erin Neumann. They’re committed to helping clients donate unwanted possessions to local charities.
O:314-221-5232, sue@simplifiedlivingsolutions.com
Sue Anderson is a nationally certified organizer and the author of the 2016 book The Truth About Clutter. She touts her ability to wrangle not only piles of stuff but also piles of paperwork.
MOVERS
O:636-336-6670, sales@rentavetmoves.com
Rent a Vet was launched in 2014 as a one-man operation; today it has dozens of employees, many of whom served in the military (hence the name). Past clients rave about their professionalism.
O:314-241-0600, info@mcguiremoving.com
Nobody stays in the moving business for 85 years unless they’re doing something right. McGuire is now being run by the fourth generation and gets consistently good online reviews.
O:314-301-8775
This company started small in Lansing, Michigan, but is now at 350 locations worldwide. Whether it’s moving, junk removal, furniture rearranging, or a storage move, they’ve got you covered.
DONATION ORGANIZATIONS
O:314-394-2026
Ditto runs a high-end resale shop in Warson Woods. The nonprofit donates its revenue to defray the cost of tuition at local Christian schools.
O:636.940.8027, midwest@dressforsuccess.org
This St. Charles nonprofit accepts donations of professional women’s attire and then offers it to women in need so that they can look sharp and confident in job interviews.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
O:314-881-6000
With ten locations in the area, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul accepts donations of a dizzying array of goods, from clothes to electronics—and even cars.
O:314-241-3464
Goodwill has been operating in Missouri for no less than a century and now has a couple dozen locations in the St. Louis area at which you can drop off your used goods. Your donations will be used to fund the nonprofit’s job training programs.
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THE FINISHES
A decorative touch—on a wall, kitchen surface, or on the floor—that’s intended to wow homeowners and house guests alike.
HOUSE PAINTERS
3928 Gravois, 314-486-7499
In addition to interior and exterior painting, Dwyer’s skilled painters paint cabinets and specialize in faux finishes, replicating the look of wood grain or European marble using paint. Named Best of Houzz in Service for 2019.
Rich Crimmins Painting
5515 Tennessee, 314-853-4087
This father and son-in-law team specializes in painting as well as plaster repair, making them a one-stop-shop for those old crumbly walls.
Abdulah Vrtic
314-324-8613
With more than 20 years of experience, this one-man shop typically takes on smaller projects, working strictly from referrals and recommendations. Homeowners we spoke to are impressed by Vrtic’s commitment to getting the job done well and on time, often working early mornings and on weekends to complete a project.
19 Moody, 314-961-3988
Founded in 1973 primarily as an apartment painting company, Rice has since grown to employ more than 30 painters that service residential and commercial clients and those seeking a skilled paperhanger, wallpaper and lead paint renovation and repair.
Midwest Painting and Decorating
7609 General Hooker, 314-484-2433
Sead Ibrahimovic has been running his company for more than 22 years. He focuses on residential interior and exterior painting and staining, but is also a skilled carpenter—so he can fix damaged trim or baseboards before painting them.
Kee Painting
4510 Brevator, 636-368-1474
In business since 2006, owner Chris Heitman and his team are based in Moscow Mills but will take on jobs from all around the St. Louis area.
11678 Gravois, 314-952-0156
Kennedy offers interior and exterior painting services, power washing, dry wall repair. The locally owned company has been named repeatedly to the Best Painters in St. Louis by Angie’s List. From 2015-2020 it has won the Best of Houzz in Service award.
FLOOR INSTALLERS & REFINISHERS
12051 Colonial, 314-22-01054
John Warner’s family-owned company is loaded with decades of experience.
2312 Centerline Industrial Drive, 314-665-2889
Champion employs Bona Certified and trained craftsman in its refinishing projects for the highest quality finish and dust containment. Winner of the Outstanding Retailer Award by Wood Floor Business.
9401 Watson Industrial Park, 314-487-9909
This family owned and operated business has been in the St. Louis area since 1989. Their Crestwood showroom carries a large assortment of hardwood, carpet, luxury vinyl and tile, and is open to the public.
271 Larkin Williams Industrial Court, 636-680-2300
With more than 40 years in the hardwood flooring business, Blake is known for its attention to detail and top-notch customer service.
11674 Gravois, 314-722-3047
Brad Evans and his team are known for their customer service and quality refinishing and staining.
IRONWORK DESIGNERS & REPAIR
Missouri Ornamental
6733 Olive, 314-606-5030
Since 1963, this family-owned company has fabricated and installed custom and standard ornamental iron works—from a small-step rail to a slide gate and 500 feet of fence around your home or business.
313 W. Thornton, 314- 962-0291
In business more than 38 years, this company repairs and fabricates ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Their services can be performed onsite via service trucks or in-house.
1315 S. Vandeventer, 314-535-2022
Since 1989, the Zadrozinski family has been operating their business through its own showroom and production facility. They create wrought-iron fencing and handrails and custom designed hand-forged decorative ironwork.
Granite City, IL, 618-409-1765
Mike can make an ornamental handrail for your home, or call him for an emergency repair to existing metal work in your residence or business.
2802 Blair, 314-753-1805
Co-owners John Leible and Janet Sanders have a combined 50 years experience in metalwork. They pride themselves on their ability to build anything that is drawn on paper, customizing designs to fit the functional and aesthetic needs of their clients. Perpetua is BBB-accreited with an A+ rating. By appointment only.
TILE SETTERS
R and F Tile
10721 Baur, 618-803-9966
In business since 1974, this family owned and operated business sells and sets everything from marble, granite, and ceramic tile flooring.
Ryan Carroll
636-346-5166
Carroll runs a small shop with detailed, conscientious work.
4084 Bingham, 314-776-7776
Stone Fabricators provides and fabricates stone on site, so you can choose the stone, view edge samples, and see their production facility all in one place.
744 Spirit 40 Park, 636-575-3049
This company installs materials purchased through their company. Clients are invited to peruse Kirkwood’s large Chesterfield showroom of tile, carpet, hardwood, stone and marble by appointment.
WALLPAPER HANGERS
Tim Tucker
314-313-1710
Known for his precision and attention to detail, Tim has been hanging paper for decades. But call ahead to schedule an appointment, he books up quickly.
6752 Olive, 314-862-838,
From mimicking wood grain and the illusion of trompe l’oeil to wall glazing and expert wall covering installation, Koch Bros has been adding new life to St. Louis walls since 1930.
Ralph Eisenbath
314-838-1741
A graduate of the United States School of Professional Paperhanging, Eisenbath will hang papers, vinyl, foil, murals, grass cloth, burlap, flocks, and mylar.
JRS Wallcovering
314-913-3176
Jason Rieger was the long-time apprentice to the well-regarded wallpaper hanger Willie Ross. When Willie retired, Jason struck out on his own.
ART FRAMERS
2025 S. Big Bend, 314-645-4040
In business since 1949, Norton’s handles custom-picture framing as well as art and frame restoration. Local pick-up and delivery service available.
Frame of Mind
2900 S. Big Bend, 314-644-4466
A family-based custom framing gallery devoted to creating conservation-quality frames.
3325 Washington, 314-241-2440,
In addition to creating gallery-quality framing, Buckheit also fabricates pedestals, bases, and vitrines for sculptures and other objects.
ART HANGERS
13 South Maple, 314-600-4129
After working at the Saint Louis Art Museum for 20 years supervising art installations of exhibits and galleries, Daryl McAdoo set out on his own hanging art and mirrors for his clients.
4739 McPherson, 314-899-0666
BBP in-house art hanging expert, Nick Cherry, will coordinate framing and hanging. Art need not be purchased from the gallery to use this service.
Advanced Art Installations
314-440-9072
Located in St. Peter’s, Dean Vance specializes in artwork installations and picture hanging.
M2Art Services
314-368-4802
Owner Michael Martin has worked around art his entire career. He has a great eye for artwork placement.
Kevin A. Roberts
THE OUTDOORS
In 2020, these lovely spaces experienced an uptick in use and appreciation.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE
7208 A Weil, 636-349-2946
This Kirkwood-based company installs retaining walls, patios, walkways, drainage solutions, and bulk materials.
314-814-0809
BBB-accredited, with an A + rating, and an International Society of Arboriculture and Tree Care Industry Association member, Clipper works on both residential and commercial properties. Services include tree trimming and removal, landscape design, forest and vegetation management, and emergency storm cleanup.
550 Highway F, Defiance, 636-798-2555
Winner of the National Association of Landscape Professionals Award of Excellence two years in a row, this business got its start in Ferguson in 1953, when Frank Frisella began growing and selling trees. The company provides tree delivery, full-service landscape, maintenance, and irrigation to St. Louis–area clients.
1605 S. Big Bend, 314-645-7333
Founded in 1996, Garden Heights sells annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Customers can book consultations with the in-house landscape designer to get specific recommendations for a particular location or project.
5651 Nottingham, 314-536-1459
Since 2014, owner Tim Bennett and his team have provided mowing, mulching, aeration, leaf cleanup, and sod installation services to St. Louis homeowners. The company also offers treatment packages to help rejuvenate lawns experiencing a variety of common problems.
Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
15815 Jedberg, 636-256-2600
This full-service firm offers everything from design and installation to ongoing garden maintenance. Its award-winning team has expertise in pool and hot tub design, waterfalls and features, hardscaping, and drainage and irrigation.
1803 Old State Route 21, 314-752-7256
Arnold-based Red Oak prides itself on doing things right the first time by offering its team members the opportunity to continue their training so they can provide top-of-the-line landscaping and lawn care, drainage installation, concrete work, retaining wall construction, and snow removal.
1011 N. Woodlawn, 314-965-3070
For those who want to do it themselves but need a little help with the design process, Sugar Creek Gardens offers design consultations in store (for free) or on location (for a fee). The nursery specializes in rare perennials and shrubs.
314-827-5664
Owner Chris Rhodes has loved the outdoors since he was a kid. Today, he pours that passion into his business, which offers full-service lawn and landscaping, landscape construction, irrigation, and winter services. This Webster Groves–based company operates on the principle of providing value to customers through communication, on-time scheduling, and results-based performance.
TREE REMOVAL
636-375-2812
This Fenton-based company—recipient of Angie’s List Super Service award, Thumbtack’s Best of 2015 award, and Home Advisor’s Best of 2014 award—offers tree trimming and removal services, as well as brush removal, hedge trimming, stump grinding, and tree disease treatment. ISA-certified.
314-962-5296
Happy Tree provides tree care services to the St. Louis area. Its certified arborists diagnose tree disorders, evaluate tree damage, and use current arboricultural practices to keep trees healthy, safe, and, well, happy.
314-821-2665
For more than 40 years, this Kirkwood-based company has been serving the St. Louis area. Its ISA-certified arborists provide tree removal, tree trimming, and plant care. Ray’s also offers lawn care services.
540 Clark, 314-821-9918
William Spradley and his team of ISA-certified arborists are experts in tree care and preservation, landscape design, and plant selection, with a focus on choosing healthy native plants. Homeowners appreciate being able to see and select tree species on site.
CRITTER CONCERNS
2 Nice Guys Termite & Pest Control
5510 US-61/67, 636-464-1411
Residential and commercial clients can count on eco-friendly pest control solutions and humane wildlife removal in Chesterfield, Imperial, St. Charles, and surrounding areas. Free estimates.
636-343-7900
Since 1959, this family-owned business has been helping homeowners banish termites. In 1971, the company added more pests to its roster of services. The company now has five locations around the St. Louis area, including a retail outlet for those seeking DIY options.
Holper’s Pest & Animal Solutions
9223 Gravois, 314-544-7378
Natural and effective options are Holper’s focus for controlling termites, insects, spiders, and wildlife in and around houses and businesses. The company also provides holiday lighting and insulation installation services for the St. Louis area.
314-476-9696
In 1956, Fred Rottler started a small pest control company in North St. Louis county. Today, that company has eight locations around Missouri and offers pest control, attic insulation installation, and disinfection services.
POOLS & SPAS
314-498-2968, 618-406-6018
Collinsville-based Accurate Pool and Landscape has been providing pool maintenance, opening and closing assistance, equipment repair, and more since 2012. The company also installs retaining walls, patios, and waterscapes.
527 Spirit of St. Louis (Baker Pool Construction), 636-519-7665, 6 THF Blvd. (retail store), 636-532-3133
The Baker Pool family has been serving St. Louis since 1968. The retail store sells spas and accessories; Baker Pool Construction designs and installs pools and related features and provides maintenance.
314-807-2322
BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating, LaBarge specializes in residential in-ground swimming pools. The company provides regular maintenance, repairs and renovations, water testing, and other services.
221 Way, 314-822-7946
Winner of the Architect & Designer Awards competition for pool design, Kirkwood-based Liquid Assets Pools installs new pools and renovates existing ones. The company specializes in building steel-reinforced concrete pools, hardscaping, and water features tailored to clients’ space and needs.
12001 Dorsett, 314-209-0770
R&S, in Maryland Heights, offers a wide selection of parts and accessories for both pools and spas. The company’s service department also repairs, installs, and provides opening/closing services in the St. Louis area.
FENCE BUILDERS
Chesterfield Fence & Deck Company
620 Spirit Valley East, 636-532-4054
Since 1968, this 13-time winner of the Angie’s List Super Service award has been known for high-quality fences and decks. Over the years, the family-run business has added sunrooms, patios, windows, doors, pergolas, and gazebos to its repertoire.
Easter Fence, Deck & Renovation
6071 Lemay Ferry, 314-892-8500
As the name suggests, fences, decks, custom handrails, and other home improvement projects—kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, basements—are this company’s specialties. Easter, founded in 1957, is BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating.
200 S. Elam, Ste. 100, 10764 Manchester (showroom by appointment), 314-966-3333
BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating, Kirkwood Fence has been in business building fences, decks, gates, railings, and specialty outdoor décor since 1979. Its new showroom offers a place for customers to see product samples and talk with a design specialist.
208 Chesterfield Industrial, 636-948-6004
After working in the remodeling industry for many years, Ken Maris founded this Chesterfield-based company—specializing in decks, fences, siding, windows, and bathroom remodeling and delivering client-focused service—in 2015.
845 S. Holmes, 314-798-7728
For more than 25 years, this family-owned business has built fences and decks for clients in the St. Louis area. The company’s comprehensive showroom in Kirkwood offers 2,000-plus square feet of decking, railing, and accessories for clients to see up close.
