Who Do You Call? 


When you need a plumber, painter, etc., it's nice to use somebody that a friend or neighbor has been satisfied with, isn't it? Beats picking a name out of the phone book! Below are the names, phone numbers and specialties of tradesmen that are recommended by other Unit Owners [names in brackets]. If you want to add a name, contact Bob Schnittger.

NOTE: OLCUOA does not endorse any of these companies or tradesmen, nor does OLCUOA guarantee your satisfaction with their work or prices. These names are provided solely for informational purposes. Use them at your own discretion and risk.

Appliance/Furnace: Advanced Refrigeration & Appliance Repair, 777-3989 or 398-2084, Greg Bill [Wiedemann]

Appliance Disposal:  Act Now Recycling, 513 681 1900. [I recently had a refrigerator die. I contacted CSI and was informed that they no longer accept refrigerators for disposal. I was referred to Act Now Recycling. They will come and recover the unit from the driveway or garage but will not take it from within the house.  Current haul away cost is $45.00. They recycle 100% of the units including processing of the refrigerant then send the balance to metal, plastic and glass recycle.--Paul Doe]

Deck Replacement: Rick Banks, 513-349-5594; professionalcarpenter@gmail.com [Schnittger, Huss]

Azek replacement decking by Rick Banks

Flooring Work (carpet/wood):  Shackelford Flooring, 513-264-7112, Travis Shackelford [Wiedemann]

General Carpentry & Construction: Rick Banks, 513-349-5594 [Rick is a skilled professional carpenter who has done several jobs for us from complete rooms to cabinets to simple step repairs.  He has also recently replaced my deck and we are very satisfied with the work. His email is professionalcarpenter@gmail.com.--Paul Doe]

HVAC:   Corcoran & Harnist, 1457 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214   513-921-2227
[C&H installed and maintained the HVAC at our previous residence. We have over 20 years of positive experience with them. Oakwood Lakes is included in their service area.--Lyle Kelly]

Interior Painting:  Evers Painting Co. Call Marv Evers at 513-791-6700. [Interior/exterior painting, exceptional attention to detail, reasonable rates. Did a great job for Vanderwoudes & Luebbes.--Dan Eichel]

Interior Painting:  Jerry L. Walters, 513-875-3075. [Jerry did our interior for a very reasonable price.--Mary Schnittger]

Patio Enclosures, Patio Ceilings, Deck Drainage:  
          Kingdom Builders, 859-620-6670, Alan Von Hagel [Arulf, Schnittger] or
        Rick Banks, 513-349-5594 [Huss, Schnittger]

Dry Space deck drainage system by Kingdom Bldrs.                              Porch enclosure by Rick Banks, on a "B" unit

Patio Decorative Coatings/Concrete Work: Classic Finishes, 859-525-1378, Bruce Arnold [Arulf, Kindred, Schnittger]

Pest Control: CRI Pest Control, Mason, OH. Kurt Wildnauer, 513-376-2770 (mobile). 
    [He is local, on Main St. Very quick response and resonable prices. Many years experience & nice guy.--Bill Klein]

Plumbing: 
    Jerry Laux ("Lock"), 459-9007 
    [I have been been very satisifed with the service, quality and price.--Paul Doe]

    Lebanon Mechanical, Scott Hines, 1965 North State Route 123, Lebanon, OH 45036  513-932-3790 
    [We were referred to them by our Homeowners Warranty firm.
They have successfully fixed several
     problems at our condo.--
Lyle Kelly]

Remodeling (all phases), including painting/drywall, kitchen & bath, wood decks, ceramic tile (floor/wall/backsplash), cabinet installation, crown moulding, chair rails, minor electric & plumbing, and concrete work:  
HK Hometech Services, Herbert Kinnison, Proprietor; 476 -0721 (cell), or 677-1773 after 8pm.
[Herb Kinnison has done work for 4-5 folks in the community; does good work at reasonable cost.--Dan Vanderwoude]

Reupholstering: A Better Way Upholstery, 733-5531 or page at 736-9812 [Roger does excellent work and is very reasonable in his pricing. He is prompt in getting the job done as well. -- Innes/Huss]

Water Damage: 1-800-Water Damage, Jason Byrd, 513-942-0820 [We had the drain backup and they did a very good job. I recommend the company to anyone with this type of problem. They're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We called on a Saturday and they were here within 90 minutes. --Fred Kindred]

Window Cleaning: OLCUOA unit owner Arnie Daidone has formed a window cleaning service you may be interested in. Contact Reflections Window Cleaning at 513-332-7482 or 513-332-8482 for more information. Reflections Window Cleaning "...is fully insured and offers free estimates," according to Daidone's flyer. 
[Reflections Window Cleaning recently cleaned my windows and I was completely satisfied with the job they did.--Helen Redmond]

Window Repairing: Pickens Window Service, 7824 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH  45233  513-931-4432
[We had used Pickens at our previous residence. They are professionals at repairing; they do not sell windows.--Lyle Kelly]

Window Replacement (original Wenco is now a Jeld-Wen plant):
WENCO/Ohio, Industrial Park, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050 1-800-458-9128   Mark Neitzelt at 740-397-1144 
Wenco warranty, 1995-2000; Wenco warranty, 2000-2003  

Window Tinting (Film): Solar Technology, 6107 Cleves-Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH  45233  513-347-9100
[Referred to us by Blinds Plus of Mason; they said this is the ONLY tinting firm they recommend.--Lyle Kelly]