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When you need a plumber: Allied Plumbing and Construction is there for you
033 days
by M. Fletcher
in Richmond Business
There’s a reason Allied Plumbing and Construction Company was voted by readers of Style Magazine as “Richmond’s best home repair service” for 2011.” When you provide quality service at a reasonable price then your business should be rewarded.
Sooner or later, every homeowner is going to need the services of a plumber. Hopefully if you have plumbing needs, it will just be installation of a new water heater or replacing a valve, and you’ll have plenty of time to do it. Unfortunately, that’s not always the way it happens. When you find that water dripping down on your living room furniture, or you don’t have hot water for your shower or washing dishes, you’ll need a competent, efficient and reasonably priced plumber.
Sure, everyone knows the jokes about plumber’s rates and unfortunately plumber’s crack. But plumbing problems are serious issues and there is nothing funny when a plumbing disaster strikes.
Licensed Master Plumber Dominick Shelkey moved to Richmond in 2009 to start his business. As the owner of Allied Plumbing and Construction, Shelkey is also a Licensed Contractor. Shelkey believes that it is important for his company to offer free visits and free estimates and says that he doesn’t “want to charge anyone in Richmond for choosing Allied Plumbing to come to their home to repair their plumbing issues.”
But while still being relatively new to Richmond, Allied Plumbing and Construction offers over 25 years of plumbing and contracting experience. Experience like that gives you a company with the knowledge and skills to take care of your plumbing needs the right way and in a timely manner.
Shelkey says that his no charge estimate policy is his way of thanking the customer for allowing Allied Plumbing and Construction to be of service. He also offers Senior Citizens, Veterans, Active Military, Police Offers and Fire Fighters discounts every time they call.
Shelkey also believes that a plumber should only have to come to your home once to repair your issue He is adamant about his workers taking the time to repair the item right the first time they visit. Shelkey doesn’t think you should have to suffer through multiple repeat visits. He wants the job done right the first time. Allied Plumbing and Construction offers low competitive prices and is willing to answer your call 24 hours a day. Unlike most companies who charge you just to come and see if you have a problem, Allied won’t charge you for just the visit.
Allied Plumbing and Construction likes to offer customers rewards, not penalties for their business. It’s a refreshing change for a company just to want your business. And, should they arrive at your home later in the day, you won’t be charged should the repairs run into the evening hours.
Every new customer with Allied Plumbing and Construction receives 10% off of labor. In addition, every customer gets a free in home inspection of their plumbing system with every service call.
Allied Installs and repairs: water heaters, faucets, toilets, shower valves, leaks under your home, ceiling leaks, garbage disposals, valves and more. Allied is committed to stopping the leak and guarantees to beat any written estimate from another licensed plumbing contractor.
Allied Plumbing and Construction is professional, need and clean. When they’ve finished their work, they’ll put everything back in place, just like you had it. Their workers are pleasant and friendly to work with.
Allied is fully licensed and insured and will provide documentation upon request. Allied offers 24 hour service, 7 days a week. Allied accepts cash, check and all major credit cards. Reach them today for your plumbing needs at 804-715-7155.
Mom’s Treehouse for all things Mom
066 days
by M. Fletcher
in Richmond Business
Being a mother is a great job, but let’s face it, mothers are always busy. There’s always a child to feed, a scrape to kiss, a nose (or a behind) to wipe. Then there’s the business of taking care of the house, feeding the family. And in today’s economy, lots of moms have to work outside the home in addition to their already overly busy lives. While there’s nothing more rewarding than the unconditional love your child can give, it’s not always easy to be super mom.
Whether it’s caring for children, working for the PTA, playing taxi driver for various practices and events, or just trying to keep the household together, moms need all the resources and help they can get.
That’s where Mom’s Treehouse comes in. Mom’s Treehouse is there to provide mothers with support, education and resources to manage and maintain healthy active lives of their own. Mom’s Treehouse opened in Short Pump in December 2010 and is coming up on its first birthday as a resource for mothers.
Mom’s Treehouse also offers a full-range of fitness programs for mom and children as well as professional services for families. Fitness classes at Mom’s Treehouse are for moms regardless of their current level of fitness or age of their children. The professionals at Mom’s Treehouse are certified in pre- and post-natal fitness. Mom’s Treehouse can help moms to get fit, lose weight, gain strength and be better prepared for the daily challenges.
Fitness classes are also offered for children from birth to pre-school and even school-age. Working together Mom’s Treehouse can help moms and their children develop healthy, active lifestyles.
There’s a great social benefit to Mom’s Treehouse. Mothers get to meet other Moms and form lasting friendships. After all, who better to understand what a Mom has to deal with than other Moms? But the social benefits aren’t just for the moms, they’re for the kids as well.
Beyond fitness and the social benefits, Mom’s Treehouse offers other services such as doula and massage services, as well as nutrition and lactation consulting. The shop in the front lobby offers moms products and clothing items that are perfect for an active mom’s workout.
Founder and owner Rachel Pustinik, herself a mom of 2 young daughters, says that when her first daughter was just a few months old she founded Stroller Strides in Richmond. She began training moms for local running events and eventually created Mother Runner Training. She soon realized that regardless of the age of their children, all moms need support and encouragement, so she founded Mom’s Treehouse as a home for moms where they can learn how to raise a happy and healthy family while receiving the support they need.
Pustinik says “I realized that no matter what the age of her children, a mom continues to need support, encouragement, and a sense of community. I realized I needed to create a ‘HOME’ for moms,a ‘HOUSE’ where they can learn how to raise a happy and healthy family all while receiving support and acknowledgement for thier dedication, and a ‘TREEHOUSE’ where moms are the center of attention.”
Membership in Mom’s Treehouse is $99 a month and includes:
- Free and unlimited classes for Mom. Classes include Stroller Strides, Fit4Baby, Zumba and Friday Booty Blast
- Free and unlimited classes for the kids. Classes include Kids and Family Yoga, Martial Arts Classes, Irish Dance, Eco-Art for Toddlers, Baby Signs Sign Language, Playgroups and much more.
- Discounts on other programs which include Body Back, Mother Runner and more.
Mom’s Treehouse is located at 2292 John Rolfe Parkway in Richmond. Call them at 888-232-2450 or visit their website.
Line things up with VibrAlign
099 days
by M. Fletcher
in Richmond Business
VibrAlign
Machines are wonderful things, as are the people who build and run them. But if your industry relies on those machines to function properly and efficiently, then alignment and calibrations are essential. To keep your business in business, VibrAlign provides easy to use shaft alignment systems and vibration solutions.
VibrAlign offers shaft alignment tools, alignment training and customer service to meet your needs. You can get the tools and training to perform your own alignment work, or bring in the experienced service professionals.
Founded in 1983 VibrAlign takes pride in their superior service. Some of the things VibrAlign sells include highly accurate and easy-to-use shaft alignment tools, including the Shaft Hog, the Fixturlaser GO series, and the Fixturlaser XA series. VibrAlign also sells the Belt Hog sheave alignment tool.
Your business needs the machines you use to function properly and accurately or you can risk losing valuable time and perhaps valuable customers. The machine alignment that VibrAlign offers everything you need in machine alignment whether it’s for horizontally mounted machines, vertically mounted machines or tool alignment. VibrAlign can help keep the machines running your pumps, fans, gearboxes, blenders, and transportation systems in fine working order.
Poor belt alignment can mean belt misalignment. Correct alignment and belt tension are important in terms of efficiency and time between repairs.
VibrAlign knows that the benefits of proper belt pulley alignment include; increased lifetime of belts, seats and couplings, reduction of vibrations and noise, minimized downtime, extended operating time and savings on energy costs.
VibrAlign wants to improve your alignment efficiency and reduce the actual human workload. Every piece of the process must be perfect in alignment. Fixturlaser’s world-class technology combined with VibrAlign’s customer service and alignment expertise makes them the people you want to go to for your machinery alignment.
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If you’d prefer to align your own machinery, VibrAlign can provide all the training you need. Their training program was developed with the goal of making you a great aligner. You’ll be taught by a team of dedicated trainers who are also experienced aligners. They know what they’re talking about. But your training will not just be in a classroom setting. You’ll get actual hands on experience performing alignments on the machines you’ll be working with in your own industry.
In the training program, you’ll learn the Verti-ZontalTM Compound Mode, an alignment process developed by David Zdrojewski, the founder of VibrAlign. And you’ll be in a classroom setting of no more than nine students so you’ll get that individualized instruction and hands on experience you need. If you get back to your place of business and still need some guidance, you’ll have free ongoing telephone support.
VibrAlign is based at 530G Southlake Boulevard just off Midlothian Turnpike. Give them a call at 804-394-3279 or check out the company website. If you’re not in Richmond check out their list of field representatives for the VibrAlign professional closest to you.
It’s a dirty job you don’t have to do when Stamie Lyttle will do it for you.
0129 days
by M. Fletcher
in Richmond Business
If you own your home, and if you have a septic system, you are re eventually going to need someone like the Lyttle Companies. Septic systems are actually quite common in the Richmond area suburbs.
Proper maintenance of your septic system is extremely important. You don’t want to ignore this. As a general rule, your septic system should be pumped every five years. And you want to make sure that the company you use is professional and licensed. The Lyttle Companies can meet that need. Lyttle’s professionals bring together experience from all aspects of private, commercial, industrial and municipal utility work.
The EPA says there are four things you can do to protect and maintain your septic system.
1. Regularly inspect your system and pump your tank as necessary.
2. Use water efficiently.
3. Don’t dispose of household hazardous wastes in sinks or toilets.
4. Care for your drainfield.
A properly designed, constructed and maintained septic system can provide long-term and efficient treatment of your household wastewater. Failure to maintain your septic system can lead to the nightmare of system failure, and an expensive, nasty and smelly mess. It could cost you thousands of dollars to clean up and replace your system. In addition if your system malfunctions, it could contaminate groundwater that often could be a source of drinking water. And when you go to sell your home, you have to maek sure your septic system is in good working order.
While the EPA provides a helpful guide to maintaining your septic system, most homeowners just aren’t that industrious or skilled to do that kind of work. That’s were a company like Stamie Lyttle can be your best friend.
In 1947 Stamie Lyttle and Fred Barnes formed Lyttle and Barnes Sanitation. Their specialization was septic tank installation and maintenance. The company became Stamie E. Lyttle Company in 1967. In 1982, Lyttle Utilities, Inc. was formed as a full services utility contractor specializing in the installation and rehabilitation of water and wastewater systems. Together the two companies form The Lyttle Companies. Lyttle has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 1996 and holds an A+ rating for customer service.
Lyttle’s business is not limited to just septic systems. Lyttle is the oldest company if their kind in the Richmond area. They work with individuals, businesses, and municipalities in way that is beneficial for both the company and their partners.
Lyttle Companies have successfully engineered and completed numerous projects over the years including trenchless rehabilitation, protective coatings and new sewer and water construction. Their highly trained and certified employees work diligently to resolve your problems.
Whether you are looking for residential repairs or your locality has needs for a large municipal wastewater project, Lyttle provides their services as if you’re their only customer. They’ve built that company and that interest to work up and down the entire Atlantic seaboard.
Give the Lyttle Companies a call and find out today how they can meet your needs.
Stamie E. Lyttle Co.
2210 East Belt Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23224
Office: 804.232.6774
Toll Free: 800.232.6774
Fax: 804.232.7641