Vendor Recommendations
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Vendor Recs
The vendors our members actually use and trust. Every name here came from someone in the group. Tap a number to call.
Appraiser
Britt Rosen★ Member favorite
“Britt is also great.”
Recommended by Lindsey Brown & Valaree Byrne · Named by two members
Appraiser
A1 Appraisals
Juan Zamudio
Recommended by Jackie Joseph
Appraiser
Emil Lerma
“Emil Lerma is great.”
Recommended by Valaree Byrne
Appraiser
Nick Armada
“I use Nick for appraisals and he is pretty fair.”
Recommended by Lindsey E. Brown
Architecture
Alisa Block
“For a freestanding garage in Palmetto Bay.”
Recommended by Deena Cromer
Cabinet Refinishing
Carlos
“Kitchen cabinet touch-up.”
Recommended by Lindsey E. Brown · Text him, no English
Cleaning
A1 FlashCleaning Co.
Frank Vargas
786-531-8413 a1flashcleaning@gmail.com
“Carpet and upholstery. Good for sofa cleaning.”
Recommended by Corey Schwartz
Cleaning
CPR Carpet Cleaning
Frank
“I use Frank for carpets and furniture. He is excellent.”
Recommended by Lindsey E. Brown
Cleaning
Supreme Clean
Paul Diaz
“Great cleaning company I use.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea
Client Gifts
The Fresh Market (South Miami)
Pedro Fachine
“20% off client baskets plus free closing-gift certificates for members.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea · Group perk
Contractor & GC
Citco Construction
Chris Vidal
“For updating and renovating. Also does paved driveways.”
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick
Contractor & GC
JRG Construction
John Garcia
“For updating and renovating. Also does paved driveways.”
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick
Contractor & GC
Porta Negra
Jose Almiral
“GC familiar with the City of South Miami.”
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Contractor & GC
Restless Development
Sheldon Pearce
“For renovation work.”
Recommended by Robbie L Bell PA
CPA
De Varona & Associates
Javier de Varona
305-397-1655 jdevarona@devaronacpa.com
“Helped me with FIRPTA deals over the years. He's great.”
Recommended by Patrick Kelly
CPA
HREM CPA
Nelson Epelbaum
Recommended by Olga Granda
CPA
Julie Chen (Citrin Cooperman)
Julie Chen
305-444-0999 jchenlau@citrincooperman.com
“Great for complex tax issues.”
Recommended by Beatriz Navarro Goudie
CPA
Mitchell Morgan, CPA
Mitchell Morgan
“Kind, honest, a straight shooter and smart. Does estimated taxes and handles my S-corp.”
Recommended by Jacqui Morgan
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Chris - Dryer Vents
Chris
Recommended by Corey Schwartz · Cleans long, complex dryer exhaust runs
Drywall & Stucco
Drywall Finish
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann · Drywall (may not do stucco)
Drywall & Stucco
Neil - Stucco
Neil
“Did the stucco work at my house.”
Recommended by Demi Ruiz · Stucco
Electrical
Gilberto
“Did my panel; recommended by my contractor.”
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick · Spanish-speaking
Electrical
Jesse Fernandez
Recommended by Tiffany Zakka
Electrical
Ruben Triana
“Worked with Ruben personally and with clients. He is great.”
Recommended by Jeannie Sobalvarro
Estate Sales
One White Orchid
Louis
786-328-7349 onewhiteorchid.com
Recommended by Jill Fitzgerald
Estate Sales
Tara Borsellino
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick
Gutters
Seamless Gutter Masters
“Used them at my house.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea
Home Automation
Aaron Gray
305-930-1413 homeautomationmiamifl.com
“Nicest guy in the world and very fair. Tell him Boo referred you.”
Recommended by Boo Zamek · Cameras, internet, low-voltage, smart home
Home Automation
Ivan Sotomayor
“I have a client currently using him.”
Recommended by Patrick Kelly · Low voltage, cameras, smart home
Home Inspection
Vital Home Inspections★ Member favorite
Jerry
“Adds a warranty. Beatriz: really good experiences with Jerry.”
Recommended by Shared at C&C; Beatriz Navarro Goudie · Named by two members
Home Inspection
Allied Building Inspection Services
Recommended by Shared at Coffee & Convos
Home Inspection
Atlantic Building Inspection
Recommended by Shared at Coffee & Convos
Home Inspection
Don Meyler Inspections
Don Meyler
“Used before for just wind mit and 4-point.”
Recommended by Cristina Gonzalez Formosa
Insulation
A Best Insulation
Aldo Acosta
“One of three companies I use at my own home.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea
Insulation
Galiye Insulation
“Good service and fairly priced.”
Recommended by Charlie Rua
Insurance
Acentria Insurance
Max Prio
“Commercial insurance.”
Recommended by Shared at Coffee & Convos
Junk & Estate Cleanout
Barry Kilcoyne
“For clearing estate-sale leftovers.”
Recommended by Jill Fitzgerald
Junk & Estate Cleanout
Sam & Andy
“Full estate haul-outs. Done at least five homes for me.”
Recommended by Robbie L Bell PA
Landscape Lighting
Eddy Amaro
“He does lighting and all landscaping. He's great.”
Recommended by Elizabeth Fernandez
Landscape Lighting
Wilson
“Knew what he was talking about.”
Recommended by Jimmy Byrd
Landscaping
Anthony Reeves (Yard Guy)
Anthony Reeves
“For quick planting and rock work.”
Recommended by Jill Fitzgerald
Landscaping
Caretakers Landscaping
Jim Morris
“For the Grove, south Gables and South Miami.”
Recommended by Lisa Fox
Leak Detection
AARCO Water Leak Detection
Kenny
Recommended by Charlie Rua
Leak Detection
Sleuth Leak Detection
Recommended by Charlie Rua
Leak Detection
Tamiami Plumbing
Recommended by Pamela Moseley Mayers
Lender
Terrabank
Lucas Azar
305-790-8438 Lazar@terrabank.com
“Knows his craft and very good with international buyers.”
Recommended by Charlie Rua
Mold Remediation
Manny Pozo (BioResponse Corp)★ Member favorite
Manny Pozo
786-252-5207 manny.pozo@bioresponsecorp.com
“The best in the business.”
Recommended by Valaree, Lynley, Jennifer & Brigid · Recommended by four members
Mold Remediation
AdvantaClean of Ft. Lauderdale
Mariano Llorian
754-218-8070 mariano.llorian@advantaclean.com
“Highly recommended.”
Recommended by Charlie Rua
Mold Remediation
George Garcia
“I like George too, but he can get a little crazy on the scope of remediation.”
Recommended by Valaree Byrne
Mold Remediation
LizMarie Perez
Recommended by Jacqui Morgan
Mold Remediation
ServPro
“Did a good job after a fire at my parents' house.”
Recommended by Boo Zamek
Moving
George Lima Moving★ Member favorite
George Lima
305-796-4295 GL@GeorgeLimaMoving.com
Recommended by Jill Fitzgerald & Jennifer Wollmann · Named by two members
Moving
Goody Moving Company★ Member favorite
Carlos Gutierrez
“Carlos is great.”
Recommended by Jeannie Sobalvarro · Recommended twice
Moving
Camacho Moving
Jorge Camacho
Recommended by Brigid A. Prio
Moving
Good Greek Moving & Storage
Michael Blake
786-606-0651 michael@goodgreek.com
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Notary (Mobile / RON)
Evelyn Miller
Recommended by Robbie L Bell PA
Notary (Mobile / RON)
Mary Mercado
305-707-2427 mary@notary-closers.com
“Mobile and online notary.”
Recommended by Beatriz Navarro Goudie
Painting
Tony Tarafa (LPI Group)★ Member favorite
Tony Tarafa
“Tony is great!”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea & Charlie Rua · Commercial painter; named by two members
Painting
Adolfo Satchwell
Recommended by Lindsey E. Brown
Painting
Edwin (EMD Painting & Textures)
Edwin
786-897-6694 Emdpaintingandtextures@yahoo.com
“Very professional. Does both exterior and interior.”
Recommended by Daisy Blanchard
Permits
Luciana Gonzalez (Permit Consultant)★ Member favorite
Luciana Gonzalez
305-609-2879 luciana@lucianagonzalez.com
“City of Miami permit issues. Luciana is great.”
Recommended by Grace Blanco & Charlie Rua · Grace & Charlie
Permits
Cristina Gutierrez (Permit Expediter)
Cristina Gutierrez
Recommended by Shared at Coffee & Convos
Pest Control
Best Pest
Donna Alfonso
“Donna Alfonso is amazing.”
Recommended by Pamela Moseley Mayers
Pest Control
Delta Pest Control
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Pest Control
X Pest
Richard
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Photography
Alex Tarajano★ Member favorite
“Using him for years. You get what you pay for.”
Recommended by Maria Somoza & Valaree Byrne · Named by two members
Photography
Florida Luxury Home Photography
Felipe
“Felipe is great.”
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick
Photography
Liz & Lotus PhotoMedia
Liz Cano
Recommended by Michelle Haast · Real estate photography
Plumbing & Sewer
Ben Horn
“Great, a solo guy, not quite as expensive as the bigger companies.”
Recommended by Lindsey E. Brown
Plumbing & Sewer
Bobby
Recommended by Tiffany Zakka · Bathroom remodels
Plumbing & Sewer
Express Trenchless Sewer Line Repairs
Kevin Garcia
Recommended by Brigid A. Prio
Plumbing & Sewer
Iron Pipe Solutions
Patrick Houk
“For cast-iron pipe lining.”
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Plumbing & Sewer
Ivan Plomero
Ivan
“Reliable, honest, and does what he says when he says.”
Recommended by Elaine Perez · Also sells and replaces water heaters
Plumbing & Sewer
Mokher Plumbing
Greg Mokher
Recommended by Jill Fitzgerald
Plumbing & Sewer
Myron Morales
“Try Myron for emergencies.”
Recommended by Jacqui Morgan · Plumber and electrician
Pool Services
Abascal Pools
Ignacio Abascal
305-498-5035 ignacio@abascalgroup.com
“Highly recommend.”
Recommended by Patrick Kelly · Resurfacing and new pools
Pool Services
Luis Espinosa
786-390-9029 espinosaluis@bellsouth.net
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann · Pool resurfacing
Pressure Washing
Javier Rodriguez
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea
Pressure Washing
Michael Kurzweil
Recommended by Jacqui Morgan
Roofing
Novo Roofing
Marieta Novo
786-286-6885 marietta@novoroofing.com
“Amazing job with new roofs (may not repair very old ones).”
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Roofing
Rodman Roofing
Recommended by Rebeca Castellon
Roofing
Sean Lilly Roofing
Sean Lilly
Recommended by Jennifer Wollmann
Roofing
SKAFD Construction
Leonardo Aballe
786-393-1959 skafdconstruction@gmail.com
“Leo is great. He's honest and will tell you the truth.”
Recommended by Elaine Perez · Roof permits and inspections
Screen Enclosures
SR Screens
Ronald Ayala
786-252-7464 ron@SRscreens.com
Recommended by Jacqui Morgan · Screen porch installation
Septic
Statewide Septic★ Member favorite
Juan Hernandez
305-710-3694 statewidesepticservices@gmail.com
“Juan is my favorite. Super professional, smart and fair.”
Recommended by Cristina, Lynley & Jimmy · Recommended by four members
Septic
AAA / Above All Sungold
“Inspection-only, no skin in the game.”
Recommended by Valaree Byrne · Inspections only
Septic
Chapman
“They wrote the book when the county made its guidelines.”
Recommended by Ceci Slesnick & Jimmy Byrd
Septic
Day & Night Septic
Fernando Rosado
Recommended by Vanessa Duenas · Vanessa's own company
Septic
Westland Plumbing Septic
“Helped me out in a house with a very deep tank.”
Recommended by Lisa Fox
Sprinkler Repair
Andy Paz
Recommended by Jimmy Byrd
Staging
FastStager / Dreamweaver
Dylan & Chloe
310-593-4276 725-699-1552 faststager.com
“Quick digital staging. They answer promptly and are so easy to work with.”
Recommended by Maria Somoza · Digital staging
Staging
Showhomes Miami
Marisa
“Presented their pay-at-closing staging option at Coffee & Convos.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea & Brigid A. Prio · Pay-at-closing option
Termite
Cesar Bello★ Member favorite
“Tenting, treating and inspections. Amazingly prompt and reasonable.”
Recommended by Beatriz Navarro Goudie · Beatriz & Robbie
Termite
Dr. Death Pest Control
“Tent-less treatment with a yearly warranty; they come back if issues recur.”
Recommended by Luisa Cabrera Mendoza · Tent-less
Wallpaper
Jaime
Recommended by Jeannie Sobalvarro
Wallpaper
Mike (Wallpaper)
Mike
Recommended by Valaree Byrne
Window Treatments
Architectural Shades
Alex Antelo
Recommended by Demi Ruiz
Window Treatments
Miami's Best Blinds
Chris Glassmer
“Quality, amazing pricing, and fast.”
Recommended by Jeannie Sobalvarro
Window Treatments
Ultimate Home Decor
Mike
Recommended by Valaree Byrne
Windows
Guinn & Sons Impact Windows
Andrew Guinn
305-987-3909 andrew@guinnsons.com
“One of three companies I use at my own home.”
Recommended by Lynley Ciorobea
Wood Floors & Stairs
Francisco Ramos
“Best wood floor expert.”
Recommended by Brigid A. Prio