From the business Specialties Barber homes specializes in creating timeless style and quality your home deserves. Let us help you design and build the dream home you always wanted, or let us help you turn you existing home into something new. With 40 years of experience there isn't much that we haven't already done. Let us put that experience to work for you. History Established in 1977. Bill Barber started his construction business in 1977 in Atlanta Ga. For 24 years Bill built homes from 1800 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. During that time Bill also built approximately 30 to 40 additions and other types of home renovations per year. Since 2002 Bill has been building in the Highlands, cashiers, Glenville, and Bear Lake area. You can see a sampling of his work on line at (billbarberhomes.com) Meet the Business Owner Bill B. Bill B. Business Owner A native of Miami Fl. Bill Barber moved to Atlanta with his new bride Melinda and began to build Homes and additions in 1977. For 24 years Bill established a reputation in Atlanta for high quality custom homes with creative designs. In 2002 Mark Meadow (Now US Congressman) was a local realtor in Highlands's area and Invited Bill to build in one of his projects in Cashiers NC. Because of the craftsmanship and creativity his first home built here in the Smoky Mountains, seven more contracts to build came in that year. Bill has been building now for over 37+ years and enjoys the beautiful Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.
"I have done 2 remodeling projects with Bill Barbor Homes. At no point during bathroom/tub x2 remodels, as well as multiple exterior deck and siding repars did I feel any worry. I also experienced very reasonable pricing. I would definitely use them again. I would also choose a custom home built by them after experiencing the knowledge base they have in construction. I am from a family in construction . Love them!"
Lea. Next Door O on March 2025
From the business Specialties Barber homes specializes in creating timeless style and quality your home deserves. Let us help you design and build the dream home you always wanted, or let us help you turn you existing home into something new. With 40 years of experience there isn't much that we haven't already done. Let us put that experience to work for you. History Established in 1977. Bill Barber started his construction business in 1977 in Atlanta Ga. For 24 years Bill built homes from 1800 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. During that time Bill also built approximately 30 to 40 additions and other types of home renovations per year. Since 2002 Bill has been building in the Highlands, cashiers, Glenville, and Bear Lake area. You can see a sampling of his work on line at (billbarberhomes.com) Meet the Business Owner Bill B. Bill B. Business Owner A native of Miami Fl. Bill Barber moved to Atlanta with his new bride Melinda and began to build Homes and additions in 1977. For 24 years Bill established a reputation in Atlanta for high quality custom homes with creative designs. In 2002 Mark Meadow (Now US Congressman) was a local realtor in Highlands's area and Invited Bill to build in one of his projects in Cashiers NC. Because of the craftsmanship and creativity his first home built here in the Smoky Mountains, seven more contracts to build came in that year. Bill has been building now for over 37+ years and enjoys the beautiful Smokey Mountains of North Carolina.
"I have done 2 remodeling projects with Bill Barbor Homes. At no point during bathroom/tub x2 remodels, as well as multiple exterior deck and siding repars did I feel any worry. I also experienced very reasonable pricing. I would definitely use them again. I would also choose a custom home built by them after experiencing the knowledge base they have in construction. I am from a family in construction . Love them!"
Lea. Next Door O on March 2025
Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
Remodeling business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
C&J Repairs and Renovations L.L.C. is a small owner-operated business that serves Jackson County NC and surrounding areas. We offer s wide range of handyman and remodeling services. Our company is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and giving our clients 100% satisfaction with their home projects. Choose C&J Repairs and Renovations for the best possible service and fair pricing on your next home project. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
"Excellent work. Great communication and extreme detail to the work. Highly recommend. Work was timely. Transformed a home from what was once a smoker home with smoke stains everywhere, to a clean beautiful place to live. Paint, bathrooms, kitchen, floors and outside landscape - love my home. I searched for months getting estimates on cost and time and C&J was the most competitive. Very happy I went with them and will be calling on them again when the 2024 projects are ready to go."
Tracie H on December 2023
C&J Repairs and Renovations L.L.C. is a small owner-operated business that serves Jackson County NC and surrounding areas. We offer s wide range of handyman and remodeling services. Our company is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and giving our clients 100% satisfaction with their home projects. Choose C&J Repairs and Renovations for the best possible service and fair pricing on your next home project. Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
"Excellent work. Great communication and extreme detail to the work. Highly recommend. Work was timely. Transformed a home from what was once a smoker home with smoke stains everywhere, to a clean beautiful place to live. Paint, bathrooms, kitchen, floors and outside landscape - love my home. I searched for months getting estimates on cost and time and C&J was the most competitive. Very happy I went with them and will be calling on them again when the 2024 projects are ready to go."
Tracie H on December 2023
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"The technician was efficient, timely and friendly. He did exactly what I asked home to do."
Barbara I on February 2025
Flaker Flooring is a family run business that provides quality install with respect to a customers home and a keen eye for detail. 25 years of experience gives Flaker Flooring the confidence to help a home owner reach their goals with flooring upgrades to their home... We take pride in our work and would love the chance to work in your home. "We got you covered..."Our company also provides Plumbing, electrical, and painting services.
"The technician was efficient, timely and friendly. He did exactly what I asked home to do."
Barbara I on February 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $40 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"This was amazing! I had no idea this service existed. After searching and contacting various repair places for my washer, this was the most cost effective option. I figured if it didn't work, my machine is old and I would be out $40, not the $100+ to have a tech come out and just diagnose the problem. I am pretty handy and my washer is old anyway, so if it is broken, I have to get a new one anyway. My tech, Steve, was great! He predicted what was wrong after listening to the machine, calmly walked me through dismantling the machine and when we got down to the motor, he was right! He sent me a link to the part I would need, and let me know to contact them again if I needed help installing it. My machine works even better than before it broke, its beautifully quiet and efficient. I will definitely be saving this company for any future repairs on appliances I may need. The service was $40 + the part cost, which was about $8."
Jennifer S on March 2025
Virtually diagnose and/or repair your appliances and HVAC units today without anyone stepping foot inside your home! Starting at $40 you can take control of your home appliance repairs via video chat with a certified technician when it’s convenient for you. Make an appointment today on our website. Neli's certified technicians will work with you to conduct either a diagnosis to find out what's wrong or a repair. You will use Neli’s advanced video chat technology during your appointment. Schedule your appointment today at nelihome.com or call us at 833-876-0900!
"This was amazing! I had no idea this service existed. After searching and contacting various repair places for my washer, this was the most cost effective option. I figured if it didn't work, my machine is old and I would be out $40, not the $100+ to have a tech come out and just diagnose the problem. I am pretty handy and my washer is old anyway, so if it is broken, I have to get a new one anyway. My tech, Steve, was great! He predicted what was wrong after listening to the machine, calmly walked me through dismantling the machine and when we got down to the motor, he was right! He sent me a link to the part I would need, and let me know to contact them again if I needed help installing it. My machine works even better than before it broke, its beautifully quiet and efficient. I will definitely be saving this company for any future repairs on appliances I may need. The service was $40 + the part cost, which was about $8."
Jennifer S on March 2025
Small remodeling firm started 2000. We offer a wide variety of services
Small remodeling firm started 2000. We offer a wide variety of services
Remodeling, Handle subcontractors
Remodeling, Handle subcontractors
Walk in tubs and Remodeling
Walk in tubs and Remodeling
Five Star Bath Solutions of Asheville is a full-service bathroom remodeler specializing in bath and shower remodeling and installations. We offer leading solutions for bath and shower remodeling, including custom bath-wall systems, new bathtubs, or tub to shower conversion, walk-in bathtubs and much more. We provide quality bath and shower remodeling at an affordable price.
"Five Star Bath Solutions doesn't deserve even 1 star. Five Star Bath Solutions contacted me after I listed on Angi's List I wanted to remodel a bathroom. The employees are personable and pictures of completed showers look nice. I was tempted to use them because they could schedule the job within 3 to 6 weeks and told me it would take 2 to 3 days. I explained what I wanted to the salesman. She had Bo, her project mgr come to the house to ck the job before scheduling. The salesman told me Five Star used high quality materials. Bo told me they would move the vent, complete the drywall, set the new toilet supplied by me, fix a hole in the floor that opened to the basement and do flooring. While Bo stayed in the bathroom looking it over - the salesman and I sat at a table while she went over the prices. I am ashamed to admit I agreed to $13,316. I paid a $6,000 deposit. I didn't realize Bo made some changes to my plan. The Five Star installer showed up by himself. I asked if he would fix the hole in the floor first as it was dangerous. He replied: I don't do that. I asked if he would repair a few drywall holes when he put up the new drywall. He replied: I don't put up or patch drywall. I asked where the vent would be moved. He replied: I don't move the vent. Perplexed, I called Kristen the office mgr. I told her the installer was not prepared to do the items Bo said he would do. Also, I told her the materials looked cheap. Kristen told me I couldn't tell if the materials were cheap just by looking at them. She said they only installed showers and I must have misunderstood. I told her I would pay $1,000 for the small amount of demolition that had been done and to stop the job. I asked for my deposit back. She said she would get back to me. Later the owner of Five Star Bath Solutions called me. He said there was a misunderstanding. He wanted to keep $3,000 for materials ordered to stop the job. In retrospect I should have taken the loss and learned a lesson. He offered to deduct $3,816 from the shower price if I let the installer put the shower in. I caved and let them continue the job. The installer asked me where I wanted the seat installed. Bo had changed the shower to a smaller size. No one would have been able to stand comfortably if the seat had been installed. The shower cost me $9,500. The workmanship is poor. You can see where seams are poorly joined and caulk showing in spaces rather than finely and evenly seamed. The materials do look cheap especially a piece of trim they put up where there is a seam on the shower wall. When I interviewed a contractor to finish the bathroom. He asked if I wanted the shower replaced. I told him what happened and that I couldn't afford to replace it now but maybe next year. He said it was unfortunate I paid so much because one wall is bowed and the shower wall material didn't look like it could take a lot of use. I won't depend on Angi's List for referrels in the future."
DONNA L on December 2022
Five Star Bath Solutions of Asheville is a full-service bathroom remodeler specializing in bath and shower remodeling and installations. We offer leading solutions for bath and shower remodeling, including custom bath-wall systems, new bathtubs, or tub to shower conversion, walk-in bathtubs and much more. We provide quality bath and shower remodeling at an affordable price.
"Five Star Bath Solutions doesn't deserve even 1 star. Five Star Bath Solutions contacted me after I listed on Angi's List I wanted to remodel a bathroom. The employees are personable and pictures of completed showers look nice. I was tempted to use them because they could schedule the job within 3 to 6 weeks and told me it would take 2 to 3 days. I explained what I wanted to the salesman. She had Bo, her project mgr come to the house to ck the job before scheduling. The salesman told me Five Star used high quality materials. Bo told me they would move the vent, complete the drywall, set the new toilet supplied by me, fix a hole in the floor that opened to the basement and do flooring. While Bo stayed in the bathroom looking it over - the salesman and I sat at a table while she went over the prices. I am ashamed to admit I agreed to $13,316. I paid a $6,000 deposit. I didn't realize Bo made some changes to my plan. The Five Star installer showed up by himself. I asked if he would fix the hole in the floor first as it was dangerous. He replied: I don't do that. I asked if he would repair a few drywall holes when he put up the new drywall. He replied: I don't put up or patch drywall. I asked where the vent would be moved. He replied: I don't move the vent. Perplexed, I called Kristen the office mgr. I told her the installer was not prepared to do the items Bo said he would do. Also, I told her the materials looked cheap. Kristen told me I couldn't tell if the materials were cheap just by looking at them. She said they only installed showers and I must have misunderstood. I told her I would pay $1,000 for the small amount of demolition that had been done and to stop the job. I asked for my deposit back. She said she would get back to me. Later the owner of Five Star Bath Solutions called me. He said there was a misunderstanding. He wanted to keep $3,000 for materials ordered to stop the job. In retrospect I should have taken the loss and learned a lesson. He offered to deduct $3,816 from the shower price if I let the installer put the shower in. I caved and let them continue the job. The installer asked me where I wanted the seat installed. Bo had changed the shower to a smaller size. No one would have been able to stand comfortably if the seat had been installed. The shower cost me $9,500. The workmanship is poor. You can see where seams are poorly joined and caulk showing in spaces rather than finely and evenly seamed. The materials do look cheap especially a piece of trim they put up where there is a seam on the shower wall. When I interviewed a contractor to finish the bathroom. He asked if I wanted the shower replaced. I told him what happened and that I couldn't afford to replace it now but maybe next year. He said it was unfortunate I paid so much because one wall is bowed and the shower wall material didn't look like it could take a lot of use. I won't depend on Angi's List for referrels in the future."
DONNA L on December 2022
Ice Makers, Frigidaire, Freezers, Factory Authorized Service, Disposals, Dishwashers, Dacor, Compactors, Certified Technicians, Bosch, Asko, Including Sub-Zero, Sub Zero, Service On All Brands Of Major Appliances.
Ice Makers, Frigidaire, Freezers, Factory Authorized Service, Disposals, Dishwashers, Dacor, Compactors, Certified Technicians, Bosch, Asko, Including Sub-Zero, Sub Zero, Service On All Brands Of Major Appliances.
On average, modern washers last between 11 and 14 years. If you use your washing machine frequently (more than once a week), you can expect a lifespan closer to 10 years. To extend your machine's life, service it annually, promptly fix minor issues, wash at lower temperatures, use slower spin cycles, and run full loads to reduce wear and energy consumption.
If your washing machine starts making loud noises during the spin cycle, like a rumbling or grinding sound, it's a strong sign that the bearings are worn out. You might also notice excessive movement of the inner drum during spinning, rather than smooth operation. These symptoms indicate it's time to replace the bearings with the help of a professional appliance repair technician.
A water inlet valve controls how much water flows into the tub, and it helps the tub fill up with water. If the valve fails, it can let too much water into the tub, overfilling the machine and causing leaks, or it won't let enough water in, leaving clothes unwashed. The water inlet valve is an essential component of your washing machine, so be sure to schedule a repair service if it shows signs of failure.
Front-loading washers can trap water in the door seal, leading to mold and mildew, which cause a musty odor. Follow these essential steps o prevent the smell:
Leave the door open after washing your clothes.
Remove wet clothes promptly when the cycle ends.
Use the proper amount of high-efficiency (HE) detergent.
When the belt in your washing machine breaks, the tub won't spin. Signs of a broken belt include a tub that doesn't spin during the cycle or clothes that are wetter than usual after spinning. If the belt is slipping but not fully broken, you might hear a squealing sound during spinning. Belts commonly wear out over time due to stretching or tearing from the intense forces during spin cycles.
Plumbers can fix plumbing issues related to your washing machine, like clogged drain pipes or faulty water supply lines. However, for mechanical or electrical problems with the machine itself—such as issues with the motor, drum, or electrical components—it's best to hire an appliance repair technician who specializes in washing machine repairs.