A/C Specialists are wonderful. They did our system through the city rebate program years ago and have been wonderful to deal with ever since – checkups, etc. Also flexible, honest & friendly people with reasonable rates. They totally handled a warranty issue on my behalf… I didn’t have to do anything.

http://www.aircondspecialists.com/
(512) 458-1175

We had our system freeze up and I called Christian Brothers A/C. I called them around 4:30 in the afternoon and they had someone at my house by 5:15. The guy was super helpful and they have an excellent Yelp review rating. Fortunately I didn’t need any major repair, but from what I’ve read on Yelp, they are much cheaper than the other places. I will definitely use them any time I need service or a repair.

http://www.christianbrothersac.com/
512-476-6800

We recommend Dash Service Company – very dependable, honest, thorough, etc. It is a family-owned business and they are local – a Patton family who lives in a neighborhood on the other side of William Cannon. Contact 512-288-4777.

Over the past four years we have had three arborists look at our large, ailing backyard oak. Some are mentioned on this site. Not one gave us any concrete answers or detailed suggestions, except to sell their services. Some charged fees for their consultations.

Finally, a few days ago arborist Nickey Bishop, the Tree Tender, came to look at our tree at no charge. Nickey diagnosed the diseased tree and told us what missteps over the years – besides drought conditions – likely led to Hypoxalon Canchor, the deadly fungal disease our tree now has.

Nickey also explained how many companies/specialists incorrectly “trim” trees without correcting problems that may lead over time to the death of the tree. This happened to us, and we are hoping that our tree may survive. Nickey’s adept and caring crew removed all the dead limbs, correctly, and now we will wait and see.

Nickey also took a look, without being asked, up and down Brush Country and saw several dead/dying trees with Hypoxalon Canchor. He did this, I believe, just because he cares about the trees. A few years ago I asked one of the arborists mentioned on this site to please take a look up and down Brush Country before he came to our house, as many trees seemed to be dying, and he then quoted me a price to take a look. I said, “no thanks.”

So for these reasons, I highly recommend and entrust Nicky Bishop, the Tree Tender, to correctly care for the needs of any tree, at a fair price and with true care and knowledge.

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Submitted by Westcreek resident Cissy Rodriguez on March 13, 2012

I highly recommend the Tree Tender, Nickey Bishop. We have used him for years and wouldn’t trust anyone else to work on our our big, gorgeous oak. Our old oak lost about 70% of its roots when our home was built in 1978 and it drops leaves when it stresses in the heat of the summer. Nickey has given us good advice to keep it alive during the worst of our recent droughts. He is a certified arborist unlike many tree trimming folks. To keep his tools safe he not only disinfects between trees but also refuses to trim/remove trees with oak wilt (that’s what he told us about 18 years ago when we started using him). He is a tree lover and takes pride in his work. Super knowledgeable about trees – live oaks in particular. He has a wonderful crew of people who care.

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Nickey Bishop
www.thetreetender.com
512-280-1958

My two teenage sons have started a business washing cars and car windows for $8.00. They are home schooled so their hours are 9 am – 9 pm. See below for all the info. Get your car washed by a fellow Westcreeker!

Here are just a few of the homes participating this year:

• Del Favero Family – 6552 Fair Valley Trail
• Butcher Family – 6302 Smith Oak Trail
• Add your address to this list! Email webmaster@westcreekna.org with your street address and a brief description of the items you will be selling (e.g. toys, books, coffee table, etc.), and we’ll post it ASAP.

The Neighborhood Enhancement Committee would like to announce the first Yard of the Month for the 2012 season. The April YOM goes to Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brunevick at the corner of Porsche Lane and Smith Oak. A gift certificate to The Emerald Garden for $50 is forthcoming and will be presented to Linda and Gary. Please take a minute to drive by their lovely yard and take note how well it recovered from our dreadfully brutal summer of 2011. Congratulations to the Brunevicks!

Gary re-texured a wall and painted, did some yard work, minor electrical, etc. He has been wonderful. We found him through our house cleaner, Adrian Lee, who has been cleaning homes in Westcreek for quite a number of years.

Gary Barefield
512-552-1965

His business is called “Man Around The House.” Free estimates.

My friend Jeff Johnson is a mild mannered good old boy who has been trimming trees for years and has done work for me. Prices are reasonable and he does good work. His number is 512-601-1587.

Comment from Westcreek resident Lisabeth Yeager:

I second that. He’s done work for me at two different houses and his recommendations have always worked out for me.

“I work for a couple in Dripping Springs and the husband does handyman type work. His name is Randy Voorheis (phone number 512-694-6115). He has done some work for me in the past as I had him do some repair work on my backyard porch (he replaced a cedar post, and some rotted wood along the house). He did an excellent job. His info:”

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Randy Voorheis
512-694-6115
randy@randyvoorheis.com

I have over 30 years experience in home repair, remodeling and building. I’m insured and a Registered Builder/Remodeler with the Texas Residential Construction Commission. There is no job too small or too large. Estimates are free.

Disciplines Include:

• Bathroom Kitchen remodels
• Plumbing Repairs
• Electrical Repairs
• Additions
• Roof Repairs
• Painting
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Additional Lighting
• Interior/Exterior Door Replacement
• And Much More