As a small business owner operating alone, I often hear from my customers that they appreciate dealing with small businesses where the person you schedule the work with is the same one who will be coming out to do the work, and not someone who is an employee, possibly there only for the paycheck and nothing more. When my customers ask for references, my recommendation is always a small local business, not a nationwide chain or franchise.

The businesses listed below are all small and local, and I know these people personally, many of whom have worked for me or with me on projects.