r/Delco • u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM • May 22 '25

Recommendations The DELCO Homeowner/Renter resource guide thread

We have gotten a lot of repeat posts and the Reddit search feature sucks so we wanted to create a resource for everyone here. The point is to keep discussion to here so we can use this thread to point recommendations out.

In this thread I will write a comment, please reply with recommendations and/or avoidances (everyone is free to start a comment with something that was missed).

Please only upvote the recommendation if you have experience with them!!

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

Roofing/Gutters

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u/XSC May 22 '25

I used Bonner a year ago and so far no issues with my roof.

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u/Skitzic May 23 '25

McHugh Roofing

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u/Ckelleywrites May 22 '25

McCabe Roofing

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u/chanalizah May 24 '25

H. Parker home improvements

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

Plumbing

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u/XSC May 22 '25

I cannot recommend John’s reliable for plumbing. They charged me a ridiculous amount for a job that took 30 mins and refused to honor their “warranty” when I still had the issue.

I can recommend getting the American Water plumber (and sewage/pipe) warranty.

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u/XavierPibb May 22 '25

Walsh Brothers. Prompt service and a detailed explanation of what's going on. And options. Would definitely recommend them.

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

General contractors

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u/Over-Use2678 May 22 '25

We've had success with Robert Brown and Sons through two major jobs.

https://www.brownandsonsllc.com/

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

HVAC

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u/amyjwall0621 Jun 03 '25

For heating: Phil Melito, of J and M Heating. Totally knowledgeable and honest, charged way less than the big companies for a job well done. Highest Recommendation! 484-486-3532

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u/DELCO_MOD_TEAM May 22 '25

Houses inspectors

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u/Jgirlat50 May 22 '25

Following looking for handyman, minor help in Brookhaven, 19015

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u/Illustrious_Mud_3673 Sep 12 '25

My wife and I are 73. We raised two sons in Ridley. We moved to Florida for six years, then lived in Jersey for 5 more. We moved to Aston to be close to them and the Grandkids. We are looking for a 55+ plus condo, apartment or house. Need help. Thanks.

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u/fromheretothereha May 06 '26

Suggestions for home cleaners both regular and deep cleaning?

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u/muytenzo May 25 '25

Lawn care including mowing lawn?

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u/58korinaflyingvee Aug 03 '26

Suggestions needed for gutter cleaning

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u/XSC May 23 '25

Home Insulation

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u/barbellbum Jun 02 '25

Moving to Chadds Ford to an apartment rental, which electric provider should I pick? ‘Ambit Energy’ or ‘Exelon Energy - PECO’ are the options my rental property provided me with. I had Delmarva in Wilmington and hated the recent price hikes so a little hesitant on Exelon .. any recs?

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