Joy Watson Real Estate · 909 W Wendover Ave · Greensboro, NC

Our Preferred Vendors
& Local Favorites

Everyone we actually call — contractors who’ve worked on our own homes, cleaners who earn our guests 5-star reviews, and the Greensboro shops and services we send every friend to. No paid placements. Just real relationships built over years of rehabbing homes in this community.

J+E
Curated by Joy Watson, Realtor® & Eric Hunsucker — Greensboro NC rental hosts

In a world dominated by private equity, mega-corporations, and antitrust lawsuits, we believe it matters to support local, family-owned businesses wherever possible. Most of our vendors are exactly that — local, independent, and community-rooted. A couple (like Lowe’s) are big box out of necessity, and we are transparent about that. These are people we’ve called at 7 pm when something broke. If someone shared this link with you for a specific vendor, use the category links above to jump straight there.

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HVAC & Plumbing

2 vendors
Red’s HVAC
Red’s HVAC
Heating · Cooling · Replacement · Local family company

Red has repaired and replaced HVAC systems on multiple homes we manage, as well as homes of friends and colleagues. Responsive, reliable, and one of our most trusted contractors.

Our first call when heat or AC goes down.
336-362-9318Call
NG Plumbing
Residential & commercial · Piedmont Triad · Upfront pricing

Greensboro-based certified plumbers covering leaks, clogs, water heater installations, and commercial systems including grease traps. Upfront pricing and quality workmanship across the Triad.

(336) 207-0576Website ↗Call
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General Contractors & Builders

3 vendors
Ava Grace Construction
Custom builds · Historic homes · Triad GC · HBA member

Fully certified Greensboro-based general contractor specializing in custom single-family homes and renovations across the Triad. Our go-to when a project needs someone to manage multiple vendors and keep historic character intact.

336-253-3219Website ↗Call
Comer Shuford Design + Build
Renovations · Swimming pools · Design-build · Triad-wide

Lee Comer is a lifelong friend who grew up across the street from Eric in Asheboro, NC. Her firm does beautiful renovation and design work — including swimming pools and so much more.

336-471-5205Website ↗Call
Grandeur USA
General contracting · 25+ years experience · Wafco Mills proven

Founded by builder and designer Diego Gomez with 25+ years of professional experience. Has done solid work at Wafco Mills. Get price and full scope of work in writing before starting so all charges and changes are documented.

336-558-3341Website ↗Call
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Glass & Glazing

1 vendor
Binswanger Glass
Windows · Shower enclosures · Mirrors · Storefront · Est. 1872

One of the oldest glass companies in the country, with a local Greensboro shop on Spring Garden Street. Window replacement, custom shower enclosures, mirrors, tabletops, and commercial storefront glazing.

🕐 Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm · 24/7 emergency: 800-365-9922
(336) 273-8100Website ↗Call

Electrical

1 vendor
David McKenny
Licensed Electrician · Greensboro NC

Our trusted licensed electrician. David is the person we call when electrical work needs to be done right and done safely. He has earned our full confidence on our own properties.

336-908-7567Call
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Handymen & Repair Crews

2 vendors
Salvador Handyman Services
Salvador Handyman Services
Electrical · Plumbing · Carpentry · Contractor network

Salvador leads a network of skilled contractors covering small electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work. He has completed projects for us and for many of our clients.

336-471-5106Call
Jose & Alma Handyman
Jose & Alma Handyman
Painting · Demo · Trash removal · Small repairs

Jose and Alma lead a team covering painting, general handyman work, demolition, and trash removal. We have also had them handle small electrical and plumbing repairs on our properties.

336-930-6095Call
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Pest Control, Crawlspace & Tile Restoration

3 vendors
Arrow Exterminators
Pest control · Women-owned · Est. 1946 · Greensboro local

We use Arrow for pest control across every property we manage, including Wafco Mills where we serve on the HOA Board of Directors. Women-owned since 1946 and genuinely reliable.

(336) 273-6253Website ↗Call
Dogwood Crawlspaces
Moisture control · Basement waterproofing · Mold remediation

We used Dogwood to dry out the basement at 1007 Grayland. The inside of that basement is now fully dry. Water still comes in down the exterior stairwell — a separate issue — but the interior waterproofing was effective.

Carolina Tile, Grout & Tub Restoration
Reglazing · Vintage fixtures · Tile restoration · Family-owned since 2008

Recommended by Architectural Salvage and used by us to reglaze the vintage tub at 1007 Grayland. Perfect for restoring period fixtures rather than replacing them. Work typically completed in one day.

(336) 252-8500Website ↗Call

Cleaning Services

2 vendors
Simply Organized & Clean
Airbnb turnover · Women-owned · 20+ member team · 5-star rated

Our Airbnb cleaning crew. Ashton Stull communicates well even when issues arise, and her team of over 20 women consistently earns us 5-star cleaning reviews across our short-term rentals.

336-501-2058Website ↗Call
Beata Gamdzyk Cleaning Service
Beata Gamdzyk Cleaning Service
Residential · Regular house cleaning · Trusted for years

Our regular residential cleaning service for our own home and long-term properties. Dependable and thorough — we have trusted Beata for years.

336-259-1184Call
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Architectural Salvage & Home Goods

3 vendors
Architectural Salvage of Greensboro
Vintage hardware · Historic fixtures · Preservation nonprofit

A treasure trove of quality vintage hardware, fixtures, and things we can’t always name but deeply appreciate. We love upcycling pieces from here — the care taken in preserving these elements shows in everything they stock.

🕐 Open Fridays and Saturdays only
Reconsidered Goods
Creative reuse nonprofit · One-of-a-kind finds · 4118 Spring Garden St

We shop here first whenever we’re looking for that one unique piece for a room — and they consistently have it. A beloved Greensboro creative reuse nonprofit we are proud to support.

(336) 298-8156Website ↗
Red Collection Consignment
Antiques · Fine consignments · Two Greensboro locations

Two Greensboro locations filled with quality secondhand furniture, lighting, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, art, and tools. One on Mills Street off Battleground, one on Holden Road near Patterson. Both are excellent.

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Appliances & Outlet Shopping

2 vendors
Lowe’s Outlet on Battleground
Lowe’s Outlet on Battleground
Appliance deals · Outlet pricing · Battleground Ave, Greensboro

Worth checking before buying new at full retail price — the savings can be significant on a full rehab.

⚠ Big box store — not local or independent, but we shop here when we need to and have found great appliance deals.
Discount Savings Superstore
Discount Savings Superstore
Appliances · Deep discounts · Call for inventory

Another excellent source for discounted appliances. We have found some truly great deals here. Call ahead to check what is currently in stock.

336-580-4158Website ↗Call
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Health & Wellness

2 vendors
House of Health
Natural remedies · Herbs · Supplements · Independently owned

Our favorite local source for natural remedies, foods, and a wide selection of herbs and supplements. Independently owned with deeply knowledgeable staff who take the time to help.

📍 1018 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro · (336) 275-6840
Ivy Herbal
Ivy Herbal
Certified herbalist · Holistic health · Our daughter

Yes, Ivy is our daughter — and yes, we are absolutely biased. She is also a certified herbalist who is passionate about her health journey and generous in sharing that knowledge. She has been a genuine gift to our own wellbeing.

Local Favorites & Downtown Spots

1 vendor
The Bodega
Downtown market · 313 S. Greene St · Daniel Leonard & Nick Benshoff

A downtown Greensboro gathering spot and market we love and actively support. Founded by Daniel Leonard and Nick Benshoff — exactly the kind of independently owned, community-rooted business this city needs more of.

📍 313 S. Greene St, Greensboro NC — Downtown
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Arts, Music & Culture

1 vendor
WristBand
WristBand
Live music · Southern rock · Yacht rock · Greensboro local

A vibrant local band led by the soulful TL Lineberry, delivering a nostalgic mix of Allman Brothers-inspired southern rock and smooth yacht rock. Groovy guitar riffs, lush harmonies, and laid-back rhythms — a consistent fan favorite in the Greensboro live music scene. Eric says go.

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