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30 I SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES I May 6, 2020 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Hoeferkamp Real Estate: Experience Counts When Gary Hoeferkamp opened Hoeferkamp Real Estate in 2018, he did so with the commitment of giving his clients more choices, flexible services and lower overhead costs, and in 2019 he had his busiest year in four years. A local business owner and community supporter, he focuses on home sales in West St. Louis and St. Charles counties as well as within St. Louis’ central corridor. His knowledge of preparing homes for sale, marketing properties, inspection issues, and the many roadblocks that can arise in the course of a home sale play a vital role is keeping his clients on track for closing – without undue stress. As every home seller knows, experience counts. Gary has 30 years of sales experience and has personally sold more than 400 homes. His specialty? Helping sellers achieve the highest return on their home sale. Working with an extensive network of local experts, Gary provides his clients with a professional staging Gary Hoeferkamp, owner walkthrough, professional photography, marketing consultant ad review, and a heavy, pre-marketing campaign – all prior to the home’s market debut weekend. Then, he guides them through every aspect of the sale, including contract negotiation, inspections and repairs, final walk-through and closing. Local real estate broker Toni Hodges said, “I have been fortunate to work with Gary on several deals. He has very high standards and has an impeccable reputation in the real estate community.” West County residents needing help with accurate home pricing, expert negotiating and reliable services can trust Hoeferkamp Real Estate. 1190 Meramec Station Road, Suite 206 • Manchester (314) 440-2400 www.HoeferkampRealEstate.com Buying estates, collections and single items Manchester Coin & Jewelry owner Michael Wilke is passionate about buying and selling vintage wares of all kinds and making sure customers receive the highest prices possible. He calls the store a “one-stop place to do your liquidation evaluation.” “You can bring me a violin or a guitar and some gold and an old toy and some military memorabilia and a big diamond – and we’ll buy it all,” Michael said. Unlike other buyers, Manchester Coin & Jewelry assesses fine jewelry and watches in terms of resale, not meltdown value. Of course, gold and silver in any form are always welcome, along with coins, gemstones, diamonds and old paper money. Manchester Coin & Jewelry also buys vintage stringed instruments, American Indian artifacts, military items, Lladro, Hummel and Lalique, or anything vintage and collectible. “We try to tell people, ‘Don’t make the decision for Michael Wilke, owner us.’ It’s hard to determine sometimes what is worth money and what’s not when you’re looking at things in the basement,” Michael said. Younger generations are not necessarily interested in inheriting items, either. Don’t let items continue to lose value over time. Let Manchester Coin & Jewelry help with your collectibles now. Clearing out a lifetime of clutter is daunting. Michael’s advice is, “Don’t try to tackle it all at once; try one drawer – or one room – at a time.” Manchester Coin & Jewelry does not run estate sales but will come out to a house to assess what a person’s belongings are worth. If you have vintage/antique pieces of any kind to sell or evaluate, Manchester Coin & Jewelry invites you to call and set up an individual appointment. 14360 Manchester Road • Manchester (636) 686-7222 www.buyingvaluables.com Automotive excellence since 1995 Most auto service companies have started specializing in only a few services, making it harder to find a reliable, one-stop shop for quality automotive repair. MasterTech Auto Service is available to work with all makes and models and has been serving the West County area since 1995. Owner Pat Rawie has over 40 years of experience in the field. He started working with cars at a young age and is now a Certified Master Technician, in addition to being Missouri state-licensed to perform emissions repair. “We’re not real big, so we can offer a more personalized service to folks,” Rawie said. “We’re really good at working with people and trying to help them with their automotive problems.” MasterTech is AAA-approved, has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the West County Chamber of Commerce and the Automotive Service Association. MasterTech diagnostic technicians are extremely knowledgeable about the current advances in technology and have the most updated equipment to work with cars, new and old. “People don’t realize how much technology has advanced,” Rawie said. “In years past, they didn’t have navigation units and voice-activated controls. Heating/air conditioning systems also have gotten more technical. At MasterTech, we have ongoing training to keep up with the latest technology.” The honesty of the staff at MasterTech Auto Service, their professionalism and technical ability are what make them stand out among the rest. “We can track down the repair right away,” Rawie said. “At other places, it might sit on the lot for a while before they even take a look at it. We offer personalized service so you receive a fast turnaround.” Owner Pat Rawie 16109 Manchester Road • Ellisville (636) 230-5115 One-stop shop for home remodeling The Duenke Cabinet Company is a locally owned and operated one-stop shop for home remodeling. Owner Jim Schmidt has been in the cabinet industry since 1961, and along with his extensive cabinet making, installation and sales experience, he is also a Certified Kitchen Designer. As both a dealer and a manufacturer for several lines of custom and stock wood cabinets, with a staff of professional in-home installers and certified designers, Duenke Cabinet can coordinate most any job from start to finish. Alternatively, they can assist with layout measurements and selections for jobs not installed by them. The talented staff brings education and experience in the fields of architecture, interior design and customer service, to every detail of a project. They are committed to designing, building and installing products of the highest quality. Customer satisfaction is of the utmost importance and they will do everything possible to create something unique and beautiful to complete each client’s vision for their project. In addition to being experts in premier residential kitchen and bathroom remodeling, the company also designs and installs wine cellars and works with architects, builders, interior designers and new homeowners. They make their own countertops and manufacture their own Covenant Cabinetry line which enables them to personalize every shopping experience. “Our store displays are designed for informative, leisurely browsing, giving our clients the opportunity to discover the availability of the many possible designs and options,” said Jim. “Our design specialists help in expressing the client’s personal taste through layout, color and pattern selections, from the initial planning stage to the finished project.” For custom cabinetry and remodeling projects designed, crafted and installed by skilled professionals, choose the experts at Duenke Cabinet Company. 14436 Manchester Road Manchester • (636) 227-5188 www.duenkecabinet.com
FACEBOOK.COM/WESTNEWSMAGAZINE WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM A premier education experience The Primrose School of Ballwin is an upcoming, private preschool experience that strives to provide premier early education and childcare for families by building a strong foundation for learning. The nationally recognized and awardwinning franchise’s upcoming Ballwin location will be owned and operated by sisters Michelle Parks and Christine Thompson, both of whom have backgrounds in education. They are also West County residents and are the first to bring Primrose Schools to the local area. Christine stated; “We are evolving with the world around us during this [Left to right] Christine Thompson and Michelle Parks are the owners of the upcoming Ballwin location of The Primrose School. uncertain time and have taken the steps to ensure health and safety measures will be implemented into our school. Our first priority is to make sure all children are learning and growing in a safe and secure environment.” The Primrose School franchise is known for its exclusive Balanced Learning approach, research-informed curriculum that combines lessons in critical thinking from learning philosophers like Montessori, Piaget, Gesell and Vygotsky along with wisdom from child development studies. The Primrose School’s proprietary programs in art, music, life skills, foreign language and gardening were developed especially for the Primrose School’s curriculum to help bolster critical skills at a young age. “For this young age group, it’s a time where they need a strong foundation in their character skills and in their literacy skills,” Michelle said. “The curriculum we offer takes this to the next stage.” The Primrose School of Ballwin opens its doors in summer 2020. Enrollment for the school year is open now. For more information about classes or enrollment, visit primroseballwin.com or call (636) 220-3100. 15031 Manchester Road • Ballwin (636) 220-3100 www.primroseballwin.com May 6, 2020 WEST NEWSMAGAZINE I SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES I 31 Brilliant quality that lasts the test of time A coat of paint isn’t just a color. It’s an instant way to change the mood of a room, give life to a new piece of furniture or restore valuable pieces for decades to come. Regardless of whether you’re a DIY newbie, a weekend warrior or a professional painter, Flanagan Paint & Supply carries a wide array of paints, sealants, glazes and more for residential and commercial projects. Flanagan Paint & Supply has been locally owned and operated since 1950. Today, the business is owned by family member Jim Donnelly. Flanagan’s longevity is a testament to both its status as a local institution and their time-tested dedication to quality. “We’re family-owned and operated, and we’re right here in the neighborhood,” Vice President Jay Donnelly said. “We claim that we’re the best kept secret in St. Louis.” Jim and Jay Donnelly In addition to stocking over 3,500 colors and specialty products, they are also an authorized Benjamin Moore retailer for interior paints, exterior paints and additional products. Their custom color and stain matching services assures that every individual walks away with the perfect pick. Their offerings don’t stop in the paint department. For those seeking guidance or equipment for a project, Flanagan Paint & Supply offers both in spades. Customers can rent spray guns, air compressors, power washers and more for daily, weekly or hourly rates. Finish off a project by browsing Flanagan’s designer showroom of custom window coverings and other gorgeous home accents at their West County location in Ellisville. Do you have a project in mind? Call or visit one of Flanagan Paint & Supply’s two locations today for a free color consultation or visit the West County showroom to learn more! 15878 Clayton Road • Ellisville (636) 391-8448 11420 Olive Blvd. • Creve Couer (314) 455-2811 www.flanaganpaint.com Custom-built, one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces Heartlands Building Company specializes in enhancing outdoor living spaces with an unmatched level of structural craftsmanship and attention to detail that has earned customer loyalty throughout the St. Louis area for the past 17 years. Heartlands started out doing custom work, designing and developing screen rooms, outdoor spaces and retractable doors, and has progressed ever since – now offering interior remodels, home additions and custom-built homes in addition to outdoor spaces. When customers work with Heartlands, they are working with an awardwinning, established, local company known for customer satisfaction. Heartlands is an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau as well as an accredited member of the St. Louis Home Builders Association. With customized designs, Heartlands additions are structured to mirror the original architecture of their clients’ homes, which facilitates the transition from indoor to outdoor space. Their designing and manufacturing of product lines allows them to deliver the total outdoor experience to customers. The overall customer experience is both a source of pride for Heartlands and what sets them apart from competitors. According to Founder Larry Brost, “Everyone here at Heartlands has customer contact and serves as a customer advocate, whether their role is the initial concept or taking delivery of today’s shipment.” Customers can experience the Heartlands brand of customer service by visiting the outdoor living showroom. From exterior doors to the full-scale screen room, there’s something for everyone, including specially designed outdoor cooking space displays, stone and granite selections, varieties of decking, gas grills, outdoor refrigerators and more. 680 Crown Industrial Court Chesterfield • (636) 728-0003 www.heartlandshomes.com Keeping your home HIGH & DRY HIGH & DRY foundation repair has a solution for your foundation problems. Whether it’s a leaky spot in the basement, a crack in the concrete or a leaning/settling foundation wall, HIGH & DRY can provide a cost-effective, professional repair. Co-owned by husband and wife Tom and Cindy Ely, the full-service foundation repair company has fixed tens of thousands of cracks in the St. Louis metro area. The company specializes in cost-effective crack injection, wall stabilization, settling foundations and interior drain systems. HIGH & DRY’s highly trained team members are not paid commissions, so they only recommend necessary repairs. The family-owned company also can structurally repair cracks and bowing walls using its carbon fiber products. “We use state-of-the-art technologies to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for our customers’ needs,” Tom said. “Our goal is to provide the best quality and customer service in Tom and Cindy Ely, owners the industry.” HIGH & DRY uses material supplies of only the highest caliber and keeps up with the latest technologies and techniques to ensure the best repairs available. The company offers free estimates for waterproofing and foundation repair, as well as a “Life of the Structure” transferable warranty. HIGH & DRY Foundation Repair has received the Super Service Award from Angie’s List several years in a row. The company is A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau with no complaints. “We’re honest, with no intimidation,” Tom said. “We are going to tell the customer what they need – and nothing more.” 2103 Penta Drive • High Ridge (636) 273-1150 • (314) 426-0900 www.highanddrystl.com
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