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Best of Denton
April 18, 2014
Denton Record-Chronicle
FOR THE HOME ners. And a lot of people are aware of all the community work that we do and hire us [because] of it.� Runner-up: Meador Nursery Bragging rights: Denton Lawn Sprinkler, Inc.
BEST NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER Calloway’s Nursery 1601 Dallas Drive 940-591-8865 calloways.com The Calloway’s Nursery Denton location opened its doors in 1998 and offers a wide array of plants “developed and grown specifically for [North Texas],� said Alicia Hicks, director of marketing. The business, which has 17 Dallas-Fort Worth area locations, offers a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. In addition to plants, the company provides products that complement the plants, offers deliveries for certain products, and hosts free Saturday-morning clinics on “timely top-
ics� and seasonal events and products to engage customers, Hicks wrote. The nursery employs “knowledgeable staff � and “more Texas Certified and Master Certified Nursery Professionals than any other retail organization in Texas,� according to Hicks. Runner-up: Meador Nursery Bragging rights: Dennis’ Farm Store
BEST PLUMBING BCI Mechanical Inc. 400 E. Oak St. 940-565-1010 www.bcimechanical.com BCI Mechanical Inc. has been in business for 30 years and is committed to providing the best service possible by tailoring services to the specific needs of the customer, said Charla Smith, a co-owner. The business offers services in heating, air conditioning, plumbing, remodeling and new construction for residential, commercial and industrial customers. According to Smith, BCI Mechanical looks to connect the best plumber or tech-
nician with a customer and offers “a broad base of knowledge and experience.� “We know no one really likes having to call a plumber or an A/C tech,� Smith said. “Our employees understand that this is usually an inconvenience to our customers. We try to respond to each problem with respect for what the customer needs from us and give them the best solution for their individual situation. We encourage our customers to provide feedback to allow us to improve our service in the future.� Runner-up: AM Plumbing Bragging rights: Strittmatter Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing
BEST POOL COMPANY Gohlke Pools 909 Dallas Drive 940-384-7665 www.gohlkepools.com
BEST ROOFING Denton Trinity Roofing 1314 Johnson St. 940-382-0664 www.dentontrinityroofing.com
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retail products, weekly service, repairs and pool remodeling. Several Gohlke Pools employees either live or grew up in Denton, including President Matt Gohlke, whose father started the business in 1958. Gohlke said he cleaned pools in grade school and, when he finished college in the 1980, it became his career. “Even though we make mistakes, when we do we do our best [to] make it right and learn from that mistake,� Gohlke said. “Continual improvement is what we’re all about — we will never rest on our laurels.� He attributes Gohlke Pools being the Best in Denton Pool Company to its loyal customers. Runner-up: Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Bragging rights: Denton Pools
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