RELOCATION
Local Services Directory
Movers, plumbers, HVAC, electricians — every name here is one Chris has personally vetted or clients keep recommending. No referral fees, just honest picks.
From Chris: every business on this list has been personally vetted or comes highly recommended by clients. When you're new to Dayton, the last thing you need is to roll the dice on a contractor.
Rachel McDaniel @ The Natural
Citywide · Beauty
Hairstylist with 10+ years specializing in extensions, full color services, blowouts, styling and weddings.
Bluebird Construction
New Carlisle / Dayton area · Contractor
Residential remodeling and construction with 18+ years of experience. Full-service from roofing, siding, and decks to kitchens, baths, and basements. Known for quality craftsmanship and on-time delivery.
Extreme Heating and Air
Citywide · HVAC
Locally owned for 20+ years. AC, furnace, heat pumps, duct cleaning, and indoor air quality, plus 24/7 emergency service across Dayton.
Extreme Heating and Air – Plumbing
Citywide · Plumbing
Drain cleaning, water heaters, sewer lines, sump pumps, gas lines, and leak detection. 24/7 emergency plumbing across Dayton.
937Furniture
Dayton / Cincinnati area · Furniture
Quality preowned furniture and appliances — every item thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Free delivery for most of the Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio area. Not tech savvy? Call and they'll be glad to help.
Craft & Revive Painting
Dayton · Painter
Cabinet painting, door refinishing, and furniture restoration. Licensed, insured, and 5-star Google-rated; uses premium Italian ICRO coatings and low-VOC paints. Serves Dayton, Centerville, Beavercreek, and Springboro.
Roto-Rooter Dayton
Citywide · Plumbing
24/7 plumbing and drain service. Reliable and widely available.
ARS / Rescue Rooter Dayton
Citywide · HVAC
Heating, cooling, and plumbing. Good for new homeowners getting systems inspected.
Merry Maids Dayton
Citywide · Cleaning
Move-in/move-out cleaning and recurring service. Bonded and insured.
Mr. Electric of Dayton
Citywide · Electric
Licensed electricians for panel upgrades, outlets, and inspections.
Straight Answers
Finding help in Dayton, answered
How do businesses get on this list?
Two ways: Chris has personally used them, or multiple clients have recommended them after good experiences. Nobody pays to be listed and there are no referral fees — and if a business stops delivering, it comes off the list.
What services should I line up first when moving to Dayton?
Book your mover as early as you can — good crews fill up weeks ahead, especially in summer. Once you have a close date, schedule utility transfers, then line up anything the first week needs: locksmith, deep cleaning, an HVAC check before your first Ohio winter or summer. The First 30 Days checklist walks the whole sequence.
Does Chris get paid for these referrals?
No. There are no referral fees or kickbacks behind this directory. It exists because "who do I call for this?" is the most common question new Dayton residents ask, and rolling the dice on an unknown contractor in a brand-new city is a bad way to start.
What if I need a trade that isn't listed?
Ask. Chris keeps a longer working list than what's published here, and past clients cover nearly every trade — roofers, fence installers, tree services, appliance repair. One message usually turns up a trusted name.
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Chris keeps a longer list than what's published here. Tell him what you need done and he'll connect you — and if you've found a great local business yourself, he'd love to add it.
