Chimney Cap Repair Information

The Association has obtained general information for the residents within the community regarding chimney cap repairs. Below are several vendors that submitted price quotes to the Association for the various services that will be required on many chimneys in the community. The list of contractors includes A Step in Time, Commonwealth Roofing and Aluminum, JKRepairs It, and The Chimney Doctor NOVA, Inc.

Please see below for their pricing and contact information. Please note that the Association neither recommends nor endorses any of the vendors noted below. The information provided is subject to change at any time by the individual vendors.

• A Step in Time proposes to resurface and seal the entire cover and apply a rubberized coating on the top for $325. The rubberized coating on the top has a fifteen-year warranty and keeps the area from rusting. If the owners do not want the rubberized coating, the cost would be $225.00 each. Phone: (800) 753-9030
• Commonwealth Aluminum & Roofing proposes to clean existing metal chimney chase covers and apply Hammerite primer prior to applying two coats of Hammerite (white) metal paint. They will refasten any loose areas as required. In addition, they will provide a two-year workmanship guarantee for a total cost of $350.00 per chimney chase cover. Phone: (703) 644-3000
• JKRepairs proposes to sand, prep, and paint the chimney cap (flue caps are not included). The pricing is $125 per cap. All caps will be painted with a white rust-proof paint. Phone: (703) 309-7985
• The Chimney Doctor NOVA, Inc. proposes to paint a minimum of 20 residents' chimney caps with exterior Rustoleum paint with appropriate colors as directed at a cost of $125.00 per unit. However, they have quoted a cost of $98.00 per unit if either black or white paint is used. Phone: (703) 551-0005

– Added October 25, 2007.

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Volunteers Needed

The Communications Committee, Neighborhood Watch Committee, Landscaping Committee, and ARC Committee are in search of new chairs. If you are interested in any of these positions, please volunteer by contacting Armstrong Management at armstrong@amberleigh.org or by phone at (703) 385-1133.

Please remember to play it safe!

Please obey the 25 mph speed limit on Crestleigh Way and 15 mph limit on other community streets. We want everyone to be safe-from dog walkers and joggers to little ones in strollers. One way for children to stay safe (parental support needed here) is for them to avoid playing in the street and parking areas. Our community is fortunate to have some fine recreation equipment-a basketball court, two tennis courts, and three playgrounds. In addition, we have a lot of grassy areas for play so please remind children to play where they are safe.

– Updated October 25, 2007.

Selling Your Home? – Don't forget to request a resale package.

We hope you'll stay for many more years and become more involved in the community. But when you do decide to sell your home, be sure to request a "Resale Packet."

State regulations require sellers to provide a Resale Disclosure Package to a prospective purchaser in advance of settlement. The package provides the prospective purchaser with regulations and information particular to our home owners association. Some of the components in a resale package include Articles of Incorporation, Declaration, By-Laws, Amendments, Resolutions, Architectural Guidelines, Current Budget and Financial Statements, statement of outstanding assessments and notification of any violations on the home for resale. To request your disclosure package:

• Call Armstrong Management Services at (703) 385-1133 and request a Resale Packet from Customer Service. You can also log on to http://www.armstrong-mgt.com and click on "Request Resale Documents."
• There is a fee associated with processing the resale.
• When Armstrong Management receives your check and completed "Virginia Request for Resale Package," they will begin the resale process.

Remember, the sale of your home can be deemed null and void if a resale was NOT properly completed.

– Added March 12, 2006.

Your Tax Dollars at Work?

Would you like the snow removed and grass cut on the path that stretches from Crestleigh Way to Barry Road and leads to the Springfield-Franconia Metro Station? How ‘bout street repairs made to Crestleigh Way? Wouldn’t it be nice if sidewalks along Crestleigh Way were maintained and snow and ice removed? Each is the responsibility of Fairfax County and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The missing trash receptacle located on the Amberleigh side of the path to Island Creek will be replaced by the AHOA Board and once again will be maintained by an Amberleigh contractor. The Board will also investigate the cost of placing a “Deer Crossing” sign on Crestleigh Way.

If you’re not convinced that your tax dollars are being used wisely to help maintain our community and, instead, homeowners association dues are picking up a portion of the tab, contact Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman at (703) 971-6262 or via email at leedist@co.fairfax.va.us.

– Added January 15, 2006.

Communications

The AHOA Board works hard to keep the lines of communication open between homeowners, the Board, and Armstrong Management Services. That's why the Resident Input Form was designed and made available to all Amberleigh residents and non-resident homeowners.

Comments sent via the Resident Input Form are distributed to the Armstrong Management Services Communications Team, the Armstrong Site/Meeting Manager assigned to Amberleigh, and the AHOA Board of Directors.

Armstrong Management Services has advised the Board that its objective is to respond to each inquiry within two business days.

Board members, as well as several residents in attendance, indicated that homeowner inquiries sent more than a month ago have not yet received a response. After much discussion, the Armstrong Site/Meeting Manager advised the Board that Armstrong is looking for a Communications Team Leader at this time. Amberleigh residents are encouraged to continue to use the Resident Input Form. If a response is not received with 10 business days, please contact the Board directly at board@amberleigh.org