BEST REALTOR
ERIN FLOYD COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
(863) 294-7541
FB: Erin Floyd - Coldwell Banker Realty - Winter Haven
Best Of Haven voters agree it’s nothing but smooth ‘selling’ when you work with Erin Floyd. Clients note Floyd’s organization, responsiveness, professionalism, and overall effectiveness resulting in a seamless selling and buying process. One client writes in part, “Special thanks to Erin and her whole team for selling our condo in one day for full price. Everyone on the team was professional, friendly, helpful, patient, and knowledgeable. They took all the stress off of us and made the whole process a pleasure.”
2nd: Tiffany Ellis The Fortify Group at Keller Williams Reality
3rd: Michael Noris NextHome Norris & Company Realty
BEST REALTY COMPANY
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART 1
407 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL
(863) 508-3000
FB: Keller Williams Realty Smart 1 Winter Haven
Keller Williams Realty is regarded as an industry leader in real estate, and clients say Smart 1 in Winter Haven is too. Keller Williams Realty Smart 1 pride themselves on being customer service-oriented and integrity based. “This is the best as far as Real Estate companies I have been represented by. The staff is a caring bunch of professionals I have had the pleasure in working with,” reads an excerpt from one five-star review.
2nd: TIE – The K Team Town & Country Real Estate
3rd: NextHome Norris & Company Realty
BEST MORTGAGE BROKER
HOME SOLUTION LENDERS, INC.
1445 E Main St, Bartow
(863) 607-4663
FB @homesolutionlenders
IG @hslenders
There’s no place like Home…Solution Lenders! “Home Solution Lenders is a great team! They were professional and informative throughout the whole process. Thank you for helping my family and I move into our dream home. You guys are swift and friendly, and I can’t thank you enough!” writes one happy HSL customer. This Bartowbased company prides themselves on exceeding client expectations by closing loans promptly and efficiently. Founded in 2008, HSL serves the entire state of Florida and specializes in FHA, USDA, VA, Conventional, Construction, Florida Bond Programs, and Refinancing. They simplify the application process with options to apply securely online, over the phone, or in person.
2nd: Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
3rd: Carlos Unzueta | CrossCountry Mortgage
BEST AC REPAIR
RIDGE ENERGY SAVERS
135 S Acuff Rd, Lake Wales
(863) 676-2665
FB @RidgeEnergySavers
Ridge Energy Savers, a second-generation family-owned and operated company, backs its residential and commercial HVAC services with 48 years of stand-out service. The NATE-certified team at Ridge Energy Savers is qualified as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, ensuring proper HVAC design, installation, repair, and maintenance. Their extensive service menu includes heating, cooling, air quality, duct services, commercial refrigeration, and sheet metal fabrication. Best Of Haven voters agree that Ridge Energy Savers is the coolest AC repair company around!
2nd: A-1 Air Conditioning
3rd: Winter Haven Air Conditioning
BEST ELECTRICIAN
KINCAID ELECTRICAL SERVICES
56 W. Central Ave, Lake Wales
(863) 676-0198
FB @kincaidelectric
Say watt?! Clients of Kincaid Electrical Services won’t be shocked to hear they won Best Electrician. This family-owned and operated business was founded in 1973 by Alan Kincaid. Operating under a Master Florida Electrical License, most of Kincaid’s electricians have been with them for over twenty years. One five-star Kincaid review reads, “They installed MULTIPLE fixtures, flood lights, and fans in the same day. My wife was home alone and said the technician made her feel VERY comfortable and that he was very professional even with my kids running around. The owner Chris is unmatched. You can’t go wrong here.”
2nd: A & T Electric
3rd: Cassady Electric
BEST PLUMBING COMPANY
CYPRESS PLUMBING INC.
1776 Executive Rd, Winter Haven
(863) 294-7319
FB: Cypress Plumbing Inc.
Best Of Haven voters piped up to vote Cypress Plumbing Best Plumbing Company again! Cypress Plumbing has served Polk County for nearly 40 years, offering drain cleaning, plumbing installation, plumbing repairs, water heaters, and backflow testing. They can fix a leaky faucet or mystery clog any time of day or night with their 24-hour emergency service. Cypress Plumbing also has warranties available and offers senior discounts. Noting their responsiveness and value, one customer wrote, “The service was fast, and the problem was repaired in a very short time. We will use them again!”
2nd: Sun State Plumbing
3rd: Daughtry Plumbing
BEST ROOFING COMPANY
EZ ROOFING SYSTEMS
120 W Central Ave, Winter Haven
(863) 875-1033
FB: EZ Roofing Systems LLC
IG @ezroofingsystems
It’s hard to beat over 60 years of roofing made EZ! This family-owned and operated business earned a reputation as a top-tier roofing company by providing expertise and exemplary services in roof replacement, repairs, roof cleaning, flat roof restoration, and insurance inspections. EZ even offers free estimates! “With years of industry experience, you can count on us for speedy, reliable service. We offer affordable solutions for everyone. Protect your investment with a reliable roof by a reliable company.”
2nd: R.I.G. Roofing
3rd: Guy’s Diversified
BEST PATIO SCREENING COMPANY
BOBBY KELTON ALUMINUM INC.
(863) 287-9208
FB: Bobby Kelton Aluminum Inc.
Bobby Kelton Aluminum customers have it made in the shade with their specialties in swimming pool enclosures, re-screens, screen rooms, carports, and seamless gutters. Whether your project is new construction or a repair, this licensed and insured screening company has you covered in Polk County and surrounding areas – and even offers free estimates. One client raved, “Bobby Kelton came out quickly to provide an estimate and scheduled the work promptly. The crew was on time and professional and rescreened my small lanai fast and with an eye for quality. The price they charged was very fair. I would definitely recommend Bobby Kelton Aluminum!”
2nd: Mid-Florida Aluminum & Rescreens
3rd: Advanced Screening Solutions
BEST CONTRACTOR/ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
WHITEHEAD CONSTRUCTION
601 6th St SW, Winter Haven
(863) 293-6473
FB @whiteheadconstruction
IG @whiteheadconstruction1954
One of the most respected names in general contracting throughout Florida and the south, Whitehead Construction is a leading name in large-scale contracting. Established in 1954 and rooted in three generations of family ownership, Whitehead Construction is approaching 70 years of experience in design-build, commercial, and industrial construction. They have created some of the most impressive and recognizable buildings in Polk County, including the RainGarden Apartments, Bond Clinic, Grove Roots Brewing Company, Heartland Church, and Treatt Manufacturing. Clients consistently recommend Whitehead Construction using words like “polished,” “quality,” and “knowledgeable” to describe their Best Of Haven winning services.
2nd: Alan L. Ulch
3rd: Guy’s Diversified
BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
LAKE ASHTON
4140 Ashton Club Dr, Lake Wales
1(866)-525-3274
FB: Lake Ashton
“Never before has elegance and value been so perfectly defined in a master-planned, active adult community. Lake Ashton sets the standards of excellence in design, construction, amenities, lifestyle, location, security, and affordability for Florida retirement communities.” This premier community is set on over 1,200 acres, including three lakes and nature preserves. Lake Ashton’s vast list of amenities and activities include a 26,000-square-foot clubhouse, 24-hour manned gatehouses, sauna, movie theater, bowling alley, library, 30,000 square foot health and fitness center, lighted tennis, shuffle and bocce ball courts, life-sized chess, and two 18-hole golf courses – just to name a few.
2nd: Spring Haven
3rd: Lake Howard Heights
BEST HOTEL
HAMPTON INN WINTER HAVEN
202 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven
(863) 299-9251
FB @hamptonbyhilton
IG @hamptonbyhilton
Located just a half-mile from Lake Lulu, Hampton Inn Winter Haven is central to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and just 45 minutes away from both Orlando International Airport and Tampa International Airport. This hotel has a desirable list of amenities, including connecting rooms, complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, free wifi, non-smoking rooms, digital key, an outdoor pool, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, and a business center. Giving Hampton Inn Winter Haven five out of five stars, one guest writes, “Great Value! The room was clean, the breakfast was phenomenal, super friendly staff, short drive to Legoland. Walmart directly across the street and lots of restaurants close by.”
2nd: LEGOLAND Hotel
3rd: Courtyard by Marriott Winter Haven
BEST APARTMENT COMMUNITY
CARLTON ARMS OF WINTER HAVEN
7676 Carlton Arms Blvd, Winter Haven
(863) 875-1700
FB: Carlton Arms of Winter Haven
What better place to call home than Carlton Arms of Winter Haven? This repeat Best Of Haven winner is located on 122 acres of wooded lakefront property with 23 floor plans to fit residents’ needs. Described as a “resort-style community,” Carlton Arms of Winter Haven boasts a fitness center, lakeside pools, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and is pet-friendly. Apartment features include valet trash removal, high-speed internet access, private patios/ balconies, and Spectrum Select Cable TV. Community residents enjoy the luxuries of two lakeside pools, a heated pool, a social lounge, a car care center, and more!
2nd: 20 on Second Apartments
3rd: RainGarden Apartments
BEST CLEANING COMPANY
ORCHID CLEANING SERVICE
5820 K-Ville Ave, Winter Haven
(863) 324-2000
FB @orchidcleaningservice
I would start this blurb with a vacuum joke – but they always suck. Could your home or office use a one-time deep clean or maybe a regular refresh? Orchid Cleaning Service offers residential/ home, construction, commercial, move-in/ out, and vacation home cleaning. Clients often remark on their professionalism, punctuality, quality, and value, with one happy customer reviewing, “I highly recommend Orchid Cleaning. The ladies that come to my home are honest, reliable, and do a great job. Use this service. You won’t regret it.”
2nd: DPM Janitorial
3rd: Inspection Ready Enterprises
BEST POOL SERVICE COMPANY
PINCH A PENNY
Multiple Locations
FB @PinchAPennyPool
IG @pinchapennypool
There’s no reason to dip into your savings when you just want to take a dip in your pool. The cannonball king of the summer goes to Pinch A Penny for the pool service value they provide to Polk County customers. ‘The perfect people for the perfect pool’ offer pool cleaning and maintenance, equipment installation and repair, renovations, acid washing and stain treatment, and leak detection and repair. “With more than 260 stores and over 45 years in the business, Pinch A Penny has the knowledge and expertise to handle any pool care problem. Plus, we have more Certified Pool Operators than any other pool supply store, so why trust your swimming pool or backyard to anyone else?”
2nd: Mannix Pools and Grills
3rd: Pool Works
BEST STORAGE FACILITY
THE EXTRA CLOSET
231 5th St SW, Winter Haven
(863) 877-1876
FB @ExtraCloset
Who couldn’t use some Extra Closet space? Secure and centrally located, The Extra Closet is a Best Of Haven voter favorite year after year. They offer short and long-term storage with climatecontrolled units, portable storage, vehicle, boat, and RV storage at affordable prices. One Extra Closet client wrote, “What a perfect place! Chose this storage unit after reading great reviews and due to its location close to my parents’ apartment. The facility was always clean, well-lit, and the staff was so helpful. Thank you for all that you do.”
2nd: Century Storage
3rd: Extra Space Storage
