Many of this year’s Best of Colorado winners embody the art of specialization. They don’t pretend to be something they are not, rather they concentrate on one element and aim to perfect it. That in turn has clearly helped them make a name for themselves.

Our readers (Best of Colorado customers) not only remember them but make a concerted effort to vote for them. That’s a tremendous accomplishment in this era of overwhelming messages, marketing and mindshare. But that takes time. Here at ColoradoBiz, we’ve heard many serial entrepreneurs and CEOs depict their success as a climb rather than a meandering journey. After all, the highest summits are always uphill and rarely scaled on the first day.

So, here’s to this year’s Best of Colorado winners. They have found a way to perfect their craft, grow their brand, and be recognized for their specialization. They have scaled the summit of success.

BEST CLEANING/JANITORIAL SERVICE

KLEEN-TECH SERVICES

Founded in Denver in 1993, Kleen-Tech provides custodial services across more than 24 million square feet of commercial and government facilities throughout the United States. Services include janitorial, hard-floor restoration and maintenance, carpet restoration and maintenance, window cleaning, facility restoration and specialty cleaning services.

BEST DRY CLEANER (TIE)

LONE TREE CLEANERS

Located on Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree Cleaners gets high marks for customer service and quality results, with one reviewer reporting that he makes the drive from Greenwood Village because “the owners are awesome and they do a great job!”

DRY CLEANING STATION

Dry Cleaning Station on Wadsworth Parkway in Westminster offers sewing and alterations along with dry cleaning, earning four out of five stars in Yelp reviews. One customer reported, “I owned a dry cleaner in Texas for 18 years, and I’ve been looking for a good cleaner here. Found it. These guys know what they’re doing and are very friendly. Thumbs up to the Station.”

BEST HEATING AND AC SERVICE

BELL PLUMBING

Bell has been providing plumbing, heating, cooling, drain cleaning and electrical services in the Denver area since 1926. It handles repairs like water leaks, clogged drains or home-heating problems, along with much bigger jobs, such as aiding the American Red Cross during a devastating 1965 flood of the South Platte River and installing miles of refrigeration pipes for the original D.U. hockey arena.

BEST ELECTRICAL REPAIR

WARD ELECTRIC CO.

Founded in Longmont in 2005 by electrical industry veteran Mike Ward and his wife, Joyce, Ward Electric has grown from three field employees and operating out of a spare bedroom, to more than 360 employees and additional offices in Sioux City and Victor, Iowa, today. The full-service, family-owned electrical contractor has won numerous awards from various publications and organizations for Best Places to Work, Fastest Growing Companies, Safety Excellence, and ColoradoBiz Top Company.

BEST LANDSCAPE LAWN CONTRACTOR

TIMBERLINE LANDSCAPING

Locally owned in Colorado Springs since 1982, Timberline has won many awards for its residential and commercial projects. Services offered include design and construction, maintenance, gardening, irrigation, tree and other plant health, Christmas lighting and more.

BEST PLUMBING REPAIR SERVICE

PLUMBLINE SERVICES

In business since 1998, Plumbline serves customers in the Denver area and beyond, from Fort Collins to Castle Rock. Plumbing services include repair, drain cleaning, water heater tune-ups, plumbing inspections, water infiltration and gas lines. Plumbline technicians drive fully stocked “rolling warehouse” trucks, so they arrive at a job prepared and able to fix the problem quickly.

BEST RESTORATION RECOVERY SERVICES

ALL PHASE RESTORATION

With three locations, All Phase Restoration serves metro Denver, Windsor and Colorado Springs. It handles water damage, hail damage, fire damage, roofing and other environmental services. The family-owned company strives to build long-lasting relationships with business owners, homeowners and professionals in insurance, property management and real estate.