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[lovesrecess]

I used Homeadvisor one time and was bombarded with calls from contractors. Nonstop.never again. I have found some good people via recommendations and reviews on NextDoor. I think seeing or hearing about their actual work is the best way to decide who to hire.

[ceh]

As a small plumbing contractor, we have had bad experiences using this type of company. We have an excellent reputation in our area but have been upaid by these companies. I don't know how Home Advisor is but we have learned over the years to avoid doing business with any of them. Call  your local township for a list of registered contractors or, as recommended by someone previously, check online on your local neighborhood site -- like NextDoor. We have gotten a lot of referrals that way.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

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@fthunt wrote:

Angie's List ad Home are strange outfits in my opinion. Tried each once.....filled out their application form (work to be done - address - etc.)  and never received any thing back except..........(the funny part).....e-mails for weeks asking how my porch job turned out, was I satisfied, rate the worker.

WHAT?

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ITA. I've never had a good experienc with any of their businesses.

[GoneButNotForgotten]

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@chessylady wrote:

I am satisfied with a sprinkler job I had done through them. I couldn't get any leads but a local repairman called me the same night I contacted Homeadvisor. He even came back to fix a minor glitch with the system. I would use him again.

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You got lucky.