Do you use homeadvisor.com to find contractors?

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BP!

Do you have any experience with hiring contractors locally or out of town with homeadvisor.com? Would you recommend it or do you prefer another site (eg angies lists)

thanks!

John Warren · Answer

My experience has been that it is extremely hard to find great contractors on the internet. I have several great contractors I have worked with in the Chicago suburbs where I live. They have all come from referrals. The best one doesn't even own a smart phone or a computer. In my out of state property, my partner and I have gone through quite a few tech savvy, but lousy contractors.

Have you tried asking some other local folks for referrals?

Levi T. · Answer

Me and my agents look for vans with latters on them, normally can roll by Lowe's in the morning and find a few. Our pricing is fairly pinned, so we invite them to make a bid, and if they are in scope for pricing, we give them a go. All contractors blowup every few years and you have to go find new ones, so it's good to keep a list, you never know!

Account Closed · Answer

anyone use nextdoor? and asking other neighbors for referalls//some are landlords as well

Account Closed · Answer

@John Warren @Jason DiClemente @Levi T. Sorry for the late reply everyone and thank you for the great input! I guess i'm hoping there will eventually be good wesite that really does a good job of recommending and holding contractors accountable for their work/track record. Its so tiresome starting hunting for good & available contractors for every project. As an Architect, I deal with contractors a lot, but its always like herding cats.

Simon Elwardany · Answer

Try Craigslist, you will find what you're looking for in your area for sure.

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