I just received an online newsletter from Kim at Gillespie Home Inspection. As you may know, these property inspectors (unlike Termite Inspectors) do not perform repairs themselves, and they don't recommend workmen or provide estimates.
But the newsletter had some good suggestions for finding good service for your home.
The first recommendation was Angie's List. This is an online collection of homeowners' real-life experiences with local companies...a good place to go when you want to find out what people in your area are saying about service companies they've hired.
Another good resource is Service Magic. The contractors listed are already checked for state licensing and insurance requirements, but be sure to get references before using them. The site is also full of home improvement projects, estimators, design galleries and all kinds of useful information for homeowners.
If you need an electrician, Gillespie lists Electricians Networks. You enter your zip code, and the type of electrician you need, and you are presented with the names of the most qualified licensed and screened electricians in your area. You can even get free multiple quotes online.
Don't forget to check the license of any workman you use with the State of California's Contractor's License Bureau.(or call them at (800) 321-CSLB) In our state, anyone who contracts to do work for more than $500 must be licensed. Our agents at Coldwell Banker strongly recommend the use of licensed workmen.
And that reminds me. We keep a continually updated list of reliable workmen in all categories for our clients. If you need a recommendation, send me an an email or call me...Bobbie
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