We had a bad experience with a couple that was looking for yardwork. We had them cut down some trees, and they were supposed to dig up the stumps. They cut down the trees and after several days delay, they finally came back while we weren't there. They cut the stumps off even with the ground and covered them with dirt so they appeared to be finished. I didn't go out and dig in the dirt to see if there was a hidden stump, so I didn't discover what they had done until they were gone and nowhere to be found.
So I agree that it's best to get a recommendation from someone who has used a particular person or company to do work for them. You just can't tell from what they say or how they appear. And though you would like to trust someone, it's not a good idea with someone you hire that you don't know.
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