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Originally Posted by JoMar
Ask for their list of customers with phone numbers then call random numbers.
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Personally, I would be pretty darned ticked off if a contractor I used did this without my prior permission and it would be the last time I used them.
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Originally Posted by JoMar
Do not ask for a reference list since they will steer you to who they want you to talk to. If it's a short list don't trust it.
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References are typically those satisfied customers who have given prior permission to be contacted and disgruntled ones, don't last long on the list.
It's simply a prudent business move, that any smart contractor follows.
I have found that a simple Google search, often yields good information on a specific contractor or service provider.
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Originally Posted by JoMar
This forum is a small percentage of Villagers.
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There are a plethora of methods in checking out a contractor, with this site being but just one.
I agree though, that this forum (especially the active members) is not all that large and isn't necessarily an accurate representation, of contractors doing business in The Villages.
Still though, doing a search of a particular contractor on this site ahead of time can often give a person a good idea of any problems or issues that have been experienced by the members here.