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Waterfront 10-01-2018 08:30 AM

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When I finally can move to The Villages, I am going to need all kind of services. Seniors Against Crime is a great organization, but they will only tell you yes or no after you give them 3 prospective Companies or people. I whish there was vetted list. I do come in here once in a while and write some names down. Keep them coming, it is very hard when you are new and you need so much done. Wish I was there!

Madelaine Amee 10-01-2018 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterfront (Post 1586294)
When I finally can move to The Villages, I am going to need all kind of services. Seniors Against Crime is a great organization, but they will only tell you yes or no after you give them 3 prospective Companies or people. I whish there was vetted list. I do come in here once in a while and write some names down. Keep them coming, it is very hard when you are new and you need so much done. Wish I was there!

TOTV has great recommendations, but if you know your area within TV you could also use Nextdoor. Very good local site.

Investment Painting Contractors 10-01-2018 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Waterfront (Post 1586294)
When I finally can move to The Villages, I am going to need all kind of services. Seniors Against Crime is a great organization, but they will only tell you yes or no after you give them 3 prospective Companies or people. I whish there was vetted list. I do come in here once in a while and write some names down. Keep them coming, it is very hard when you are new and you need so much done. Wish I was there!

Angies list or Talk of the Villages using the search key in the banner, or the contractors column. Make your choice then ask other TOTV users if they have used whoever you choose. This will help you make an informed decision. ALWAYS ASK TO SEE THE INSURANCE BINDER. As a painting co I'm always amazed at the number of Licensed contractors when there is none offered for my trade. So BEWARE. Ask to see the License. Check all LLC out on SUNBIZ a web sight that will tell you if they are up to date on their fees. Good Luck and welcome to the Villages. Len and Mary the retired half of Investment Painting. In business 52 yrs and still going strong.

Waterfront 10-01-2018 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Investment Painting Contractors (Post 1586337)
Angies list or Talk of the Villages using the search key in the banner, or the contractors column. Make your choice then ask other TOTV users if they have used whoever you choose. This will help you make an informed decision. ALWAYS ASK TO SEE THE INSURANCE BINDER. As a painting co I'm always amazed at the number of Licensed contractors when there is none offered for my trade. So BEWARE. Ask to see the License. Check all LLC out on SUNBIZ a web sight that will tell you if they are up to date on their fees. Good Luck and welcome to the Villages. Len and Mary the retired half of Investment Painting. In business 52 yrs and still going strong.

There have been many reports of rating sites having family, friends, and in some cases instances of pay for positive post. I rather hear from real people that are known in the community. Thanks to everyone for answering.

lsuitor 01-02-2019 01:58 PM

Tim Miller did our attic access stairs and the garage floor. They were reliable, cleaned up each day and finished on schedule for a most reasonable price.
Would hire him all day every day. Good man, good job.

FLSunshine 01-05-2019 07:47 PM

Do NOT hire David Hummel. He was a nightmare. He thinks he is "jack of all trades" but is definitely master of none. We hired him to do handyman work and he ended up making things worse. Then when we confronted him about the issues, he yelled obscenities. Do NOT hire him for anything.


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