[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by seashorecaroline

I have been using Kirk's Lawn Service who came highly recommended. I recently received a letter from The Villages with recommended companies for lawn care, landscapers, termite and pest control companies and was pleased to see John Kirk was on the list. He not only does mowing but also fertilizing and power washing. When I met him the first thing he gave me were copies of his license and insurance papers. He does not require any money up front and no contract to sign. His number is 352-348-9725.

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[asianthree]

kirks sold us to village lawn this year, not sure why

[Paperboy]

Go with STELLAR! U won't be disappointed!

[jimbo2012]

If you don't mind paying upfront?

[LABSX2]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

The Villages has a list of the good guys! The bad ones come and go.

Where can we get this "good guys" list?

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by LABSX2

Where can we get this "good guys" list?

perhaps this is where the list is that was referred to:

VIRGINIA TRACE, THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA

look in the left-hand colum and click on 'virginia trace good services list'

[LABSX2]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

perhaps this is where the list is that was referred to:

*virginia trace,* the villages,* florida

look in the left-hand colum and click on 'virginia trace good services list'

thanks!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by LABSX2

Where can we get this "good guys" list?

The Home Warranty department has a list of recommended contractor's.

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

The Home Warranty department has a list of recommended contractor's.

And that list will be current!

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by bluedog103

Seniors vs Crime maintains a log of problem companies. They recommend that you call them before you hire someone. It's easier to prevent you from being ripped off than to try to get your money back.

In my opinion, this is the best advice. They have a current, updated list of the bad guys, so if your contractor is not on the list, you're probably good to go. But still, never pay anything up front!!!