[averda]

Does anyone have any recent experience with Melton Construction of Lady Lake? We have a proposal from them for a summer kitchen, but would like to hear from others who have hired them.
Thank you in advance.

[JoMar]

Ask for their list of customers with phone numbers then call random numbers. 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. This forum is a small percentage of Villagers.

[amorep]

Does anyone have any information on Harbor Homes Construction? We are interested in using them for an addition. Any comments would be appreciated.

[Paulz]

I would recommend Timberwood, located on rhe corner of 466 and 441. Tom Kent would be the contact. They do all the Premier homes in TV plus a bunch of after market projects. They did our pantry and home entertainment centers and we are very pleased. Did a summer kitchen for a friend and they are thrilled.

[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Ask for their list of customers with phone numbers then call random numbers.

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.

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.

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.

Originally Posted by JoMar

This forum is a small percentage of Villagers.

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.