[villager]

We used Artie Lanzer of Sttaf Installantions to move a cabinet to accommodate a larger refrigerator. We were extremely pleased with his work.

[Bonnevie]

I wish more people used Angies List. I've always had good luck with it where I came from. I use it here but it's not as extensive. I like it because people put down what they actually paid for the service which helps when getting estimates--knowing what the ballpark should be. Also, every time I tell a company I got there name off Angies List, I get immediate call backs.

[villagetinker]

I specifically joined Angie's list before moving to TV, to find a suitable mover. The results were a DISASTER.....The 'mover' had stellar reviews, and when I contacted him had all of the capabilities I needed. That was the last I heard from him. 2 months before our move, I was looking for another mover. I dropped my Angie's list membership, especially when I found out I had to pay an additional fee to transfer membership to Florida. I take all of the TOV reviews and comments 'with a grain of salt' and I expect others to do the same with this one. Everyone has good and bad comments about the same entities.
Just my thoughts.

[TOTV Team]

Originally Posted by Waverunner

We joined this forum late last year, around the time we purchased our home in TV. We hired a contractor, based on the great reviews that were on this site. We personally had a less than satisfactory experience. About two months later, we saw a negative review for this contractor, and, at that time, we decided to add to his review about our personal experience. Others then added to the thread, countering our experiences with their positive experiences. Even the contractor added his experience with both (negative) reviewers.

That posting is no longer on TOTV. The threads were civil and to the point, (no abuse), so we have to wonder, if a contractor gets a negative review on TOTV, how it disappears, and, based on that, if you do a search, whether you actually get both good and bad reviews. I love this site, but it makes me want to do a lot more research before I hire a contractor.

Per the site rules and terms of service and the instructions on the Contractor and Service section a new user must have at least 10 post before commenting on a contractor or service or the post is removed. This is to ensure some level of credibility vs. a disgruntled employee posting as an unhappy customer. The more post a user has the more credible their comments will be taken.

[2BNTV]

I have never used Angie's list as the people on TOTV have made recommendations, that were great. I tend to use the contractors that people I trust have used, and the results were always satisfactory.

For home repair and upgrades, I use Don Cunningham, as he does almost everything. If he doesn't, he recommends someone who will do the function, you need. A valuable resource in itself.

Came today to do some repairs/upgrades and found out he installs stereo systems and speakers. He will be back next week to mount my televisions to the wall and hide the wires, plus a stereo system and recessed speakers.

Don is da Man!!!!..... and a sponsor on TOTV.

[TOTV Team]

We would also recommend as many users have commented to use various and multiple sources for educating yourself on who to use. Even some of the best companies can have an off day but we encourage you to do as much research on TOTV as well as other credible sources to make the best decision possible.

TOTV recently added a Contractors/Review section to add value to the businesses that are listed as only users can give a star rating and leave comments regarding their experiences. We hope that this is an improved way and resource for researching contractors and services in The Villages.