ythread wrote:
I have some jobs to do around my house.

Gutters

Siding

Windows/Doors

What is the best way to find good help?

I live in Central TX and I've tried calling companies and having them come
out for bids but then they just dissappear.

I looked at Angie's list but at $70/year is it worth it?

Thanks in advance.

Jim


What do you mean, "they just disappear"? Did you try to hire one?
Perhaps they are very busy, or if you were vague about the work you want
done they may have thought you were just price shopping.

First of all, I try to learn about the project and products so's I can
ask intelligent questions...if you don't research, you are likely to be
stiffed either in terms of product or workmanship. BE THERE every minute
anyone is working on your home.

I like to get names from people I know who have had similar work done.
If I can't do that, I find someone I know has been in biz for a serious
length of time. You can probably get names, probably not
recommendations, from suppliers who sell the siding or windows. Some
mfg. co. have certification programs for contractors. Contact county or
city licensing agency to see if they have license and any actions taken
against their license.

You must have neighbors who have had same work done .. talk to them re
products and contractors. When you know exactly what you want, then get
bids specific about product brand/type, sizes, start/end, insurance,
lien release. If you hire two contractors, they need to coordinate
schedules and that should be in writing.

We had a bad roofing job done at our condo, before we moved in, and the
contractor was working with us until one of the less pleasant board
members got nasty with him. They should have sued him right away, but
were too lazy..talked legal action after he had been back several times
for major rework and ended up ****ing him off. Sometimes being sued is
more pleasant than working with a-------.