How many of you use craigslist to find contractors?

Here is one that I found in Columbus Ohio: http://columbus.craigslist.org/sks/1422816285.html

"I do all types of residential, service changes, remodel work, room additions
ceiling fans, add lights and outlets
-code violations corrected
-phone,cable,computer wiring
-no job to small
-Best rates in town!
-call (614)XXX-XXXX or XXX-XXXX

  • Location: all of central ohio
  • it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
  • License info: OH #6338739"

What is wrong or misleading in this post is that Ohio license #'s are 5 digits. And they have to be as follows: OH.Lic. #XXXXX. Any real contractor would know this.

How is this handled in your state?

You may want to tell your clients after they buy a home to get good (qualified) references from you and not settle for a good deal.

 
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1 Comments on Craigslist - Contractors

OCT
30

The typical person looking for a handyman probably wouldn't know the difference. If he's willing to lie about his license you can imagine what his workmanship is like.
8:36pm • #1

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Mike Parks ESI, RBO ,RPI ,RIUI ,OMHI- Ohio

Columbus, OH

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Residential Building Inspectors

Address: 16085 Fish Rd. Suite 10, Marysville, Oh, 43040

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As a Residential Building Official and a Electrical Safety Inspector I receive information on home related issues before the public is made aware of these changes and will share them here as they develop.While I am based out of Columbus Ohio I can help you in other areas of Ohio.



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