# Looking for handyman/contractor (sf bay area)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-handyman-contractor-sf-bay-area/538773>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 8, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-handyman-contractor-sf-bay-area/538773 "2010-05-08T23:32:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2010, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-handyman-contractor-sf-bay-area/538773/1 "2010-05-08T23:32:17Z")

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Are there any good websites for finding reviews of contractors for doing home improvement type stuff? [yelp.com](http://yelp.com) doesn’t seem to have a very good selection, at least around the SF bay area.

(Or alternatively, if any dopers near San Jose have an recommendations, that would be great… thanks!)

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**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-handyman-contractor-sf-bay-area/538773/2 "2010-05-09T01:56:50Z")

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> **[Check Out Pro Referral!](https://proreferral.homedepot.com/)**
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> A marketplace for quality pros to connect with local customers for home services. Join today to earn cost free leads by shopping at The Home Depot.

> **[Thumbtack | Care for Your Home | Find Local Pros & Reviews](https://www.thumbtack.com/)**
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> Find local pros, compare prices and book home services in a few simple steps. Thumbtack makes caring for your home easier.

Both are relatively recent startups, but are creating a lot of buzz.

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**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2010, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-handyman-contractor-sf-bay-area/538773/3 "2010-05-09T01:58:41Z")

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It might be worth the $15 (one month) or $50 (one year) to sign up for [Angie’s List](http://www.angieslist.com/angieslist/visitor/price.aspx) if you are looking for personal recommendations for a big job. Or even a small job. I signed up for it when I bought my house 4 years ago and have never had any issues with anyone I’ve found on there. And, if there is a problem with the work, they help you resolve it!