Help pages
General
- What is Best Pick Reports?
- What is a Best Pick?
- Why should I use Best Pick Reports?
- How are companies selected for Best Pick Reports?
- Why isn’t my favorite service provider listed?
- How is Best Pick Reports funded?
- Why are your phone numbers different from the company’s website?
- How can I get in touch?
Consumer Tips
- What questions should you be asking your service provider?
- Seasonal Maintenance Checklist
- Be wary of prices that seem too good to be true
- Avoid unknown companies selling door to door
- Be wary of the high-pressure sales technique
- Be patient during the busy season
- Avoid moonlighters
- Don’t make a hiring decision based on a company’s sign in your neighbor’s yard
- Remember that one referral is only one referral
- Thoroughly check references
- Only compare apples to apples
- Avoid business on a handshake
- Avoid large, up-front payments
- Never open an account for a contractor at a local store
- Do not help contractors
- Do not lend tools to the people you hire
- Keep valuables out of sight
- Monitor workers in your home
- Avoid cash payments
- Write a check to the company you hired, not to an employee
- Request lien releases on major work
- Never make the final payment until you are completely satisfied
Helpful Info: Home Improvement
- Basement Remodeling
- Bathtub & Shower Conversions
- Blinds & Indoor Shutters – Custom
- Cabinet Refacing
- Closet & Garage Organizers
- Flooring
- Generators
- Glass Installation & Repair
- Gutter Installation
- Home Inspectors
- Home Remodeling & Additions
- Hurricane Shutters
- Impact Windows & Doors
- Insulation
- Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
- Masonry – Brick & Stone
- Painters
- Shower Doors & Mirrors
- Solar Panel Installation
- Tile Installation
- Window & Door Replacement
Helpful Info: Home Maintenance
- Air Conditioning & Heating
- Air Quality & Mold Testing
- Appliance Repair
- Chimneys & Fireplaces
- Concrete Leveling & Raising
- Crawl Space Repair & Encapsulation
- Drain & Sewer Cleaning & Repair
- Drainage Systems
- Electricians
- Foundation Repair
- Garage Doors
- Handyman Services
- Marble Polishing & Restoration
- Movers
- Pest & Termite Control
- Plumbers
- Public Adjusters
- Roofers
- Siding
- Stucco Repair
- Water Damage Restoration
- Water, Fire & Storm Damage Restoration
- Water, Mold, Fire & Storm Damage Restoration
- Waterproofing
- Wildlife Removal
Helpful Info: Outdoor Projects
- Concrete – Driveways, Sidewalks & Patios
- Deck Building & Maintenance
- Driveways – Asphalt
- Driveways – Concrete
- Fence Staining & Sealing
- Fences
- Landscaping
- Lawn Maintenance
- Lawn Treatment
- Mosquito Control
- Outdoor Kitchens & Living Spaces
- Outdoor Living Spaces
- Paver Installation
- Pool Companies
- Sprinkler Systems
- Tree Services