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Denise Kowalski
Wicker Park, Chicago, IL
"I write reviews the way I wish someone had written them before I got burned."
He showed up three hours late, smelled like he'd been somewhere he shouldn't have been, and still had the nerve to charge a same-day premium.
— Denise K., Chicago
Re: QuickFix Plumbing LLC
Marcus Osei
East Atlanta Village, Atlanta, GA
"The only way to know if a contractor is honest is to compare notes with your neighbors."
The estimate was handwritten on a torn piece of paper. The work was flawless. Don't judge the notebook by its cover.
— Marcus O., Atlanta
Re: D&R Roofing Co.
Priya Mehta
Sunset District, San Francisco, CA
"I take notes during every service call. The contractors who know that do better work."
I asked for an itemized bill. He got angry. That's your answer right there.
— Priya M., San Francisco
Re: Bay Area Climate Solutions
Tom Brannigan
South End, Boston, MA
"Retired contractor. I know exactly what fair looks like — and I'll tell you when it isn't."
She left the job site cleaner than she found it. Left a handwritten note on the kitchen counter. I have never written a five-star review so fast.
— Sandra R., Houston
Re: Reliable Watts Electric
Sandra Reyes
Montrose, Houston, TX
"Founding editor. 204 reviews. I started Scrawl after a contractor left a hole in my roof for six weeks."
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