Angie's List, a site for consumers to share ratings and reviews on local contractors and service companies, has opened in the Salt Lake area.
Companies cannot pay to be on the list, nor can they put themselves on the list. Only Angie's List members can submit reviews and ratings after they've hired a company or contractor. The company said consumers in the area have added more than 1,800 local companies to Angie's List.
Angie's List ratings and reviews are available in more than 250 different categories, from home improvement and maintenance to services for lawn, garden, auto and pets. Regular membership is $4.95 a month. Members have unlimited access to the list via Internet or phone; receive the Angie's List magazine, which includes articles on home improvement and maintenance, consumer trends and scam alerts; and they can use the Angie's List complaint resolution service.
Details are at www.angieslist.com.