Home Reports™ is an independent research firm that conducts consumer research to evaluate and document the performance of home service providers, such as heating and air conditioning contractors, roofers, and painters. Through thousands of interviews with homeowners who have direct experience with providers, we produce unbiased, third-party ratings to help consumers select quality contractors in more than two dozen categories.

Home Reports reviews and rates providers that service many areas of metro Atlanta, including Buckhead, Virginia Highlands, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Cobb County, North Fulton, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Gwinnett County, and other surrounding communities. To find reputable contractors and companies in your area, click here.

• Home Reports is an established firm, conducting consumer research in metro Atlanta since 1997.
  
• In the past three years, the Home Reports research staff has conducted 17,563 interviews with Atlanta-area homeowners, resulting in 107,672 company reviews.
  
• More than 4,500 of those interviews occurred during the last year.

Home Reports also features articles that outline typical home service procedures and repair projects, from solving mysterious plumbing issues to waterproofing the basement. We alert homeowners to problems that can lead to more expensive repairs if left untreated. For instance, clogged or poorly installed gutters can result in termite infestation, erosion under driveways or walkways, and foundation damage.

Since knowing key concepts helps reduce frustration, our articles explain industry terms and alternatives, such as the difference between roof replacement and re-roofing. We also mention problems you may be able to fix yourself. For example, a lack of electric power could be to blame for a heating and air conditioning system that stops working. Resetting the circuit breakers and checking the fuses might prevent a service call.

Through our research, we learn about the practices of less reputable contractors. For example, some companies work without proper insurance, use inferior materials such as cheap paint, or use scrap pieces when installing siding or granite countertops. In providing these consumer tips, we aim to help homeowners avoid common pitfalls associated with home service and repair.

Whether you are planning to build a deck or install new flooring, looking for a reliable electrician or plumber, or simply needing routine pest control and carpet or window cleaning, Home Reports supplies consumer reviews and recommendations to help you find the right service professional. We've done your homework for you.