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The Washington Post Launches “Service Alley”
Friday 07. January 2011 - Free Online Marketplace of D.C.-Area Home Service Providers; Searchable by Ratings, Reviews
Finding a home care professional during a repair emergency becomes much easier with today’s launch of “Service Alley” from The Washington Post. Service Alley is The Washington Post’s online marketplace of D.C. area home service providers that makes it effortless to find, research and contact local home improvement resources. The new marketplace also lets Washingtonians keep record of their favorite contractors and discover new ones through searches and viewing other peoples’ favorites. People can login with Facebook , which lets them view trusted recommendations from their friends.
“Service Alley is something Washingtonians need. We’ve created a trusted, comprehensive marketplace of D.C. home improvement providers, all for free. We all want to be able to trust the service providers who work in and on our homes. Service Alley allows you to see which contractors your friends have used and recommended and even keep track of those providers for future use,” said Tim Condon, Director of New Digital Ventures at The Washington Post. “We’re always thinking of ways to provide our readers with useful tools, and we’re excited to launch Service Alley today.”
Service Alley lets visitors browse thousands of listings in more than 50 categories and compare ratings, look for coupons and find recommendations from friends and neighbors:
Inside the Home including bath and sink, designing and decorating, drywall and insulation, locks, piano service, pest control, remodeling, and windows.
Outside the Home such as concrete and paving, decks and outdoor structures, drainage, excavation and demolition, solar energy and trees and shrubs.
Cleaning Services including carpet and upholstery, ducts and vents, gutter cleaning, hazardous removal, pressure washing, window cleaning and much more.
Visitors to Service Alley can also take advantage of service coupons, write reviews and create digital and printable lists of their favorite home care professionals.