WALKER, Mich. — It seems every time snow starts falling, my Facebook feed lights up with posts from folks offering their snow plowing services.
While some of these offers might be legitimate, consumer protection experts and established snow removal companies warn that homeowners need to be careful when hiring from social media.
“I would be worried,” says Jon Geer, director of maintenance operations and sales for Alfresco Landscapes in Walker. With 40 years in the business—he started plowing snow at age 15—Geer has seen it all…