If you're looking for work referrals, have you thought about Angie's List? When we had our realtor debacle I turned to AL. They helped so much... plus you can get a feel for how much something might cost from the reviews.
Also, they have these ongoing "Angie's List Deals" which are greatly reduced services from lots of local companies for AL members. I've gotten my house cleaned, electrical work done, plumbing, gutter cleaning all at reduced prices.