Houston area contractor referrals

[Rochelle Ray]

Could use some good ways to find reliable contractors in the Houston area, especially the Northwest and Northeast side like Spring, Humble, Cypress and Tomball areas.  I am from out of state currently but will be able to line out a date to go down and interview and meet several after I line some out.  Any suggstions of the best way to get some RELIABLE recommendations while out of town and can then research their referrals of past work before making a trip to narrow some down to build a good team?