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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Commercial and Residential Electric
“He helped rebuild our house after it was burned down in the Oakland Hills fire. He does very good work. He is careful, knows what he’s doing, and is a very ethical person.”
What’s Popular:
Window Cleaning Landscape Contractor Handyman Parties Furniture Bands Plumber Music Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Hair Stylist Electrical Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor Alarm Systems Hardwood Floors Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting Painter General Contractor Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor Upholstery Tree Service Cabinets Auto Repair Structural Solutions Home Repair Waterproofing/Leak Solving House Cleaning Drainage- Home Services (cont’d)
- Hauling/Debris Removal
- House Cleaning
- Interior Designer
- Mover
- Organizer
- Siding, House
- Tree Service
- Upholstery
- Window Cleaning
- Window Coverings/Drapes
- Miscellaneous
- Bands
- Music
- Parties
- Professional Services
- Tax & Financial Planning
- Auto Services
- Auto Repair
- Health and Beauty
- Chiropractor
- Dentist
- Hair Stylist
- Home Improvement
- Architect
- Cabinets
- Carpets & Floor Coverings, Retail
- Concrete Contractor
- Drainage
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Electrical Contractor
- Engineer, Structural
- Flooring
- Foundation Contractor
- Furniture
- Garage Door Repair
- General Contractor
- Glass Repair/Installation
- Handyman
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Home Offices
- Home Repair
- Home Theater
- Insulation
- Landscape Contractor
- Painter
- Plumber
- Remodeling Contractor
- Roofing Contractor
- Seismic Consulting
- Skylights
- Structural Solutions
- Waterproofing/Leak Solving
- Windows
- Windowseats
- Home Services
- Alarm Systems
- Appliance Repair
- Carpet Cleaning
- Chimney Cleaning
- Closets
- Drapery Cleaning
- Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning
Oakland/Berkeley
Customer Feedback:
Berkeley Motor Works
“This company is special—they go out of their way for their customers. I’ve been with them 12 years. They are like family, really know what they’re doing, and handle insurance companies and warranties. Anyone who goes to them is lucky.”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor Upholstery Landscape Contractor Plumber Parties Tree Service Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Handyman Home Repair Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Music Bands Heating & Air Conditioning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Drainage Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Auto Repair Window Cleaning Seismic Consulting Earthquake Retrofitting Structural Solutions Closets Alarm Systems General Contractor Painter Cabinets House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Windows- Home Services (cont’d)
- Hauling/Debris Removal
- House Cleaning
- Organizer
- Pest Control (Bugs, Rodents, Etc.)
- Termite Control
- Tree Service
- Upholstery
- Window Cleaning
- Window Coverings/Drapes
- Landscaping
- Garden Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Miscellaneous
- Bands
- Music
- Parties
- Professional Services
- Tax & Financial Planning
- Auto Services
- Auto Repair
- Health and Beauty
- Electrologist
- Hair Stylist
- Skin & Nail Care
- Home Improvement
- Architect
- Bath Refinishing
- Cabinets
- Carpets & Floor Coverings, Retail
- Concrete Contractor
- Deck Builder
- Drainage
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Electrical Contractor
- Engineer, Structural
- Flooring
- Foundation Contractor
- Furniture
- General Contractor
- Handyman
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Home Offices
- Home Repair
- Home Theater
- Insulation
- Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build
- Landscape Architect
- Landscape Contractor
- Lighting
- Masonry Contractor
- Painter
- Plumber
- Remodeling Contractor
- Roofing Contractor
- Seismic Consulting
- Structural Solutions
- Tile Contractor /Masonry
- Waterproofing/Leak Solving
- Windows
- Windowseats
- Home Services
- Alarm Systems
- Appliance Repair
- Carpet Cleaning
- Closets
- Computer Repair
- Computer Training
- Gardening Services
- Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning
Contra Costa County
Customer Feedback:
Lance Painting & Decorating
“We’ve been using Lance for 10 years now. He’s done the outside of our house twice, and the inside as well. Everything is always left neat, and he’s a pleasure to work with. He has a great eye for color, and always lets me know if I’m going in the wrong direction!”
What’s Popular:
Structural Solutions Painter Music Seismic Consulting Hair Stylist Electrical Contractor Furniture Waterproofing/Leak Solving Bands Earthquake Retrofitting Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Carpet Cleaning Closets Home Repair Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Auto Repair Window Cleaning Windows Landscape Contractor House Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Handyman Alarm Systems Upholstery Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Tree Service Drainage Parties Cabinets General Contractor- Home Services (cont’d)
- Interior Designer
- Pest Control (Bugs, Rodents, Etc.)
- Pool, Spa, Hot Tub Service
- Tailor/Alterations
- Termite Control
- Tree Service
- Upholstery
- Wall Patching & Repair
- Window Cleaning
- Window Coverings/Drapes
- Landscaping
- Garden Maintenance
- Landscaping
- Miscellaneous
- Bands
- Music
- Parties
- Auto Services
- Auto Repair
- Health and Beauty
- Hair Stylist
- Skin & Nail Care
- Home Improvement
- Bath Refinishing
- Cabinets
- Carpets & Floor Coverings, Retail
- Concrete Contractor
- Deck Builder
- Drainage
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Electrical Contractor
- Engineer, Structural
- Flooring
- Foundation Contractor
- Furniture
- General Contractor
- Handyman
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Home Repair
- Insulation
- Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build
- Landscape Architect
- Landscape Contractor
- Lighting
- Masonry Contractor
- Painter
- Plaster/Stucco
- Plumber
- Remodeling Contractor
- Roofing Contractor
- Seismic Consulting
- Structural Solutions
- Tile Contractor /Masonry
- Waterproofing/Leak Solving
- Windows
- Wood Refinishing
- Home Services
- Alarm Systems
- Carpet Cleaning
- Closets
- Computer Repair
- Computer Training
- Gardening Services
- Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning
- Hauling/Debris Removal
- House Cleaning
Peninsula
Customer Feedback:
Peninsula Chem-Dry
“I’ve been using them over 12 years and I’ve never had to complain. My carpet is probably 20 years old now, and just the other day someone said, “You look like you have new carpets!” I couldn’t recommend them enough.”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Cabinets Deck Builder Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Parties Window Cleaning Hardwood Floors Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Landscape Contractor House Cleaning Bands Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Foundation Contractor Music Tree Service Windows Drainage Handyman Electrical Contractor Painter Hair Stylist Plumber Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Seismic Consulting Closets Upholstery- Home Services (cont’d)
- House Cleaning
- Organizer
- Pest Control (Bugs, Rodents, Etc.)
- Siding, House
- Termite Control
- Tree Service
- Upholstery
- Wall Patching & Repair
- Window Cleaning
- Window Coverings/Drapes
- Miscellaneous
- Bands
- Music
- Parties
- Health and Beauty
- Dentist
- Hair Stylist
- Home Improvement
- Asbestos/Lead Abatement
- Bath Refinishing
- Bath/Shower Enclosures
- Cabinets
- Deck Builder
- Drainage
- Earthquake Retrofitting
- Electrical Contractor
- Fence Contractor
- Foundation Contractor
- Furniture
- Garage Door Repair
- General Contractor
- Glass Repair/Installation
- Handyman
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Home Offices
- Home Repair
- Home Theater
- Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build
- Landscape Contractor
- Lighting
- Painter
- Plaster/Stucco
- Plumber
- Roofing Contractor
- Seismic Consulting
- Skylights
- Solar-Generated Electricity
- Structural Solutions
- Waterproofing/Leak Solving
- Windows
- Windowseats
- Home Services
- Carpet Cleaning
- Chimney Cleaning
- Closets
- Drapery Cleaning
- Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning
- Holiday Lighting
