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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Golden Gate Appliance Repair
“Our stove broke and they arrived within a few hours to fix it! They got it working but needed a part to put it in tip top shape. They did not charge us a dime until the part came in and they were able to come back and complete the service call. They are wonderful people!”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Seismic Consulting Painter Landscape Contractor Hair Stylist Handyman Parties Structural Solutions Upholstery Alarm Systems Window Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Closets Plumber Tree Service Windows Home Repair Roofing Contractor Furniture Auto Repair House Cleaning General Contractor Drainage Cabinets Earthquake Retrofitting Hardwood Floors Foundation Contractor Music Waterproofing/Leak Solving Bands- 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:
Larry Ackley’s Professional Painting
“I’d recommend Larry unreservedly. Our old house was a mess, covered with chipped and cracked layers of paint. Larry completely transformed it. He’s a terrific craftsman with a great sense of color.”
What’s Popular:
Upholstery General Contractor Bands Hair Stylist Window Cleaning Painter Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Seismic Consulting Music Foundation Contractor Cabinets Earthquake Retrofitting Closets Window Coverings/Drapes Heating & Air Conditioning Windows Handyman Electrical Contractor House Cleaning Structural Solutions Roofing Contractor Tree Service Waterproofing/Leak Solving Drainage Home Repair Carpet Cleaning Hardwood Floors Plumber Auto Repair Parties Alarm Systems Furniture Landscape Contractor- 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:
Anderberg Construction Consulting
“He came out and consulted on how to take care of the drainage problem in my basement. He drew sketches, explained everything in laymen’s terms, and gave me suggestions of three contractors to contact who could do the work I needed done. His service was very comprehensive.”
What’s Popular:
Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Parties General Contractor Seismic Consulting Music Foundation Contractor Structural Solutions Window Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Roofing Contractor Tree Service Furniture Plumber Carpet Cleaning Auto Repair Closets Alarm Systems Handyman Hair Stylist Upholstery Landscape Contractor Electrical Contractor House Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Painter Drainage Cabinets Hardwood Floors- 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:
De Martini/Arnott Painting Company
“They recently painted our home, and did a great job. They were on time and finished early! They’re neat, clean, tidy, and, except for the beautiful new paint, you’d never know they were here! My husband’s a local builder, and he uses them too. They’re outstanding.”
What’s Popular:
Tree Service Painter Home Repair Window Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes General Contractor Drainage Seismic Consulting Hair Stylist Structural Solutions Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor Closets Music House Cleaning Windows Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Landscape Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Electrical Contractor Furniture Upholstery Deck Builder Handyman Bands Cabinets Plumber Parties Earthquake Retrofitting- 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
