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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Fast Haul
“I needed brush clearing, so I called David’s out of an ad in the newspaper. The men arrived on time, gave an accurate cost estimate, then quickly completed the job. They provided very good service, and I will definitely use them again.”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Windows Painter Tree Service Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Plumber House Cleaning Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Furniture Music General Contractor Landscape Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Drainage Auto Repair Cabinets Upholstery Foundation Contractor Closets Hardwood Floors Handyman Roofing Contractor Window Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Parties Hair Stylist Alarm Systems- 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:
Live Oak Structural
“We were very, very pleased with Live Oak. They replaced some rotted joists and leaking air vents for us. They were ahead of schedule, prompt in returning phone calls and coming out, and just really good to work with.”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Drainage Carpet Cleaning Roofing Contractor Painter Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting Furniture Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Plumber Seismic Consulting Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor General Contractor Handyman Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Auto Repair House Cleaning Hair Stylist Hardwood Floors Upholstery Windows Heating & Air Conditioning Alarm Systems Parties Music Closets Landscape Contractor Structural Solutions Cabinets Window Coverings/Drapes Electrical 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:
The Upholstery Shop
“I’m an interior designer and have had only excellent experience with them. They’ve done 30 or 40 pieces for my clients, and I’ve never had a problem. They’re the experts- I tell them what I’m looking for and they make it work.”
What’s Popular:
Drainage Painter Window Cleaning Landscape Contractor Parties Hardwood Floors Hair Stylist Foundation Contractor Tree Service Furniture Cabinets Plumber Waterproofing/Leak Solving Music Structural Solutions General Contractor Closets Upholstery Earthquake Retrofitting Roofing Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Alarm Systems Handyman Home Repair Windows Seismic Consulting Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Auto Repair Bands Electrical 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:
Birkmyer Landscapes
“I have been working with Birkmeyer Landscaping for the last 7 or 8 years, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are the best landscaping people that I have worked with. They are accommodating, on time, and their work is always the best. Phil Birkmeyer is just one of the best businessmen that I have ever worked with. We have established a warm friendship as a result of the satisfaction that my wife and I have had with his work. I give him a triple A rating and hope that my reference gets him the work that he deserves.”
What’s Popular:
Bands Window Cleaning Roofing Contractor Landscape Contractor Deck Builder Earthquake Retrofitting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Electrical Contractor Windows House Cleaning Upholstery Hair Stylist Heating & Air Conditioning Handyman Painter Seismic Consulting Music Hardwood Floors Cabinets Structural Solutions Window Coverings/Drapes Parties Home Repair Plumber General Contractor Tree Service Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Drainage Closets- 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
