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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Environments That Work
“I had remodeled my kitchen on my own before. There was no way I was going to do that again! It was such a relief to Paula in charge. She dealt with all of the contractors and was so practical and helpful. It is great to have someone at your side.”
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Music Carpet Cleaning Drainage Furniture Foundation Contractor General Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Cabinets Home Repair Closets Electrical Contractor Windows Window Coverings/Drapes Handyman Parties Earthquake Retrofitting Landscape Contractor Painter Window Cleaning Auto Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Bands Tree Service House Cleaning Upholstery Alarm Systems Hair Stylist Heating & Air Conditioning Plumber Roofing Contractor- 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:
Affordable Housecleaning
“They are fantastic! We’ve been using them for at least 10 years, and they are top of the line. They come out once a week, and also help my wife out with parties. We trust them implicitly, and Rafael is a really sweet guy. I can leave money scattered around the house, and know it will still be there when they leave. Their word is their honor.”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Bands Closets Landscape Contractor Auto Repair Window Cleaning Hair Stylist Music Painter Seismic Consulting Plumber Cabinets Drainage Hardwood Floors Alarm Systems Windows Structural Solutions Parties Upholstery Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting Furniture Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning Roofing Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Foundation Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Handyman- 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:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“Not only were they excellent, but they were efficient in scheduling appointments to meet our schedule, which is usually asap!”
What’s Popular:
Earthquake Retrofitting Hardwood Floors Handyman Cabinets Electrical Contractor House Cleaning Hair Stylist Painter Furniture Drainage Plumber Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Window Cleaning Parties Closets Heating & Air Conditioning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Roofing Contractor Tree Service Music General Contractor Auto Repair Foundation Contractor Bands Carpet Cleaning Alarm Systems Landscape Contractor Upholstery Structural Solutions Seismic Consulting Home Repair- 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:
Handyman Connection
“They’ve done all kinds of things for me, for quite some time now. The last thing they did was install a ceiling fan in my home. I enjoy their prompt service, the people they send out are very polite, and I’ve just been very happy with them.”
What’s Popular:
House Cleaning Handyman Home Repair Closets Seismic Consulting Electrical Contractor Windows Deck Builder General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Music Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Upholstery Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Parties Hardwood Floors Painter Window Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Furniture Cabinets Plumber Drainage Window Coverings/Drapes Hair Stylist Foundation Contractor Roofing Contractor Landscape Contractor- 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
