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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Handyman Professionals
“I found them after seeing their van on the street. They were absolutely fantastic, and I have since used them four or five times. They know every aspect of construction, and they’ll show you how to save money or how to do things yourself.“
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Window Cleaning Plumber Earthquake Retrofitting Electrical Contractor Closets Parties Upholstery Tree Service House Cleaning Seismic Consulting Music Heating & Air Conditioning Alarm Systems Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Auto Repair Carpet Cleaning Painter Roofing Contractor Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Home Repair Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Drainage Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hardwood Floors Handyman Furniture Cabinets Hair Stylist Windows- 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:
Peter’s Auto Repair
“If only he could work on my American car, we would never have to go anywhere else. He is honest and easy to understand. He’s got a great sense of humor, and he doesn’t expect car owners to be mechanics. I always have a good experience.”
What’s Popular:
Bands Seismic Consulting General Contractor Painter Window Cleaning Closets Windows Music Alarm Systems Cabinets Window Coverings/Drapes Drainage Foundation Contractor Furniture House Cleaning Landscape Contractor Home Repair Upholstery Carpet Cleaning Electrical Contractor Hair Stylist Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Plumber Parties Auto Repair Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Handyman Roofing Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving- 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:
Browning’s Plumbing
“As air conditioning contractors, we work with them quite often. They are very good, and they’ve been very good to us. Whenever one of our customers needs a plumber, we always refer them to Browning’s.”
What’s Popular:
House Cleaning Auto Repair Window Cleaning Electrical Contractor Landscape Contractor Closets Home Repair Cabinets Windows Window Coverings/Drapes Parties Drainage Structural Solutions General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Hair Stylist Handyman Foundation Contractor Painter Tree Service Roofing Contractor Bands Alarm Systems Hardwood Floors Waterproofing/Leak Solving Upholstery Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Plumber Seismic Consulting Furniture Music- 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:
J & J Owens Electric, Inc.
“I run a property management service, and I use Owens all the time. They’re really nice to deal with, and they do very high quality work. They show up, do the job right, clean up— all the good stuff that you want, but don’t always get. They’re just plain excellent.”
What’s Popular:
Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Plumber Deck Builder Heating & Air Conditioning Window Coverings/Drapes Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Home Repair Tree Service General Contractor Music Hardwood Floors Windows Landscape Contractor Drainage Roofing Contractor Cabinets Carpet Cleaning Parties Upholstery Seismic Consulting Bands Handyman Electrical Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving House Cleaning Painter Hair Stylist Furniture Foundation Contractor Window Cleaning 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
