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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Excelsior Roofing Co
“Mark’s been doing maintenance work on my home for about 30 years, and his father before him for about 20 years. I have them come out every couple of years just to make sure that nothing needs repair. ”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor Windows Window Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Auto Repair Tree Service Landscape Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Closets Hardwood Floors Upholstery Alarm Systems House Cleaning Cabinets Parties Roofing Contractor Structural Solutions Painter Home Repair Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Music Furniture Plumber Bands Drainage Hair Stylist Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor General Contractor Seismic Consulting Heating & Air Conditioning- 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:
Chris Fortner Construction
“Chris put in a new mahogany front door, built a new deck, and put in a new patio on the ground floor of my home. He did a nice, clean job, was innovative, and always thought of good ways to solve problems. He listens well, and works hard to give you what you ask for.”
What’s Popular:
Earthquake Retrofitting Hardwood Floors Hair Stylist Tree Service Home Repair Seismic Consulting Closets Foundation Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Waterproofing/Leak Solving House Cleaning Structural Solutions Bands Carpet Cleaning Painter Electrical Contractor Window Cleaning Handyman Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Auto Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Landscape Contractor Upholstery Windows Drainage Parties Alarm Systems General Contractor Music Furniture Cabinets Roofing 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:
McKinley Painting
“They were very professional and did a beautiful job on the exterior of my home. It was clean, quality work, and they always took the time to answer my questions. They did everything just as they said they would, and took the time to remove all of the old paint before putting on the new color. Because of the quality of their work, I am sure that this paint job will last for a long time!”
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Windows Tree Service Drainage Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Seismic Consulting Window Coverings/Drapes Upholstery Structural Solutions Electrical Contractor Bands Earthquake Retrofitting Hair Stylist Alarm Systems Home Repair Cabinets Plumber General Contractor Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor House Cleaning Handyman Painter Waterproofing/Leak Solving Auto Repair Hardwood Floors Roofing Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Music Parties Furniture Closets- 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:
Crystal Springs Painting Company
“Oh, they were marvelous! I had them come out to do some extensive repair on water damage. They put the perfect finishing touch on the repair job— painting the walls and part of the stairwell. They arrived on time and cleaned up like I’ve never seen! I’ve never had anybody do a better job— everything was so professional. I’ve had several home improvement jobs done over the years, and nobody’s matched their quality!”
What’s Popular:
Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Home Repair Landscape Contractor Parties Music Heating & Air Conditioning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Handyman Window Cleaning Tree Service Windows Closets Foundation Contractor Deck Builder Furniture House Cleaning Cabinets Hardwood Floors Painter Plumber Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Seismic Consulting General Contractor Drainage Roofing Contractor Electrical Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Upholstery Hair Stylist- 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
