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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“I’m on a monthly contract with them. I am so impressed with their quick response and great service. Their receptionist is the best I’ve ever dealt with. They are professional, knowledgeable, and competent. When I use them, I feel confident.“
What’s Popular:
Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Home Offices Furniture Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Tree Service Foundation Contractor Landscape Contractor Painter Seismic Consulting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music Carpet Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Cabinets Parties Hardwood Floors Plumber Closets Electrical Contractor Window Cleaning Handyman Structural Solutions Roofing Contractor Auto Repair Drainage Windows Alarm Systems House Cleaning Home Repair Upholstery Hair Stylist 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:
Dinwoodie Landscapes
“Sally definitely belongs in the Good Service Guide! She’s been maintaining my garden for seven years. Her crew comes twice a month and they’re such nice guys. She has a wonderful system—things just get done. She’s efficient, and very knowledgeable.”
What’s Popular:
General Contractor Foundation Contractor House Cleaning Handyman Windows Carpet Cleaning Drainage Earthquake Retrofitting Heating & Air Conditioning Music Closets Seismic Consulting Furniture Tree Service Plumber Window Coverings/Drapes Roofing Contractor Home Offices Window Cleaning Hardwood Floors Cabinets Electrical Contractor Hair Stylist Home Repair Landscape Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Auto Repair Painter Upholstery Structural Solutions Parties Bands- 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:
Custom Exteriors
“They are great! They replaced every door and window in my house, and the finished product was well worth it. The house is warmer in the winter now, and the difference in the cooling in summer is unbelievable. The trim looks beautiful— so good it doesn’t even need drapes!”
What’s Popular:
Furniture Plumber Earthquake Retrofitting Music Landscape Contractor Home Repair Drainage Handyman Structural Solutions Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Foundation Contractor Painter Hardwood Floors General Contractor House Cleaning Upholstery Tree Service Electrical Contractor Seismic Consulting Bands Parties Waterproofing/Leak Solving Carpet Cleaning Cabinets Closets Windows Heating & Air Conditioning Window Coverings/Drapes Alarm Systems Auto Repair Window Cleaning Hair Stylist- Home Services (cont’d)
- 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
- 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
- Interior Designer
Peninsula
Customer Feedback:
Ernesto Moran
“I’ve been coloring my hair for most of my adult life, and he is excellent. It’s never been as healthy and the color’s never been as good as when Ernesto does it. He helps me decide what works best with my face. I get more compliments now than I ever did before.”
What’s Popular:
Music Parties Hair Stylist Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Window Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Painter Landscape Contractor Furniture Upholstery Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Structural Solutions Seismic Consulting Deck Builder Home Repair Carpet Cleaning Drainage Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Electrical Contractor Cabinets Handyman Closets General Contractor Roofing Contractor Plumber Windows House Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Home Offices- 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
