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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:
Carpet Cleaning Closets Hardwood Floors Roofing Contractor Plumber Windows General Contractor Landscape Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music Cabinets Foundation Contractor Drainage Home Offices Painter House Cleaning Seismic Consulting Upholstery Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Cleaning Bands Electrical Contractor Tree Service Hair Stylist Parties Auto Repair Furniture Earthquake Retrofitting Heating & Air Conditioning Handyman Structural Solutions- 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:
Columbine Landscaping
“They re-did my whole front yard, hand built stone walls and terraces, and made a very lovely space. They put in a sprinkler system and ground cover, and made the whole yard look brand new. That was 6-8 months ago, and she’s already followed up to replace some plants and put down more ground cover. I can call her any time and she will follow up.”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor House Cleaning Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Landscape Contractor Hair Stylist Windows Home Offices Carpet Cleaning Furniture Window Coverings/Drapes Drainage Parties Tree Service Handyman Plumber Hardwood Floors Foundation Contractor General Contractor Cabinets Heating & Air Conditioning Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Closets Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Auto Repair Roofing Contractor Painter Music Upholstery Seismic Consulting- 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:
Excellent Carpet Cleaning
“When we remodeled our house we used an upstairs bedroom as our kitchen/living room. I was getting ready to rip up the carpets when Excellent Carpet Cleaning came to clean them. I couldn’t believe how clean the carpets became!“
What’s Popular:
Painter Auto Repair Upholstery Earthquake Retrofitting General Contractor Home Repair Bands Windows Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hardwood Floors Closets Seismic Consulting Hair Stylist Drainage Foundation Contractor Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Landscape Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Handyman Music Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Plumber Furniture House Cleaning Parties Electrical Contractor Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Tree Service Cabinets- 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:
American Home Renewal
“They put in new double-paned windows for us, and they were very professional and prompt. I also liked how they were so willing to explain their product and process thoroughly.“
What’s Popular:
Cabinets Heating & Air Conditioning Seismic Consulting Painter Drainage Tree Service Roofing Contractor Landscape Contractor Foundation Contractor Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Deck Builder Waterproofing/Leak Solving Music House Cleaning Electrical Contractor Hair Stylist Upholstery Plumber Hardwood Floors Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Home Offices Windows Home Repair Closets Parties General Contractor Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Bands Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Handyman Window Cleaning- 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
