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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Wooden Window
“I can honestly say that we have never been so pleased with a home improvement. It was a pleasure dealing with such nice people, and such fine, diligent craftsmen. The price was more than fair given the quality of the work.”
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Structural Solutions Hardwood Floors Drainage Painter Waterproofing/Leak Solving Alarm Systems Hair Stylist Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Handyman House Cleaning Plumber Windows Parties Cabinets Foundation Contractor Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes General Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Window Cleaning Music Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Home Repair Tree Service Closets Auto Repair Upholstery Furniture Roofing Contractor Seismic Consulting- 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:
Painter Hardwood Floors Auto Repair Plumber Waterproofing/Leak Solving Upholstery Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Alarm Systems Earthquake Retrofitting Window Coverings/Drapes Parties Windows House Cleaning Drainage Handyman Tree Service Seismic Consulting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Heating & Air Conditioning Foundation Contractor Electrical Contractor Home Repair Roofing Contractor Landscape Contractor General Contractor Cabinets Closets Bands Music Hair Stylist Structural Solutions- 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:
On The Spot
“I love Don— he’s wonderful. The first time he came to my home, I had this white wool carpet that no one could get the stains out of. Well, he got the stain out on the first try. That was 3 years ago. He is much better than other people I have used in the past— sweet and prompt, and I trust him completely in my home when I’m not there.”
What’s Popular:
Bands Closets Handyman Electrical Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Hardwood Floors Parties Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hair Stylist Tree Service Auto Repair Painter House Cleaning Structural Solutions Carpet Cleaning Cabinets Windows Upholstery Landscape Contractor General Contractor Plumber Roofing Contractor Drainage Heating & Air Conditioning Alarm Systems Music Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Foundation Contractor Home Repair Furniture Window Cleaning- 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:
De Martini/Arnott Painting Company
“They recently painted our home, and did a great job. They were on time and finished early! They’re neat, clean, tidy, and, except for the beautiful new paint, you’d never know they were here! My husband’s a local builder, and he uses them too. They’re outstanding.”
What’s Popular:
Upholstery Deck Builder Hardwood Floors Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Windows House Cleaning Roofing Contractor Hair Stylist Furniture Painter Tree Service Window Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Electrical Contractor Structural Solutions Seismic Consulting Drainage Heating & Air Conditioning Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Parties General Contractor Home Repair Cabinets Handyman Carpet Cleaning Closets Waterproofing/Leak Solving Music Landscape Contractor Foundation 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
