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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
“A Clean Act To Follow…”
“We’ve been using them for a long, long time, and we think they are very good. They have this amazing vacuum cleaner that just gets everything! Their fees are reasonable, and we’ve always felt that they are great.”
What’s Popular:
Music Waterproofing/Leak Solving Tree Service Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Electrical Contractor Drainage House Cleaning Handyman Cabinets Seismic Consulting Painter Heating & Air Conditioning Roofing Contractor General Contractor Upholstery Windows Hardwood Floors Hair Stylist Auto Repair Carpet Cleaning Window Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Home Repair Foundation Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Alarm Systems Plumber Structural Solutions Parties Furniture Bands Landscape Contractor- 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:
Hi-Tech Hardwood Floors
“They sanded and re-stained my hardwood floors, and they did a great job. I have used a lot of contractors, and I would put them at the very, very top of the list— by far the best. The job was done perfectly, and people rave about my floors.”
What’s Popular:
Cabinets Music Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Windows Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Auto Repair Drainage Hair Stylist Bands Landscape Contractor Furniture Window Coverings/Drapes Waterproofing/Leak Solving Plumber Electrical Contractor Handyman Carpet Cleaning Roofing Contractor Home Repair Tree Service Foundation Contractor Window Cleaning General Contractor Upholstery Painter Seismic Consulting Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Parties Alarm Systems House Cleaning 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:
Live Oak Structural
“I had about $60,000 in water damage on my home, and I hate doing home repair. Live Oak were as unobtrusive as possible, and I never had to worry about a thing! They were so polite. I would definitely recommend them.”
What’s Popular:
Window Coverings/Drapes Upholstery Furniture Landscape Contractor Hardwood Floors Windows Home Repair Drainage Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Music Roofing Contractor Tree Service Foundation Contractor Cabinets Heating & Air Conditioning Painter Hair Stylist Parties Earthquake Retrofitting Electrical Contractor House Cleaning Window Cleaning Bands Structural Solutions Handyman Plumber Alarm Systems Waterproofing/Leak Solving Auto Repair Seismic Consulting Closets Gutters, Replacement/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:
O’Grady Plumbing
“I am a technician for SBC, and I noticed the quality of their work in a home I was running wiring in. I had them install a water heater for me, and take care of various plumbing. I referred them to my daughter. That speaks volumes. I really believe in the quality of their service.”
What’s Popular:
Upholstery Cabinets Plumber Deck Builder Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Landscape Contractor Tree Service Home Repair Drainage Parties Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Furniture Painter Closets Roofing Contractor Bands Carpet Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Heating & Air Conditioning Hair Stylist Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Seismic Consulting Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Hardwood Floors Electrical Contractor Handyman Music House 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
