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San Francisco
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:
Painter Seismic Consulting Home Repair Roofing Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Cabinets Plumber Foundation Contractor Closets Auto Repair House Cleaning Furniture General Contractor Carpet Cleaning Hair Stylist Parties Handyman Window Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Drainage Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Upholstery Alarm Systems Bands Structural Solutions Music Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Tree Service- 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:
KDG Refacing
“They gave us a spectacular living room with a huge entertainment center, cabinets, and a bar with a wine fridge. Our friends come in here and their mouths just fall open. They have wonderful ideas, are honest, and are fine people. I feel like I’m living in a new house!”
What’s Popular:
Structural Solutions Upholstery Windows Earthquake Retrofitting Landscape Contractor Alarm Systems Home Repair Parties Seismic Consulting General Contractor Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Painter Bands House Cleaning Furniture Closets Cabinets Hardwood Floors Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Handyman Waterproofing/Leak Solving Foundation Contractor Drainage Hair Stylist Roofing Contractor Window Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Electrical Contractor Plumber Music Heating & Air Conditioning Auto Repair- 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:
Peter Irving Electric
“I own a construction company, and work with about 50 subcontractors. He’s the best one. I’ve worked with him for 18 years now. He takes care of business, gets the job done, and gets the job done right.”
What’s Popular:
Window Coverings/Drapes Music Electrical Contractor Hardwood Floors Tree Service Bands Handyman Alarm Systems Heating & Air Conditioning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Parties Seismic Consulting Closets Auto Repair Upholstery Windows Home Repair House Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor General Contractor Plumber Carpet Cleaning Window Cleaning Painter Drainage Foundation Contractor Hair Stylist Structural Solutions Furniture Cabinets Earthquake Retrofitting- 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:
J & J Owens Electric, Inc.
“They’re awesome— first class all the way. They solved a couple of problems that our previous electrical contractor had created, and did a flawless job. They were prompt, neat, did everything by the book, and at the price they quoted. They went above and beyond my expectations. I recommend them big time.”
What’s Popular:
Upholstery Window Coverings/Drapes Closets Foundation Contractor Roofing Contractor Cabinets General Contractor Home Repair Plumber Structural Solutions Furniture Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Deck Builder Bands Handyman Heating & Air Conditioning Drainage Music Windows Window Cleaning Seismic Consulting Hardwood Floors Landscape Contractor Parties Hair Stylist Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Electrical Contractor Painter Waterproofing/Leak Solving Carpet Cleaning 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
