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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Cowden Automotive
“They have taken care of my cars for 3 years. I have older cars (all 75,000+ miles) , so I need a good mechanic. I trust them completely, and I know they won’t rip me off. They’re friendly and wonderful, and their shop is spotlessly clean.”
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Hardwood Floors Furniture Auto Repair Carpet Cleaning Windows Landscape Contractor Bands Tree Service Foundation Contractor Closets Upholstery Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Painter House Cleaning Window Cleaning Home Repair Electrical Contractor Parties Roofing Contractor Alarm Systems General Contractor Drainage Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hair Stylist Music Plumber Window Coverings/Drapes Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Cabinets- 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:
Albert Nahman Plumbing & Heating
“My wife and I were so impressed with their work. In the face of a very difficult water heater installation, they remained good natured, careful, and professional. I will enthusiastically refer neighbors and colleagues who need a plumbing contractor.“
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Heating & Air Conditioning Furniture House Cleaning Auto Repair Seismic Consulting Bands Windows Window Cleaning Painter Home Repair General Contractor Upholstery Cabinets Parties Alarm Systems Tree Service Structural Solutions Landscape Contractor Plumber Handyman Window Coverings/Drapes Roofing Contractor Electrical Contractor Drainage Hair Stylist Foundation Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music Earthquake Retrofitting Waterproofing/Leak Solving Carpet Cleaning Closets- 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:
Brende & Lamb Tree & Shrub Care
“They are marvelous! I have a lot of really nice Japanese Maples on my property, and they needed some loving care. B&L are really artistic pruners, not butchers who just cut off branches. They really know what they’re doing, and they’ve done beautiful work.”
What’s Popular:
Windows Landscape Contractor Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Auto Repair Hair Stylist Parties Handyman Electrical Contractor Painter Seismic Consulting Cabinets Roofing Contractor General Contractor House Cleaning Closets Carpet Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Earthquake Retrofitting Window Coverings/Drapes Tree Service Drainage Foundation Contractor Furniture Alarm Systems Waterproofing/Leak Solving Music Structural Solutions Window Cleaning Home Repair Hardwood Floors Upholstery Bands- 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:
The Window Specialist
“They installed 5 windows for me, and they were in and out in half a day! The pricing was great. I was really happy with the quality of the windows, and the quality of the service.”
What’s Popular:
Window Cleaning Roofing Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Furniture Windows Hardwood Floors Seismic Consulting Handyman Parties Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Deck Builder Upholstery Painter Foundation Contractor Structural Solutions Closets Electrical Contractor General Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning House Cleaning Home Repair Landscape Contractor Cabinets Drainage Hair Stylist Window Coverings/Drapes Music- 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
