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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
The Home Doctors
“They did a closet expansion and recessed lighting in our kitchen. The quality of their work is good. I have had some nightmare experiences, but this time I was happy. They follow through with the details— and sometimes that’s just as important as the big job.”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor Foundation Contractor Plumber Earthquake Retrofitting Auto Repair Painter Hair Stylist Hardwood Floors Tree Service Seismic Consulting Carpet Cleaning Window Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Drainage Furniture Parties Alarm Systems Landscape Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Cabinets Handyman Upholstery Bands Roofing Contractor Music Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Structural Solutions Windows Home Repair Heating & Air Conditioning General Contractor House Cleaning Closets- 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:
Larry Ackley’s Professional Painting
“Larry did a splendid job on a house in Orinda that sorely needed it! He’s patient and extremely meticulous. We use him to paint and renovate our insurance settlements.”
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Structural Solutions Bands Plumber Tree Service Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Hair Stylist House Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting General Contractor Home Repair Waterproofing/Leak Solving Earthquake Retrofitting Window Cleaning Parties Windows Roofing Contractor Cabinets Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Alarm Systems Auto Repair Painter Music Handyman Heating & Air Conditioning Upholstery Electrical Contractor Drainage 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:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“I am a long time McCartney customer. I’ve used them for several years because they are reliable, competent, and have competitive pricing. You can always get them quickly, and they always get the job done right.”
What’s Popular:
Windows Heating & Air Conditioning Seismic Consulting Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Drainage Plumber Hair Stylist Bands Cabinets General Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Cleaning Painter Furniture Upholstery Hardwood Floors Music Electrical Contractor Landscape Contractor Home Repair Auto Repair Parties Structural Solutions Alarm Systems Foundation Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Handyman Carpet Cleaning Roofing Contractor House Cleaning Closets Window Coverings/Drapes- 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:
ABC Windows
“They’re cost-effective, efficient, and fast. I got 44 windows from them for my home. I was in Hawaii for most of the time they were working on my house, and they took care of everything for me. I interviewed four other companies, and they seemed to be the best. Their workers are very clean and very skilled. The double-paned windows they installed really keep the noise down, the warmth in, and the utlities bills down.“
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting House Cleaning General Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Deck Builder Windows Hardwood Floors Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hair Stylist Bands Parties Closets Cabinets Carpet Cleaning Music Roofing Contractor Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Furniture Landscape Contractor Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Drainage Home Repair Plumber Painter Handyman Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor Upholstery- 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
