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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“The man who came was such a nice fellow and he was on time— right on the dot! Their pricing is fair. I am very satisfied, and recommended them to my neighbor around the corner who was just as pleased. Next time, I’m going to have them replace my water heater.“
What’s Popular:
Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hardwood Floors Foundation Contractor Landscape Contractor Bands Heating & Air Conditioning Electrical Contractor Painter Cabinets House Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Plumber Music Parties Hair Stylist Alarm Systems Auto Repair Structural Solutions Upholstery Roofing Contractor Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Furniture Seismic Consulting Windows Home Repair Drainage Closets Window Cleaning- 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:
Blackbird Designs
“They were recommended to me by a friend, and we were very happy with them. We did a large remodel, and they helped us with the design and ideas. They are a small company, which I really like because they get to know you and they treat you really well.”
What’s Popular:
House Cleaning Upholstery Structural Solutions Hair Stylist Cabinets Closets Furniture Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service Window Cleaning Drainage Landscape Contractor Foundation Contractor Roofing Contractor Seismic Consulting Alarm Systems Electrical Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Parties Auto Repair Waterproofing/Leak Solving Painter Home Repair General Contractor Music Bands Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Handyman Carpet Cleaning Hardwood Floors Window Coverings/Drapes Plumber- 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:
Larry Lynch & The Mob
“They created just the perfect environment for our daughter’s wedding in Burlingame. I have never been to an event where everybody from the children to the old folks were up on their feet and dancing. The music was superb, and the singing terrific. The sound was comfortable when appropriate, and muted when it made sense. We couldn’t have asked for more.”
What’s Popular:
Earthquake Retrofitting General Contractor Hardwood Floors Tree Service Drainage Music Roofing Contractor Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Handyman Carpet Cleaning Cabinets Hair Stylist Seismic Consulting Parties Electrical Contractor Alarm Systems Furniture House Cleaning Window Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Home Repair Closets Auto Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Upholstery Bands Windows Landscape Contractor Painter Plumber Heating & Air Conditioning 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:
Northwest Termite & Pest Control
“They did a very good job indeed! They handled the extermination of termites for us, as well as some prevention. The job was completed about 3 months ago, and we’re very happy with the work that was done!“
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Plumber Earthquake Retrofitting Window Coverings/Drapes Roofing Contractor Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Home Repair Bands Parties Handyman Deck Builder Hair Stylist Structural Solutions Window Cleaning Upholstery Seismic Consulting Painter Carpet Cleaning Windows Furniture Music Closets Cabinets Drainage Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning General Contractor House Cleaning Foundation Contractor Tree Service- 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
