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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Rock And Rose Landscaping
“About once a month they trim, clean, put in new annuals, and just generally take care of my garden, front and back. I have a maple tree, a lemon tree, and lots of fuchsias and perennials. Once a year they need cutting back. They’re always here when they say they’re going to be here, and if I’m not gonna be home I just leave the gate unlocked so they can get into the back.”
What’s Popular:
Cabinets Landscape Contractor Tree Service Drainage Electrical Contractor Home Repair Plumber Seismic Consulting Handyman Alarm Systems Window Cleaning Hair Stylist Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Foundation Contractor Parties Music Heating & Air Conditioning Auto Repair General Contractor Closets Window Coverings/Drapes Carpet Cleaning Painter Furniture House Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Roofing Contractor Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Upholstery Bands Hardwood Floors- 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
“Their staff did splendid work. Albert’s reputation as a man of great integrity, who provides competent and careful service, is well deserved. I will not only use them in the future, I will also spread the word as widely as possible that a great plumbing company exists.“
What’s Popular:
Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Roofing Contractor Closets Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service General Contractor Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Furniture Window Coverings/Drapes Electrical Contractor Hardwood Floors Seismic Consulting Parties Music Windows Plumber Window Cleaning Home Repair Landscape Contractor Auto Repair Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Upholstery House Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Drainage Handyman Painter Cabinets Alarm Systems Carpet Cleaning- 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:
Lance Painting & Decorating
“We’ve been using Lance for 10 years now. He’s done the outside of our house twice, and the inside as well. Everything is always left neat, and he’s a pleasure to work with. He has a great eye for color, and always lets me know if I’m going in the wrong direction!”
What’s Popular:
Waterproofing/Leak Solving Earthquake Retrofitting Upholstery Roofing Contractor Landscape Contractor Furniture Windows Alarm Systems Foundation Contractor General Contractor Cabinets Tree Service Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Home Repair Music Seismic Consulting Window Coverings/Drapes Drainage Painter Hardwood Floors Electrical Contractor Bands Auto Repair Handyman Hair Stylist Parties Closets House Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Plumber Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning- 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:
Vision Builders
“Helmo and his staff are true artisans— they take great pride in their work. They really pay attention to detail, and have always quickly responded to any special requests. My husband and I were absolutely delighted with the remodel they did for us.“
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Plumber Hardwood Floors Foundation Contractor Bands Parties Roofing Contractor Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Closets Home Repair Music Upholstery Waterproofing/Leak Solving Cabinets House Cleaning Windows Window Cleaning Tree Service General Contractor Painter Furniture Carpet Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Heating & Air Conditioning Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Drainage Deck Builder Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Electrical Contractor- 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
