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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
O’Grady Plumbing
“We have a small condo association and have used O’Grady Plumbing for two jobs, which they handled excellenty with efficiency and courtesy, Their knowledge in dealing with the City’s buereaucracy kept the progress of the work smooth. Part of one of the jobs was subcontracted, and even that part generated no problems. If we need plumbing done in the future they are first on our list!”
What’s Popular:
Window Coverings/Drapes General Contractor Closets Electrical Contractor Drainage Window Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Bands Carpet Cleaning Windows House Cleaning Roofing Contractor Hair Stylist Furniture Foundation Contractor Painter Structural Solutions Music Upholstery Parties Waterproofing/Leak Solving Handyman Plumber Hardwood Floors Alarm Systems Auto Repair Cabinets Home Repair Earthquake Retrofitting Landscape Contractor Seismic Consulting- 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:
Anderberg Construction Consulting
“I needed someone to come out and help me with some structural issues, and he came out and did a consultation with me. I was very happy with him— he was prompt, knowledgeable, and practical.”
What’s Popular:
Electrical Contractor Furniture Heating & Air Conditioning Parties Window Coverings/Drapes Upholstery Drainage Earthquake Retrofitting Handyman Waterproofing/Leak Solving Auto Repair Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Plumber Alarm Systems Hardwood Floors Seismic Consulting Closets Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Foundation Contractor Landscape Contractor General Contractor House Cleaning Home Repair Hair Stylist Music Structural Solutions Painter Window Cleaning Windows Bands Roofing Contractor Cabinets- 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:
Hardwood Floors Roofing Contractor Plumber Bands Parties Window Cleaning Upholstery Seismic Consulting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Alarm Systems Home Repair Earthquake Retrofitting Carpet Cleaning Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Hair Stylist Heating & Air Conditioning Landscape Contractor Furniture Auto Repair House Cleaning Windows Painter Cabinets Drainage Handyman Music Waterproofing/Leak Solving Tree Service Window Coverings/Drapes Electrical Contractor Closets General Contractor- 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:
De Martini/Arnott Painting Company
“They recently painted our home, and did a great job. They were on time and finished early! They’re neat, clean, tidy, and, except for the beautiful new paint, you’d never know they were here! My husband’s a local builder, and he uses them too. They’re outstanding.”
What’s Popular:
Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Foundation Contractor Handyman Drainage Parties Earthquake Retrofitting Heating & Air Conditioning General Contractor Plumber Closets Painter Home Repair Structural Solutions Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Landscape Contractor Upholstery Hardwood Floors Carpet Cleaning Electrical Contractor Tree Service Cabinets Seismic Consulting Window Cleaning Furniture Hair Stylist Bands House Cleaning Music Deck Builder Roofing 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
