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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Cowden Automotive
“They are completely reliable, and they tell you if you don’t need something done. I really respect their work, and they’re so clean. I actually consulted them before I bought my Hybrid car to make sure that they could service it!”
What’s Popular:
Cabinets Electrical Contractor Music Foundation Contractor Closets Seismic Consulting General Contractor Hair Stylist Earthquake Retrofitting Window Cleaning Drainage Waterproofing/Leak Solving Painter Window Coverings/Drapes Auto Repair Alarm Systems Roofing Contractor Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hardwood Floors Furniture Landscape Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Parties Bands Plumber House Cleaning Structural Solutions Windows Handyman Tree Service Upholstery- 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:
SurfClean
“SurfClean is absolutely fantastic! I have white carpeting, and a black dog who leaves paw prints all over everything. Victor makes those carpets look brand new. His knowledge of carpet cleaning, his courtesy and his professionalism are unlike anything I have come across before.“
What’s Popular:
Parties Hardwood Floors General Contractor Drainage Upholstery Music Closets Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Tree Service House Cleaning Painter Foundation Contractor Auto Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Alarm Systems Seismic Consulting Handyman Hair Stylist Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Roofing Contractor Carpet Cleaning Electrical Contractor Bands Cabinets Home Repair Furniture Window Cleaning Plumber Landscape Contractor- 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:
Traverso Trees
“John was very open, and gave us a good bid on our big oak tree. His workers went out of their way for me, and I bought them lunch. They’re all just good guys. Good work, and low bids— that’s what makes the world go ‘round!”
What’s Popular:
Furniture Bands Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Closets Drainage Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Plumber Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Windows Waterproofing/Leak Solving Tree Service Hair Stylist Roofing Contractor Music Auto Repair Landscape Contractor Upholstery Cabinets Painter General Contractor Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Parties House Cleaning Structural Solutions Window Cleaning Alarm Systems Home Repair- 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:
Fine Tree Care
“We have a small garden in Russian Hill, and have some unusual eugemias which have grown three storeys tall. Didier prunes and shapes them to give us maximum privacy. As well as being diligent and reliable, he is insured and trustworthy.”
What’s Popular:
Painter Music Structural Solutions Windows Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Tree Service Home Repair Window Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Landscape Contractor Upholstery Cabinets Electrical Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Parties House Cleaning Handyman Bands Hair Stylist Foundation Contractor Drainage Earthquake Retrofitting Plumber Seismic Consulting Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Hardwood Floors Deck Builder Closets Carpet Cleaning Furniture 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
