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Welcome to The Good Service Guide. Since 1987, The Guide has been the San Francisco Bay Area’s most trusted source of neighbor-recommended services for your home or business.

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San Francisco
Oakland/Berkeley
Contra Costa County
Peninsula

San Francisco

Customer Feedback:

The Home Doctors

“I was referred to them 3 years ago, and since then they’ve done two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a sump pump. I had a home inspector later come out, and he even pointed out that their work is very high quality. They are friendly, and you can really trust them.”

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

Oakland/Berkeley

Customer Feedback:

Live Oak Decks

“I was so impressed with their knowledge about decks and foundations. They caught something that the original designer of the house missed, and added some support beams under our deck that serve as part of the foundation. They were responsive, and I was very happy with them.”

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:

The Carpet Doctor

“I’ve been working with Don for about 3 years now, and he always does a really great job. I’ve used Chem-Dry in the past, but I didn’t like the idea of the chemicals, so I’m happy to be working with Don. I let him know when I want him to come back, and he calls to remind me.”