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.
Choose an edition below to browse or search.
San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Environments That Work
“I had remodeled my kitchen on my own before. There was no way I was going to do that again! It was such a relief to Paula in charge. She dealt with all of the contractors and was so practical and helpful. It is great to have someone at your side.”
What’s Popular:
Handyman Alarm Systems Furniture Earthquake Retrofitting Auto Repair Hardwood Floors Painter Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor Music Drainage Roofing Contractor Seismic Consulting Carpet Cleaning Cabinets Upholstery Bands Tree Service Plumber Electrical Contractor Structural Solutions Parties Heating & Air Conditioning Landscape Contractor General Contractor Hair Stylist House Cleaning Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Closets Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Waterproofing/Leak Solving- 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:
Nerd 4 Rent
“Edward has been taking care of our computers here at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce for several years, and we just absolutely love him. He teaches a class here every other Tuesday of the month, and he’s a great guy.”
What’s Popular:
Heating & Air Conditioning Windows Structural Solutions Auto Repair Window Coverings/Drapes Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Music Home Repair General Contractor Furniture Electrical Contractor Window Cleaning Drainage Closets Roofing Contractor Seismic Consulting House Cleaning Hair Stylist Earthquake Retrofitting Carpet Cleaning Painter Hardwood Floors Cabinets Foundation Contractor Alarm Systems Parties Tree Service Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Plumber Bands Upholstery Handyman- 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:
Arachne’s Thimble
“I’m delighted to recommend them! I’ve been a customer of theirs pretty much since they opened, and I keep going to them because I really like their work. They’re very sweet people, and very competent. I give them two thimbs up!”
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Foundation Contractor Seismic Consulting Carpet Cleaning Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Heating & Air Conditioning Drainage Handyman Structural Solutions Landscape Contractor Cabinets Hair Stylist Home Repair Earthquake Retrofitting Painter Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Closets Auto Repair Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Upholstery Roofing Contractor House Cleaning Window Cleaning General Contractor Music Furniture Parties Tree Service Alarm Systems Plumber Windows- 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:
Craftcare Hardwood Floors
“I used them 2 years ago to refinish the floor in my living room, and this summer they installed a similar floor, and blended the two beautifully. The crew was very, very nice and always cleaned up after themselves. I was completely happy with them!”
What’s Popular:
Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning General Contractor Electrical Contractor Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting Carpet Cleaning Windows Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Drainage Seismic Consulting Deck Builder Roofing Contractor Parties Upholstery Furniture Plumber Music Home Repair Landscape Contractor Hair Stylist Heating & Air Conditioning Cabinets Painter Handyman Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Closets Window Cleaning House Cleaning- 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
