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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“I’m on a monthly contract with them. I am so impressed with their quick response and great service. Their receptionist is the best I’ve ever dealt with. They are professional, knowledgeable, and competent. When I use them, I feel confident.“
What’s Popular:
Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Music Home Offices Structural Solutions Windows Landscape Contractor Painter Electrical Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Upholstery Cabinets Home Repair Closets Alarm Systems Roofing Contractor Handyman Bands Furniture Heating & Air Conditioning Parties Drainage Plumber Waterproofing/Leak Solving Seismic Consulting Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor Auto Repair Tree Service Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist 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:
Superior Builders & Remodelers
“He’s fabulous— totally oriented to his client, and very sensitive to any displacement the work may cause. He did a two bedroom/ laundry/ bath/ garage, and exterior hardscape for us. I put him in a category reserved for the rare few.”
What’s Popular:
Earthquake Retrofitting Plumber Painter Roofing Contractor House Cleaning Furniture Drainage Hair Stylist Seismic Consulting Landscape Contractor Window Cleaning Bands Tree Service Structural Solutions Music Heating & Air Conditioning Handyman Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Home Offices General Contractor Electrical Contractor Cabinets Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Home Repair Closets Parties Foundation Contractor Hardwood Floors Upholstery Auto Repair 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:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“I am a long time McCartney customer. I’ve used them for several years because they are reliable, competent, and have competitive pricing. You can always get them quickly, and they always get the job done right.”
What’s Popular:
Carpet Cleaning Seismic Consulting Alarm Systems Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Closets Drainage House Cleaning Upholstery Painter Windows Tree Service Auto Repair Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Plumber Electrical Contractor Hair Stylist Handyman Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Music Cabinets Foundation Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Home Repair General Contractor Landscape Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Parties- Home Services (cont’d)
- 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
- 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
- Interior Designer
Peninsula
Customer Feedback:
Birkmyer Landscapes
“We had a straight concrete walkway from our front door to the road, and we wanted that softened up a bit, so he and my husband bought a bunch of Mariposa blue slate together at the nursery. We were very active in selecting the plants as well as the design. It ended up a Mediterranean landscape, which is relatively low maintenance, with a drought resistant sprinkler system. We didn’t want grass, becuase we didn’t want to maintain it, but we wanted lots of color out front. Our whole concept has been achieved. It is kind of fun to walk out there and go ‘Wow, this is kind of a neat garden.’ And the cat likes it too. It is really, really nice.”
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Carpet Cleaning Plumber Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Waterproofing/Leak Solving Drainage General Contractor Structural Solutions Bands Hair Stylist Landscape Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Closets Heating & Air Conditioning Home Repair Deck Builder Seismic Consulting Upholstery Music Windows Foundation Contractor Cabinets Tree Service Painter Furniture Roofing Contractor Handyman House Cleaning Home Offices Window Cleaning Electrical Contractor Parties- 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
