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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Excelsior Roofing Co
“I’ve used Excelsior on two different occasions— to refurbish a roof and to do some repair work around the edges. They are professional, arrive on time, and are polite and clean. They have a lot of experience. I’m very happy with their work.”
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting Heating & Air Conditioning Electrical Contractor Home Repair Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting Parties Roofing Contractor Hair Stylist Windows Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Closets Furniture Alarm Systems Drainage Carpet Cleaning Painter House Cleaning Upholstery Auto Repair Window Cleaning Foundation Contractor Cabinets Bands Hardwood Floors Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Structural Solutions Landscape Contractor Music Handyman Plumber- 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:
Larry’s Extreme Clean
“I don’t think there’s anybody better. I am a carpet retailer, and I don’t recommend anyone else to my clients. He is so clean— his equipment is sparkling brand new! I’ve never seen anything like his service. The solutions he uses are the best on the market. I tried him myself and he got out a stain that had been there for years. I’ll sing his praises any day!”
What’s Popular:
Window Cleaning Home Repair Bands Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting Carpet Cleaning Music Alarm Systems Upholstery Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Landscape Contractor House Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Plumber Roofing Contractor Auto Repair Windows Parties Closets Painter Furniture Cabinets Hardwood Floors Seismic Consulting Drainage Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Foundation Contractor Electrical Contractor 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:
Brende & Lamb Tree & Shrub Care
“They thin and prune my trees for me, both large and small. They pay very close attention to how I want it done, and the pruning is always very artistically done. They do the job and clean up quickly. Altogether I am very pleased with their work.”
What’s Popular:
Drainage Music Painter Closets Parties Upholstery Window Cleaning Roofing Contractor Furniture Cabinets House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Bands Landscape Contractor Seismic Consulting Electrical Contractor Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Plumber Hair Stylist Earthquake Retrofitting Home Repair Waterproofing/Leak Solving Windows Alarm Systems Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Handyman Auto Repair Window Coverings/Drapes General Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Tree Service- 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:
Franz Termite Control
“I think Franz really is the best. Michael really attends to the needs of his clients. I’m a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Palo Alto, and I’ve used Franz Termite for all kinds of pest control and structural work for 20 years.”
What’s Popular:
Earthquake Retrofitting Window Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Parties Window Coverings/Drapes Hair Stylist Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor Plumber Electrical Contractor Windows Upholstery Handyman Painter Landscape Contractor Bands Tree Service General Contractor Roofing Contractor Furniture Drainage Hardwood Floors Cabinets Closets Deck Builder Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Waterproofing/Leak Solving Home Repair- 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
