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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Michael Mullin Architect, Ltd
“Michael is fantastic. If you’ve never been through a home remodel, prepare yourself. There were about a dozen people involved in this project, and Michael is easily the only one I would still talk to. From start to finish, he kept an eye on everything. He’s bright, and his aesthetic meshed with mine perfectly. He really grounded the project— he was the voice of sanity.”
What’s Popular:
Windows Seismic Consulting Parties Hardwood Floors Auto Repair Drainage Electrical Contractor Cabinets Bands Closets Roofing Contractor Foundation Contractor Handyman Painter Plumber Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Hair Stylist Carpet Cleaning Landscape Contractor Home Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Structural Solutions Alarm Systems House Cleaning Window Coverings/Drapes Furniture Window Cleaning Upholstery Music Tree Service Earthquake Retrofitting- 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:
Lisa Bruce Studios
“I’ve known Lisa for 15 years, and I feel that she is a terrific person and a true artist. As well as electrolysis, she has done my lips and eyebrows. She is extremely thorough. She really knows her stuff, and puts you at ease.”
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting Home Repair Upholstery Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music House Cleaning Cabinets Handyman Alarm Systems Bands Hair Stylist Tree Service Closets Roofing Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Window Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Parties Painter Auto Repair Carpet Cleaning Windows General Contractor Furniture Plumber Waterproofing/Leak Solving Foundation Contractor Landscape Contractor Hardwood Floors Electrical Contractor Drainage- 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 used Don once a year for the past three years. I have a big dog living on wall-to-wall white carpeting, and Don does such a thorough wonderful job. I really like that he does the work himself. He is dependable, his rates are reasonable, and he is so trustworthy.”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Earthquake Retrofitting Music Closets Tree Service Bands Electrical Contractor Alarm Systems Foundation Contractor Painter General Contractor Windows House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Landscape Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Roofing Contractor Drainage Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Handyman Cabinets Window Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Seismic Consulting Auto Repair Hair Stylist Plumber Upholstery Hardwood Floors Parties Heating & Air Conditioning- 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:
O’Grady Plumbing
“I am a technician for SBC, and I noticed the quality of their work in a home I was running wiring in. I had them install a water heater for me, and take care of various plumbing. I referred them to my daughter. That speaks volumes. I really believe in the quality of their service.”
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting General Contractor Window Cleaning Earthquake Retrofitting Home Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Bands Music Parties Drainage Upholstery Roofing Contractor Handyman Foundation Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Tree Service Cabinets Hair Stylist Painter Landscape Contractor Closets Hardwood Floors Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning Deck Builder Structural Solutions Electrical Contractor Plumber- 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
