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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Classic Shades Painting
“Classic Shades did a very good job painting the exterior of my house. They were timely with their work, handled themselves in a professional manner, and did the job at exactly the quote they gave me. I am so happy!”
What’s Popular:
Painter General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Foundation Contractor Roofing Contractor Closets Handyman Home Repair Auto Repair Windows Home Offices Landscape Contractor Plumber Furniture Window Coverings/Drapes Waterproofing/Leak Solving Music Hair Stylist Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Window Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Cabinets Carpet Cleaning Structural Solutions Hardwood Floors Drainage Seismic Consulting House Cleaning Tree Service Parties Upholstery Electrical Contractor- 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:
Springwood Builders
“They did an upstairs bathroom addition for us, as well as work on our investment properties. Working with them is like having a guest in your house! They are collaborative, honest, helpful, practical and considerate. I stopped getting competitive bids after the first job they did for us.”
What’s Popular:
Landscape Contractor Auto Repair Parties Home Repair House Cleaning Structural Solutions Plumber Bands Roofing Contractor Upholstery General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Window Coverings/Drapes Cabinets Music Closets Seismic Consulting Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Foundation Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Electrical Contractor Drainage Home Offices Painter Tree Service Window Cleaning Furniture Windows Handyman Hardwood Floors- 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:
Electrical Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Cabinets Tree Service Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning General Contractor Windows Landscape Contractor Handyman Home Repair Upholstery Music Furniture Window Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hardwood Floors Hair Stylist Parties Closets Plumber Auto Repair Window Coverings/Drapes House Cleaning Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Drainage Painter Foundation Contractor Seismic Consulting- 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:
Franz Termite Control
“As a realtor, I have the choice of working with many termite companies, but Franz is the top of my list. They are fabulous. They’re honest, they return phone calls promptly, they show up on time, they don’t inconvenience peopleÖthey’re unbelievable! They really are the best.”
What’s Popular:
Windows Furniture Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Painter Handyman Deck Builder Cabinets House Cleaning Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Roofing Contractor Home Repair Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Home Offices Foundation Contractor Seismic Consulting Music Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Electrical Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Hardwood Floors Parties Drainage Plumber Upholstery Closets Hair Stylist Tree Service Bands Window Coverings/Drapes- 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
