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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
De Martini/Arnott Painting Company
“They were very helpful in helping me choose the colors, which was something I wasn’t expecting. They also did a faux marble finish on our fireplace— we get compliments on that every time anybody sees it. I can’t recommend them highly enough!”
What’s Popular:
General Contractor Hardwood Floors Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Painter Auto Repair Handyman Seismic Consulting Window Coverings/Drapes Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Plumber Drainage Upholstery Foundation Contractor Electrical Contractor Tree Service Home Repair Music Heating & Air Conditioning Parties Roofing Contractor Bands Cabinets Structural Solutions Window Cleaning Windows Landscape Contractor Home Offices Hair Stylist Waterproofing/Leak Solving Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning- 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:
Tulip Hardwood Floors
“They did excellent work. I’m very happy with the results— both the outcome, and the quality of their work. Their people were professional and efficient. I can’t speak highly enough of them.”
What’s Popular:
Hardwood Floors Carpet Cleaning Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor Cabinets Electrical Contractor Landscape Contractor Parties Tree Service Windows Handyman General Contractor Window Cleaning Upholstery Bands Foundation Contractor Furniture House Cleaning Hair Stylist Auto Repair Window Coverings/Drapes Music Earthquake Retrofitting Structural Solutions Plumber Seismic Consulting Home Offices Heating & Air Conditioning Painter Drainage Home Repair Closets- 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:
Detail Carpet Care
“I found them in the Good Service Guide a couple years ago, and have been using them ever since. They’re very reliable, careful, and do a great job. They are my carpet people!”
What’s Popular:
Drainage Home Repair Furniture Seismic Consulting Auto Repair Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Electrical Contractor Landscape Contractor Bands Upholstery Plumber Foundation Contractor Windows Cabinets Earthquake Retrofitting Hair Stylist Parties Music Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Closets Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning Tree Service Window Coverings/Drapes Hardwood Floors Handyman Waterproofing/Leak Solving General Contractor Painter Window Cleaning- 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
“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:
Hair Stylist Plumber Handyman Cabinets Structural Solutions Bands Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Painter Seismic Consulting Parties Heating & Air Conditioning General Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Coverings/Drapes Windows Hardwood Floors Music Closets Upholstery Furniture Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Electrical Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Drainage Landscape Contractor Home Offices Home Repair House Cleaning Foundation Contractor Window Cleaning Deck Builder Roofing Contractor- 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
