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San Francisco
Oakland/Berkeley
Contra Costa County
Peninsula

San Francisco

Customer Feedback:

Birkmyer Landscapes

“I have been working with Birkmeyer Landscaping for the last 7 or 8 years, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are the best landscaping people that I have worked with. They are accommodating, on time, and their work is always the best. Phil Birkmeyer is just one of the best businessmen that I have ever worked with. We have established a warm friendship as a result of the satisfaction that my wife and I have had with his work. I give him a triple A rating and hope that my reference gets him the work that he deserves.”

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

Oakland/Berkeley

Customer Feedback:

Northwest Termite & Pest Control

“They did a very good job indeed! They handled the extermination of termites for us, as well as some prevention. The job was completed about 3 months ago, and we’re very happy with the work that was done!“

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:

Excellent Window Cleaning

“I’ve used them for at least 20 years or more. They come out to my home twice a year, and they are very reliable. If you use them I know you will be very pleased with their work.”