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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Excelsior Roofing Co
“They put on a brand-new roof, and I was astounded by how much they did in one day. By noon the old roof was gone, and by the end of the day there was a beautiful new roof! There was no mess, it was like they were never here!”
What’s Popular:
Bands Waterproofing/Leak Solving Landscape Contractor Structural Solutions Hardwood Floors Parties General Contractor Home Repair Window Coverings/Drapes Window Cleaning Drainage Electrical Contractor Auto Repair Handyman Upholstery House Cleaning Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service Foundation Contractor Carpet Cleaning Alarm Systems Plumber Cabinets Seismic Consulting Closets Music Hair Stylist Earthquake Retrofitting Windows Painter- 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:
Superior Builders & Remodelers
“He has a stick-to-it-iveness that I’ve never seen with another contractor. We had a persistent leak— several other firms gave up on us, but Dave got on his hands and knees and found the microscopic crack that was the source of the problem. I’m a huge fan.”
What’s Popular:
Parties Electrical Contractor Handyman Home Repair Foundation Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Alarm Systems Drainage Bands Auto Repair Roofing Contractor Closets Structural Solutions General Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Furniture Windows Hardwood Floors Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting Upholstery Landscape Contractor Cabinets Hair Stylist House Cleaning Plumber Heating & Air Conditioning Tree Service Window Cleaning Painter Music Waterproofing/Leak Solving- 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:
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
“They repaired a difficult hidden water leak that was warping our hardwood floor in a very efficient manner. They are pleasant, neat, and I use them often.”
What’s Popular:
Carpet Cleaning Foundation Contractor Auto Repair Plumber General Contractor Upholstery Windows Furniture Closets Handyman Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Electrical Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting House Cleaning Hardwood Floors Drainage Alarm Systems Seismic Consulting Painter Structural Solutions Heating & Air Conditioning Cabinets Parties Tree Service Landscape Contractor Hair Stylist Waterproofing/Leak Solving Bands Music Window Cleaning Home Repair Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes- 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:
J & J Owens Electric, Inc.
“I run a property management service, and I use Owens all the time. They’re really nice to deal with, and they do very high quality work. They show up, do the job right, clean up— all the good stuff that you want, but don’t always get. They’re just plain excellent.”
What’s Popular:
Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Waterproofing/Leak Solving Electrical Contractor Handyman Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Painter Seismic Consulting Earthquake Retrofitting Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Furniture Heating & Air Conditioning Plumber Closets Music Deck Builder Tree Service Window Cleaning Home Repair Roofing Contractor Structural Solutions Parties Landscape Contractor Foundation Contractor Windows Hardwood Floors House Cleaning Upholstery Hair Stylist Cabinets Drainage- 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
