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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Painting USA
“I had an excellent experience with them. They did the exterior of my home and I liked them so much I had them back to do the interior. They are responsible, took great care, were very clean, and came in and got the job done. I have nothing but good things to say about them.“
What’s Popular:
Auto Repair Seismic Consulting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Heating & Air Conditioning Landscape Contractor Parties Carpet Cleaning Tree Service Hair Stylist Painter Closets Waterproofing/Leak Solving House Cleaning Bands Hardwood Floors Home Repair Home Offices Upholstery Structural Solutions Cabinets Handyman Plumber Foundation Contractor Furniture Earthquake Retrofitting Window Cleaning Music Windows Drainage General Contractor 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:
Berkeley Motor Works
“We’ve been going to them for about 5 years, through 3 different cars, and we enjoy using them. They are honest, and they get the job done in a reasonable amount of time, for a reasonable price.”
What’s Popular:
Upholstery Furniture Earthquake Retrofitting Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Cabinets Seismic Consulting Structural Solutions Bands Landscape Contractor Parties Home Offices Heating & Air Conditioning House Cleaning Drainage Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Roofing Contractor Handyman Tree Service Windows Painter Hair Stylist Window Coverings/Drapes Hardwood Floors Plumber Foundation Contractor Home Repair Electrical Contractor Closets Window Cleaning Auto Repair Music- 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:
On The Spot
“I give Don my highest recommendation. I found him in the Good Service Guide about 3 or 4 years ago, and he is incredible. I am very environmentally aware, and so is he. I just tell him to lock up when he’s done. He is honest and dependable, and he comes to my home every 6 months.”
What’s Popular:
Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Music Painter Plumber Home Repair Auto Repair Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Carpet Cleaning Upholstery Landscape Contractor Closets Cabinets Parties Heating & Air Conditioning Earthquake Retrofitting Foundation Contractor Furniture Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist General Contractor Seismic Consulting House Cleaning Tree Service Drainage Windows Handyman Hardwood Floors Waterproofing/Leak Solving- 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:
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:
Parties Upholstery Handyman Furniture Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Windows Plumber Home Repair Seismic Consulting Tree Service Hardwood Floors Heating & Air Conditioning Drainage Waterproofing/Leak Solving Hair Stylist Deck Builder Structural Solutions Foundation Contractor Music Window Coverings/Drapes Earthquake Retrofitting Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Cabinets House Cleaning Painter Bands General Contractor Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Landscape Contractor Closets Home Offices 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
