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Welcome to The Good Service Guide. Since 1987, The Guide has been the San Francisco Bay Area’s most trusted source of neighbor-recommended services for your home or business.

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San Francisco
Oakland/Berkeley
Contra Costa County
Peninsula

San Francisco

Customer Feedback:

Union Street Dental Care

“He’s the best. He’s the only reason I ever go to the dentist. He’s really honest and up front. I’ve been to some people who just want your money, but when I go to him I’m very comfortable. He’s a genuine guy.“

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:

Ernesto Moran

“I’ve been coloring my hair for most of my adult life, and he is excellent. It’s never been as healthy and the color’s never been as good as when Ernesto does it. He helps me decide what works best with my face. I get more compliments now than I ever did before.”

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:

Live Oak Decks

“I was so impressed with their knowledge about decks and foundations. They caught something that the original designer of the house missed, and added some support beams under our deck that serve as part of the foundation. They were responsive, and I was very happy with them.”