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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Environments That Work
“I had remodeled my kitchen on my own before. There was no way I was going to do that again! It was such a relief to Paula in charge. She dealt with all of the contractors and was so practical and helpful. It is great to have someone at your side.”
What’s Popular:
Seismic Consulting Music House Cleaning Roofing Contractor Tree Service Carpet Cleaning Handyman Structural Solutions Plumber Hair Stylist Interior Designer Furniture Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Home Repair General Contractor Landscape Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Drainage Hardwood Floors Windows Window Coverings/Drapes Foundation Contractor Home Offices Heating & Air Conditioning Upholstery Electrical Contractor Bands Window Cleaning Cabinets Auto Repair Parties 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:
Earthquake Safety
“They came out, inspected the underpinnings, and found the footings were not braced for earthquake resistance. They brought out a crew, and 2 days later they had beefed up all the supports. The city inspector checked it out and said it looks great! I enjoyed using them.“
What’s Popular:
Home Repair Auto Repair Bands Parties Closets Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Drainage Plumber Heating & Air Conditioning Electrical Contractor Upholstery Structural Solutions Earthquake Retrofitting Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Tree Service Music Foundation Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Handyman Furniture Seismic Consulting Landscape Contractor Home Offices Carpet Cleaning General Contractor Windows Hardwood Floors Cabinets Roofing Contractor Painter Hair Stylist House Cleaning Window Cleaning- 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:
McHale Insulation
“As a general contractor who uses McHale Insulation on the older homes we renovate in the East Bay, I can highly recommend them. They are always on time, available, friendly, and very professional.“
What’s Popular:
Hair Stylist Landscape Contractor Foundation Contractor Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Painter Plumber Music Cabinets Hardwood Floors Drainage Furniture Window Coverings/Drapes Window Cleaning Seismic Consulting Upholstery House Cleaning Structural Solutions Handyman Earthquake Retrofitting Tree Service Bands Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Parties Interior Designer Electrical Contractor Auto Repair General Contractor Home Repair Closets Heating & Air Conditioning Carpet Cleaning Windows- 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:
Draperies By Susan, Inc.
“I’ve used them for 15 years or so. I am always pleased with them. They are helpful, and that is part of what makes them stand out— good advice is invaluable. I am always totally satisfied. I give them my whole-hearted enthusiastic recommendation!”
What’s Popular:
Home Repair General Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Parties Seismic Consulting Drainage Waterproofing/Leak Solving Plumber Hardwood Floors Upholstery Cabinets Windows Closets Earthquake Retrofitting Landscape Contractor House Cleaning Furniture Carpet Cleaning Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Hair Stylist Electrical Contractor Roofing Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Foundation Contractor Handyman Tree Service Window Cleaning Structural Solutions Home Offices Music Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Painter- 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
