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San Francisco
Customer Feedback:
Excelsior Roofing Co
“I’ve used Excelsior on two different occasions— to refurbish a roof and to do some repair work around the edges. They are professional, arrive on time, and are polite and clean. They have a lot of experience. I’m very happy with their work.”
What’s Popular:
Closets Drainage House Cleaning Tree Service Upholstery Home Repair Home Offices Plumber Hair Stylist Painter Parties Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Furniture Cabinets General Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Seismic Consulting Foundation Contractor Windows Landscape Contractor Earthquake Retrofitting Structural Solutions Handyman Waterproofing/Leak Solving Bands Hardwood Floors Window Cleaning Carpet Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Music Auto Repair Roofing 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:
McHale Insulation
“I’ve lived in the East Bay all my life and I never realized that insulation could make such a difference. My home was built in the 30s, and I just thought you had to have the heat on all winter. The whole house feels more substancial now, and the walls muffle sound.“
What’s Popular:
Heating & Air Conditioning Bands Hair Stylist Painter Handyman Landscape Contractor Carpet Cleaning Cabinets Hardwood Floors Structural Solutions Home Offices Earthquake Retrofitting Plumber Auto Repair Seismic Consulting Window Cleaning House Cleaning Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Upholstery General Contractor Window Coverings/Drapes Tree Service Foundation Contractor Parties Closets Windows Electrical Contractor Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Music Drainage Roofing Contractor Home Repair Furniture- 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:
Brende & Lamb Tree & Shrub Care
“They do great work on my trees— trimming, thinning, and pruning. Their work is professional and clean. They spend a lot of time on customer service, and that’s hard to find these days. I would only go back to Brende & Lamb.”
What’s Popular:
Bands Window Coverings/Drapes Structural Solutions Drainage Home Repair Auto Repair General Contractor Carpet Cleaning House Cleaning Heating & Air Conditioning Seismic Consulting Cabinets Painter Hardwood Floors Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Hair Stylist Windows Foundation Contractor Plumber Handyman Closets Electrical Contractor Tree Service Furniture Parties Earthquake Retrofitting Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Cleaning Music Upholstery Landscape Contractor- 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:
ABC Windows
“They did a wonderful job— very professional. What I liked is that ABC made the windows themselves, and that they are family-owned. They don’t just treat you like another number; they take an interest in you as a person. Their customer service was excellent, and they had the best price of the three companies I checked with.“
What’s Popular:
Deck Builder Handyman Kitchen & Bath/Design & Build Structural Solutions Furniture Gutters, Replacement/Cleaning Drainage Bands Carpet Cleaning Windows Music Roofing Contractor Waterproofing/Leak Solving Window Coverings/Drapes Cabinets Upholstery Plumber Seismic Consulting Home Offices Parties Hair Stylist Electrical Contractor Home Repair Tree Service General Contractor Hardwood Floors Painter Earthquake Retrofitting Landscape Contractor Heating & Air Conditioning Foundation Contractor House Cleaning Window Cleaning Closets- 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
