Sinan's Windows, Inc.
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

5030 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

Caitlin L. writes: We almost had a perfect experience with Sinan's. Everyone from the estimator to the sales people to the installer was knowledgeable and courteous and just a pleasure to work with.

I actually found their prices to be really competitive - at least for…

Hydrex Pest Control

21370 Foothill Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541

Linda M. writes: I have been a happy Hydrex customer for quite awhile now, at least a couple of years.

The first time I called them was for bugs in my pantry.  Ew.  The knowledgable guy I spoke to on the phone cheerfully helped me to identify the pests and instructed…

Integrity Remodeling
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Rockridge

351 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

Gwenyth K. writes: Eli Israel of Integrity Remodel is great! His crew is friendly, respectful, and tidy and Eli himself is a joy to work with. The project came out under budget and on time and looks truly awesome. He is possibly, the last honest contractor out there!

Long's Locksmiths

1140 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Thadd L. writes: Nice down home key maker.  Knows his stuff and has that blank that no one else has.  Take sometime to appreciate a craftsmen and not some jerk at your local rite aid and what not.  Keys mad by a man that WANTED to work with keys and locks?!  Imagine.…

General Home Maintenance

Alameda, CA 94501

Kitty L. writes: This handyman is awesome. He had helped me done a lot to my house. Well, you know I am a woman, of course it's hard for me to stick with the sam decision. "Tam " has been very patience with me and the best thing is he would do anything to make me…

Elite Realty Group, INC
Neighborhood: Parkside

745 Taraval Street, #270
San Francisco, CA 94116

Katja S. writes: The people at Elite Realty are absolutely wonderful. I had to meet with them a lot when my ex was buying his first property and the way they worked with us was an experience - I have learned so much. They were patient, helpful and did a fabulous job…

Big Red Construction

1040 Lindsey Ct
Lafayette, CA 94549

Karen N. writes: We cannot recommend Big Red Construction highly enough.  Kathy, the owner, is so on the ball.  She's organized, efficient and willing to go the extra mile.  She told us our project would take thirty days from start to finish, and she was finished…

Scavullo Barbara Design
Neighborhood: Financial District

415 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Sophia Y. writes: Found her in a kitchen design book. lovely design!
expensive but you can tell her you are on a budget and they can assign you to one of the assistants...

Tedrick & Bennett
Neighborhood: Financial District

414 Jackson Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94111

Sophia Y. writes: great people. did my parents living room and help choose the colors for our interior. lovely!!  expensive though.

Granite Encounter

1605 Whipple Rd
Hayward, CA 94544

C W. writes: The service and honesty of this place is the best.  During a full-scale kitchen remodel, I encountered problems in almost every aspect of the project.  The only smooth part was the granite countertop we purchased from Granite Encounter.

They delivered…

Carpet Depot
Neighborhood: East Oakland

10115 San Leandro St
Oakland, CA 94603

Kristie S. writes: The Carpet Depot person arrived on time, quickly cleaned our stained, old nasty carpet, and got nearly all the pet stains out and made it look brand new. It also smells good. It was a little more than Zero ($164) but that was because we had stairs…

Kleker Plumbing
Neighborhood: East Oakland

2913 Ford St
Oakland, CA 94601

Fred G. writes: We called Kleker Plumbing to come to our home to replace our old 23-year old water heater with a new water heater. The company sent over a plumber who was a courteous individual. He quickly removed the old water heater and then installed the new one.…

Aapex Mortgage

533 Airport Blvd
Ste 400
Burlingame, CA 94010

May A. writes: I highly recommend Allan Nuttall.  HE IS SIMPLY THE BEST!!!!!!  I have been using him for two houses and a couple of refi and each time it was a pleasure working with him.

Hassler Heating

847 Balra St
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Sam S. writes: Hassler heating is the best ,Mike came out to my house and gave me an estimate he was very professionl and very informitive,his estimate was not the most and not the least ,but I liked his down to earth attitude,he got the job and started the next…

Coast Truck Rental
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

2955 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Gil S. writes: Everything you hate about U-Haul?  Forget it.  This place rocks.

When you call Tom answers.  No automated attendant, no electronic waiting music.  You have a billing question Tom deals with it, not , no call center three continents away.

Tom knows…

Allison Sofnas - First Capital Group, Inc.
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1465 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Christina B. writes: Allison is a brilliant resource for anyone in need of assistance with the overwhelming home-buying process.  Her savvy financial skills are obvious from the get go.  She's knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough.. and always available to support…

Grace Chan

160 Bovet Rd
#308
San Mateo, CA 94402

Charlene H. writes: I can't imagine if I hadn't met Grace.  She was patient and went out of her way to help me find my dream place.  88 Broadway, no kidding, can anyone live in a more fairy-tale like place than this?  We are right next to the yummy restaurant Hong Kong…

Chuck Terpo Piano Service

San Francisco, CA 94199

Drea L. writes: I love this guy from LA (that's Lower Alabama thank you very much)!! He is a pleasure to work with and tuned my newly inherited 100 year old piano that had been sitting in storage for 100 years. I just need to learn to play the darn thing now.

VIP Building Material Supply
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

2000 Oakdale Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94199

Brian P. writes: So my parents own this place and we have a great selection of marble counter tops, flooring, sinks, hardwood... etc... whatever you need to remodel your kitchen, living room, bathroom.. etc..... Come here if you need your place remodeled =). Tell my…

Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2125 Milvia St
Berkeley, CA 94704

smeeiff, m. writes: If you ever find yourself living in the East Bay, make your life less miserable and avoid a certain slumlord named Reza Valiyee.

Not having the foresight to Google this guy before I signed a lease with him, I had no idea that it would be a short,…

URS
Neighborhood: Financial District

100 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Matthew R. writes: These guys came into my firm and did a seminar today on Critical Path Managment on complex  construction projects.  It was actually very informative and the presenter was nice.  If anyone out there does business with these guys, I'd recommend having…

Michael Olexo / HOLA

San Francisco, CA 94110

Ellen B. writes: [Sorry, I'm listing this under Contractors because Yelp doesn't have an Architect category.]

CA architectural license search:
http://www.cab.ca.gov/...

Olexo license:
http://www2.dca.ca.gov...
License Type: ARCHITECT
License Number: C14091

I believe that he…

Lutz Plumbing
Neighborhood: Mission

3123 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Hannala T. writes: Why don't more people Yelp plumbers?

It can't be for the lack of funny things to say - honestly it could be a gold mine in the right hands.  Those hands however, are not mine.

I have no funny for Lutz - only LOVE!  Here's a little story to explain why:…

Jim Minkey at Re/Max Today

1250 San Carlos Ave
#101
San Carlos, CA 94070

Paul G. writes: We met Jim when he was the selling agent on the first home we bought. Jim is an easy going and really nice guy. We managed to get a chance to use Jim a few years later when we bought a rental property. Since it was a purchase from family we didn't…

SF Window Pros
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

1555 Yosemite Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124

Melissa S. writes: These guys are a breath of fresh air.  Our windows are pretty good but the one in the kitchen was leaking on the floor during the recent storms.  David came and replaced the bum window in the midst of a torrential downpour.  The scene in my kitchen…

McGoldrick Plumbing & Heating
Neighborhood: Mission

39 Camp Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Claire B. writes: Plumbers are not really people you appreciate until you are knee-deep in raw sewage that is pouring out of all the pipes in your house. But on those occasions that you do appreciate them, you appreciate them a lot, believe me.

These guys recently did…

Hastings Tower
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

Hastings College of the Law Student Residence Tower
100 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Sally C. writes: This is the most peaceful place in San Francisco.  The tallest building in the Tenderloin and filled with the most laid back patrons.  The regulars in this building have no worries and are the most pleasant people to be around.  Highly recommended.

Drake Manor Apartments

2525 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930

allison s. writes: This place was my first home in California. The best in the row of apartments on Sir Francis Drake, in my opinion. The apt. managers Jessi and Jason grew up here and are now raising their family here. So they really care about the place and the…

Shalene Rose, Realtor
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

1451 Leimert Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602

Cortt D. writes: Shalene Rose is a great realtor with a fresh approach to real estate.  She's broken the old salesman mold of what a realtor once was, and acts instead as your partner and guide on the journey of buying or selling your home.  She's honest, authentic,…

Window Wears West
Neighborhood: SOMA

185 Clara St Ste C
Office Hours by Appointment Only
San Francisco, CA 94107

Fred S. writes: Mike and Window Wears West are simply amazing.

I felt like I had the most knowledgeable person in the world helping me.  

Mike inherently understood our style and what would go well with our house.

His sense of style and self confidence was very…

Martha Becker at Thornwall Properties
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

1656 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701

Holly K. writes: I recently purchased a house in North Oakland. I am a single woman, 40-something. This is the first home I have bought by myself, but I have co-owned three in the past, with my ex. Before I met Martha, I sent her an email stating what I was looking…

Strawberry Shoes and Repair

335 Strawberry Vlg
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Steph N. writes: This place is located in the Strawberry Village Shopping Center, kind of towards the middle area of the center by Gymboree.  It's a tiny little space FILLED with foot friendly shoes and an honest to goodness on the level old timer.  

Be cautious not…

Dandy Roofing And Waterproofing
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

600 Amador St
San Francisco, CA 94107

Warren P. writes: Our homeowners association has used Dandy Roofing several times for large projects and small. Mike does an excellent job of assessing the project and explaining what work needs to be done, he shows up on time and is meticulous in his work. Mike's…

Baking Soda

San Francisco, CA 94118

Inne S. writes: I am so frustrated about how cooking oil stained on the stove or mildew in the bathroom can be so hard to clean, and suddenly your product starting to look like it's coming from the Tenderloin. Until I tried the Baking Soda by Arms & Hammer powder,…

Your Space
Neighborhood: SOMA

643 7th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Katherine B. writes: The designers here are SO nice, even to me, and I didn't have my house done by them, but my boss did and it is AMAZING! They did all sorts of creative things with her own photographs and antiques. They dropped off items at the house and came over to…

Steam Team

2445 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94127

Urban M. writes: These guys are fantastic. They had cleaned my house when I lived in a different part of town and came to clean the carpets in my apartment last year. Given that the two guys who lived in the apartment before me were pigs, it's filthy. The Steam Team…

Gordon Property Management
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

198 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

J-M R. writes: I found my apartment at an open house this past April, and these folks manage the building.

The apartment was very tastefully renovated, keeping the old charm of the building, and adding modern appliances. They even found antique reproductions for the…

Aventine Funding
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

2306 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94131

Sarah S. writes: I worked with Ken and Jason on my first mortgage.  As a first time home buyer, I had lots of questions and was completely clueless about all of the steps involved in buying a home and securing a mortgage.  Aventine Funding helped me locate a great…

Michael Burnett - Guarantee Mortgage
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

601 Van Ness Ave
Suite P
San Francisco, CA 94102

Michael B. writes: I'm Michael Burnett, writing to introduce myself. I'm a mortgage broker (but I prefer the term "finance agent," it doesn't sound as scary). I work with Guarantee Mortgage, which is the #1 Independently-Owned broker in the Bay Area. We're not…

Scout Home Hardware
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Temescal

5026 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609

SatisFahYing A. writes: Yes SCOUT has moved.  To an edgier roomier hipper place in the trendy Temescal area.  Need a restoration for your hardware store??  this is the place to shop for all your remodelling stuff from gloves to pretect one's delicate hands to fabric for…