HANDY LINKS (Alphabetical service listings follow)
Roll-over map of Oakland neighborhoods
Case-Shiller home price indices
National Association of Realtors research and data
Market trends and data on Redfin
Zillow - recent sales info |
APPLIANCES, NEW |
| Circuit City |
CircuitCity.com |
| Home Depot |
HomeDepot.com |
| Airport Appliance |
2524 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
AirportAppliance.com
(510) 549-0800
|
| Galvin Appliance |
619 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito
galvinappliance.com
(510) 527-2244 |
| Sears Retail Outlet Store |
1936 W Ave 140th, San Leandro
(510) 895-0546 |
Cherin's Discount Appliance Center
(Discount prices on high-end appliances.)
|
727 Valencia St, San Francisco
(415) 864-2111 |
|
| APPLIANCES, USED |
| William's Low-Cost Appliances |
6432 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
(510) 658-4404 |
Reliance Appliance
(A great place to buy refurbished Wedgewoods.)
|
830 Gilman Street, Berkeley
(510) 525-5921 |
|
| APPLIANCE SERVICE AND REPAIR |
| Galvin |
(510) 527-2244 |
Raynard's Appliance
(Old stoves)
|
(510) 233-8677 |
|
| APPRAISERS |
| Ted Brown |
(415) 337-9322 |
| Ernie Simi |
(510) 520-2081 |
| Yovino-Young |
(510) 548-1210 |
|
| ARCHITECTS (and remodel designers) |
| Carlene Anderson Kitchen Design |
(510) 339-2530 |
| Ian MacLeod |
(510) 486-2317 |
Donna Warrington
(Budget conscious; husband is contractor.)
|
(415) 892-1665 |
Graff Architects
(Top quality remodels to preserve character of fine old homes)
|
(510) 848-7500 |
Kauai Architecture
(All kinds of remodel or new construction.) |
(510) 524-3040, Ed Tanaka |
| Fernau and Hartman |
www.FernauHartman.com |
Robert Remiker
(Restoration) |
(510) 644-8099 |
Stan Ginn
(Design Consultant) |
(510) 237-9361 |
|
| ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AND TESTING |
| Synergy |
(510) 429-9600 |
| HMA |
(510) 638-4801 |
| Marfield |
(510) 841-5533 |
|
| AUTO |
| Detailing |
(707) 342-1596, Kerwin |
|
| CARPET CLEANING |
| Dry Carpet |
www.drycarpet.com |
| Cooperative Cleaning |
(510) 845-0003 |
| Larry's Extreme Clean |
(510) 215-7664 |
|
| CHIMNEY AND FIREPLACE |
| Protect Your Life |
(510) 635-9990 |
| The Irish Sweep |
(510) 521-4088 |
| Chelsea Company |
(510) 597-0333 |
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| CITY OFFICES |
| Albany permits and zoning |
(510) 528-5760 |
| Berkeley Codes and Inspections |
(510) 981-7444 |
| Berkeley Engineering |
(510) 981-7500 |
| Berkeley Garbage |
(510) 981-2489 |
| Berkeley Permit Service Center |
(510) 981-7502 |
| Berkeley Property Records |
(510) 981-6900 |
| Berkeley Rent Control |
(510) 981-7368 |
| Berkeley Zoning |
(510) 981-7430 |
| Berkeley Unified School Dist. |
(510) 644-6348 |
| El Cerrito Building Dept. |
(510) 215-4360 |
| Kensington Municipal Advisory |
(510) 273-9926 |
| Kensington Community Develop. |
(925) 335-1210 |
| Kensington Building Inspector |
(925) 335-1112 |
| PG&E |
(800) 743-5000 |
| EBMUD |
(866) 403-2683 |
| ATT |
(800) 288-2020 |
| Waste Management, Alameda County |
(510) 613-8710 |
| East Bay Sanitary Service |
(510) 237-4321 |
|
| CLEANERS |
Celia's Housecleaning Service
(Move-in, move-out, routine, windows) |
(925) 586-5023 |
| Anouman's - carpet and upholstery |
(800) 498-8029 |
| Molly Maid |
(510) 530-6076 |
| Cooperative Cleaning - Carpets |
(510) 845-0003 |
| CRB Cleaning |
(510) 253-5347, Barbara |
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| COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE |
| John Gordon |
(510) 704-1800 |
| Norheim & Yost |
(510) 527-3400 |
| Michael Korman |
(510) 525-4600 |
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| COMPUTER SERVICE AND REPAIR |
| PC-Mediks |
www.pc-mediks.com
(510) 875-5568 |
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| CONCRETE |
| Counterforce |
(510) 835-5400, Mike Dinga |
Richard Schwartz
("Fine Concrete") |
(510) 524-1683 |
Francisco Sanchez
(Driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, etc.) |
(707) 642-0361 |
| Paradigm Construction |
(925) 755-4940, Allan Bellamy |
|
| COUNTERS |
| Import Tile Company |
(510) 843-5959 |
| Concrete Interiors |
(925) 228-5744 |
Vetrazzo
(Recycled glass in concrete) |
www.vetrazzo.com |
|
| CREEKS AND CULVERTS |
| Contra Costa County mapping |
http://ccmap.us |
| Berkeley Creeks |
http://map.ci.berkeley.ca.us/creeks/ |
|
| DESIGN/BUILD |
| Karen Dinardo |
(510) 685-3685 |
| Blue Lotus Project |
(510) 337-9051 |
| More Than a Carpenter |
(510) 559-1700 |
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| DONATE ELECTRONICS |
Alameda County Computer Res. Ctr.
|
(510) 528-4052
www.accrc.org |
| Salvation Army |
(510) 836-8971 |
| Urban Ore |
(510) 841-7283 |
| CARH |
www.carh-inc.org/ |
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| DONATE FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS |
| Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles www.apedf.org |
(510) 763-3342 |
| Salvation Army |
(510) 836-8971 |
| Urban Ore |
(510) 841-7283 |
| CARH |
www.carh-inc.org/ |
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| DRAINAGE |
| Chris Houk |
(510) 336-2323 |
| Richard Schwartz |
(510) 524-1683 |
Tom Anderberg
(Water issues consultant - drainage, foundation and structural) |
(510) 482-2779
www.anderbergconsulting.com |
| Roy Krausen |
(510) 652-4583 |
| Dave Ford |
(510) 845-9076 |
|
| DRYWALL |
| Pacific Drywall |
(888) 447-0487 |
| James Liu Painting |
(510) 638-8126 |
Hothouse Drywall and Paint
(Installation, replacement, repair, patch, paint.) |
(510) 533-8901, Robinson |
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| ELECTRICAL |
| Complete Electric |
(510) 325-7462, Clay Bartley |
| Roberts Electric |
(510) 843-6161, Stephen Lucchesi |
| Positively Electric |
(510) 428-1616 |
| Power & Light |
(510) 845-0488, Michael |
| Fairmount |
(510) 528-1209, Gene Robinson |
| Early Light |
(510) 655-5877 |
|
| ENGINEERS |
| Dan Szumski |
(510) 839-0399 |
| Monte Stott |
(415) 436-0121 |
| Peter Van Maren |
(510) 653-0675 |
Alan Kropp
(Soils engineer)
|
(510) 841-5095 |
|
| ESTATE LIQUIDATORS |
| Brilliant Antiques |
(510) 524-5455, Naomi Schwartz |
Bambino Thrift Shop
(Benefits Children's Hospital) |
(510) 658-7473 |
| A Better Estate Sale |
(510) 886-9166, Cynthia Broderson |
| Fairmount Antiques |
(510) 526-7585, Jake |
| Harvey Clar |
(510) 428-0100 |
| John Favors |
(510) 663-0449 |
| Born Yesterday |
(415) 759-5611 |
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| FENCING |
| Peter Kenan |
(510) 865-1100 |
| Just Fencing |
(510) 235-2698 |
| William Earl Roberts |
(510) 841-8830 |
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| FINANCIAL PLANNING |
| Rachel Robasciotti |
(415) 986-5500 |
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| FIREWOOD |
| Fessendon Firewood |
(510) 525-4080 |
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| FLOORS (WOOD) |
| Le's Golden Floors |
(510) 444-0548, Andy |
Tulip
(High quality and new installation) |
(510) 558-2030 |
John Trares
(Clean, wax, spiff up) |
(415) 847-8390 |
| Floor Doctor |
(510) 525-6311 |
|
| FLOORS (VINYL, CARPET, LAMINATE) |
| Floor Dimensions |
www.floordimensions.com |
| Frick Flooring |
(866) 375-3577 |
| French Brother |
(510) 444-5244 |
|
| FLORISTS |
Connie Hubbell Arts
("Amazing flowers for events and staging") |
(510) 479-7104 |
| Jutta's |
(510) 547-2293 |
| Moe's Flowers |
(510) 849-9039 |
|
| FOUNDATIONS (see also Concrete) |
Jim Duvall
(Big jobs, excavation, leveling) |
(510) 527-7428 |
Anderberg Construction Consulting
(Drainage, foundation, structural) |
(510) 482-2779
www.anderbergconsulting.com |
Counterforce
(Foundation repair/replace, seismic, level) |
(510) 835-5400 |
| Dave Ford |
(510) 845-9076 |
| Gen-Tech |
(510) 530-0687 |
| Paradigm Construction |
(925) 755-4940, Allan Bellamy |
| Duenas |
(707) 642-7668 |
|
| FURNITURE, NEW |
| Macy's Outlet |
1200 Whipple Rd, Union City
(510) 441-8833
|
|
| GARAGE DOORS |
| Connors |
(510) 234-6121 |
| Contra Costa Door |
(925) 671-7888 |
|
| GARDENERS/LANDSCAPE |
Mimi's Landscaping
(Market prep, plus crew for fencing, etc) |
(510) 595-9090, Mimi Wiesenfeld
mimiwred@sbcglobal.net |
| Lura DeOme, Earthmoods |
(510) 526-2987 |
Heather Hafleigh
(Market prep including potted plants) |
(510) 528-1031 |
Through the Garden Wall
(Architectural art, mosaic, tile, faux painting.) |
FranSegal.com |
Lila Prins
(Container gardens for staging)
|
eastbaygardenstaging.com |
Robert Cruikshank
(Hardscape and installation) |
(510) 486-8282 |
|
| GENERAL CONTRACTORS |
| Luis Mazariegos, LM Construction |
LMGConstructionn@aol.com
(There are 2 "n"s at end of address) |
Guillaume Canivet
(Remodel, finish carpentry, plumbing, electrical, almost anything.) |
(510) 528-3700
canivetconstruction.com |
Joe Carlig
(Licensed painter who does small remodels) |
(510) 524-1397 |
On the Beam
(Big remodels/additions) |
(510) 412-9964, Steve Schliff |
W. B. Elmer
(High end, new construction) |
www.wbelmer.com |
| Brian Burley, Burley Construction |
(510) 912-6325 |
| Winfield Construction |
(510) 652-4712, Ken |
| State License info |
(800) 321-2752 |
|
| GRAPHIC DESIGN |
Kristine Neddersen
www.KyoteDog.com |
(510) 873-7787 KyoteDog@earthlink.net |
|
| GUTTER CLEANING |
| Grateful Gutters |
(510) 524-6666 |
| LightStream |
(510) 559-8222, Andy |
|
| HANDY PEOPLE |
| Mark Reitdorf |
(510) 325-5904 |
| Joe Carlig |
(510) 524-1397 |
| Raul and Rafael |
(415) 378-8007 |
| Mr. Handyman |
(925) 228-2888 |
Bill Fox
($55/hr carpentry, $65/hr electrical/plumbing) |
(510) 912-1561 |
Rob Kanter
("Odd job Rob")
|
(510) 595-9239 |
Douglas
(Parks his RV at your home during project |
(707) 889-0082 |
|
| HAULING |
EcoHaul
(Recycles 80-90% of what they haul) |
(800) ECOHAUL, EcoHaul.com |
| Got Junk |
(800) Got-Junk, 1800GotJunk.com |
| U Call We Haul |
(510) 872-7380, David Dumolin |
| Two Strong Women Haul Awa |
(510) 235-0122 |
| George Palmer |
(510) 435-9665 cell |
|
| HAZARDOUS MATERIALS |
AEI Consultants
(Home Mold Survey) |
(925) 746-6000 |
Forensic Analytical
(Mold, asbestos, lead testing)
|
(510) 887-8828 |
| Block Environmental |
(925) 682-7200 |
| Paragon Research |
(925) 685-1734 |
Synergy
(Asbestos abatement) |
(510) 547-5475 |
|
| HEATING |
| Mark Davis |
(510) 692-2981 |
| El Cerrito Heating |
(510) 237-8602, Bob Holland |
| Roebers |
(510) 537-0556 |
| Harry Clark |
(510) 444-1776 |
| Ceridono |
(510) 528-1622 |
|
| INSPECTORS |
| Mark Van Buskirk |
(925) 683-1499 |
| Craig McCaleb |
(510) 848-1022 |
| Nick Falus |
(800) 845-6822, (Greenfield) |
| Roger Robinson |
(510) 482-8016 (Star Inspections) |
| John McComas |
(510) 525-7173 |
|
| INSURANCE |
| Michael Pallas |
(925) 297-4202 |
| Allstate |
(510) 429-5788, Tony Huey |
| Al Caruso - Farmer's |
(510) 527-4640 |
| Liberty Mutual - Dave Fabucci |
(925) 838-6310 X58339 |
| AAA |
(510) 594-6776, Edgar de Leon |
| Armstrong & Armstrong |
(510) 525-3902 |
|
| INTERIOR DESIGN |
Nancy LaRose
(Interiors, colors, custom painting) |
(510) 526-0636 |
| Jacqueline Brown |
(510) 530-3263 |
| Elizabeth Fulton |
(510) 528-8070 |
| Deborah Michie |
(415) 457-6859 |
Marcy Voyevod
www.MarcyVoyevod.com
|
(510) 337-9051 |
| Julla Sutta |
(510) 540-7179 |
| Before and After |
(510) 841-4324 |
| Kristine Ahlstrand |
(510) 839-9503 |
|
| LEGAL |
| John Guttierez |
(510) 647-0600 |
| Fred Feller |
(510) 548-7474 (rental issues) |
| Janet Fairchild |
(510) 525-4235 (TIC) |
| Fred Hertz |
(510) 834-4114 (non-married TIC, etc) |
| Larry Moll |
(510) 655-7141 (Rent control/tenants) |
| Michael St. John |
(510) 845-8928 (general real estate) |
|
| LENDERS |
| Tom Nitsan |
(510) 527-6146 (MPR Financial) |
| Zachary Griffin |
ZacharyGriffin.com |
| Kurt Herrenbruck |
(510) 418-1349 |
Jay Koppelman
(Commercial and investment property) |
(925) 682-3300 |
| Tom Sammon |
(925) 938-3535 |
Steve Oliphant
(Residential income property)
|
(415) 485-1080 |
|
| LOCKSMITH |
| Rex Keys |
(510) 527-7000 |
| Stinson Security & Lock |
(510) 450-4818 |
|
| MASONRY |
| Paradigm Company |
(925) 755-4940 |
|
| McCORMACK'S GUIDE |
| School rankings, city profiles, vital statistics and much more -- now online! |
www.mccormacks.com
|
|
| MOLD: See Hazardous Materials |
|
| MOVERS |
| Strong Young Movers |
(510) 290-6345
www.strongyoungmovers.com |
| Stu Miller |
(510) 848-9395 |
| Ben's Moving |
(510) 540-1991 |
| Macy Movers |
(510) 444-0100 |
|
| NOTARY |
Katherine Meurer
(Mobile Notary - will come to you) |
(510) 684-0021 |
|
| PACK/MOVE/ORGANIZE |
Moving On
("Personalized service for seniors") |
(510) 527-7732, Lynn Richards |
Girl With A Truck
www.girlwithatruck.com |
(510) 229-7321 |
All Things Home
("Organizing solutions for people on the move") |
(510) 654-7983, Gayle Grace |
|
| PAINTERS |
| Carlos Avalos |
(510) 568-0510 |
| Ben Crook |
(925) 727-9496 |
Joe Carlig
(Also does windows and general handywork) |
(510) 524-1397 |
| Smart Painting |
(510) 532-5461, Kwan Jo |
Tom O'Callaghan
(Color specialist) |
(415) 459-4125 |
|
| PEST CONTROL |
| Mitts |
(510) 525-2202 |
| Structural Renewal |
(510) 524-3112, Kent Stonebreaker |
| Charles Mayer |
(510) 428-1915 |
East Bay Structural
(Also Winfield Construction) |
(510) 652-4712, Ken |
| Live Oak |
(510) 524-7101 |
| Terminix |
www.Terminix.com (ants) |
|
| PETS |
Pride and Pedigree
Dog daycare and training
|
http://www.prideandpedigree.com/ |
Metro Dog
Board, daycare, training
|
http://metrodog.com |
Molly Mutt
Washable, re-usable dog bed covers
|
http://www.mollymutt.com/ |
|
| PRINT AND COPY |
| www.ExpressCopy.com |
(800) 260-5887 |
| Copy World |
www.copyworldinc.com |
Halo Branded Solutions
Customized large quantities |
steven.perlmuter@halo.com |
|
| PLUMBERS |
| Val Betti |
(510) 232-5593 |
| Superior |
(510) 236-3346 |
| Ehret |
(510) 528-4292 |
Mr. Plumber
(Tankless water heaters) |
(510) 758-6237, Larry |
|
| RECO |
| Shel Harris |
(510) 549-3290 (checklist/work) |
| Advanced Home Energy |
(510) 540-4860 (checklist/work)
www.advancedhomeenergy.com |
Berkeley Building Dept.
for checking RECO status
|
buildingandsafety@ci.berkeley.ca.us |
|
| RENT CONTROL: See Legal |
|
| ROOFERS |
| Interstate Roofing |
(510) 601-6369, Bill Wong |
| Elliott & Elliott |
(510) 444-7270 |
| Planchon |
(510) 235-4056 |
|
| RUBBER STAMPS |
Berkeley Stamp and Engraving
|
(510) 845-5685
1680 University Ave. |
|
| SEISMIC PREPAREDNESS |
| Quake Prepare |
www.QuakePrepare.com |
| Quakebusters |
(510) 763-6933, Jerome |
| Bay Area Retrofit |
(510) 548-1111 |
| Dave Ford |
(510) 845-9076 |
| Structural Renewal |
(510) 524-3112 |
| Quality Bay |
(510) 540-5982 |
| Government info |
Quake.abag.ca.gov |
|
| SENIORS |
Senior Referral Services
|
(925) 625-0200, Nancy Peterson
NPeterson94561@sbcglobal.net |
Moving On
(Assistance with senior transitions, including sorting, donating and moving possessions)
|
(510) 527-7732, Lynn Richards
|
|
| SEWER |
| Rhino Rooter |
(510) 559-9592, Gary Ball |
| Central Plumbing and Router |
(510) 290-5888, Paul Croxton |
|
| SHORT SALE CONSULTATION |
| Richard Goodman, Lawyer and CPA |
(510) 922-9400
RAGoodman@gmail.com |
| Eva Smith and Associates |
(510) 889-8885 |
| Doris Forman, CPA |
(510) 525-4757 |
| John Guttierez, Lawyer |
(510) 647-0600 |
| Lillian Lea, EA, ABA |
(510) 526-2220 |
|
| SOCIAL CAUSES |
Kiva
(Make loans to small entrepreneurs in other countries, as little as $25) |
http://kiva.org |
|
| SOILS |
Alan Kropp, Soils Engineer
(Landslides map and more on web site!) |
(510) 841-5095, www.AKropp.com |
| Bill Wikander |
(925) 260-4894 |
Bill Gibson
(Engineered soil repair) |
(925) 495-5941 |
|
| STAGERS |
| Nest Egg, Christine Mattsson |
http://www.nesteggstaging.com |
| Designed to Sell |
www.thedesignedtosell.com |
|
| STORAGE |
| Door-to-door containers |
www.storageandmovingcenter.com |
| Public Storage |
www.publicstorage.com |
|
| SURVEYORS |
| Paul Webb |
(510) 548-3201 |
| Bay Area Land Surveying |
(510) 223-5167, Michael Foster |
| Andreas Deak |
(510) 865-4289 |
| Bates & Bailey |
(510) 843-2007 |
| Insight Land Surveying |
(415) 359-0480 |
| Kister, Savio & Rei |
(510) 222-4020 |
|
| TAXES |
| Eva Smith and Associates |
(510) 889-8885 |
| Richard Goodman, Lawyer and CPA |
(510) 922-9400
RAGoodman@gmail.com |
| Doris Forman, CPA |
(510) 525-4757 |
| John Guttierez, Lawyer |
(510) 647-0600 |
| Lillian Lea, EA, ABA |
(510) 526-2220 |
| 1031 Exchange Options |
(800) 675-2424, Kian Nobari |
| Old Republic Exchange |
(800) 738-1031 |
| Jim Mansuetto, CPA |
(510) 763-8489 |
|
| TELEPHONE AND NETWORK WIRING |
| Robyn Simonet |
(510) 333-5815 |
| Backbone Communications |
(510) 655-5419 |
| Joe Ursini |
(510) 237-2445 |
|
| TILE |
| Sarah Young |
(510) 450-0250 |
| Gelu Ilie |
(510) 506-5073 |
| Feraru & Associates |
(510) 228-7366 |
|
| TREES |
| Brende and Lamb |
(510) 486-8733, BrendeLamb.com |
| TreeScapes |
(510) 638-0781, David Nelson |
| Steve Crumley
| (510) 524-2597 |
| ForesTree |
(510) 526-8733 |
Professional Tree Care Company
(Stump grinding) |
(510) 549-3954 |
|
| UTILITIES |
| PG&E |
(800) 743-5000 |
| EDMUD |
(866) 403-2683 |
| ATT
| www.att.com |
| Comcast |
www.comcast.net |
| US Postal Service |
(800) 275-8777 |
| DMV |
(800) 777-0133 |
| Berkeley Waste Management
| (510) 981-6350 |
| Oakland Waste Management |
(510) 537-5500 |
|
| WINDOWS |
| Squeeky Windows |
(510) 531-8138, Ben Rei |
| LightStream - cleaning |
(510) 559-8222, Andy |
The Window Shop
(Repair/replace old wood windows) |
(510) 865-9663, Darryll |
Custom Exteriors
(Install new windows/doors) |
(888) 957-7800 |
Pagano's Ace Hardware
(Replace window/door/skylight screens) |
(510) 769-7540 |
| Arrow Glass |
(510) 233-2191 |
Taylor Made Window
(Evaluation and installation) |
(510) 559-5530
www.ataylormadewindow.com |
Sinan's - Replacement www.sinanswindows.com
|
(510) 654-9944 |
| Wooden Window - Replacement www.woodenwindow.com |
(510) 893-1157 |
| US Window Renewal |
(510) 769-1546 |
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