Bio 911

(199 reviews)

If you've ever wondered what's lurking inside your air ducts, do yourself a favor and call Duct…read morePros. We recently hired them for a standard starter package of air duct cleaning. Frank and Mark showed up right on time. Not only were they clean, courteous, and incredibly efficient, but they also ended up saving us from a potential household disaster. While working, they discovered our dryer vent was heavily clogged and not releasing lint properly, turning what we thought was just a routine cleaning into saving us from a genuine fire hazard. Without missing a beat, Frank and Mark walked us through the issue, installed new piping, and cleared out every last trace of built-up lint in addition to meticulously cleaning out all the air and bathroom vents throughout the entire house. They were professional, knowledgeable, and downright awesome to work with. It's rare to find technicians who are exceptionally thorough and honest. Thank you Duct Pros, especially to Frank and Mark!

Got the premium package which was slightly better pricing. Easy to schedule and good communication…read more Had to change my appointment due to emergency which was fine. Showed up about 20 min late after the assigned window, but would have been nice to update me earlier. Seems like they did a good job, took around 1-1.5 hrs, however left a lot of dust and debris after on my kitchen counter and on the bed in the bedroom after they left. They also helped me change the air filters in the heater. Addendum: upgraded to add 5 stars after they reached to to rectify the situation. Appreciate it

Manzanita Square

(1 review)

Brand new on campus housing at San Francisco State University. Rooms are apartment style with 3…read morebedrooms, living room and kitchen. Apartments include stainless steel appliances, leather like couch and chair.

M & L Construction

(133 reviews)

Great experience all around! After the recent storms, when it seemed like everyone was discovering…read moreleaks, M&L was responsive and helpful. Watching Buddy diagnose the issue in our siding was fascinating, and the repair itself was completed quickly. I also really appreciated the additional context and explanations throughout the process, they were informative and reassuring. Very professional company.

The work itself was tremendous. The foreman they sent to execute on the job was very very good and…read morewe are so happy with the finished result! It's everything around that which was challenging. When they originally came to scope the project out we explicitly talked about some extra things - but then at the end of the job they said they actually weren't in scope and wanted me to pay extra. Then, when I held back on paying the final bill until that was resolved, they unwarned put a mechanic's lien on our house. Also I'm nervous about their billing setup generally - it got hacked last year and I almost got scammed out of $11k. And during the job itself, they had to take the crew off of our job for an "emergency" somewhere else, leaving a big gap where there wasn't any progress while we had an active construction site at our house. I understand some level of scheduling issues but this was really frustrating. So overall, I'd say all of this put a really bad taste in my mouth, and I'd be really torn on whether to work with them again. The work was tremendous but I can live without surprise interruptions and liens on my house.

Over the Rainbow Childcare

(5 reviews)

So I had my daughter attend many years ago and Scarlett was by far the best at what she does. She…read moreis very engaged and cares about the kiddos and their families. She does a lot of community activities as well as age appropriate art and academics. I really came on here because I couldn't figure out how to edit my previous review. Although I wish I had my 2 toddlers with her but there were no openings when I needed it.

My daughter has been attending Over the Rainbow Childcare for a year, and as a first-time parent of…read morea pandemic baby, I was beyond nervous. Luckily, those nerves and fears quickly dissolved. Ms. Scarlett showers the children with love, and her generosity extends to the families. I'm grateful for how much time the children spend outdoors, exploring with hands-on crafts, and reading. My daughter may only be two, but Scarlett fosters her creativity and it translates in how she interacts with others, holds conversations, and engages in independent play. Since starting daycare, my daughter's sleeping habits have improved and become consistent, she continues to adventure in trying new foods, and she has developed an interest and gentleness with animals. I have seen exponential grown in my daughter's ability to articulate her needs with words, as well as physically maneuver different spaces. She is excited to see her friends everyday and comes home smiling and singing new songs. We are lucky to have found Over the Rainbow Childcare. It has become an extension of our family and I couldn't imagine entrusting someone else to care for my daughter.

ASI Early Childhood Education Center

4.5

(4 reviews)

My son has been attending this daycare/preschool since he was 8 months old. He is now 2 years old…read more He loves it here and he loves his teachers. The rooms are all set up in a way to foster the kid's development and learning. Everything is so neat and clean, their sanitizing rules are always adhered to. Even the parents are asked to follow the procedures. I couldn't ask for more in a daycare. When he is happy, I am happy and that is all that matters. You can see that the teachers love what they are doing and this makes the environment very welcoming and enjoyable. I would never choose another school for my son. They have truly exceeded my expectations.

My daughter has attended the preschool program here for the last two semesters and we absolutely…read morelove it. The school follows a Reggio-Emilia (google it) philosophy and the teachers and staff are amazing. It is open to students, staff, and alumni of SFSU, and if there is space available they do accept children whose parents are not affiliated with the school. I have a special needs child and the school has made every effort to make the classroom accessible. They have really put a lot of energy into making sure she has a positive experience. There seems to me to be an emphasis on fostering a sense of community among the children and families. This includes having pot lucks, greening days, weekend outings, and family participation. Parent's must volunteer once a semester and can choose from a list of things that the school needs. For instance you can provide a snack for the teacher's meeting, mow the grass, or some other task that the school needs done. There is tuition assistance (that is provided by the ASI) for qualifying families. You must pack a lunch for your child as no lunch is provided by the school. However, they do provide two snacks a day and water is always available outside and inside the classroom. There is also a community fruit basket that each child is asked to contribute to which becomes part of the snacks. We have been very happy with this preschool. They have gone out of their way to provide services for my daughter and to make sure that her transition to kindergarten will be a smooth one.

Apple Stonestown

3.0

(763 reviews)

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My Apple Store of choice for every upgrade. The team is always prompt, helpful, and the order‑ahead…read morepickup couldn't be easier. I've bought three generations of iPhones and plenty of other Apple products here, and the service has always been excellent. 7 years ago, my left AirPod died just a week out of warranty--and they still replaced it for free. That kind of customer care sticks with you. Five stars!

Teach your employees about customer service…read more I was standing at the phone section waiting to be assisted for 10 minutes. Five minutes in a guy approached me and said someone would be by to help. I watched him and two other employees standing around jerking each other off for five more minutes. Completely disgusted. Review your camera cameras on who was supposed to be demonstrating phones on July 20 from 7:25 to 7:35 completely worthless staff.

Old Republic Title Company

4.4

(38 reviews)

Anticipated conflicts are at ease and of no trouble to the fundamentals that Hensel Troche brings;…read moreambition, a leading example of integrity with expertise in his field as he avails himself to the buyers needs. He is a helping hand until the job gets DONE. Thank you Kind regards, Jesus Alberto Cervantes

First of all I want to give 10 stars If I could for this amazing escrow firm ORTC on Ocean st! I am…read moreso amazingly happy with the professional support from Janette Marcelo and Magan York Bigg for handling and taking care of my VIP clients. I also put in an effort to explain to my clients what to do and expect to make it a smooth transition with all parties involved. This relationship is not just a transaction but I true business relationship. If you are reading this, I am a producing agent and will keep my business as much as possible with ORTC.

Authentic Electrical

(118 reviews)

Don and JT are amazing ! If I can give them 10 stars we would. Initially I contacted them to…read moreinstall 2 chandeliers and hook up temporary power to the house for the appraiser (new home remodel). Once they hooked up temporary power and switched on the lights (which should be brand new) nothing worked and some of the outlets didn't work. Long story short it took them 3+ days to remap the electrical in the house plus fixing the switches, outlets, labeling the patch panel, installed the chandeliers basically fixed what the bad electrician did. These guys are so professional, great with their clients, personable, they make things right, great people, knowledgeable and if you're looking for great fun electricians look no further, call these 2 brothers asap.

Don connected me with their electrician to help inspect a potentially urgent issue, as one of my…read moreoutlets had sparked. On the phone I was told I could expect the electrician at 5:30pm. After 5:30pm, I called and was told he wouldn't be able to make it, but could come tomorrow. I followed up the next day asking when he could come, then was finally told they wouldn't be able to make it again and to find someone else. Great. Thanks everyone.

Shining Stars Academy

(4 reviews)

We feel so very fortunate to send our infant son to Shining Stars Academy. I knew from the moment…read morewe toured our son would receive the care and love he deserves. The staff are truly exceptional - they are so attentive and nurturing, and ensure all the children are engaged and learning at their own pace. Their curriculum is fresh and well-thought out, and incudes sensory activities, exercise, music, and crafts. The daily photos and group updates are heartwarming and something I really cherish! Shining Stars has exceeded all our expectations. We hope if we grow our family in the future there's an open spot for him/her, too!

I had a little hesitation to start daycare for my 17 month baby girl and worried that she would…read morehave separation anxiety, couldn't sleep or eat well, or get sick easily. But things turned out so well that my daughter didn't cry at all and got used to the new environment so well. I can always see her smiling in daily pics. I know she really like the school and especially Vika and Lana who took very good care of her.

Fast Response Plumbing & Rooter

(889 reviews)

Fast Response has come through for same day service 2x for me now. The first time I ended up…read morecancelling because the toilet unclogged. But this second time, I message them through Yelp at 1am, they responded at 7am, made an appointment at 8am. Arrival window of 10am-12pm, and Tim showed up right at 11am. It's in the name, "Rapid Response" ... super fair pricing especially for Sunday emergency service. (This was an emergency for us, 2 women one apartment bathroom) Keep these guys number saved in your phone. Truly grateful! Thank you Tim!

Had a random plumbing issue where the water heater just stopped working out of nowhere--no hot…read morewater at all, middle of the morning, perfect timing. Called them and they showed up way faster than expected. Guy knew exactly what he was doing, diagnosed it in like 10 minutes, explained it in simple terms (not the usual confusing plumber talk), and had it fixed the same visit. No upselling, no dragging it out. Everything's been working perfectly since. Clean job too, no mess left behind.

Discount Plumbing Rooter Services

4.5

(1.3k reviews)

Tech was prompt and polite. Unfortunately he could not with the leaking dishwasher issue since it…read morewas appliance related. He gave me an estimate for the icemaker hookup but it was very expensive. With a little effort I was able to get the icemaker hooked up and saved over $1200.

I'm a returning customer. Discount Plumming sends outstanding plummer each time I call for service…read more They sent Carlos G today to fix my slow / non-working kitchen sink drain. Carlos explained how that could have happened and how to prevent it from happening again. I asked Carlos G about my toilet tank sometimes not filling water. He said it's a simple problem and showed me how to fix it! Also, the office updated me by text to let me know that the plummer is on his way and when to expect him. They also called to let me know that he could be running late. I couldn't be happier with the service. I would recommend Discount Plumming all day! When you call for service, ask for Carlos G. You will not regret it!

A2Z Remodeling

(114 reviews)

I used A2Z Remodeling for renovating my kitchen in 2025, and highly recommend them…read more I chose to contact them because of their great reviews on Yelp. In the initial meeting with Project Manager Yves, he walked me through the process and answered my many questions. This was all very helpful as I have never done a kitchen reno before, and Yves demonstrated his knowledge and "can do" attitude. Yves also mentioned that the crew working on my kitchen would be dedicated to my project until it was done, a big plus in my opinion. After this meeting I felt reasonably confident that A2Z Remodeling was a good choice. Prior to contacting A2Z I had gotten quotes from a few cabinet makers, thinking that A2Z would only provide general contractor services. But A2Z also has a cabinet design service, so they provided a quote. The design created by A2Z's designer, Marissa, was great so I had no concerns there. However, the quote was less pricey than all the other quotes and I then spent lots of time researching cabinet construction, trying (with limited success) to compare the quality of the materials used in the different bids. A2Z's cabinet supplier is Kraftview out of San Leandro, and ultimately, I went to their showroom in San Leandro to inspect the cabinets in person which and that alleviated all my concerns, they looked great and were very high quality (plywood construction, soft close, full extension drawers, etc.). I am very happy I chose A2Z to supply the cabinetry, for two big reasons: 1) Their supplier, Kraftview, is local, so fast turnaround. Some of the other quotes were for cabinets manufactured overseas and it would take months to get them. And if there were any problems, months to get replacements. And indeed, there was a couple problems with cabinets that needed correction and A2Z was able to get things fixed with only a small delay to the project. 2) A2Z was fully responsible for the cabinets: They took the measurements, did the design, ordered them, and installed them. If there were any problems or unexpected issues they took care of it. Whereas if another company was supplying the cabinets I expect I would have had been a lot more involved in resolving issues. One example is that when the demolition of the old kitchen was done, there was an unexpected pipe sticking out of the wall which we had not accounted for in the cabinet design, A2Z took care of it. Another example is that one of the cabinet fronts had some slight damage on it and A2Z had it replaced, I didn't even know about that until Yves mentioned it after the fact. The cabinet design process went really well. Marissa was fantastic to work with. Her design was great out of the gate and she was very open to iteration, mainly me changing little nitpicky things, then sometimes realizing it was a bad idea and changing it back. I visited their showroom in Oakland many times and it was really nice to be able to talk things over in person with her, and she gave me a ton of great suggestions. The crew working on the job were top notch. As promised, it was the same crew for the entire time and they took care of everything: Demolition, Plumbing, Electrical, Inspections, Floor Installation, Cabinet Installation, Appliance Installation, Painting, Lighting. They were careful to keep things clean and not damage floor, doors or anything. They abided by the HOA rules, and I received no complaints from my neighbors. Along the way there were small hiccups and bumps, but nothing major and A2Z would take care of it. One example was that some of the cabinets arrived missing the grooves needed to install the LED lights, there were a few options on how to proceed and I thought we could make one of the lesser options works, but Yves convinced me that we shouldn't take shortcuts and we took them back to the factory to get properly fixed. Yves and the crew were very focused on making the whole process as smooth as possible and making sure I was happy with the results. Highly recommended!

We just completed our project with A2Z and we are really happy with the results and with how the…read moreproject went. We added a second story deck and knocked down the wall between our kitchen and dining room. There was excellent communication throughout the process and the crew worked hard and were very respectful. There were several complications, not because of A2Z but because of the age of our house, (there was untreated dry rot that was discovered and they found water under our house which impacted support beams). Our contractor Dror and the crew handled all the bumps in the road with good communication and fair adjustments to the price and timeline of the project. They also made sure that all of our expectations were met and were able to make changes or adjustments if we requested them. We would work with them again and would recommend them to friends and neighbors!

M & L Construction

(133 reviews)

Mission Home Remodeling

4.7

(54 reviews)

Posted this on Google reviews and it got hidden to the public. I think it's important folks know…read moreabout this experience so see below: ______________________ I had such a bad experience with Mission Home which I know will look bonkers given the 5 star reviews. I was definitely persuaded by these reviews - and now will question every business that has 5 star reviews. Do your homework and don't be fooled. Project took much longer than what it should have because they were disorganized and would forget certain things (the foreman would even admit that the PM should have told me certain things!) that I would have imagined a contractor had down pat in terms of sequencing. They use some subcontractors and you are at the mercy of their schedules. They just are not organized (you will do a lot of the reminding, checking in, following up, and certain things still may not happen). They failed inspections meaning more cost (it is their job to pass these! It says this in any contract!) If it seemed as though I was questioning something, the PM got defensive and sometimes unprofessional, gaslighting me in a very aggressive manner. I saved the communication, in fact. The people I worked with directly were young and it showed in the almost-too-casual style of communication and lack of professionalism. I surrendered towards the end and just wanted the project done and everyone gone. I feel completely foolish that I went with the significantly higher estimate thinking it would offer a smooth, superior experience. The actual people who did the work worked hard though and did nice work - hence the two stars. But at the end of the day, it's actually hard to enjoy the work as I am reminded by the months of bad experiences - up to the very end. You can find more experienced contractors out there for equal quality of workmanship and for a more competitive price. I am using a different contractor now for other work at the property - it's a 180 degree difference - they have a dedicated team for my project, meaning time to completion is more accurate and on time; they have a dedicated person to procure the finishes and fixtures, not myself; they are way more organized and even provided me a timeline of what to expect and communicate with me what time they are showing up and what progress was made that day (!!); they are bringing a truly expert eye with attention to detail that ELEVATES the space and are teaching me to ask things I didn't even know I should KNOW to ask; and most importantly, I feel truly comfortable asking questions without defensiveness and aggressive steamrolling in their answers. I received none of this level of care or expertise with MHR, and I want you to know that you should expect these things!!!

Try to get some basic quote range but they say no, they cannot do that and we have to schedule a…read moresite visit even with the measurements and picture I provide. This makes no sense because we just want to get a ballpark to see if it's even make sense to continue. But anyway, on the date of the site visit, the guy come without any tool for measurements and for note taking. The guy just spent like 20 mins walking around the house and said he will get back to us with a quote. But I never hear back from them since. I think the company is very picky on clients and like to see if they have enough money to pay for their service. If they think we cannot afford it, they will just cut all the communications. This is also mentioned by other 1 star reviews.

GCD Restoration

(108 reviews)

Manny is the person you should consult for your remediation plan. I highly appreciate their…read moreprofessional services and the valuable advice they provide on how to improve and prevent any future issues. Also, fair market value for the services they provided.

Manny was a bright spot in a stressful water remediation situation. He is professional, friendly,…read moreresponsive and did an exceptional job within a tight turnaround window. He set up an effective containment zone and comprehensively addressed the damage with a level of care and workmanship that was remarkable. I highly recommend Manny at GCD as a dependable, competent and kind.

B & G Chem-Dry

(377 reviews)

B&G Chem -Dry did a great job cleaning my 10-year-old, never been cleaned sofa. They arrived right…read moreon time and got to work, were respectful of my other furniture, and were very thorough, making sure to clean every part of my sleeper sofa. The water from the cleaner was so dark and smelly, I'm relived it's spotless and odorless now. They even washed part of my lounge chair for only a few bucks extra, which was not part of the original quote. The sofa was dry and ready to use about a day later. Nice!

10/10 - B&G Chem-Dry did an amazing job on our off-white L-shaped couch--deep cleaned and restored…read morethe upholstery to look like new! Fair pricing, super efficient, and such a friendly team. Highly recommend! Thanks Luis & team!

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