I reached out to Aryan on a Friday and he was able to complete my tasks on that Sunday. I had…read moreseveral small projects and he was able to complete well, and in a timely manner. I will definitely be using him again for other tasks.

Exceptional service. Great value…read more Respect for the home was top notch with shoe coverings and paper protecting used while inside doing the work. Aryan went above and beyond in repairing my plaster wall hole. Communication throughout the the process was A+ Lastly I have had experience with a number of repairman and I can confidently say Aryan was the best overall results and experience. - Vallejo home owner

I wish I could give 10 stars…read more I needed 3 pens engraved with same-day turnaround. After calling 10+ shops in the Bay Area, Heirloom Engravings was the first to say they can do it - and they really delivered. Wade, the Master Engraver, is a true craftsman. He knew the materials inside and out, guided me on the best lettering style, and his workshop reflected someone who genuinely loves what he does. The end result was stunning and I couldn't be happier. I'll absolutely be back and would recommend Wade to anyone looking for quality and exquisite engraving work.

Heirloom did a perfect and speedy, fairly-priced engraving on a sterling silver Tiffany bowl that…read morecame out great. My project included a custom design on the curved surface of the bowl, along with an engraved date. The work looks amazing and they were very easy to interact with. Dropped off Thurs and was ready Tues, coulda been even faster if needed. They apparently have a history of engraving for Tiffany, and it's clear that their primary business is NOT bowling trophies and Little League plaques. I visited 3 other shops before going with Heirloom and it was a night and day comparison in their favor on expertise, confidence and quality.

I bought my Lelit Elizabeth from Sam around 4 years ago - so this is kind of a late review. But I…read morethought I'd go ahead an leave a review after my monthly backflush reminder email. Sam was very responsive over questions and great to talk to when I was purchasing the machine, At the time, he was the only person who even stocked Lelit locally. Over the years I had a few small issues that I was able to resolve purely over email as well.

Julian was exceptional. Business was easy to find. Thank…read moreyou for the great experience. I learned a lot about coffee machines. Thank you again Julian! God bless you my friend

Our commercial property we rent at Doodlecakes Bakery in Alameda, therefore our landlord has a lot…read moreof requirements for improvements or replacements (even when no city permit is needed, for a portable air conditioner). Next Service HVAC made the process easy, and sent over any proof of certificate of insurance with landlord listed as additional insured, estimates, spec sheets needed. The good thing is their company's representative Rose, and her communication along the way - where other companies might never respond. Pricing was standard & fair for commercial needs, again where other companies might never respond fast enough, Next Service HVAC won't leave you hanging!

Don't make the same mistake I did by hiring Next HVAC and Appliance Repair. Maybe they are okay…read morewith appliances, but HVAC is clearly not their strong side. The installation quality was very poor and left a lot to be desired. Yes, they are much cheaper than other companies, but now I understand why. HVAC is not something where you should go with the lowest price. I honestly question whether their HVAC work meets proper industry standards. I would not recommend them for HVAC installation work.

Responsive and quick service. Easy to work with…read more Had a refrigerator that was not cooling. Not a good for a frig. They diagnosed a coolant leak and fixed it without any problems. They could have fleeced me and replaced a compressor, but they did what was needed. I appreciate the honesty.

Be very careful with this company. I paid $70 for a diagnosis and was told my compressor was dead…read more They quoted me $5,571 for replacement, so I got a second opinion, and the compressor was not the problem, it was a couple hundred dollar safety switch. What bothered me most was that when I questioned them, their explanation kept changing. First it was the compressor, then an "open line," then a high-voltage breaker issue. That is not a diagnosis I can trust, or a diagnosis based in true process of elimination testing to arrive at the core issue. I've been running a restaurant for nearly 20 years, and I've seen this pattern many times before: jump straight to the most expensive repair. In my experience, this felt like either incompetence or an attempt to oversell a job that wasn't needed. I will never use them again, and I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before approving any HVAC work from Next HVAC.

It's been a while since I've recommended Pristine Air Conditioning. Kingsada and Justice came by…read moretoday to clean our dryer vent and ducts. They did an excellent job. They were professional, prompt, meticulous and thorough and respectful of property. They are reasonably priced. If you need your dryer vent and ducts cleaned. give Kingsada a call today. Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. They accept various types of payments: Zelle, Venmo. Checks and credit cards. If you pay by credit there is fee of 3.7%z

Kingsada had cleaned and checked vents about a month ago. He had to back a second time as I had…read moresome remodeling done and the contractors ran the AC for 13 hours which is a big no no! The entire vent system was clogged with thick construction dust that ended up in the entire house. It not only dirtied up the place but is a health hazard. He spent 4+ hours cleaning the coils and all the vents. The system is good again for the next 3-5 years. Thank you Kingsada for coming to my rescue.

I'd give six stars if it was possible. This is the only person you need to call. After a…read morerecommendation from a colleague, I called Matthew to service 2 Wedgewood stoves in 2 apartments. He was punctual, knowledgeable, kind, and reasonably priced. An all-around win! Months later I had another problem (I moved the stove to paint a wall and knocked things out of place). I called Matthew who patiently walked me through the process of locating reset buttons and adjusting misaligned tubes, fixing my issue over the phone, right there and then. I wholeheartedly recommend Reliance Appliance to all my gas-stove-having friends, and to strangers on the internet. As the youth say, "No notes."

We have an O'Keefe and Merritt that has repeatedly suffered small gas leaks. We are avid cooks…read moreliving in the fire-prone hills, so this has been an especially hazardous situation. I was aggravated, for we have had the range serviced several times, yet every year or two, new gas leaks would appear. I was getting ready to give up on having a vintage range, for though I had been promised that it was built like a tank and would work forever with maintenance, I was tired of paying for nearly annual visits to address new fails, each time after wondering for a couple of weeks if I was imagining the gas smell before calling PGE to verify that yes, I am smelling gas. On this visit Matt came out to fully address the repeated fails, far more thoroughly than my previous experiences. He ensured that quality parts were utilized, that the knobs were rigged so that they wouldn't cause fails, and ingeniously weighted the oven door so that it will stay fully open or shut; previously springs had been upgraded, but after a few months the door would creep partially open, so that oven temp couldn't be maintained. The stovetop and oven work better than they ever have in our 13 years of living here - the knobs turn smoothly, the gas comes out more fully and cleanly, the oven holds temperature, and best of all, no more gas leaks, and I believe that this time the repairs will hold, since Matt was so thorough. Matt said that he will stand by his work and ensure that this range continues to operate safely, which I appreciate, since I realized that at this time I'd really rather not have to re-wire the kitchen to accommodate an induction range.

I normally go to another spot on University but they were closed on Easter Sunday…read more Since it was still early, made me way on San Pablo and noticed this spot. Parked in front since I was unaware of rear parking. Arrived and only 1 other person washing. Noticed I had to download an app (another one to add to the list) and it was a breeze. I did observed an attendant who was busy with the shop vac cleaning out the dryer vents as well as doing loads of laundry. The area is maintained cleaned and no machines out of order. I did run into an issue and approached the lady who I observed cleaning. Catherine when asked her name reset the dryer since it went crazy after trying to add more time. She reset it and asked me how everything was going. Guess it was obvious it was my first time. Lol Highly recommend and great place.

## Review: The Laundry Room (Berkeley & Oakland, San Pablo)…read more I've been to both Laundry Room locations--Berkeley and Oakland--and funny enough, they're both on San Pablo. I actually ended up at the Oakland one by accident (directionally challenged over here!), but I'm glad I did because both spots are equally impressive. Over the past year, I've dealt with housing instability, which means I've spent a lot of time in laundromats across the Bay Area. For me, keeping my clothes clean is a way of maintaining dignity and stability when life feels chaotic. Right now, I'm staying with friends and doing laundry for their whole household every week, so I've become something of a laundromat connoisseur. And let me tell you--The Laundry Room chain is hands-down the nicest laundromat experience I've had anywhere. ### What Makes Them Stand Out - **Top-notch machines**: All brand new, spotless, and seemingly sterilized daily. - **Attendant always on-site**: Unlike most laundromats where you have to call a number and wait for help, here there's always someone present, constantly cleaning and keeping everything in order. - **Cleanliness**: No moldy, grimy machines like you find elsewhere. Everything is sparkling. - **Amenities**: Bathrooms for customers (rare in laundromats!), free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs with live sports, and even free coffee. - **Atmosphere**: Chill enough that I once brought in some fried chicken from down the block, and no one batted an eye. ### Practical Perks - **Parking lot in the back**: Huge plus in the Bay Area. - **Machine sizes**: No super-small washers here--the smallest is a medium, starting at $5. Perfect for big loads. - **Neighborhood extras**: Right on the block you'll find two fantastic Mexican supermarkets and a fantastic Arab market (house made baklava!) all of which accept EBT. ### Final Thoughts After visiting laundromats all over the Bay, The Laundry Room has become my go-to spot. Between the cleanliness, amenities, and friendly staff, it's a five-star experience every time. Whether you're in Berkeley or Oakland, you'll feel comfortable doing laundry here--and maybe even enjoy it.

I reached out to Local Gate Service initially I reached Ron (Dad) I explained to him my needs. I…read morehad an existing gate that was set up, strictly on a solar panel with batteries when the weather got bad cloudy days or when the solar panel got too much pollen on it or just got dirty. the gate would be super slow and it just wouldn't work. I had finally decided it was time to switch it over to a electric gate with battery back up. Ron understood my needs perfectly. He told me he would have his son Shawn Call me to discuss exactly what I needed done requested that I send him. Some pictures pictures were sent. SHAWN got back to me promptly told me what he felt was the best motor for the job which was a LiftMaster, which was a name that I'm familiar with as I've had LiftMaster garage doors for many years never had a single problem so I'm sure there reliability carried over to their GATE motors. Other companies have come out to give me a bid you'll see in the pictures attached below the existing motor they all told me that they would need to come and pour a concrete slab to mount the new LiftMaster motor that would take a few days and it definitely increase the price immediately just by looking at the pictures Ron had a different plan. He was able to have this plan because he has master welders part of his installation team, they thought outside the box and said now this will be a quick and easy job. You already have two posts that are sunk in the ground for the existing motor so on site they fabricated and welded a tray and then welded it to the two existing post so you'll see the new motor is suspended above the ground which I like better anyway kind of keeps rodents not wanting to go in there and just keeps the whole thing cleaner when I'm blowing out, unable to blow underneath it leaves and things their installation was on time because of the welding and not having to pour a slab they were in and out one day they painted the old gate they tested it. They provided me with three remotes and two keypads. I would not hesitate to call them again in the future for any other needs specially because their ability to think outside the box, manufacture, and weld on site. Shawn is the Son. He's the one that you'll do most communications with definitely very knowledgeable follows through calling explaining and made sure to let you know that they'll be there to stand behind the product and installation the entire warranty. And beyond in needed. Great family operation don't hesitate to give them a chance to assess your situation. LOCAL GATE SERVICE Ron & Shawn two thumbs up Five stars

Our 20+ year old gate had an issue closing where the motor did not want to turn off once our…read moreelectric gate closed. My husband contacted Ron and after speaking for a few minutes, Ron decided to have his son Shawn contact my husband. After speaking to my husband, Shawn felt that our gate could be fixed over the phone. In 20 minutes, Shawn was able to help my husband fix our gate and at no charge! After the service, Ron offered us 1 year of consultation, which was also a blessing in disguise. If you need gate repairs, or want a new fence/gate, call Ron and get a GREAT DEAL!!! Thank you Ron and Shawn and keep up the great work!

Duck's Nest has been such a wonderful part of our lives for four years and we are eternally…read moregrateful for the school and the community. We've made great friends through the school and have always felt so confident in the level of care and learning that happens at Duck's Nest. Both my son and daughter went to the school and we had great teachers and a positive experience in all five of the classrooms we were part of. Each teacher brings their own stamp and style, and there is usually a nice mix of personalities and approaches on the teaching team. Some other things to love about the school -- the campus is beautiful and they have special teachers for garden/art and music, which was a big hit for both my kids. The hours are very friendly for working parents. Send your kid to Duck's Nest. It's the best!

Duck's Nest preschool opened in June 1984 and my son attended in the late 1990s. This preschool…read moretries hard to provide an environment to encourage the emotional, social and cognitive development of their students. However, our experience was one of the exceptions. In the end, school staff weren't very honest (or kind) to him or for 2 parents who tried really hard to make the situation work, despite the moving goal posts. However, I continue to recommend Duck's Nest and enjoy describing the engaging indoor and outdoor environment, but with clear caveats regarding their strengths and limitations.