Marin County Mortgage Brokers, Inspectors, Contractors, Handymen, & More
These are the best in Marin County SERVICES—our clients have been pleased with them for many years!
- Real Estate Related Services: Purchase and Sale
- Home Improvement and Maintenance Services
- Best Personal Services for every area of your life!
Real Estate Related Services
Appraisers
MacLean Appraisals, (415) 897-9133
Brian Leary, (415) 350-3365
Doug Wilson, (415) 454-4438
Attorney, Real Estate
Leonard Rifkind, Attorney at Law, (415) 785.7988
Chimney Inspection
See Chimney Cleaning, below
Drainage Inspections/Repairs
Eldon-Forster Drainage Inspections, (415) 672-4617
Trenchless Titan, Gerry Hardiman, (415) 847-7650 or (415) 847-0010
Estate Sales
J & L Estate Liquidators, Roger Faulkner, (415) 924-8605
Marin Estate Liquidators, (415) 456-5784
Financial Planning
Scarborough Capital Management, Jane Scarborough, (707) 523-7400
Grodin Financial Services, Quincy Hall, (510) 357-3715
House Inspections
Vista Inspection Services, Thomas Perez, (415) 682-4020
Countywide Property Inspections, Chris Weekly, (415) 302-6532
HyperSafe Property Inspection, Rick Mollenkopf, (415) 457-4223
Robert Abram, (415) 472-4284
Larry Hoyt, (415) 897-9517. High end and excellent.
Hacienda Inspection Service, Michael and Sean Delehanty, (415) 456-5665
House Inspections, Mold
Redwood Environmental , Jeff Boris, (415) 305-3368
Sherlock Holmes & Mold Inspector, Steve Zivolich, (707) 239-2601
Home Insurance
Garret and Shere Goo, State Farm Insurance, (415) 383-8437. They know what is happening in the Marin insurance market.
Mortgage Brokers
Shayne Alaniz, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, (415) 925-2135
Susan Willis, All California Mortgage, (415) 464-8248
Ted Levinson, (415) 945-5430
Commercial financing, specializing in apartments
Notary Public
Judy Edghill, Corte Madera, (415) 927-7541
Sewer Line Inspections
Charlie Murphy Pipe Inspections, (415) 295-7222
Trenchless Titan, Gerry Hardiman, (415) 847-7650 or (415) 847-0010
Tree Evaluations
Urban Forestry Associates, Consulting arbrorists (415) 454-4212
Termite/Pest Inspectors
Buena Vista Termite, Mike Kessecker, (707) 529-2432
Jeff Simonsen, (415) 524-6245
Title Companies
First American Title, Maureen Ferrara, Greenbrae, (415) 299-6012
Moving Services
Birch Circle Movers, (415) 672-3574. Outstanding work at very reasonable price.
Rocky’s Moving, (415) 892-0585
Johnson and Daly Moving, (415) 491-4444. Excellent high end mover.
Preparing for a Move/Organizing
Carole Hughes, (415) 203-8579, Packing and organizing. She makes difficult tasks easy.
Home Improvement and Maintenance Services
Appliance Repair
Dave’s Appliance Repair, (415) 381-9675 Great for appliances, not refrigerators.
Bill’s of Tiburon, Gil, (415) 388-1911. Refrigeration. May be able to help you over the phone.
Architect
David Ludwig, (415) 772-8488, experienced and innovative. Free first consultation.
Architectural Drafting
Odin Cary, Archidigm, (707) 696-3550. As-is drawings, additions/changes. Fast, precise, and reasonably priced.
Cabinet Builder/Counter Tops
Balderas Woodworking, Manuel Balderas, (707) 396-7731, reasonable and reliable for cabinets and counter tops.
Ray Creager, (415) 497-5389, high-end custom cabinets.
Carpeting and Flooring
Empire Floors, Jeanette, (415) 899-1991, our go-to for carpeting and solid flooring.
Architectural Design, (415) 458-1717. Wide selection of excellent flooring.
Giuliano Flooring, (415) 459-3276. Economy flooring, good service.
Carpet Cleaning
Atlas Carpet and Window Cleaning, (415) 256-8321. Our personal choice for carpet cleaning.
Burrous Brothers, (415) 435-1588, excellent service for cleaning carpets, upholstery, tile, and grout.
Silk Road, cleaning and restoration of handmade rugs, (415) 456-1817
Color Consultant
Belinda Hallmark, (415) 505-9884, Very knowledgeable about what home buyers want. Worth the investment if you are selling or remodeling.
Contractors and Carpenters
Michael Serecsko, (415) 271-2918
JM Construction Services, Javier Magana, (415) 509-5266, great work and customer service.
West Builders, Paul Hanson, (510) 587-0966. Excellent, high-end work. He takes care of everything.
Peter Thomas, (415) 336-3932
Chimney Cleaning
Hearts Chimney, (415) 830-2929. Also dryer duct cleaning. Very helpful and reasonable prices.
SF Chimney Sweep, Jeff Freidman, (415) 928-0884
Cushions and Upholstery
Peggy Klock, (415) 457-4461. Custom cushions.
Stoich Design and Upholstery, (415) 927-2362, Fine furniture building and upholstery.
Custom Cabinets & Repairs
Cabinet Solutions, Jesus Esparza, Richmond, (707) 310-5369. Great product for a fair price.
Ray Creager, (415) 460-0150. High-end cabinet maker.
Furniture Doctor, (415) 383-2697, Excellent in-house repairs.
Drywall Contractor
Oswaldo Martinez, (415) 724-1959, drywall and painting.
Loumar Company, Mark Montana, (415) 456-0555
Eichler Rennovations
Darryl Paris, (707) 292-0555
Eric Drosihn, (415) 717-3647
Electrician
Towery Electric , Alex Towery, (415) 419-5960. Responsive, good customer service.
Elevators, Installation
Dwan Elevator Co, (415) 552-3074
Fixtures, Plumbing and Lighting
Build.com has a great variety of fixtures at very reasonable prices. They ship most items free from California locations. Very helpful on the phone and easy returns.
Furniture Restoration
Nicole Smith, San Rafael, (415) 850-8869
Garage Doors
Northgate Garage Doors, (415) 472-6004
Garden Nurseries
Sloat Garden Centers, all over Marin, (415) 454-0262
Green Jeans Garden Supply, Mill Valley, (415) 389-8333, high quality plants and unusual selections
West End Nursery, San Rafael, (415) 454-4175
Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
Dunn Seamless Gutters, Jesse, (707) 575-4950. Remember, plastic gutters can burn. Choose metal if you can.
Handyman
Alfredo Velasquez, (415) 572-6707. Our current go-to man.
Brendan Rice, (415) 730-9722
Tim’s Home Repair, (415) 250-0956
Michael Hughes, (415) 456-1984
Handrails
Mr. Handrail, Jack Hewatt, (707) 477-6980, Custom metalwork.
Hardwood Floors
Coogan Hardwood Floors, Dermit Coogan, (415) 577-1843
Empire Floors, (415) 899-1991
Customized Hauling
Matt Cronin, (415) 847-5760, full service including closeout, re-purposing, demolition, and hauling
Housekeeping Services
Vicky’s House cleaning, Vicki Tafoya, (415) 713-4872, Very efficient crew of 5-7. Excellent for major clean out jobs.
Ramfire Building Maintenance, (707) 763 4033, handle a wide range of maintenance projects.
Heating and Air Conditioning
101 Heating and Plumbing, Felix Escobar, (415) 488-7021. Immediate response and careful work. Our go-to man.
Trahan Mechanical, (415) 457-5541, reasonable prices
Anderson Radiant Heating, Glen Wagner, (408) 378-3868. The most knowledgeable about restoring radiant heating.
Interior Design
T. Jones Design Group, Tyler Jones, (415) 332-0480. Easy to work with and efficient, with excellent results.
Landscape/Gardening Services
Gillian Bolter, Maintenance and Design (415) 407-0224. Low water-use, fine gardening.
Janet Bay Designs, Design and Installation (415) 717-6290. Outstanding and sensible designs.
Julian (Max) Velasques, (415) 309-5544. Our personal gardener. Intelligent, efficient, and reasonably priced.
Locksmith
EconoLock, Mike, (415) 258-8284
Pioneer Locksmith, (415) 290-9204
Transbay Security, (415) 456-3860
Painters
Puma Painting, Fran Snyder, (415) 927-2920
Lee Painting, (707) 528-8458
Judit Zsemberovszky, innovative custom finishes, (415) 716-5964
Oswaldo Martinez, (415) 724-1959
Pool and Spa Services
Mike’s Pool and Spa Service, (415) 883-9743
Pool Scene, (415) 897-2253
Pool Builders
Jantzen Pools, Jess Jantzen, (707) 479-1172
Rapp Pools, Jon Anderson, (707)-545-1091
Swan Pools, Mike Willard, (707) 648-7926
Plastic and Leather Repair
Universal Vinyl & Leather Repair, (415) 333-4871
Plumbers
101 Heating and Plumbing, Felix Escobar, (415) 488-7021. Immediate response and careful work.
Medina Plumbing, Carlos Medina, (415) 455-8285
Wilson’s Plumbing, (415) 457-6941
Femenia Plumbing, Pedro, (415) 721-7473
Rental Agents/Mangement
Foundation Rentals and Relocation, (415) 507-9600
Bayside Management, (415) 383-8400
Prandi Property Management, (415) 482.9988
Tamalpais Property Management, Lee Petty, (415) 927-7770
NOTE: Zillow and Craigslist will show you most of the rentals in Marin. Look at both. Also, we hear about off-market rentals. Contact us, and we will search off-market for you.
Restoration
Mark Harpinter, (510) 849-3206, fine and antique furniture
Silk Road, (415) 456-1817, oriental carpet restoration
Rodent Control
R-Bees Pest Control, Richard Bohan, (415) 883-3719, licensed to remove raccoons. Very reasonable.
ATCO Pest Control, (415) 898-2282
Siegs Abatement Service, (707) 762-7271
Roofing
Modern Method Roofing, (707) 255-8090
McLearen Roofing (415) 456-7663
Wedge Roofing, (888) 763-7663
Sewer Replacement
Trenchless Titan, Gerry Hardiman, (415) 847-7650 or (415) 847-0010
Staging Homes for Sale
Set to Sell Home Staging, Yve Betar, (415) 686-0852, everyone loves her work!
Baron & Baron Design, Gloria, (415) 456-4890
Margie Peterson Designs, (415) 927-4756
Stair Lifts
ACME Home Elevator, (510) 210-5222
Structural Engineer
BHW Engineers, Paul Pieri, (415) 945-9587
Tile Layers
Southers Tile & Stone, Gary, (707) 778-1160, Great service and work.
Alfredo Velasquez, (415) 572-6707
Tile and Tub Refinishing
Miracle Method, (415) 499-0711
Tree Service
Pacific Slope Tree Cooperative, Soren Nordstrom, (415) 456-6863
Bartlett Tree Service, (415) 472-4300
Artistry in Trees, Randy Harris, (415) 459-4399
Window Cleaning
Streakless Window Cleaning, (415) 509-6907
Atlas Window and Carpet Cleaning, (415) 256-8321
Window Coverings
Fast Blinds, Max, (415) 883-6667, Uri, (415) 713-6443
Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Glass
Novato Glass, (415) 897-5117
Old Town Glass, (415) 897-0088
Charles Window & Door, (415) 459-1600
Mr Skylight, Ladd, (415) 454-8600
McGovern Skylights, Chris, (415) 454-4544
Window Screens
All Screens, mobile service, Rik Withington, (707) 525-1474
Window Tinting
Northbay Window Tinting, (707) 836-0240. Window tinting and removal of old tinting film.
Marin’s Best Services
Here’s a treat not shared with just anybody! This is just a sampling of the VERY BEST OF MARIN! Call us for more!
Accountant
MHR, Richard Eckersdorff, CPA, and Shelah Norman (415) 888-2555
Auto Body Repairs
Garren’s Auto Body, (415) 456-5000
Auto Broker
David Bailey, Once you hire David to buy or sell a car for you, you’ll never do it for yourself. It is effortless, and he saves you money. (415) 455-8827
Auto Cleaning & Detailing
Carole Hughes, (415) 302-8579. Meticulous work at your home.
On Location Mobile Detailing, Earl, (415) 261-1467
Art Shipping and Framing
Dostal Studios, (415) 721-7080. Great service and reasonable.
Bookkeeper
Robert Parzival, (415) 888-2154
Choreographer/Dance Instructor
Doree Clark, Stage Dor and Don’t Quit Your Day Job Dancers, (415) 339-1390
Clothing Alterations/Tailor
Hildegard’s, Corte Madera, (415) 924-6455
Cyn Rivera, Corte Madera, (415) 927-2834
Dry Cleaner
Fairfax French Cleaners, 101 Bolinas Rd., only the Fairfax location, (415) 457-4545. Excellent work and no chemical odors. Free pick up and delivery.
Editor/Proof Reader
Virginia Simpson-Magruder, (415) 897-8536
Fencing Instructor
Ted Eckersdorff, (415) 383-8171
Financial Planners
Scarborough Financial Group, Jane, (707) 523-7400
Grodin Financial Services, Quincy Hall, (510) 357-3715
Pensionalysis, Don Rubien, (415) 459-0504 x43
Flowers
Nancy Ann’s, Sausalito, (415) 332-6272, a wide variety year-round at reasonable prices.
Trader Joe’s, Larkspur
Hair Salon
The Ranch Salon, Greenbrae, great hair cutting for men and women at reasonable prices, (415) 461-0960
Plum Salon, Corte Madera, (415) 927-1486
Manicures
Nails by Thu, Sausalito, (415) 332-0726
Massage Therapist
Vicki Green, sports injuries, (415) 250-3110
Craig Neibaur, gentle and very effective, (415) 202-3290
Packing and Organizing
Carole Hughes, (415) 302-8579
Personal Assistant
Carole Hughes, (415) 302-8579
Dann Layeg, (415) 244-9302, driver, chores
Personal Trainer
Beth Zamichow, (415) 924-8211
Pilates Instructors
Beth Zamichow, (415) 924-8211
Ingrid Serenne (415) 888-3173
Lane Driscoll, (415) 456-2885
Recording Studio
Laughing Tiger in San Rafael