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The following is a collection of recommendations extracted from the "Willow Glen Backfence" eList (and the Willow Glen Neighborhood Association (WGNA) eList before that), saved and organized in a manner to help you find the name when you need it. The format is by headings (e.g., Household Maintenance/Repair), followed by category (i.e., "plumber", "gardener", etc.), which then list the various service providers that have been recommended recently by members of the eList community. You can search the Recommendations by clicking on the appropriate category in the Table of Contents, or use your web-browser's "Find" command (<ctrl>F) to search by "keyword" (for example, "plumber"). Contact information is provided when available, although sometimes you may need to search (e.g., phonebook or Google) for additional details or contact the person who made the recommendation (just click on the highlighted name to email him or her). The date of the recommendation is also given, so that you can judge for yourself the timeliness of the recommendation; if someone repeats a recommendation, multiple dates are given.
The webpage is also a site for local services to announce their availability (e.g., babysitters, house-cleaners, etc.): those names are listed for free, along with contact information, but might or might not be followed by community endorsements. These self-announcements are listed in Teal rather than Green, and the contact information is marked with ">>". Small local Willow Glen businesses (5 equivalent employees or less) may send a notice off-list to recommend@WGBackfence.net. Our volunteers will feel free to edit the notices (as appropriate) into a standard format for incorporation. (There is no charge for this service, and no guarantee that the notice will be posted in a timely manner or at all.)
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This webpage covers the period January 2010 through December 2013. If a category is empty, be sure to check out the recommendations from 2007, 2008 and 2009, which can be found at the 07/8/9-Rec's. link.
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Another source you may want to check out is the Willow Glen Business Association at http://www.downtownwillowglen.org/.
Thank you, Shirley, for continuing to collect the many recommendations!
~Larry Ames, WGBackfence.net website owner and eList moderator, Feb. 25, 2014. Archived 4/10/16.
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...their advice was very helpful. They are aware of ...all current dealer and manufacturer rebates and specials and encourage you to shop by fax first, since cars are basically a commodity. I [paid thousands under sticker]. About $30 to sign up
Harold/Ellen Ave.; August 30, 2010
They are a broker and consistently beat the best deals any dealer has ever made me and they do it in one phone call. They don't haggle--they just give you a good price up front. Period... expect honesty, good prices and great service.
Susan on Plaza; August 30, 2010
Excellent for auto detailing and they may offer some coupons/specials on their website.
Leslie; January 9, 2010
... my car sparkled inside and out when he was finished! He normal rates are $50.00 for wash, wax, and vacuuming and $85.00 for more detailing. Mine was the $50.00 job and I can't imagine what more he could have done!
Susan on Parkside; December 7, 2013
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We've been using them [Swedish Auto Factory] to service our Saab 9-3 for years and have been very happy with them. They are extremely knowledgeable and honest. I think their prices are fair, too. Ask for Dan.
Joy; June 24, 2010
[Swedish Auto Factory does] Terrific Saab repair. Their prices aren't cheap, but in my experience they never charged for what they didn't need to do. The person who first recommended it to me was one of the most exacting and difficult-to-please people I ever met and he swore by them.
Suzanne on Brace; June 24, 2010
I had Matt inspect a recently purchased used car and he saved me a great deal of money by knowing what needed to be replaced and what was unnecessary. Matt was very friendly and I felt he was extremely knowledgeable and competent in returning my car to a safe driving vehicle.
Bob on Westgate.; January 15, 2010
[Union 76 Station on Meridian is] ... reasonable price... knowledgeable and assuring in his team's abilities.
Dave on Redondo.; January 15, 2010
We have gone there [Union 76] for years. The service is great, they stand behind their work and the prices are very fair. If they can't fix it, they will tell you.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; February 6, 2010
[Union 76] has been mentioned many times on this list. Not the cheapest mechanic, Matt and his mechanics do good honest work.
I have had Matt work on many of the cars I have owned over the last 14 years or so. I have always found Matt to be fair and his work of high quality. I continue to have Matt work on my cars to this day.
John on Michigan; February 5, 2010November 20, 2011
[Matt at U76] ...has done a great job with a couple different cars I’ve owned. This includes brakes jobs on them. His prices have always been reasonable, too.
John on Milton Way; April 22, 2013
[John at MiJ/MiU] has been working on my acura for many years and is great. He is also a honda/acura master mechanic.
Patrick; July 26, 2010
We've used [MiJ/MiU] for over 10 years for our Izusu and Toyota. Great service,fair prices and honest!
Lisa and Terry on Koch; July 6, 2010
I recently had my Nissan Maxima in for a sunroof repair. They [MiJ/MiU] did a good job and were competitive in their pricing, had some good reviews on Yelp too. I would use them again
Mike on Dorrance; July 6, 2010
Very thorough; very personal. He's done everything from small jobs to engine replacements for me.
skilou; February 6, 2010
He's been my mechanic for over 20 years
Machelnil on Chabrant Way; February 6, 2010
Just had my Honda fixed ... Very professional throughout the process and the car looks great.
John, Michigan Avenue; February 12, 2010
[Michael J's.] restored the seriously bent rear frame on my VW Beetle following a rear-ender. You would never know the car was nearly totaled (according to the insurance company). I'm about to take an old mini-van over there to get a door realigned. Great folks.
Jeff on Fairwood; May 8, 2012
They are always super friendly and have never suggested work that wasn't needed, have always been prompt with the work they've done and their price is totally fair. Plus, they even have a shuttle service. I've been going to WGA for years and will continue to as long as I live in the South Bay. Just had my truck serviced yesterday in fact.;-)
What a relief to have a shop like this in our town.
Ron; June 30, 2010; April 20, 2011; May 22, 2012; August 27, 2012, September 7, 2012
They [WG Auto.] have worked on our cars for the past 7 years and we have been very happy. The shop is extremely clean and they don't try to get you to do things that aren't necessary.
Connie F; May 22, 2012
Jags & Range Rovers...Rick is a nice, honest guy.
John on Milton Way; November 22, 2010
...perhaps the best, nicest mechanic I have ever had
Susan on Byerley; November 10, 2010
Brad McClure is the owner
David O; February 26, 2011
I took my Honda there for 10 years and had nothing but great service. Wes, the owner, is very honest and really knows his stuff. It's in Cupertino so it's a bit of a haul, but worth it if you want a straight up honest mechanic.
Karen on Glen Una; April 22, 2011
Great service, thorough explanations of what is going on, and reasonable pricing.
They primarily work on BMWs and Mercedes and they are very informative about what is going on and what you might need to do in the future, along with having reasonable prices. Since they’ve been working on BMWs/Mercedes for so many years they know the nuances of different years/models
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; February 26, 2011, February 8, 2013
I have taken my Infiniti to them -They are great!
Pat; September 1, 2011
Rich is a great mechanic ...works on all types of cars
Kathy; December 31, 2011
owner Chris has been doing a lot of VWs lately, even an electric convertible kharmann ghia
Simon on Koch; January 3, 2012
This guy (German) is so nice, fair, and efficient. He never jerked me around when I had my Mercedes and other friends of mine now take their German made cars to him.
Maria; January 3, 2012
1850 Almaden Road, just a little bit south of WG Way: 267-1114
Ron and co. are very open and easy to work with, and for any repairs, very clear on what 'needs' to be fixed vs. what 'could' be fixed.
Jason; January 18, 2012
[B&C:] Very honest, fair pricing, and good work.
Jean on Creek; October 4, 2012
(Toyota) how to save $$ by combining what needs to be fixed at time of routine work...
Joan M; December 30, 2011
not Miata mechanics but they've always done a good job for my Mazda Miata
Millie; December 30, 2011
… a small shop & you will need to book an appointment but they are wonderful
Sueling; August 28, 2012
[Campbell Ford] is not a dealership, but instead a shop specializing in Fords. They were able to diagnose and fix a couple problems that had stumped other places. [just north of Camden/San Tomas Expwy overpass, west of Fwy 17]
Larry (on Willow); August 27, 2012
… very satisfied.
Carolyn; August 27, 2012
I've brought my explorer to Frontier for the past 6 years and have been very satisfied.
Patrick; August 28, 2012
AAA recommended. Dean (Graham) is prompt, competent, honest, and charges reasonably. had brake work there...numerous other jobs and scheduled maintenance work done as well. Not a single complaint. Not a one. And Dean will tell you and naturally not charge if something DOESN'T need doing.
Dave on Creek; April 22, 2013
I have had very good and honest service from over the years. We originally went to them after another auto repair place
Julie off Curtner and Cherry; February 26, 2013
...specializes in Subarus, and have been happy with them.
Catherine on Glenn; October 23, 2013
I love Garage 1, they specialize in Subarus
Eric on Lansford; October 23, 2013
I second the recommendation for Garage One - fixed the problems first time, and caught other semi-obvious things.
Andrew / Hummingbird; October 23, 2013
I have had to use their services several times (darn kids!). They have always done a good job. Cheap - no, but good.
John on Michigan; July 22, 2013
He’s worked on both my race car and daily driver and I’ve been really happy.
David O; January 16, 2013
I have had my Honda Ridgeline repaired there [at Monterey Collision] twice and they did a fantastic job both times! Repair was done quickly and paint matched perfectly!
Pam on Bird; June 28, 2011
[Monterey Collision] are courteous, reasonably priced and do excellent work.
Beth on Marcia; August 29, 2012
We have used [Monterey Collision] for two different events and were very happy with them. On time, on budget, kept us informed all along the way.
Tina/Monte Vista; September 20, 2013
… they did a great job. They were on the list of recommended body shops for 2 different insurance companies. Super nice and honest people to deal with. They are right off Almaden Expressway just 1/2 mile from Alma. They also do mechanic work now (I don't think they always have), and we take all of our cars there for oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, etc.
Linda; August 29, 2012, July 22, 2013
...incredible work. Our car was "totalled" by the insurance company, but somehow we convinced them that we wanted to get the work done. You would never know it had been in a crash, after we got it back. Great prices and thoughtful workers.
Christy; January 19, 2010
Emiliano Quevedo and his son operate the shop. Their work is very precise. I got a crunch on my then-new Highlander Hybrid and they fixed it seamlessly. I later took my older BMW to get some dings out. They do high-end work on Jaguars as well as quality work on all kinds of other cars. I think you'll be very pleased.
Pat / Bennett Way; January 18, 2010
I 2nd the referral to City Body.
Alana on Pine; January 19, 2010
We took my Jag to City Body...[it had] lost its whole front end.
John on Milton Way; January 19, 2010
I can highly recommend them. They were recommended to me by a BMW automotive shop.
Lorie; February 12, 2010
Had a 2001 Buick Regal with major damage repaired there as well as a 2001 Honda Odyssey with minor damage. Both looked good as new.
Barbara on Darlene.; February 7, 2010
I think they were called "Mike's" several years ago when we got our Civic repaired for almost half the price others were asking.
Gary on Lincoln Ct.; December 14, 2010
I just had my front end aligned [at Michael's] ... I have been going to them for at least 15 years and I trust them with my car – [they washed my car for free] I can't believe what an incredible job they did inside and outside my car! The owner, Michael, is a hands-on business owner.
Susan on Gerald Way; September 18, 2011
He lives in WG on Guadalupe off WG Way. He serves the entire Bay Area. He is very reasonable, very detail-oriented, honest and wanting work. He's married and has 2 kids. He fixed a side door latch on my van, power window motor, helped me get a good price on tire mounting and balancing and wheel alignment. I plan on using him again. Very dependable.
Larry Ruzzo.; April 23, 2010
Carlos is very nice, professional and is phenomenally low priced. Sad to say, I'm one of his regular customers.....
Aphri Jacobsen; February 7, 2010
... State Farm approved. Pleased with the service and turn around time.
Maria; November 9, 2010
I have to second (and probably third or fourth) the recommendation for Acura Honda Connection... fantastic ... the body shop was VERY realistic about what was worth fixing or not.
zoe; December 14, 2010
When someone backed into my Element in a parking lot, I took it there [to Acura Honda Connection]...they have loaner vehicles as well, if you need one. I liked them so much for this minor work (bumper cover replacement), that I've switched my regular maintenance to them.
Suzy; December 14, 2010
[Acura Honda Connection] ...did an excellent job for a very reasonable price...the car actually looked better when we picked it up than it did before it got hit... the price they quoted was ... better than I expected. ..friendly and professional ... The car was ready exactly when they said it would be and they took good care of it.
Kara on Cristina; December 30, 2010
...did a great job for us... Close by on the other side of HP Pavilion --. Scott will probably be the person you talk to.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; December 14, 2010
My Volvo and I LOVE Ray and the office person ... Excellent work, know how to work with insurance, reasonable prices, and tidy ... he actually had the guys paint a couple of other places while it was in the shop.
Susan on Byerley; November 10, 2010
...outstanding. They have worked on my cars for over 15 years. High quality work with a very good working relationship with insurance adjusters. Norma and Rey Mendez are very active in the Greater Gardner Coalition and Gardner Community neighborhood association.
Mary /Harrison Street; November 10, 2010
My son was just in a fender bender... we got a very good job on the bumper and excellent customer service. The price was right and he was willing to deal with the insurance companies about the fee.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; April 25, 2011
[response to dented fender fixer request]
Maggie on Jansen; August 27, 2011
Gil has always treated us fairly and even suggested we NOT have work completed that wasn't necessary at the time.
Ron; August 3, 2011
Work[s] on our Discovery and he has been honest and very thorough. He has also worked on our '67 Camaro and we have no complaints
Connie on Madrona; February 20, 2012
My vote for the best service and car care.
Elizabeth; August 30, 2012
Last month my car was in an accident … while waiting at Michael Js (on two occasions)- I spoke to other repeat clients who think quite highly of the team and their work. They were very attentive to me and my safety.
Alana/Pine; August 29, 2012
And another very positive recommendation for Michael J's. They were able to save my VW Beetle after it was rear-ended to the point of bending the frame. Just terrific.
Jeff on Fairwood; August 29, 2012
[Michael J's:] They are friendly, efficient, well priced and easy to work with.
ncm; October 4, 2012
He does auto body and paint.
Larry R; July 22, 2013
[smog test] Second the recommendation! I have taken multiple cars to this location and have been met with complete professionalism.
Adam; December 14, 2010
[the Smog Man is a]...'test only' station... professional...friendly ...quick... waiting room with magazines, is clean and pleasant. And there's a $20 coupon available from http://www.bayareapeakperformance.com/smogman/
Diane on Carolyn; December 14, 2010
there are printable $20 off coupons on the website
LJ /Curtner and Meridian; December 6, 2011
They seem to have a perennial $20-off coupon for printing from their web site.
Jeff on Fairwood Ave.; May 1, 2013
This year in order to renew the registration for our 1995 Mercury we had to pass the new nasty "Star" Smog Test. Only a few smog test stations are qualified to perform that test and issue a certificate. Fortunately our car passed. Based on my most favorable experience with technician Phong Nguyen there, I highly recommend the facility.
Ralph on TBrook; February 12, 2013
My husband, Desmond, specializes in Toyotas [and works here]. He can fix ANYTHING w/ a motor & wheels.
Linnea QH; April 22, 2013, August 7, 2013
I keep refining our list of 95125 "go to" people; Adem's been there since we discovered him about 6 years ago. One could not meet a more gracious, polite, or service-oriented man. Make an appointment, and you're OK.
Dave on Creek; May 1, 2013
Adem knows his business (and the car business), shows each person he deals with a great deal of respect, and has what I would consider "old fashioned values" (of honesty, fairness, etc.).
Larry on Knollwood; April 23, 2013
[We use them] for smog and everything else. They have gold rating, so if your car fails, they can fix. They're fast, efficient and fair.
Bob on Bird; November 8, 2013
2250 Lincoln Ave (diagonally across from Ace Hardware) (408)264-7664
They honor any competitor coupons or their own. If you go to their website, they have a $20 off coupon which is expired, but they still took it. They gave us water while we waited and finished in 15 minutes. Excellent service.
Dave J. on Carolyn; November 8, 2013
[Lincoln Smog] are fast.
Gail; May 1, 2013
... very quick, excellent experience getting a smog test Cost was $45 ($36.75 for the test + $8.25 for the certificate). Certificate available from their website. No wait; in and out in 10 minutes.
Glen on Riverside Drive; October 22, 2013
We've had all of our cars done there [Calif Auto Tinting] – back sides and rear - We also had them do a permaglaze protection on our paint.
Teri/Thrasher; March 14, 2011
Family owned since-1988.I've used them twice for 2 different vehicles-excellent. Great customer service.
Larry R; March 15, 2011
[Americas is] The best by far
Taisia McMahon; August 23, 2011
[Tire Outlet is] Convenient to Willow Glen...Many times I have gone in thinking I needed tires or brakes and Mike has done something that alleviated the problem without costing me anything significant. His prices are very fair,
John; July 20, 2010; September 17, 2012
[Tire Outlet] have provided me great service over the years for both tires, wheel alignments, and other vehicle service needs. Mike Sanchez is the owner
Mike on Dorrance; July 3, 2012
I second Tire Outlet on 2nd
Denise @ Almaden rd.; July 3, 2012
Ask for Corky Galey, the manager - he's the greatest! We have purchased many sets of tires and brakes from Corky and have had some other work done, too. We even drive all the way to Santa Clara for oil changes because we trust him and his crew to do it right. Corky was previously located at the Big O at Meridian/Parkmoor, but that location changed ownership a couple years ago.
Val on Everett; July 19, 2010
Corky Galey, now at Ross Tire and Automotive
741 Auzerais Ave, 408-295-4540, cell 408-561-1572
The Big O store he works at lost their lease. He is one of the best tire guys around.
CT; February 14, 2012
I went to see Corky at Thedy (Teddy) Automotive and talked with him and the owner Thedy. WOW! What a difference from the last guy. Thedy is a real gentleman and very knowledgeable about cars; helped me out a lot with my do it your self project and was happy to talk to me. I'm taking my little truck in Monday to get it tuned up and smogged and I'll be back, I'm sure, with the rest of the fleet....I would crawl over broken glass to take our cars, ( 2 of the fleet so far ) to Thedy Automotive. Thedy is a real good man and one knowledgeable mechanic.
Chris J; March 16, 2013, April 11, 2013
Corky has moved to THEDY Auto Repair... He was funny on the phone, he said this was his next to last move. Final move will be to Oak Hill.
Chris T; March 16, 2013
I go to Big O Tires on Meridian near Parkmoor and they have been great. Very polite, very prompt, and do a good job at reasonable prices (as far as I can tell). Last time I went there and they repaired a flat for free even though I had no documentation that I bought the tires from there (which I had).
Simon; July 19, 2010
they are great-- Phil, the owner is a WGHS grad
Teri/ Thrasher; February 2, 2012
… I was expecting to have to buy two new tires [slow leaks due to nails] and honestly they could have easily sold them to me. But, within 20 minutes they patched the tires and told me I definitely didn't need new tires. Best part, only $40 total. They were fast, honest and extremely friendly. Definitely recommend.
Cathy /Willow Street; September 8, 2012
[Morin Tires is] competent, fast, inexpensive, offer new and used tires, and speak both Spanish and English.
Elisabeth on Willow; September 17, 2012
[Morin:] Good results and good prices.
Lorena; September 17, 2012
Windshield repair...fair and honest people in business, but they are just wonderfully nice people [and don't push unneeded work on you]
Cindy on Via Blanca; May 14, 2010
[Capitol Glass:] Very nice honest people.
Tiffany; April 21, 2013
They have been in business for 24 yrs. I was very happy with the quality of the work, the quality of the windshield and the customer service. Bill Donovan is the owner-operator...considered to be at the top of their field. They are also near W.G. Off of Hillsdale Rd.Near Capitol Drive In
Larry R.; October 29, 2010
Autoglass Masters did window tinting for both of our cars and we are very happy with the results. We were referred to them by the service dept at Capital VW; their quote was reasonable, the work was done well and on time and they are nice people.
Suzanne/Olive Hill Drive; October 29, 2010
...awesome, family run, business that ...has been in business for about 20+ yrs. My radiator overheated, and it was recommended that I have my car towed to the Radiator Doctor. Steve had me up and running in a matter of a couple of hours and for what I thought was a very fair rate (and LOTS lower than the car dealership quoted).
Alana on Pine; August 11, 2011
Mike was recommended by our mechanic and we were thoroughly satisfied with his quality work.
Mary/Iris ct.; January 16, 2012
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We recently had to ship a car from here to Florida...We were very impressed with their service and care in loading the car. We were able to load a lot of stuff in the trunk. We didn't ask about putting things in the cab.
Jan on glen Eyrie; July 10, 2011
Great service. Fast and easy, coast to coast.
Barbara; July 7, 2011
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...babysitting service is amazing. She books up fast so call ahead - although last minute calls are welcome too. She still has an out of town number but is located here in willow glen
Shelby; February 25, 2013; September 21, 2013
We love Cindie!
Linnea on Sandra; February 25, 2013
[Cindie is an] Amazing lady! She is right here in Willow Glen
Shelby on Parkwood Way; April 15, 2013
My kids have played over 9 years.
Danielle on Malone; August 3, 2012
I second PAL. We'll be playing again this season - my 5 year old had a blast last year.
Alexandrea on Gerald Way; August 3, 2012
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Her main business is doing murals for businesses & decorating private homes with murals. Also, she's a parent of Riverglen ES kids, which is where I've seen her face painting prowess, & she's a Willow Glen resident.
Ken, WG Way; April 18, 2010
...used one for our block party last year and one this year. They were both good. Astro Jump was marginally more expensive but their house was in slightly better condition. Jump For Fun had a good selection. I was very happy with both, they were both on time, courteous and professional.
Simon; August 24, 2010
...a great clown/magician. The kids loved the show, and he remained composed with some very rowdy 7 year olds. He does balloon animals too!
Kay on Darlene; March 12, 2011
I was recently impressed with him as a magician. He was great with a big group of pre-schoolers.
Chris/ Delmas; March 16, 2011
Bounce House - happy w/ their service. They were easy to work with & the house was clean.
Sueling; January 10, 2012
a wide variety of costumed performers who face paint, do balloon animals, lead a game and do a short show.A numberof their performers are graduates of Lincoln High's Performing Arts program
Kathy in Palm Haven; January 16, 2012
I have used for events at work.
Anne on Bird; March 2, 2012
I met this guy at the Reptile Show a couple of years ago & he was very nice, as were the snakes & lizards he had with him -- I'd love a party like this (at any time of year)!
Maureen.(near Bird & Willow); September 9, 2012
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Costumes, party supplies the staff was very helpful and had some imaginative suggestions. Thumbs up!
Kim on Fairwood; January 7, 2012
They have a good selection of costumes.
Nicole on Glenfield; February 11, 2013
Victoria's is no longer on San Carlos Ave — moved to Race St.
Nicole on Glenfield; February 11, 2013
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I have a friend who had a "dancing" daughter (now grown up) but she ... loved the courses there. I checked and they indeed have hip hop.
Teri on Thrasher; April 30, 2010
Marie Stinnett Dance has been a fixture of the San Jose area for 50 years... I have danced with her since my teenage years and now both of my daughters dance with her. Her studio provides a comfortable family friendly environment where kids can truly shine.
Sue on Settle; August 7, 2011
Both of my daughters started there at age 2, and we have been at the studio for almost 7 years now. It is a wonderful, family run studio that has been in business for more than 30 years.
they also offer mommy and me classes, adult classes, boys hip hop, and musical theater.
Nicole; February 10, 2011; July 8, 2012
[recommended for 8-yr old girl who wants tap, ballet, jazz & hip hop]
Danielle on Malone; July 7, 2012
I second Nancy Doize wholeheartedly!
Cathy/Willow Street; July 7, 2012
... a non-profit arts program dedicated to promoting visual & performing arts education for children in Bay Area schools. They also have an advanced theater group, Dream Team and Dream Team 2. My kids have had seven years of fantastic leadership in expanding their performing arts skills.
Debbi on Hazelwood; August 3, 2013
We have been involved in Irish dance for 15 years. My son was a World Championship dancer and Sondra Greene is great! Check out her website. My kids had years of fun!
Colleen on WGW; January 18, 2013
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...a wonderful experience. The parent education component is also very valuable... there is a 100% science-based, outdoor classroom that they conduct at Vasona during the warm months.
Caroline /Rubino Dr; January 18, 2010
There ar 3 main teachers that r great. Our son was there from age 2 until 5.5.. Our daughter w start there in march. They really did a great job getting my son prepared for kinder.
Patrick; November 7, 2011
If anyone is looking for infant/toddler day care....here's a quality daycare option: small licensed home day care that has been in business for over 20 years with a reputable reputation! Ages: 2months-4years of age Please call for more information about openings.
Linda E; November 14, 2011
Care facility for autistic child
J on Ellen; March 14, 2012
... options to go half-day, part-day, or full-day for three, four, or five days a week – very flexible. Potty training is not a requirement for enrollment and the staff will support your child in training when that time comes... program philosophy founded on the principle that children learn best through play and develop a lifelong love of learning this way... serves healthy snacks and the kids help prepare the food
Margi/Koch Lane; August 6, 2013
She is licensed for in-home care and I've honestly never met anyone who genuinely likes babies, toddlers and preschoolers as much as she does.
Elissa M; February 16, 2013
Former preschool teacher, now stay at home mom. I have a 4 year old daughter and great references ... your child will have fun with us as we go on nature walks, practice writing our names, have water play in the sprinklers, dance parties, exercise and lots of fun. we also have time after lunch where i read a few books and the kids can have some time to take a short nap or just relax quietly Please contact me if you're interested :)
>> Shelby on Cherry; May 12, 2010
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... A wonderful flute and piano teacher! Teaching Studio Location: Cambrian/Almaden Valley area
Kim/Iris Ct.; October 7, 2010
a husband/wife team and very good! They work out of their home near downtown San Jose but I get the sense they also go to people's homes (not sure about that since I drive to take lessons from David). They are patient and adaptable to people's schedules and learning styles. You can get a better idea about who they are, what they offer, etc by viewing their web site (link above).
Norma on Settle; September 22, 2010
She has been teaching for many years, came highly recommended, and has been delightful. She is located in the Cambrian area.
Terri on Sweetbriar; September 22, 2010
She's in Campbell (near Bascom & Camden). I have been taking lessons from her for a year now and I'm really enjoying it. She has many advanced students too.
Julie/De Anza Way; September 23, 2010
Our 9 year old takes guitar from her. We have referred her to 4 other kids who take lessons of various instruments (well, one instrument per child) with good results too.
Chris W.; September 22, 2010
[Tammy] is fantastic with kids of all ages and adults. The best is that she teaches multiple instruments in case your child wants to try out other things too, like percussion or guitar.
Heidi on Hermosa Way; September 22, 2010
... gives lessons at Stevens Violin Shop on Lincoln. She plays with the San Jose Opera, and teaches all ages. Patient, step-by-step instruction all with humor and kindness.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; August 25, 2010
Violin, piano and voice… very patient, works [at student's] level … I'm sure she'd be great with a motivated student
Jon Ann on Coe; March 17, 2012; May 27, 2012
is an excellent music teacher [Willow Glen Ranch area] and I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Elissa on Laurie; May 21, 2012
Deb is a fabulous musician, patient, good sense of humor - you will love her!
Shirley near Curtner/Cheery; August 16, 2012
I teach classical guitar in The Stevens Building on Lincoln. I have many years of experience working with kids. I am new to willow glen and am looking forward to teaching more in my neighborhood. I graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a degree in guitar performance and you can get more information about me from my personal website or the website of my music school.
>> Babak Falsafi/Marcia and Cherry; June 3, 2011
I've had two trumpets repaired there myself.
Jeff J; November 11, 2013
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Karate is an excellent strategy for bullying prevention. I am extremely happy with the instruction [my daughter] receives there. The classes are fun, and they are extremely effective at achieving they're stated goal of "Fear No One."
Caroline; September 9, 2010
They are based in Santa Cruz and often have "TeenPower" defense classes throughout the Bay. This workshop gives teens focused practice in using boundary-setting, conflict resolution, self-protection, and self-defense skills to prevent and stop most attacks, bullying, and harassment. Opportunity for full-force practice of self-defense skills with the head-to-toe padded instructor.
Caroline; September 9, 2010
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Aby Ryan is the director. It is right in Willow Glen. It is a cross of non competitive sports and Crafts. It is a very fun and inspiring camp for girls 6-11
Kristan on Britton Ave; April 18, 2011
"Summer of Service" community service program for Middle School Youth. Kids can choose environmental, children, elderly and homeless, or make an online magazine. Each session lasts two weeks and kids can try out all the sessions during the summer. There is also an afterschool program for middle school kids called Discovery Youth.
Wendy on Minnesota; March 13, 2011
All three of my kids thoroughly enjoyed "Summer of Service" [at Childrens Discovery Museum]. In fact, I think it may have helped ... my daughter discover her passion for community service. My two boys also enjoyed the program.
Mary on Georgetta; March 13, 2011
Becoming a Girl Scout is $12.
Louise P./Glen Dell Dr; April 18, 2011
summer programs for kids
Dave on Fell; March 15, 2011
My daughter (6 yrs old) loves the summer art program at Njeri's – it's a Waldorf inspired school.
Machelnilon Chabrant Way; April 18,
...sewing and designing one's own projects ... skirt, blouse, tote, dress, and/or pillow...create something from start to finish. Ages 8 to 18
Holly M; March 14, 2011
Offers a great variety of (what I think are) reasonably priced day/week long camps and overnight (resident) camps.
Louise P. (G.S. Troop Leader)/Glen Dell Drive; March 13, 2011
runs for the month of July, 10am-3pm for less than the cost of most one week camps (about $200). It runs through San Jose Parks and Rec. It's a fun outdoor summer program with daily, weekly and session prizes that are thoughtfully awarded to participants and a program that instills confidence in children. In addition, the camp was voted Best Summer Camp by the Silicon Valley Metro last year.
Velda/Longley Ave; March 14, 2011
general day camp … My children have enjoyed it.
Elisa on Fruitdale; March 4, 2012
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we had a great experience... prices are very reasonable and the pool is nice and big and warm ... deckspace to lay out towels and relax as well as shady area... also inexpensive public swim ... big shower and bathroom areas right at the pool convenient for little ones.
Cathy/Willow Street; June 16, 2011; May 20, 2012
[Sparkle Swim School is]…wonderful! My son (5) and daughter (3) were eager to get to the pool but, terrified once they got there. …Teacher Izzy [got them] splashing and enjoying themselves
Taffy on Marshall; May 19, 2012
We send our chitlen's to AVAC year-round. They love it.
Jason McC; August 18, 2011
[5-yr old daughter] loved it, [learned to] confidently swim like a fish...Everyone ... [at AVAC] looked out for each child having a good experience.
Marisa; August 19, 2011
My daughter was able to swim after just 3 lessons. LOVE IT!
Shelby on Parkwood Way; May 30, 2012
They offer lessons for beginners (non-swimmers) as well as working on form/strokes.
Louise P./Glen Dell Drive; May 30, 2012
SJ Swim & Racquet is a very nice facility with amenities and classes. Go take a tour!
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue (who should be swimming more!); July 11, 2012
They use Presentation Pool and you can swim 2-6 days, depending on preference. Multiple levels and great for someone who just wants to give it a try.
Christine; February 18, 2013
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The owners, Mike and Kerry Flynn, are wonderful people
Taya /Pine and Lincoln; October 18, 2011
She is a middle school teacher at Castillero Middle School. She teaches English, American History and Speech and Debate. Her hourly rate is very reasonable and I feel she is worth it!
LiAnne on Prevost; October 3, 2012
A friend of mine is in her 5th year of teaching a sewing course to children and to adults in her home in Los Gatos. I thought this might be of interest to some of you.
Holly- off Bird; February 21, 2013
[French language] They offer group or private instruction for all ages/levels. They are very kind and supportive of all learners!
Nancy/Westgate Ave; February 12, 2013
We have been working with a local math tutor. She has been a wonderful resource for my son & our family.
Brigette on Glenkirk Ct; April 18, 2013
I have a few times open during after school hours this year for tutoring or homework help in my Willow Glen home. I am an experienced credentialed elementary teacher. I have worked with children who have learning disabilities and those who need extra time and care with homework. Please email me off list.
>> Colleen / Willow Glen Way; August 15, 2011
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[Jim] added a phone jack to a room for my home office computer & phone. [Great price] and helped me move and set up my computer in the new location [to] test the line. He does residential and business installation and repair. He was easy to deal with, reasonable, and on time.
Gail; July 20, 2010
We have had it [phone] for 5 months now, and it really works well. Inexpensive.
Jim on Pine; May 15, 2012
does great phone and internet access including free nationwide long-distance, caller ID, call forwardingand more for about $50/month. With the money you save, you can subscribe to Netflix, Hulu Plus, and still go out for a movie or two in the theatres.
Andrew on Hummingbird; May 15, 2012
My business provides cell phone and tablet repair services.
>> Eric Greenwood on Cottle Ave: Eric@BayAreaPhoneDoctor.com; May 10, 2013
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is the BEST! He's extremely competent, talented, lives in WG, makes house calls, and a great value for the money.
Margaret on Palm Haven; August 31, 2010
[Don Heinsen]...lives in W.G.and is great
Larry R; June 17, 2011
[Don] resolved my complicated issues. I noticed that Don is often recommended on this list and I can see why. He is extremely qualified and has a MSCE, CCNA, and BSEE. Don helped me on previous occasions as well. He comes to our home. Understandably his fee is based on the amount of his time that it takes to resolve a problem. He tries to keep costs down and is flexible in that regard..
Relph on T.Brook; September 14, 2011
His specialty is home and small office networks and computer setup and troubleshooting.
John on Michigan; August 31, 2010
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They specialize in efficient and low-cost Domain-name registry. Their website is somewhat confusing. They also offer website hosting services at low cost.
Larry on Willow, 7/3/10
They specialize in full-service website hosting, but also provide domain-name registration services as well. Even the basic website hosting includes an array of services, including blogging, email aliasing, and list-servers. Tech support on-line 24/7. The www.WGBackfence.net is hosted by Superb.
Larry on Willow, 7/3/10
We've been using sonic.net for ISP for years and love them.
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; November 8, 2011
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WG neighbor who is a manager for ATT Uverse. He indicated that if there are people in the email lists that are considering U-verse and want a thorough explanation of services and/or help before/during/after ordering, WG eListers can contact him personally by email for more information / knowledge of our neighborhood than the typical 800 number representatives.
Margaret on Palm Haven; May 24, 2010
Since I switched from AT&T for internet and phone service, [it] costs less and I get more. The switch over for the phone was seamless. … Sonic has a direct service line and an actual knowledgeable technician takes your call.
Gail on Prevost; July 2, 2012
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I am a Willow Glen resident with a small home based business offering bookkeeping and other small business support. We offer professional and cost-effective services including bookkeeping and reporting, financial analysis, payroll processing and support,tax preparation, business planning and other business support. We design customized financial support services and we work with our clients to establish a level of support that will fit each business's requirements and budget.
Tom Johnston; December 6, 2010
[Tom Johnston] does a terrific job with small business bookkeeping, payroll, and more. Very reasonable rates, too.
Greg on Camino Pablo; February 19, 2011
She specializes in small to medium size businesses, she lives in the area and is high energy and very smart. She has used Quickbooks for her clients for a number of years and seems very knowledgeable on the system.
Sandy on Mcbain; February 18, 2011
...smart, fast, and fun to be around. She has experience with families, small businesses, and homeowners' associations. She mentions Quickbooks a lot--I believe that she has a certification in Quickbooks, and she seems to know all the little ins and outs of it than can trip you up. She is the bookkeeper for a nonprofit that I am on the board of.
Carol on Curtis; February 17, 2011; October 29, 2013
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I've been a member for maybe 20 years now, without any problems. Good rates on VISA, their ATM cards can be used nearly anywhere without fee, free checking, and they offer great exchange rates when traveling abroad…they've recently opened a new branch at 3136 Stevens Creek Blvd., diagonally across from Valley Fair.
Larry on Willow, 7/3/10; December 6, 2011
...I have been extremely happy with their service, competiveness, and stability.
Todd on Terra Bella; August 12, 2010
265 Curtner Ave, (800) 232-8669; alliancecreditunion.org
Banked there since the days when it was the old GE Credit Union. It's across from Oak Hill Cemetery on Curtner Avenue, down near the Plant shopping center. I've never had a problem with Alliance and have always been treated with respect and courtesy. I highly recommend them.
Barbara - Darlene Ave.; December 6, 2011
I second the endorsement. [of Alliance CU] .. That's where I took my business after giving Chase the "boot". The CU organization is large w/ just as many ATMS as the big banks. We've found them in our travels easily, even in remote places.
J on Ellen Ave; December 6, 2011
I bank most happily there. It's worth checking out. We also have experience with the County Federal Credit Union. We like it, but not as much as Meriwest.
Carol on Curtis; December 6, 2011
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I work for these estate planning attorneys. If you would like to come in for a 1/2 hour free consultation … call our office and ask for me.
Millie; February 21, 2012; October 31, 2012
retired lawyer from Santa Cruz. He is retired [but takes referrals – email me for info] I found him very nice, knowledgeable and always available for questions. He will come to your home to create your documents.
Cathy; February 21, 2012
Great service, very knowledgeable, easy to work with!
Greg on Sweetbriar Drive; February 21, 2012
[divorce] Easy, quick and reasonable. Most compassionate attorney I know and knows his stuff
Randi K; February 21, 2012, May 14, 2013, November 7, 2013
I second Paul Hogan!
Eileen McM; May 15, 2013
Fast, reasonable, and easy. We did our trust there many years ago:)
WW; February 21, 2012, May 21, 2013
Knowledgeable, formidable, fair, compassionate.
Tom L; May 14, 2013
She is very good at explaining the complicated law involved.
We first started using her for our estate planning more than 15 years ago and
have updated it a couple times since. We’ve been very happy every time we’ve
needed her services.
Alison P; May 21, 2013
Knowledgeable, formidable, fair, compassionate.
Tom Li; May 14, 2013
[Employment] did a great job for me in 2005
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); March 6, 2013
[divorce]... took good care of me. Highly recommend.
Doreen O; November 7, 2013
Steve is a great employment lawyer- good luck.
Valerie/Norval; September 23, 2013
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I ...needed information about insurances, 401k, college saving plans and also life insurance. Abel Talamantez lives in Willow Glen ... is a Financial Planner (Cal graduate) and is extremely smart and great to deal with. He will find inexpensive ways of doing things that give you great coverage while working within your budget. ... He also speaks fluent Spanish.
Cathy G on Willow; November 20, 2010
...an independent firm not tied to any one financial/insurance firm.
GBarr on Byerley; April 11, 2011
I did a lot of research before hiring a financial planner. I wanted a fee-ONLY planner, who doesn't sell any financial products of any kind. We have been very happy and I am amazed at how many things we were "overpaying" for.
Susan on Gerald Way; April 11, 2011
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Gary saved us a TON of money last year when our option was Cobra. He gave us a lot of great options that we weren't aware were available, and we got fantastic Blue Cross coverage!
Lisa on Koch; June 18, 2010; June 27, 2011
I second that recommendation for Gary!! Great guy!!
Highly recommended for health insurance, too.
Kimberly/Darlene Ave.; June 18, 2010, January 20, 2013
…would recommend him. [Gary] is a Willow Glen resident and parent at my sons school.
Cami /Dean Avenue; September 15, 2011
... I've known him for 2 years and he's very good.
Dave on Gerald; June 18, 2010
... fully licensed Financial Planner as well as Insurance Agent ... not pushy at all. He will go over all of your options (pros and cons) and help guide you...available 24/7 for questions. He works for Transamerica Financial Services but is licensed to sell all plans for all companies.
Cathy/Willow Street; December 27, 2010
[helped us choose] supplemental Medicare plan. Now when I have a question about the way a Medicare or our supplemental claim was handled, I call him instead of the insurance company, and he's able to tell me what to do.
He was able to walk my husband and I through the process, and ... deciding which level plan is best suited to your needs
Lorraine/Newport; December 27, 2010; July 28, 2011
Because I already knew what plan I wanted, it was very uncomplicated and we were able to take care of everything over the phone/USPS. He [Brian Baccus] is extremely responsive, energetic, and appears very knowledgeable. I still need to sign up for Part D and will be calling Brian soon. That's more complicated than the supplement!
Sally on Doralee; March 16, 2011
...fantastic woman for independent health insurance...She's located in Pleasanton, but helps people across the Bay Area.
Laurie on Camino Pablo; March 16, 2011
Rate is only 5% more than it was 2 years ago. very competent, efficient, and friendly.
Larry (on Willow); October 24, 2011
[He] was able to get my flood insurance significantly reduced by filing the correct work for an elevation certificate! The good news is that if you will not qualify, YOU DO NOT PAY anything! He came to the house, did the work, and then did any needed follow up work! My refund was more than his fee, and the new rate goes forward from now on.. He does this specifically for Willow Glen. or you can go through natalie Arola. Farmers Insurance, 408 3719500
Joan/River Glen park; September 4, 2012
She is very good at finding just the right plan – at VERY reasonable pricing.
Karen on Blewett; October 2, 2012
home ins, renters insurance, car insurance, property damage...you name it ! ...he is professional, fast and efficient service
Valerie /Harmil; April 18, 2013
Jeff ... found the insurance I needed at a price that didn't choke me, a process that 5 other agents could not do in 10 days. He spent the time going over it more than once with me because I really needed to be convinced that it was true.
Chris J; April 19, 2013
He really knows his stuff and very personable and caring--a great guy to have around for claims as well as for purchases
Carol; April 18, 2013
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... a very warm, sympathetic lawyer I would go to for help with Bankruptcy.
Kathleen; January 20, 2010
certified bankruptcy specialists who do an excellent job, & very nice people to boot.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); January 19, 2010
certified bankruptcy specialists who [also] do an excellent job, & very nice people to boot.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); January 19, 2010
She's the first person that came to my mind [for Will/Trust]. Very professional, thorough, compassionate. Located in the Pruneyard Towers.
Barbara on Darlene Ave; April 30, 2010
[Ann] did our Trust for us. She is friendly, professional, and thorough. We only had to give a letter to our bank. Ann handled all our other accounts & property.
Leslie/Crestwood; July 21, 2010
I've had many dealings with Dan Hanley. One of the best Estate Attorneys in Northern California.
David M.; April 30, 2010; November 5, 2010
[not recommended]
Doug, Aug. 24, 2011
He did a fine job of creating a living trust for us.... you still have a fair amount of detail work to do afterwards to get everything into the trust.
Joel on Glen Dell; April 30, 2010
[Doug] set up my living trust and felt that he did this well enough. Of course, when this is done you still have follow up work to move your assets into the trust. The form to do so is different for every bank and brokerage.
Joel on Glen Dell; July 21, 2010
She set-up our trust, wills, springing power of attorney, etc. She was great to work with and very knowledgeable. She is also a resident of Willow Glen.
She was just great and very easy to get hold of
Regan on Jansen; April 30, 2010; November 5, 2010
You can't go wrong with her [Rebecca Sue Jones]. And as an aside (if these things influence you at all) She has always been very, very generous with
donations to our WG school fund-raisers.
Kathy in Palm Haven; November 6, 2010
My husband and I also recommend Rebecca Jones [for estate planning]
Kim/Iris Ct.; November 5, 2010
...[Ms. Jones] is taking care of any legal issues and walking us through the [probate] process so that we don't forget anything. She is easy to work with and very knowledgeable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; May 7, 2011
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Simon; May 3, 2010
She writes law books for the consumer and has been at the WG Library as a speaker about trusts. She explains them well.
Gail; July 21, 2010
I concur with the recommendation for Carol Zolla. She covers all the bases for trust planning and there are a lot of pieces that you have to get right. My sister and brother-in-law (both attorneys) were very impressed with the work Carol did for me.
Suzy; July 22, 2010
Great, quick, reasonable located in Saratoga.
Wendy/ Carolyn Ave; September 28, 2010
I can highly recommend the elder law attorneys at Carney Sugai. I worked with Janis Carney, who was extremely effective and generous with her time.
Spencer on Glenwood; September 10, 2010
He's handled routine and tricky things for my family and neighbors in all aspects of estate planning including probate. You'll work only with him, not with assistants. Feel free to use my name.
He's done several neighbors probates.
Randi K; September 28, 2010; April 5, 2011
She is an incredible resource when it comes to labor law. She was a big help to me to negotiate an M&A deal.
very impressed with her command of employment law.
Joel; September 7, 2010; October 29, 2010
[Employment law] located in SF but ...works throughout the Bay Area.
Mistie; October 29, 2010
Great guy, very capable; calming influence on everyone; it was a pleasure to have him handling a personal injury case for me some years back after an automobile accident.
Carol H; May 1, 2011
I work for a family law law firm on the Alameda - Great people - highly recommend them and not because I work for them.
Millie A; June 15, 2011
His specialty is wills and trusts.
Shelly; May 7, 2011
excellent [personal injury] attorney – I've worked for lawyers for 20 years - he's honest and passionate about his clients. I've referred friends to him before - all with excellent results.
Millie; November 9, 2011
Personal Injury lawyer
Kathy; November 8, 2011
He is distinguished by his extensive litigation and trial experience. Skilled at handling complex cases and is California's Rising star as one of the top attorneys in California for 2011.
Lisa G; November 16, 2011
...specializes in property/estate law. She is also an instructor at Santa Clara's law school and is very trustworthy.
Dave on Carolyn; December 4, 2013
Dan is a great [employment] attorney and a great guy. He is also very easy to work with. His office is downtown and conveniently close, too.
Bernice/Carolyn; September 23,2013
[Tax attorney]...my sister-in-law who is a tax accountant recommended Jerold Reiton.
Katie/Cottle & Koch; December 22, 2013
[employment issue]. McBride did a great job advising us.
Maria; September 23, 2013
[Employment] Were excellent to work with (haven't needed them in several years).
Keith B; March 6, 2013
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a Willow Glen Resident and very experienced. He has handled my own personal home purchases and re-finances as well as many of my clients.
Ruby; March 8, 2010; July 20, 2011; February 3, 2012
Yes, I second this. [Arnie] is excellent!!
Carolyn; February 3, 2012
[Arnie is a] Great guy, honest and easy to talk with
Connie on Madrona; February 3, 2012
She really knows her stuff, got me my first loan and helped me find the best deal for my refi.
Jo on Hudson; March 10, 2010
I definitely second the recommendation ... Sandy is very patient and takes the time you need to understand the opportunities from every angle. She is a local gem!
Holly on Everett; February 8, 2010
She [Sandy Bennett] has done a home purchase loan for me as well as at least two mortgage refinancings for me over the past 7 years to take advantage of better rates. She is very knowledgeable and works to get you the best rates.
Gail on Prevost; February 8, 2010
I've worked with the same broker for more than 10 years and he's great. Theo helped me (again) refinance my mortgage last year and I got a GREAT rate on a 30-year fixed. If you call...tell him I sent you :-)
Marie (Bennett Way); March 8, 2010
What she says she is going to do, she does. That's a quality I really value in a mortgage broker! She does work with a lot of suppliers, and she also does internal loans with her bank.
Carol on Curtis; February 8, 2010; July 20, 2011; February 3, 2012
She handled my refi last summer & did a fantastic job
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); February 8, 2010
...He is very detailed oriented and the type who will tell you it is not the time to get a loan if that's what's in your best interest.
Colin; July 21, 2011
...the most efficient, detail oriented person I have ever met... Everyone I have ever recommended to her has been over the top happy and amazed at what she has been able to accomplish when others failed.
Jan; July 20, 2011
can refi a HARP loan.
has been in the business for over 25 years and knows the business well. He is very honest and upfront about costs
Janel on Lincoln; November 16, 2011; February 3, 2012
Linda Tumas with RPM is great for new and re-fi loans. Very experienced and knowledgable
Rhonda; February 3, 2012
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Damon E; February 3, 2012
they worked magic for us at no cost on two properties
Chris J; February 3, 2012
My parents in So Cal even chose to use her as her rates were so good. As she is a preferred broker, she gets a little better rates than other mortgage brokers.
Eileen on Malaga; February 3, 2012, September 23, 2013
Sandy Bennett [is] professional and friendly -- a combination I love. Her office manager's name is also Sandy, so make sure to ask for her by her last name, although Sandy-the-office-manager can give you a lot of information and is very helpful!
Rebecca/Newport; September 23, 2013
He was very thorough, monitored the progress closely, and made sure to explain in detail all aspects of the transaction. You will not get better service for your loan!
Elaine; April 18, 2013
My husband and I have been working with Doug Jones since 1999 and we couldn't be more pleased. Doug is a great listener and his customer service is top notch. He is extremely ethical and knowledgeable about the mortgage industry and he is always looking out for our best interests. Please refer to his website for more happy customers
Casey/Lowery; September 23, 2013
He is awesome!!
JoAnn; September 23, 2013
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She is cheerful, on time, and explains the paperwork if necessary (thus a signing agent rather than just a notary).
...just wonderful. Utterly reliable, very nice.
Carol on Curtis; 3/24/2009; July 23, 2010
Notary fees are regulated by state law. The expense comes if you want mobile service. They can charge whatever they want to travel.
Bob on Bird; August 12, 2010
[the UPS Store] – [not recommended]
Maria; December 31, 2010
... [was available] when everyone else was closed ... As a policyholder, I wasn't charged, but she was providing notary services to others at the standard rate. Efficient & accommodating, & a very nice person too.
They've done a great job with our car & home insurance too, many years now.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 8, 2010; August 3, 2011
[Coleen's] the office manager @ State Farm
Ken WG Way; December 7, 2010
[Larry Krieger's] main line of business is insurance but he was the notary for our adoption papers ... he and his staff are simply wonderful. We may be switching insurance companies!!
Tina; August 3, 2011
Very helpful! will come to you.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; August 3, 2011
will come to you
Patti / Poplar Ave; August 3, 2011
a very nice elderly gentleman that lives on Kiner Ave.1467 Kiner Ave, San Jose. He will come to you!
Larry on Kiner Ave; March 18, 2013
[Notary service as well as printing]
Martha; March 18, 2013
not available during the regular work week as she has a regular 8-6 job M-F.
Ken M; March 18, 2013
I am a Notary Public and I live right here in Willow Glen. CA commission # 1956022
Paige; March 18, 2013
I am a Notary Public and live in Willow Glen. If you need something notarized, please call me.
>> Kelly Burnett; July 10, 2010
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I don't have any idea what their fees are like for landlords, but as renters my husband and I have found them to be very responsive to ourqueries/requests/problems.
Anne on Brooks; February 22, 2012
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He does small business accounts and taxes. His rates are reasonable and he has managed our taxes through a couple of tough times. Whenever we have compared his services to other accountants he has always been up to date on the latest rules and regulations. I highly recommend him for you.
We have had Wayne Mitsunaga do our taxes for years and years. He has been a great help both with our personal taxes and when we had a small business
Jan on Glen Eyrie; January 29, 2010; August 2, 2011
Nothing complicated for me either, & they've scaled their fees down to fit my relatively minor project -- but they are qualified to deal with whatever issues might exist. Nice people too -- I've met with Claudia Hill (the owner), her son Jon, & another fellow who's retired now -- all very competent & easy to work with.
...nice folks, competent, easy to work with, & reasonable rates
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 1, 2009; January 29, 2010
My family and I have used this company for years! Highly recommend them. They are right in WG, next to Gussied Up Dog Boutique.
Alana on Pine; February 1, 2010
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Tina on Monte Vista; March 15, 2011
...in the Pruneyard We've been very happy with him for years, and received enthusiastic thanks from the numerous friends and colleagues we've referred to
Greg on Byerley; March 15, 2011; March 1, 2012
...[used him] for years. He just finished working with us as we retired and we started converting our IRAs to Roth Iras. He saved us a lot of money when we first use him 30 years ago and he has taken good care of us ever since. His fees are reasonable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; March 15, 2011
...a great guy – you have to go to Sunnyvale but well worth it!
Jan C; August 1, 2011
He's great
Danielle on Malone; January 2, 2012
[tax accountant]… highly ethical, responsive and has a huge depth of knowledge to assist your business.
Greg (on Sweetbriar); October 29, 2012
[CPA] He is very knowledgable and easy to work with and get in contact with.
Linda/On Lansford; February 6, 2013
[CPA] John Pfahnl Jr. is my Dad and Joe Pfahnl is my Uncle. Great work, both CPA's, in business since 1962 when my grandfather started the firm.
Linnea on Sandra Drive.;
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Heather S; February 6, 2013
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[Electric Stair Climber and Electic Wheel Chair Repair] ... got it running like new again. He also repairs electric wheel chairs ... his price was fair considering the fact that he had to come from the Oakland area 4 times in all and spent many hours here. A very pleasant, hard working individual.
Ralph; October 24, 2013
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[Dennis from Blossom Hill Appliance] fixed our dryer - very reasonable, prompt and efficient. He also fixes dishwashers.
Damon; January 2, 2010
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Catherine on Shibley; January 6, 2010
They [Blossom Hill Appliance] are great!
Kim; April 12, 2011
[Dennis at BHA:] His labor prices are fair and he doesn't gouge you on parts. He's been able to keep our dishwasher going and going, and when he can't do it (for example fridge compressor repair which requires a special certification he doesn't have) he tells you straight up and doesn't mess around.
Margaret on Palm Haven; May 3, 2013
[Dennis at BHA] fixed our dryer this summer and has fixed other appliances for us as well. He's prompt, honest, reliable and reasonable.
Amy, WG Way; November 17, 2013
[Abe] just repaired our Kenmore washer. Arrived on time, quick diagnosis, gave reasonable estimate, replaced the part, took my check & was gone in 20 minutes.
Bonnie & Mike / Jonathan Av.; January 7, 2010
...(formerly Tri-Me Appliance) [Abe] has specifically worked on our Sears dryer twice. He know the Sears products, is easy to make and appointment with, and the fee is very reasonable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; February 8, 2011
[WG Appliance] has done a couple of washer repairs for me in the past nine years. Very good and responds quickly.
Pat /Fairview; November 22, 2011
[WG Appliance] does refurbish washers & dryers...and said that whatever he can't use, he recycles. highly recommend calling if if you have an appliance you no longer need.
Laurie on Harmil Way; August 22, 2012
Abe [at WGA] has been great- he has also been very generous with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life!
Tenboers; August 22, 2012
I've known him [John Green] for years and recently used him to look at (and fix) our Jenn-Air oven. If he's not the right person for the job, he'll tell you.
Louise P./Glen Dell; April 12, 2011
1976 West San Carlos Street; (408) 297-2440
[Andy at WA is a ]very honest salesman
Corina / Whitehurst; January 18, 2010
I can't say enough for how good he [Robert Ortiz at WA] was with our purchase of various appliances
Carol on Kirkmont; October 16, 2011
He was punctual, professional, knowledgeable, honest, and thoughtful in trying to save us some money. They repair all appliances as well as furnaces, air conditioners, and plumbing.
Carol/Glenwood; May 18, 2010
[ARM has]... all major brand appliances, including refrigerators, washers/dryers, dishwashers, furnaces/AC, ovens/ranges, water heaters, Sears water softeners, plumbing and electrical. He charges $50.00 for a house call and if you hire him, he includes it as part of his labor cost...took the time today to explain all about my dishwasher to me. He told me things I never would have known about using it properly and gave me money saving tips...if you have an appliance that has a computer in it, which most do today, that you should always plug it into a surge protector, just like you would your personal computer. The computer board for the refrigerator was over $200.00 and Richard said most any computer board will cost about that much.
Cindy; August 18, 2010
[ARM]...VERY honest and VERY nice is how I would described Richard and his crew. They were on time, fixed my washer and were gone in just over a hour. The cost was very reasonable....honestly, I couldn't have asked for any better experience.
Leslie; January 12, 2011
works with and recommended by University Electric. Good work, knowledgeable [gas range vent hood]
Richard on Newport; December 27, 2010
...We have utilized Ray's expertise and have had great results on all of our appliances. He is a very nice person and easy to work with.
Gary on Lansford; February 21, 2011
We have many warranties with sears on our appliances & have used their repair service for many years. They are very organized & send out technicians who specialize in the particular appliance. For example: you have a dryer problem, they send out a dryer tech. You have a dishwasher issue, they send out a dishwasher tech. They do not send out a dryer tech to fix a dishwasher –
Brigette/Glenkirk Ct; February 8, 2011
1500 Martin Ave, Santa Clara; (408) 496-0500; www.universityelectric.com
...went to University Appliance and got a stackable front loading Bosch system. In addition to the usual, it added steam drying to remove wrinkles and such. Love the machines, and they fulfill my love of German technology with good old USA labor (German design built in the US). OK to post my love of University Electric (great salespeople, knowledgeable and friendly) and the Bosch washer/dryer.
John/Michigan Avenue; June 30, 2011
very experienced sales folks that do not get paid on commission
Jan C; January 16, 2012
[Univ.Elec. has] Great selection from "ordinary" to high-end brands; salespeople are not on commission and they are very knowledgeable. They will help you find the appliance you need, rather than try to sell you the one they want to sell.
Shirley/ Curtner/Cherry; September 22, 2013
Kudos to Rich S., neighbor and e-lister, who is manager of the Best Buy at The Plant. He converted a friend of mine from a disgruntled customer to a happy one. She had a terrible customer experience at a different Best Buy, and after she told me about it I got in touch with Rich. The details are between them, but she has now made the Best Buy at The Plant her go-to-store. Thanks Rich!
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; September 7, 2011
[Best Buy: negative review]
Bart on Willow Glen way; September 7, 2011
Try them for Viking range repair. They are not cheap, but they are reliable and they do good work.
Regan on Jansen; November 10, 2011
They have new and used and pretty decent prices. Their English is not very strong but they've always been nice to me. I've purchased a new stove from them and a used refrigerator in the past.
Linnea; December 28, 2012
He's excellent. He responds best to text.
Kristi on Pine; August 21, 2013
small business and will match prices.
Kristinna; September 23, 2013
second generation, family-owned business– mostly KitchenAid appliances. Really reasonable rates and practical advice. Good people, good service.
Margi/Koch Lane; May 3, 2013
We bought our washer and dryer from them. Great sales people and great delivery. They had to take old appliances from the basement and replace them with new. They did a great job.
Terri/Snyder; September 22, 2013
... he suggested I buy a new one or check to make sure it was not still under warranty! ... he was correct! This issue was still under warranty! So he saved me about $1000.00++! So I highly recommend them!
joan; August 2, 2013
[Fisher paykal dish drawers] My friend called [them] and they came out right away, fixed the problem, and were really great. My friend was very happy with them and will use them for future needs.
Pat on Fairview; June 29, 2013
I love the Janome Ken sold me and how Ray's Sewing treats customers and retains business.
Margi/Koch Lane; July 27, 2012
[Ray] has everything from the most basic machine to top of line and offers free classes with purchase. Ray is super friendly & knowledgeable and the business has been around for years. I bought a Janome there last year after shopping at several stores.
Linda; July 26, 2012
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Just went over the new code's lighting and acceptance forms (new replacement for the CF6r Installation Certificate in '05 code) for the various responsible installing parties (envelope, mechanical & lighting) w/ her.
Ken /WG Way; February 3, 2010
[Robin McCarthy did] a small remodel job and [I] was very satisfied.
Sandy on Redondo; August 5, 2011
[Robin McCarthy is] ...she is excellent and reasonable. She lives in Willow Glen. She can provide elevations for flood zone for you.
Jan C; December 11, 2011; June 26, 2013; August 9, 2013
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Chris; March 17, 2012
After he did his evaluation [of flood zones] my rates went waaaaayyyy down!
Joan M; June 25, 2013
architect and interior designer... spectacular home makeovers...also smaller projects, such as kitchen & bath ... from structural design to helping you pick out furniture...
Rebecca on Newport.; January 9, 2010
Just finished a revision to a Green Rated project, in which the specialty inspector found a number of discrepancies between what the architect specified, and what was actually done in the field… Old code permit, still open, with the CF-6r Installation Certificate to carry the responsible installing parties declaration of who they are, what they did, & presumably that they built to the minimum building energy features specifications of the principal designer
Ken /WG Way; February 3, 2010
We recently remodeled our 1920 bungalow, bringing it from 2 bed 1 bath, to 3 bed 2 bath, plus a full new kitchen, laundry room, and garage.Guy was invaluable in negotiating with the city regarding our floodzone/basement issue. I love to show off the finished product, so stop by anytime if you'd like to see it. :-)
Mary on Brooks; February 3, 2010
Working on a new wing for a 5k+ house, right now‚ inc. elevator
Ken /WG Way; February 3, 2010
... does add-ons in keeping with Craftsman architecture. I remodeled the kitchen and family room of my 1920's home ... They understood what I wanted, did an outstanding job, and were fantastic to work with. Timeline offers full service - architect, design, construction.
Catherine on Glenn; February 3, 2010
did a great job for us in replacing foundation, adding piers and reinforcement per SJ earthquak code.
Tirah on Bird; May 5, 2010
... a great designer, works on a lot of older house projects. Has done work for city planning director so knows how to get plans approved. Really nice to work with. Google Laura Winter Design.
Barb M/ Blewett; August 4, 2011
...surveyed our home. After determining that we qualified, he submitted an application to FEMA on our behalf to remove our home from a Special Flood Hazard Area. We sent the Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) that FEMA provided into our insurance company and got the $ back that we'd already paid in for the year. It was easy and well worth it... If he believes the house qualifies, but FEMA rejects the application, he will refund [his] fee... make sure your lender is willing to waive the flood insurance before you start the process.
Cathy on Arata Ct.; August 12, 2011
with Stowers Associates, is also a WG resident
Lara on Willowhurst; December 11, 2011
We just renovated the downstairs of our house. We knew what we wanted done, but needed an engineering company to set plans for a wall removal and associated re-structuring, and, design group to develop plans & submit to city for code approval. Engineering company we used is B-Line Engineering, 408.833.6133, info@b-lineengineering.com, and, design company - Paladin Design Group, 408.370.0730, www.paladin-design.net. Contractor was Sam Herandez of H& J Renovations - samh55@gamil.com.
Don; December 11, 2011
projects of all different size and scope - anything from interior design consulting (i.e. helping you pick paint colors or furniture) to drawing up full residential or commercial plans and then seeing the project through construction administration. What I love about Anne is she is easy to work with and really listens to her clients needs. Very professional
Casey; March 18, 2012
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Rhonda C; August 9, 2013
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high quality of work and prices [refinishing cast-iron bathtub].
Roy on Roycott; April 6, 2010
Used them abuut 5 to 8 years ago with good results. Your spigots must be drip free at the time of refinishing...[gaskets /drains leak-free; tub rust-free]...If the tub is sound, you may like the refinish. We did.
Ken on St Elizabeth; April 6, 2010
He just finished doing my kitchen and it looks really amazing! He has done work for 6 houses on our street. Very nice. He and his crew are very tidy workers.
Marcella on Michigan Ave.; February 4, 2010
[Rafael] just finished doing my kitchen and it looks really amazing! He has done work for 6 houses on our street. Very nice. He and his crew are very tidy workers. Also does bathrooms...very talented.
Marcella on Michigan Ave.; February 4, 2010
This is where many of the local contractors go, and their selection is enormous... warehouse atmosphere.
Todd on Terra Bella; August 10, 2010
Not sure if they will do fiberglass or not, but worth a try. Their craftmanship is amazing.
Eileen; July 12, 2012
Highly recommended.
Tina on Monte Vista; September 16, 2012
[South Bay Showers:] Not the cheapest place, but you can count on good quality work and materials.
Paul on Mildred; September 16, 2012
Prices were reasonable, owner and office manager were both good to work with.
Laura (near Bird and Willow); September 16, 2012
Howard remodeled our bathroom and has done various other projects for us. His work is top notch. You can see his work on his website.
Jan C; September 24, 2013
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Definitely give Bill Rankin a call. He's the one who did the finishing work (door molding, baseboards, etc) on our remodel project just over a year ago. He's quite good at reducing waste, being on time with his estimate on completion, and his price if very competitive too.
...he did all of the finish work when we did our remodel a few years ago. This included baseboards, door and window molding. He's quality driven for sure and really fantastic to work with.
He's quite the craftsman and did a great job on all of our trim work inside our home after our remodel. He is efficient, friendly and works for a fair price.
Ron; January 19, 2010; June 12, 2010
Excellent craftsman, meticulous attention to detail, easy and pleasant to work with even during those times when pesky unexpected issues arise.
Shirley, Curtner / Cherry; January 24, 2010
He recently made a wall unit/entertainment center for us and it is amazing! John had great suggestions on how to make our project even better for our needs.
Linda R; November 26, 2010
...does awesome refurbishment of all sorts of patio furniture and great prices....
Maria; March 27, 2011
They did custom cabinets for me in my laundry room, dining room and kitchen, replicating the original cabinets from my old house. They do fantastic work.
Tina on Monte Vista; January 31, 2011
They [Clear Oak Designs] do it all, are extremely good at what they do, and very accommodating to your wishes (not just stock, off-the-shelf stuff).
Tina on Monte Vista; February 11, 2011
Specializing in Doors and Furniture - Handcrafted, Artistic, Functional Pieces to fit your lifestyle and budget - New to area; master woodworker
Sharon K; February 6, 2011
He has his business and has done some work in the area and I know him personally. He is also a WG resident. ‚
Cynthia S; February 11, 2011
Doug does great work! One of the pieces he made for us was very furniture like & I love my cabinets!
Terri on Franquette; March 28, 2011
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Pam B; March 27, 2011
As an Interior Designer I have had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years on many projects even my own kitchen, He is a local Willow guy and has access to some great finishers.
Jan; June 17, 2011
[Steve Thatcher] does custom Cabinetry and Wood Interiors. He built custom cabinets for our medical office and is a WG resident as well. He does beautiful work! [Also does residential work]
LiAnne on Prevost; June 16, 2011
[Steve Thatcher] built our kitchen and an entertainment center, and we love them. Very high quality work.
Jeff J; November 17, 2013
One of the best experiences with a sub-contractor/specialty business so far. Honest, helpful, dare I say enjoyable!
Taisia McM; October 24, 2011
He made a bunch of custom turned and carved balusters and newel posts for us about 10 years ago. Wonderful craftsmanship… still active.
Margaret on Palm Haven; October 29, 2012
...did my kitchen nook and closet. He does wonderful work. He has a full time job but loves to take small custom jobs on.
Jessica M; November 15, 2013
He is general contractor, but also really enjoys detail carpentry.
Robert /Guadalupe Ave.; January 20, 2013
he's awesome
Deb on Broadway; January 20, 2013
Larry and crew are very helpful. Their prices are always lower, quality is the same. Many samples to take home for a decision. 408 Pete / N 13th
Pete; February 28, 2013
Our contractor referred us to this company. I haven't checked the prices but they were very nice helpful at the showroom and they will let you take free samples home.
Kristi on Pine; February 28, 2013
does a FABULOUS job, did my entire kitchen. [He] has done a lot of my cabinetry work and built in closet shelving unit in a bedroom that is beautiful and reasonable.
Gigi /Michigan; August 4, 2011 October 10, 2011
Local, Willow Glen resident. Marshall's crew did a wonderful job refacing our 65 yr old kitchen cabinets, swap out trim, install dishwasher & repaint. Fast, clean, and great guys!
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; January 21, 2013
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I called yesterday and he was here today! Terrific job...I've used him before and he guarantees his work.
I've used Larry now for a few years and am very pleased. Recomended to a few friends who also used him and happy with his work too.
Cathy; December 3, 2009, March 16, 2010
Larry Ruzzo is the owner and Willow Glen resident. They use a dry carpet cleaning method called the HOST Dry Extraction Carpet Cleaning System. It works very well and is much quicker than the wet shampoo methods used by other companies. I had them also clean drop rugs using this as well and was very happy. His prices are reasonable.
Don H. in Willow Glen; March 15, 2010
I am in the carpet business (now it's strictly commercial work we do, no retail or residential) and we always recommended the HOST system‚ it's really the best.
He has worked with my family's flooring business for many many years!
Denise/Almaden @ Koch; March 16, 2010, June 18, 2012
Larry Ruzzo from San Jose Dry Carpet Cleaners came out and did a fantastic job today on my very stained carpet. He even got an old red wine stain out that I never thought we'd get rid of. ... Green... Fast, affordable and a great job!
Dianne; March 23, 2010
Larry Ruzzo came and cleaned my two bedrooms that have berber carpet that were in pretty bad shape. He was on time, courteous, and did a great job.
Renee /Huxley Ct.; September 15, 2010
[Larry] worked quickly, but also explained to my husband everything that was going on. He went above and beyond in a few spots and we are really happy with the results. The process doesn't involve water or stinky chemicals so the carpet has a faint orange smell at the end and there is no drying time. We were able to restore our rooms to normal quickly after he was done. We had some tough stains to get out as we have kids and carpet in the dining room. But, the room now looks as good as new!
Tanya @ Dry Creek Village; July 3, 2012
[Larry is]… a WG local and on the eList too! Very dependable, reasonably priced, green and and all around nice guy. I have used him for a commercial project and two of my friends have used them for their home. Great job all three times
Sherri; June 18, 2012
I recently had the opportunity to meet Larry Ruzzo, Willow Glen resident and owner of. He and his son did a fantastic job cleaning a carpet in our home. They were able to schedule me quickly, were on time and provided excellent, friendly service. I highly recommend this company for all your carpet cleaning needs!
Vivian; September 20, 2013
[Larry] did a fantastic job cleaning the very dirty area rugs, wall to wall carpet, and upholstery ... It was a tough job, the carpets were clean and the house smelled so fresh when he was done
Maria; April 2, 2013
...very polite and prompt in returning online scheduling requests and phone calls. They do a fantastic job on our old carpets - and offer free in-home estimates.
Marisa on Curtiss; March 16, 2010
[Love Your Floors] did a great job. My family room berber carpet was badly spotted and every stain has been removed & the colors are very bright.
Evelyn; May 30, 2010
...I was very pleased with their work. They [Love Your Floors] arrived on time, offered advice, paid attention to detail, moved my car for me, hosed off my driveway so that they wouldn't track tree droppings into the house, spot-cleaned two areas for free, and charged me $65 UNDER bid. [May 2012:] This is the second time we've used them, and we were once again very happy with their work.
Linda on Belmont; July 23, 2010; May 21, 2012
I second that recommendation! … [Albert did a] great job, he is also a really nice man...as is his wife, who handles the scheduling. Both are very friendly people.
Sally on Doralee; May 21, 2012
I've used [them] ...They do excellent work.
Norvelle on Plaza; July 12, 2010
...used them for years for fine carpets... [DeLuxe Dyeworks] are a family business and have been doing this for many years.
Alida; July 11, 2010
They [de Luxe] have been taking care of our very difficult to clean area rugs for 30 years and we get them back looking like new every time.
Melinda D; February 7, 2011
We have been very happy with Elegant Thread doing our rugs. They have only done our wall to wall so far. But, I plan to send out my chinese rug with them this summer. I have discussed it with them already, and they are very reasonable and reliable.
Janice; July 11, 2010
I have been both working with him and referring to him for years.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; June 18, 2012
I've tried various carpet cleaners over the years and I have gotten the best quality service from Coit.
Tina on Monte Vista; January 25, 2013
...does great work with both carpets and upholstery. My whole family has used his services for years.
Claudia on Westwood; July 26, 2013
Host Dry Carpet Cleaning System -- no drying time. 100% green. Business is rated green by Santa Clara County.
We clean all carpets: nylon, berber, wool and area rugs. Residential and commercial. No water. Since 1985. We clean real tile also. We serve the entire Bay Area.
>> Larry Ruzzo; larryruzzo@sbcglobal.net; 5/25/2011
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...family owned, localWillow Glen masonry company for, I'm going to guess probably at least 30 years. I've seen the quality of their work and been really impressed. They are honorable, hard working and reasonable.
They've been a Willow Glen based business for 30 years.
Linda/Little Orchard; May 30, 2010 February 9, 2012; May 19, 2012 July 4, 2012
[Batinich] hey have done numerous projects for us over the years - all good and all well done!
J on Newport; February 9, 2012
Had [Batinich] take care of a small job (removing two stone ledges from our fireplace area). They were quick, clean, reasonable (I thought) and did a great job!
Louise P; February 9, 2012
brick, masonry type of Bar-B-Que…[Batinich are] Second and third generation masons, they know their stuff.
Chris.; May 20, 2012
They came highly recommended and we were very happy with the product and installation. We got a nice unit with a fan and it is so nice on cold and dark days (or nights).
Susan on Gerald; November 6, 2010
[CW&F]... a stand up operation.
Yvonne on Westwood; November 6, 2010
1875 S Bascom Ave # 280, Campbell, (408) 559-7092; bbqgalore.com
We didn't know much about gas fireplaces when we started …. Apparently the logs sold in most Big Box home improvement stores, (while being less expensive) are merely decorative and don't throw off much if any heat at all. The ceramic composition of the log sets at Barbecues Galore enable them to really give off a good deal of heat. We added an iron fireback (as someone else mentioned) resulting in a nice warm room where we can keep the heater low or off. These logs look super realistic (they have a variety of styles and sizes). They even have a product that looks just like glowing embers. The best part: I no longer have to keep track of no-burn days. We have been 100% happy with our converted gas fireplace.
Kathy in Palm Haven; December 12, 2011
fire protection sales and service, fire extinguishers and automatic systems
Alana on Pine; February 24, 2012
Sells and services portable fire extinguishers, also sells fire cabinets, other fire protection items
Damon E; February 24, 2012
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We have used them for several years and been pleased. Professional, courteous and clean. The most recent time we used them was this past week. Again we were pleased.
Sandy on McBain; October 25, 2010
... they [Chimney Clean] did a great job.
Carolyn; November 29, 2010
...Eric was the guy that was here and was the best - I used many chimney cleaners and none compare to this company.
Milli on Hervey; November 6, 2010
They [Chimney Clean] were great and reasonably priced.
Valerie on Laurie; December 3, 2010
[Chimney Clean]... did a wonderful job! My chimney is now clean and sealed in about an hour. They also clean carpets. Very prompt, courteous service and NO mess left behind. licensed and certified.
Jonica on Lansford; March 31, 2011
[used Chimney Clean] for years
Carol A.; July 5, 2012
[Chimney Clean was] on time, courteous, cleaned up after himself, explained to me everything he was doing while he was doing it, and in general, did a great job
Sara on Michigan; November 12, 2013
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We recently remodeled our 1920 bungalow, bringing it from 2 bed 1 bath, to 3 bed 2 bath, plus a full new kitchen, laundry room, and garage... great to work with; everything went off without a hitch, there were no surprises, and I actually had fun going through the remodeling process. I love to show off the finished product, so stop by anytime if you'd like to see it. :-)
Mary on Brooks; February 3, 2010
...can correct anything, including smoke damage. I highly recommend Art Wilbrand for any residential construction, remodel, or correction job. He and his crews literally saved my home.
Nan on WG Way; April 29, 2010
[Art Wilbrand] and his crews can do anything. I very much appreciated the extra effort and advice provided for my project. I would definitely call on him for any subsequent work.
Nan on W.G. Way; June 5, 2010
We suffered a 3 alarm fire 3 years ago ... had to rebuild most of our home... He did the work for us and we are very happy. He is a pleasure to work with! We had used Ron for 3 previous remodels and he was willing to take on the fire job and work within the guidelines the insurance company set!
Lisa on Koch; April 29, 2010
I second Ron Spivey, [Ron Spivey] did a complete remodel of our home on time and on budget. He followed the plans perfectly and was a pleasure to work with.
Maria; April 29, 2010
I worked with them on several projects as I own a shutter company here in Willow Glen and have replaced their window coverings as needed. They do [smoke & fire damage] work only and are used to working with insurance companies. I have yet to hear a bad comment come out of any of their clients mouths (and believe me I would hear).
Deborah; April 29, 2010
Wonderful general contractor ... Outstanding attention to detail, great at seeing potential solutions to design problems, honest, dependable, and really nice to work with.
He's a perfectionist, has excellent ideas, honest, dependable, and very reasonable.
Carol/Glenwood; February 6, 2010; October 21, 2010
...[pleased with] craftmanship, the quality of the subcontractors ... timeliness and budget consciousness thus far...honest and open in his bidding process... feel free to contact me with any other additional questions.
Joe on Garfield; December 26, 2010
...overwhelmingly positive experience [w/ Brian]... We added about 900 sq ft onto our home, and completely remodeled the existing house. From beginning to end, our project took about 7 months, which we now see is NOT a long time. Now that we've been back at home for a month, I can honestly say that we love our home and we thank Brian and his crew every morning. Cost, subcontractors, cleanliness (we lived there during construction), respect for our space and time, and quality. Everything has really worked out great.
Joe on Garfield; March 25, 2011
...has done multiple projects for us and several neighbors.
Debbie /Garden Glen Way; December 26, 2010; September 22, 2011
Full disclosure- he is a friend, however he has done two extensive renovations for me over a period of years and I was always satisfied. He was the builder (he also enjoys designing) for Frank Schiavo, and he is "eco-friendly." He and Frank designed and build many solar projects around the South Bay over 25 or so years, but can do "normal" builds, too. He grew up in Willow Glen.
Dave on Gerald Way; December 26, 2010, January 21, 2013, March 15, 2013pain
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Kimberly S; December 26, 2010
...professionalism, timeliness, and quality of workmanship... really excellent, including installation of two new windows. can be reached at.
Sandy on Redondo; August 5, 2011
A designer and contractor work together in their own business...unheard of! Takes care of the usual problems and arguments designers and builders have with each other. They just finished our remodel and we couldn't be happier.
Mary / Hervey Lane; August 5, 2011
Dave Dominichini remodeled a small pool house which included a bathroom. .. detailed quote … professional staff: plumbers, electricians, drywall and painters. Dave and his staff work to make sure you are pleased with the work and is a stickler for detail. He has very good reviews on Yelp, for a second reference.
Sanjit / Hervey Lane; November 14, 2011; 1/2/12
Been doing remodeling for 20+ years. Amazing custom work with affordable prices. He does work all over California.
Natalie; September 22, 2011
They specialize in kitchen & bath remodels. Sam is great to work with and his work is fantastic & fairly priced.
Martha; September 23, 2011
He remodeled kitchens for 2 families we know, and earlier this summer he did some work in our backyard that I would consider to be a minor job (rebuilt our pool filter-housing, repaired aging brickwork, and installed lighting). He's great to work with, and actually does the work when he says he will do it. And he lives nearby, which is a real bonus.
Julie /De Anza Way; September 22, 2011, May 20, 2013
I wanted to put in a pitch for the contractor that built my bedroom/bathroom addition. They were recommended by friends and performed magnificently. The workers were timely, cleaned up every day, and were very personable. I am very happy with their work and how they have stood behind their work. Very professional, cost effective.
Linda on Janis Way; September 20, 2011
…he did our remodel and completed it on time and on budget, his plumber John Ferrell was great too...
Maria-; September 22, 2011
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Colin G. McC; October 27, 2011
He's actively looking to fill his schedule... and he's good too.
... I've worked with [Dave] for over 20 years, he gives a detailed bid with reasonable allowances and a schedule that he keeps. He has a great tile guy (Tom Bruno ) and a pretty good drywall guy ( me ) too.
Chris J; September 22, 2011, March 15, 2013, May 20, 2013
trustworthy and his work is excellent and reasonable
Gigi/Michigan; January 16, 2012
incredible designs and workmanship. I highly recommend him. He gives free consultations, he's honest and very reasonably priced and again, can offer you design ideas.
Cindy; January 2, 2012
Big and small projects, always outstanding work. Highly ethical and easy to work with.
Greg /Sweetbriar Drive; January 2, 2012
has been on the preferred elist recommendation list.
Gigi/Michigan; July 5, 2012
We had an excellent experience … Very nice Willow Glen resident, family man… Several years ago he was the contractor who managed our kitchen remodel, plumbing, appliances, cabinetry, granite countertops, etc. Great job!
Betsy on Pine; August 8, 2012
He does excellent work!
Larry R; July 5, 2012; August 17, 2012; October 18, 2012, April 1, 2013
Anthony and team completed a large remodel on my 1928 home. Fantastic job! He is local to Willow Glen.
Michelle on Coe; January 21, 2013
Edgar Bowie from ERB Construction has done a lot of great work in Willow Glen.
Barbara S; March 15, 2013
Sam and his crew are professional, time-efficient, very flexible with scheduling, and respectful to everything involved(pets, yards, neighbors, etc). I understand that his prices are very fair.
Martha D; January 21, 2013, March 14, 2013
John the general contractor and owner of JG Construction is a very professional, easy to work with, creative, possesses excellent project management skills, and builds construction projects that are of the highest quality and delivered on time.
Teresa G; May 20, 2013
[John] did a small basic closet job for us this summer and was very polite, punctual, and responsive and the finished product was exactly what we were looking for. The job was too small for most of the contractors we contacted and appreciated he was available and willing to help out in a short time frame. Lic. #931525
Kristi on Pine; August 26, 2013
David R. Domenichini, owner and proprietor, brings 20+ years of general contracting experience to his family owned and operated business. Fully licensed, bonded and insured, D.R. Domenichini Construction specializes in home remodel projects in any size from small "handyman" to room additions and bathroom and kitchen remodels. See what our clients are saying on Yelp and view our before/after photo galleryon our website
>> Michelle; Michelle@drdcon.com; January 2, 2012
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I used [this company]to do some work on my Hunter Douglas blinds and they did a great, quick job.
Ron; April 30, 2010
...replaced broken cords on duette shades. They're probably not the cheapest - I use them because they also have a cleaning service for duette shades.
I've had shades cleaned and repaired. They [LaVoie's] also sell shades, and are a full service shop - so probably a bit pricy for purchasing.
Lisa on Crescent; December 5, 2010. March 10, 2011
I had wooden shades installed by about 5 years ago - they did everything - measured, ordered, installed.
Lisa on Crescent; March 10, 2011
Wholesale prices, high quality products and they do all.of.the measure and install.
Kristina K; Cheryl Way; March 10, 2011
I've done self-installation of honeycomb shades, roller shades and roman shadesfrom the catalog.
Lisa on Crescent; March 10, 2011
She has done nearly all the windows in our home over the past 14 years...
She has made many different styles of window coverings and cushions for us.
Mary K; April 28, 2011, May 16, 2011
This shocked me, but I got a great price on Hunter Douglas shutters, Silhouettes and other high-end coverings at Costco. They did our entire house and it looks beautiful. Yes, really Hunter Douglas.
Carol; May 16, 2011
she has great taste and will work within your budget, honest, fun and very talented!
Rita on San Gabriel; November 7, 2013
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George at SGK Home Solutions just saved me $2,000! I thought I was going to have to replace an entire patio door because the lock broke, and we couldn't find a replacement lock that would fit. George called Simonton to check their warranty policy, and gave me their customer service number to call. Simonton sent me the part at no charge, so instead of thousands for a new window, I am going to pay my favorite handyman whatever he charges to change the lock. Thank you George for spending your time and sacrificing your patio door order to save me money!
Shirley near Curtner/Cheery; August 30, 2012
He [Jacob] shows up when he says he will and does a great job. He's a Wayne Dalton distributor (good garage doors) and really knows his stuff when it comes time to install...Plus, he removed that hideous and incredibly heavy garage door we had before (how he got that thing on his truck by himself I have no idea, but he did). great guy too!
Ron; June 24, 2010
Add my strong support for Pacheco. He and his brother were able to fix several problems with our garage door and add years more usability. Got them from the elist's rec pages.
Bruce; June 25, 2010
Pacheco Overhead is the best I have had so far.
Pio; June 26, 2013
[Pacheco Overhead:] Local, family owned and operated. Have done two tricky jobs for us. HIGHLY recommended.
Bruce H. off Lincoln; June 26, 2013
They did exactly what they said they would do - arrived on time, installed the door & new garage door opener - and hauled away the old door and old hardware! Very pleasant and professional - price was comparable to the other calls that I made to comparison shop.
Barbara on Darlene.; February 3, 2010
Installed a beautiful garage door for me in 2006, including special rails I needed because of storage cabinets on the side walls... Great job!
Shirley, Curtner / Cherry; February 3, 2010
They helped me get custom doors made to look just the way I wanted, were helpful all throughout the ordering and installation, and were priced well. I also used them for repairs on my old doors and they were great at that, too.
Tina on Telfer; February 3, 2010, June 24, 2010
I have had Mike Howard Garage Doors and recommend them highly.
Sue/On Dean; June 24, 2010
Steve was the repair guy they [Mike Howard doors] sent out and he was friendly and polite, and did a great job.
Dori/Campbell Avenue; October 28, 2013
The owner [of Mike Howard doors], Steve Chapman, handled the conversion from my old sliding doors to overhead very well. His crew members did a great job and were easy to work with. And his wife in the office had excellent advice on selecting the door.
Curt; May 9, 2013, June 26, 2013
He helped me about a year ago when my garage door wouldn't go all the way down. Pleasant and reasonable. Even came back (no charge) a few months later for the same problem.
Larry on Knollwood; October 30, 2013
What a gem ... so pleasant and low key! [Ron] arrived promptly with his son and, despite my fear that I would need a whole new garage door opener unit, they serviced mine and managed to correct a million small problems. Everything works perfectly ... took half an hour. Reasonable price
Susan on Byerley; October 30, 2013
I was happy enough with [the repair] to keep their number.
Suzanne on Brace; December 29, 2013
They do great [door milling], but not sure if they only work on their doors.
Becky on Redondo; June 4, 2010
They do great work.
Charlie on Bird; August 3, 2011
They have lots of doors on display
Tina on Monte Vista; August 3, 2011
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...has done work for many period homes... She works out of her home in Naglee Park. She sews drapes, dust ruffles, duvets, pillows, etc., and installs her work.
Lorraine, Newport Ave.; April 1, 2010
wonderful to work with, and very competitively priced. They offer all kinds of window solutions
Lisa on Koch; December 22, 2011
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[SRG] [recommended]
Colin on Bird; April 30, 2010
We used him over the holidays and he was outstanding. Regan put in some great lighting throughout the house and helped with some other outdoor electrical issues... Great to work with.
Sanjit on Hervey; March 8, 2011; August 8, 2011
[Regan] Answers calls, fast, neat, explains what he's doing and why. He just fixed some fuses at my home and installed a motion detector light.
Leslie M; January 5, 2012
Regan ... did the electrical work on our remodel, and a little since then, and was great to work with! He was very patient w/ our slow schedule and very fair in his price. We enjoyed getting to know him. We found him in the old "community recommendations" which I thought was a good sign because he's been around a while.
Vern; Oct. 16, 2012
... We called [Mike Winger] with a problem and he talked us through the fix over the phone. We will call him our next issue, without a doubt.
Bob on Bird; October 13, 2010
I've used Mike several times in the past as well for both large and small jobs in my lathe and plaster 1925 house and I couldn't agree with Bob's assessment more. Mike is a true professional, cleans up at the end of the work day, shows up when he says he will and is very fair on price.
he's a really nice guy to work with!
Lisa/Palm Haven; October 13, 2010; May 27, 2011
....[Mike is] easy to work with, on time, and pricing is very fair.
…THE best electrician I've ever used and beyond fair with his pricing
Karen on Blewett; May 27, 2011; June 14, 2011
[I called Mike] to come to my house to fix an electrical problem. He determined that it was a faulty plug on my toaster oven that tripped the circuit breaker and replaced it –gratis- saying it was an appliance not an electrical problem. I am happy to add my name to his endorsements.
Shelly; June 14, 2011
he is a superb electrician
Annette B.; September 6, 2010
highly recommended
Damon; September 30, 2010, January 22, 2013
[John's] done both business and residential work for me...it's been years, but competence and affordability age well.
Randi K; September 28, 2010
[John's] Highly recommended
Damon E; November 30, 2010
...used [him]several times in the past couple of years the last time was a couple of months ago. I originally got his name off of the WGNA list. He has always done a great job for me.
Rex on Mcbain; November 30, 2010
...does commercial &residential work. I highly recommend him and have had other friends and a local contractor use his services.
Rich on Janis; March 21, 2011
He is outstanding and has impeccable ethics.
Andrea; March 8, 2011
Karim is very responsive and unfailingly polite. Reasonable rates. He was referred by neighbors who really liked him too.
Carin; August 8, 2011
...replaced a 12-station sprinkler box (turned out to be more complicated than it seemed). Will Coops was very thorough and did a good job. I thought the cost was also reasonable for the job.
Louise P. / Glen Dell Dr; August 8, 2011
...did a GREAT job for a reasonable price.
Went above and beyond for the original price quoted
Linda R; August 8, 2011; August 27, 2011; January 8, 2012
I second Ken. He was the electrician for our remodel late last year ... considered our needs and worked with us to develop a lighting plan for living room and bedroom, and helped us with the audio visual connections throughout the house too. I always smile when I see the TV on the wall knowing all the cords are inside the wall. He also did clean work and was considerate and very quick. We will use him when we decide to put undercabinet lights in the kitchen to be sure.
Joe on Garfield; August 27, 2011
[Ken Taylor] ...wired and hung a ceiling fan/light as well as replacing a defective dimmer switch. Between going in and out of the attic and drilling holes in my ceiling and wall, it could have been a very messy job, but they were extremely neat - they brought lots of tarps and cleaned up very well after themselves. Their price was reasonable and they were pleasant to work with...
Linda on Belmont; August 18, 2011 ok to quote
We are currently doing a major remodel on our house and he is doing all the electrical. [Ken's] prices are fair, they do great work and are great guys.
Joan/Cabana Dr; May 27, 2011
24 hour service. He is reliable. He arrived on time. He is very reasonably priced. He wrote a contract. He is pleasant. He worked with us easily and made suggestions for better ways to do the job. He saved us money. The work he did was fantastic, safe and to code. He did extra things for us and he finished early.
Gail on Glen Dell; September 1, 2011
Norm fit in a pretty small electrical project for me, and then suggested a peer of his who could do another project for me at a more reasonable rate than he could. … Norm [was] fair with pricing, arriving as expected, had good communication and were super nice people to work with!
Melissa on Cherry; October 3, 2011
Mike at MDR can be reached at 927-8302 or 595-2496.
This company is MDR, and they work with computer networks, telecommunications, audio wiring, etc. Both Norm and Mike were fair with pricing, arriving as expected, had good communication and were super nice people to work with!
Melissa on Cherry; October 3, 2011
… my husband, Douglas Doherty … Troubleshooting and finding problems like [wall plug not working] is one of his specialties!
Debbie/ Guadalupe Avenue @ Willow Glen Way; September 4, 2012
… rewired my entire home … He is very conscientious and he will never create "work" if it is not needed (i.e., he limited my spending/costs as if it was coming from his own pocket … His rates are VERY reasonable. I recently had him put in some landscaping lights in the backyard and the total bill was $700 less than I was quoted by my landscapers.
Michaela on Cherry Avenue; July 16, 2012
He's local, small business, great electrician and great guy, great work!
Larry R; July 16, 2012; September 24, 2012; October 10, 2012, April 14, 2013
“clean-up” of DIY electric
Andrew on Hummingbird; October 13, 2012
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in downtown San Jose -- it's a fascinating place.
Larry (on Willow); August 7, 2012
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Every year my husband and I buy our "bin" or 1/4 Cord wood from them. Old Ben turns 92 this year, and yes he will load your car with the wood if Gabe his son is busy! WOW. They seem to close shop by around 3:30pm. They also have hardwood boxes (like the kind you get at Safeway but burn MUCH longer since it is hard wood) for only $8! They just ask kindly if you would bring the box back when you are down with it for recycling.
Jessica H; November 28, 2011
Free delivery to driveway. 1/2 cord or Cord; Will also provide specific sizes (8"-26") at no extra charge.
Karen on Blewett.; August 25, 2012
right behind the fairgrounds
Deidre on Cherry; February 25, 2013
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put in carpet in our remodel...matched [DIY store] price with a better quality carpet... Please tell Ed I sent you.
Mary on Georgetta; January 21, 2010; August 11, 2011; October 3, 2011
2 thumbs up. I must say I am a little jaded as Murison is my family name. However, the folks that purchased the name have kept up to standards with the old values of "treat your customers right and give them a fair deal.... do not be greedy" It has carried on.
Jan C; October 3, 2011
Pete installed bamboo flooring upstairs in 3 bedrooms w/closets, hallway and stairs. He also sanded, stained and finished the existing living room & dining room floors. Highest quality workmanship and care for his work as if he is working in his own home.
Leah on Wildflower; July 14, 2010
[Pete] specializes in: hardwood floor installation, repairs, refinishing, exterior & interior work, stairs, baseboards, crown moulding, double-hung window repair and more. Has been in business for over 30 years. Contractor's License # 396188
Larry on Willow; July 29, 2010
Pete has owned his own business for 33 years and is full of great knowledge about wood...completed the work in an exemplary fashion- on time, neat and no short cuts. His bid was not the lowest, but I liked the idea of working with a local business person who does not contract the work out, but does the work himself. I could not be happier with the appearance and overall experience of working with him.
Candace; May 19, 2011
They installed a tile floor in a property recently for me & carpet for one of my listings. Professional and great workmanship as well!
Brigette on Glenkirk Ct; October 5, 2010
very professional and offer good advice on how to handle some challenging situations. One think that impressed me was that the owner (Joan) did the bid and a final inspection and she offered good advice as to what to look for in a bid even if it was not going to go her way. They were very clean re: the sanding and very accommodating to our schedule.
Mike on Roycott; October 5, 2010
I've used them several times and they always do a great job with repair or refinishing. They are great to work with and well priced.
Tina on Monte Vista; March 27, 2011
...does a wonderful job of refinishing hardwood floors – I have worked with his wife for about 15 years and they have steadily provided great service to many – He did hardwood floors for 18 years before he started his own business, he is very good at it.
Denise – Almaden Road @ Koch; March 28, 2011
did a nice job for us on carpet sourced from S&G.
Richard on Newport; January 30, 2011
...their price beat [other discount sources]. They were very good at figuring out how to do the job with minimal waste, saving us even more money.
Andrew on Hummingbird; August 11, 2011
[responding to request for good deal on good quality carpet]
Donna; August 11, 2011
They are terrific!!
they just did a beautiful job installing a new floor that matches our 1939 original floors!
Julia / Camino Ricardo; August 9, 2011
Same here, echoing Julia. (Matching a 1941 floor in my case.) Fabulous work and brought back damaged areas I never thought would look good again. Patched floor furnace holes so you'd never know. Etc. etc.
Barb M / Blewett; August 9, 2011
Did new flooring and refinished and stained floor to match in rooms that were not touched. Clean, reliable, and knowledgeable, I love the finished product. He was my contractor's sub, I put the job out to bid before deciding on him, his price was best for 2500 square feet.
Maria; August 9, 2011
While I work for a commercial floor covering company, most of our installers get their carpet for side jobs at S & G – they also will install for you! Reasonable prices and good service for as long as I have been recommending them (about 25 years).
Denise R / Almaden @ Koch; August 11, 2011
We have used them three times...finishing up some of our floors this week in fact.
Wendy / Cottle Ave; August 9, 2011
Their prices were very competitive, great service, worked with our tight schedule, and their installers did a nice job and did not ding any freshly-painted baseboards or walls.
Claudia on Westwood; July 26, 2013
They did an excellent job on our hardwood when we bought our home nearly 20 years ago. They are reliable, extremely professional, careful to close off areas with plastic so help keep the dust contained. [They also] put in crown molding in our kitchen to top off the room by room remodel.
Valerie on Harmil; July 24, 2013
I second the recommendation of All Wood Floors. Randy did an fabulous job of refinishing and repairing our very neglected 1937 bungalow’s original floors. He also…..blended new wood pieces into the old wood floor. It looks amazing and it’s absolutely seamless.
Sigrid G on Pine; July 24, 2013
His work is beautiful, prices amazing & works best by email. Send him an email with a request to see the project & then he will quickly send you a quote via email. He installs flooring both wood & engineered, replaces damaged wood & also simply refinishes of course.
Brigette / Glenkirk Ct; May 2, 2013
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He has been in the business over 40 years!
Ruby; January 10, 2011
My friend specializes in detailed repair work of old wood floors, often able to repair damaged areas with the exact-same matching old flooring boards.
Larry (on Willow); August 10, 2013
Art gave us an accurate estimate and a firm start date... patiently answered all our questions ... always showed up on time and easy to work with and our floors look amazing!! They were also very reasonably priced. They finished the job in a timely manner and the house was left clean daily.
Sherrie on Coastland; June 25, 2013
License #396188; Lead Certification #NAT-73467-1
Specializing in:
Installation of all species of wood, including parquet, solid, engineered, pre-finished & laminate flooring, refinishing of existing wood floors, interior & exterior, sub-floor prep & leveling, repairs, borders, inlays, custom staining, stairs, consultation.
I do all the work with my one employee who has trained with me for over 28 years. Our workmanship is focused on detail. Am an associate member of artisticlicense.org (a guild of artisans specializing in restoration)
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They were able to replace [foundation] and add piers and reinforcement, retrofitting the house per San Jose earthquake code, without having to jack up the entire house (and we were able to live in it while the work was being done).
Tirah on Bird; May 5, 2010
did a good job on a basement seismic retrofit. They were on schedule and professional. They probably do other foundation work as well.
Bart; May 5, 2010
fix[ed] our foundation. They eventually replaced all of the piers, which helped resolve problems. Three of our neighbor wound up using them after we were finished and all have been happy with the work. Each of us had different solutions to our problems. Easy to work with and knowledgeable.
Sanjit; May 5, 2010; October 27, 2010
I've recommended Larrabee for foundation inspections/repairs to many of my clients:
Leslie M.; October 27, 2010
I had helical piers added to my house. That process has a number of foundation aspects to it. I used Mike Koontz at Quilici Engineers in Campbell, and he did a great job. The contractors were pleased with the detail in the plans that he produced.
John on Milton Way; May 5, 2010
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refinished my mother's walnut dining table, and he did a great job.
Norvelle on Plaza; June 12, 2010
[John Gibbs did] ...beautiful restoration work...
John has done a couple of projects for my clients, very pleased with his work
He is an excellent craftsman, very straight forward and can do complex repairs and refinishing.
Maria; October 31, 2010; November 4, 2010, July 26, 2013
...a dear friend who'd inherited a table ...asked me to pass on her recommendation: "...George did a beautiful job refinishing my circa 1850 table. He had to take the hardware off the legs and had to remove each drop leaf in order to do the perfect job. I really appreciate someone who pays attention to the details." --Martha"
Carol on Glenwood; September 11, 2010
I also just had two pine tables refinished by George and he did a wonderful job.
… would definitely use him again.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; September 11, 2010; December 6, 2011
...makes amazing custom furniture...really fun and creative. He is available for commissioned pieces.
Susan on Plaza; August 30, 2010
...does nothing but finishes. I use him mostly for cabinetry but he can do furniture as well and his guy hand rub on antiquing or distress of however you want them. If you are not sure what you want I would be happy to help. Ask for Nick (the owner)
Jan; August 10, 2011
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[C&Z Glass has]... parts for glass shower doors...
Joel on Glen Dell; February 17, 2010
I used them [C&Z Glass] today and they were great. I had one broken pane in my French door --a small job but meticulous. They measured early in the week and their installer showed up on the dot at 8:00 today and was done at 8:45. It looks better than new with perfect trim and caulking, and he cleaned up thoroughly. The installer told me he had 22 years experience, all with that company. Michael is the owner/manager. Lic. # C-17 309556
Pat /Bennett Way; August 6, 2010
C&Z Glass is excellent
Susan on Gerald Way; August 7, 2010
[C&Z has] Great customer service and very friendly and well priced.
Kristi on Pine; September 17, 2012; April 24, 2013
I had the misfortune to break a single window. He came out the same day after I got home from work, took measurements and replaced it the next day...great job.
LiAnne on Prevost; July 19, 2010
Also C & Z Glass in Campbell. Both are good. Ken's is usually the cheapest, and they have a huge selection of ready made mirrors and they can also cut to size. C & Z can do any custom work, even very intricate piecework and other special mirror projects. Worth the money where skill is necessary.
Mark; September 25, 2011
we broke our bathroom vanity mirror a few years back and we went down there with a piece of paper cut to the size we needed and they [Ken’s] cut us a new mirror in minutes at a great price.
Lorena on Kotenberg; April 22, 2013
[Ken’s is] a sort of San Jose institution: Good, old time San Jose business. One of the old independents we like to support, not a chain. A craftsman doing all his own work. Ken also has glass knickknacks for sale and freebie glass squares available outside.
Dave on Creek; April 22, 2013
I had a small, odd need - a truck mirror for a 1972 pick up. Dropped it off and got a call back in a couple of days and it was replaced and assembled.
Greg; March 19, 2013
ditto this recommendation [for Campbell Glass]! my husband has used them for several years... always done quality work, good turn-around time & they're really friendly.
Laurie on Harmil Way; March 19, 2013
It's one of the oldest (and few remaining) places where the public can buy stained or patterned glass retail, and I'm pretty sure they have a service dept. as well.
Larry on Willow; July 25, 2013
We got our all bath mirrors installed from Franciscan Glass. Very nice professional job!
Anu/Dry Creek; September 14, 2013
[Framing and stained glass repair] He does magnificent work. He has completed some jobs for client's of mine who are very happy with his craftsmanship.
Maria S; July 25, 2013
did a great job for us - at a better price that anyone else.
Beth on Marcia; April 22, 2013
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In case a licensed contractor is required for your job, be sure to check that the license is active, workers' comp insurance is paid (if they use add'l people) and there aren't any complaints against the license (see http://www.cslb.ca.gov/)….[It's] my understanding homeowners' insurance policies don't pay if someone is hurt and you haven't hired the person according to protocol ….To be on the safe side, we always hire licensed businesses and check them out at the web address above. May cost a little more but we're paying for peace of mind.
Janice on Coolidge; May 25, 2012
A contractor does not need to have liability insurance but one of the disclosure forms that must be provided to a customer and signed off on states whether or not he has it. It's in everybody's best interest for a contractor to carry liability insurance. If a contractor is using employees on the job, they must be covered by a policy of workmans' compensation insurance. Contract temporary labor [should] have that insurance from the agency that provides them. If the contractor does not have employees, no workman's comp is needed. Jobs over $700.00 now require a license. Check the license number with the state at https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/onlineservices/checklicenseII/checklicense.aspx. Follow up on their references, usually best to just get their three last jobs rather than their gold plated ref's. You might also ask about a job that went south and how they fixed it. To me, that's a big one. How did they handle a problem?
Chris J; May 26, 2012
[Steve Highbarger] is great and honest
Patrick; June 24, 2010
[Steve Highbarger] installed two light tubes for us a couple years ago and did a phenomenal job: thoughtful, tidy, reliable.
Sara on Settle; June 25, 2010
He is working here, doing molding, fixing up structural leaks in my back room. He has put in new windows with molding for me..just freaking fine..have used him for years.. He is the best, reasonable and does excellent work...I love his dry humor too!
D on Kotenberg; April 30, 2010
Reliable, Reasonable, experienced in all areas..
He's handled [toilet installation] a number of times.
Ruby; September 28, 2010; December 1, 2010
He fixed a plumbing problem for me and installed a wall mounted TV for us. Very good work and quite reasonable!
Kate / Sycamore Glen; September 16, 2010
[Robert] has helped us haul general debris left over from the construction, helped with overall yard work as well as helped out with a plumbing issue in the granny unit when the contractor was not able to get back to us. We really appreciate his flexibility and hard work. I plan to give him a call soon to help us clear out the rain gutters and prepare for the winter rainy days.
Erin - Willow Glen Way; September 16, 2010
[Robert not recommened by]
Cindy P.; October 27, 2010
He is very personable, reasonable, efficient and knowledgeable. Will do just about anything!
Ruby F; February 27, 2011
...He can literally fix anything ... He charges $18 an hour... has over 20 years experience in plumbing, electrical, construction and literally everything else that can go wrong...honest and such a hard worker and will not overcharge.
Cathy/Willow Street; February 1, 2011
He's a great guy, licensed, and he does great work at a fair price.
David O; February 17, 2011
...has remodeled bathrooms, kitchens, house exteriors, etc. for us over the last several years and we have found his work excellent and his prices fair.
[Jose Saavedra] remodel kitchens, bathrooms acoustic removal, plumbing, flooring, recessed lighting.
Pamela; February 9, 2011; February 21, 2011; September 6, 2011
...has hung shelves, built a gazebo including decorative roofing, hooked up the fridgeand the dryer, did some electrical work, and on and on.
Tina on Monte Vista; February 27, 2011
..kudos to Greg Belgum, jack of all trades...helped clean up our yard before we started landscaping and completely organized our garage (it really needed it). He's a student; call him either over the holidays or next summer.
Tina on Ellen Ave.; August 9, 2011
...he is very good at many things. He is a handyman, does manual labor, cleaning, landscaping, painting, he has worked with a general contractor in the past so has been taught well.
Jan C; July 5, 2011
we want to add our commendations for his handyman skills. He effectively and efficiently took on 5 projects we needed done (replaced a worn front door threshold; built and installed a wood side yard gate; built and installed wooden steps to a creekside sitting area; creatively crafted and installed a long metal pipe handrail for our creekside stairway; and diagnosed and fixed a number of electrical outlets that weren't working). Dave was a pleasure to work with, had the tools and skills to handle each task, did an excellent job, and gave us detailed and reasonably priced invoices for materials and labor. We recommend him highly and will use his services again when needed.
Glen R on Riverside Drive; December 2, 2011
2 thumbs up to Roy who has been helping my husband and I with some much needed projects around our home. Not only is he a nice WG neighbor but he's very skilled, as a former contractor, in helping get projects completed around your home
Tina on Ellen Ave.; October 11, 2011
He bills by the hour or by the project, depending on what you need done and the size of the task… called me the other night following up to see how everything was working.
Cathy; March 2, 2012
Darrell also was a contractor, and knows how to do everything
Mary Lou on Hazelwood; February 11, 2012
general handyman guy who's totally honest and does plumbing
Tim C ~ Laurelwood Drive; February 28, 2012
good home repair/ handyman. He has his own business in willow glen area. Very reasonable and reliable.
Virginie G; Feb? 2012
We found [Michael Lerner] thanks to the e-list and have used his services multiple times in the last few months - Painting, Fixing doors, Fixing latches, plumbing work, fixing some drywall work etc. He is highly detail oriented, honest to a fault and has a tremendous work ethic.
Naveen on Crestmont; May 15, 2012, December 26, 2012
[Lerner: Negative experience – contact poster for details]
Michelle on Ruth; August 31, 2012
I used the services of John, (per elist suggestion) and he was great!!
Linda /Little Orchard St.; May 25, 2012
[John Nielsen is] very reasonable...very experienced...shows up on time...gets the job done...can do just about anything...I have known him for years...trustworthy...goes the extra foot or mile whichever you need.
Natalie/Patricia Way; May 19, 2012
.. they said they'd been doing lots of new things for people because of this e-list and they were willing to [mow a lawn]. These boys were courteous, professional, hard-working, honest young men. In addition to the mow and blow, my friend has them coming back tomorrow evening at 5pm to do her car inside and out. With all the bad stuff happening in the world today, it is so refreshing to see two young men just working an honest job, and trying to pay for their college education the old fashioned way. Kudos to them. If you have something you need to have done, please give them a chance.
Annette on Kiner; September 8, 2012
call [Eddy] and get your cars done at the convenience of your own home! They bring all their stuff – they only need an outdoor plug for their vacuum and hose pipe outlet as they have their own hose.
Leslie on Newport; September 9, 2012
[Eddy & friends] do a better job than the local car washes. The inside of my car has never been cleaned and vacuumed so thoroughly.
Gigi/Michigan; September 5, 2012
I hired [Eddy & friends] to help me with some spring gardening work (hauling mulch, turning compost etc). They did a wonderful job for me - polite, punctual, hard working and diligent. I can't recommend them highly enough to anyone who needs help around the house with spring clean-out or yardwork projects!
Lynn in LG; April 6, 2013
Highly recommend him, in general, as a handy handy-man
Shelly; September 16, 2012
He is my go to guy [would be good for repairing water damage]
Brigette; December 26, 2012
He is very skilled, but still reasonably priced. Talk to him about the price before he starts and see if you are on the same page.
Tina on Monte Vista; December 27, 2012
Kevin has a company that employs many handymen from all disciplines.
Jan C; October 22, 2013
[They] hauled away some junk, and cleaned my teak patio furniture. Suggested donation of $20/hour/per boy, and they're so polite and happy for the work. If you need some help around the house or yard, these boys are a great pair of extra hands; and it goes towards a good cause!
Debra on Gerhardt; April 25, 2013
She is excellent and I've had several friends help her turn their houses and lives around. Very personable, listens well and has great ideas for organization.
Sanjit /Hervey Lane; April 1, 2013
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Prompt, reliable, reasonably priced...[Arnold] and his son did a great job for us, and even cleaned up after themselves!
We found him here on the eList a few years ago...and LOVE the service he and his son provide.
Lisa on Koch; 4/23/2009, July 16, 2010 May 21, 2012
I just had Arnold's Hauling & Recycling out to clear out my side yard (it was full of misc everything) - Arnold was fast, courteous, & very tidy!
Leslie on Crestwood; May 21, 2012
These web sites are a great way to get rid of old furniture or other large items you want to clear out, without hauling them to the dump.
Ken /WG Way; July 16, 2010
He did a great job - cleared out the rubbish, cleaned up afterwards. He brought the equipment he needed to move the big/heavy things. He was quick and affordable.
Tina on Telfer; July 16, 2010
[Joe Weese] was very good.
Tina on Monte Vista; January 31, 2011
I'd avoid the $99 firms (since it is never $99). I've used South Bay before (twice)– and will call them again.
Suzy P; January 30, 2011
"green" and the clean-up job the man did and his report on what he does about recycling the junk was awesome!
Martha; July 13, 2011
...found them to be A-1. His price was by far the lowest of all the bidders. He came on time, did the job, left the area clean and was very pleasant to work with.
Jay and Sue on Dean; May 14, 2011
I have used Marco for many years for both moving needs & hauling needs. He is attentive to details & priced really low for both services.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; May 21, 2012; August 13, 2012; September 13, 2012; October 18, 2012
[Marco Sabalsa:] Clean up services and landscape/Junk clean up/Garage Clean up (and organize)/yard clean up/Demolition/Moving services/Free Estimates/I have used them 3 times for various things and they are great. On time and organized.
Gail on Glen Dell; April 1, 2013
He has hauled our refrigerator, car engine, and misc. other items for us. He is polite and very quick to respond.
Connie on Madrona; August 16, 2012
Super friendly, responsive, affordable and they really are college students. For those of us that don't have a truck to haul loads. Prices are comparable with what it would cost to pay to dump it yourself. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Amy on Willow St; September 5, 2012
.... Reliable, trustworthy, efficient ... she has helped me with garage and numerous other "over whelming tasks" .... at least that is how they seemed to me. To date, no job has been too big, too dirty, too challenging ... and all have been completed to my total satisfaction.
Kathy on Glen Echo; April 1, 2013
... he goes to West Valley College...very personable, works hard, and was timely. He dug out some iris bulbs and broke up the soil for me. I asked him what else he can do and he replied, "I can do most anything you want done." He also babysits which I can easily see him do as he has a calm personality and he says he likes kids and can relate to them well.
Sue on Dean; October 28, 2013
15 years experience in general handyman work in Plumbing, construction, repairs of all sorts, yard clean up and haul away. 10 years experience in telephone installation, telecommunications work (moves, adds, and changes). I have also done professional furniture moving. Please note the 406 area code -- I am here from MT.
Smart Phone App called SAN JOSE CLEAN
According to some other lists where dumping is a frequent problem, the stuff is
picked up within 24 hours during the week.
Jean; September 18, 2012
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carries rice straw which doesn't have seeds and works wonderfully for everything from chicken coops to crop area coverage. One bale is heavy and goes a long way.
Jonica on Lansford; January 13, 2012
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[Allied Aire] fixed my furnace within an hour of my call yesterday. They were wonderful.
Melinda; January 5, 2010
They [Allied Aire] are extremely friendly on the phone and in person, show up for their appointment when they say they will and do great work for an affordable price.
Ron; June 4, 2010
Based on recommendations from the ever-watchful eList, I used Allied Aire Service this week to fix a water leak in my HVAC system, and I couldn't be happier. Sean Carey from Allied Aire identified the problem and some possible solutions on his first visit, then came back with a second guy to fix it. They were fast, neat, and the cost was extremely reasonable. I'm not sure I've ever had workmen who cleaned up after themselves so well.
Linda B on Belmont; September 14, 2011
I have been using [AAA] for the past 12 years ... They are on time, their technicians are competent and their prices fair.
Sandy on McBain.; January 4, 2010
[AAA did] a maintenance on our AC & furnace and all is running well. We have used them several times and have always been very happy with their service.
Carolyn; July 20, 2011
Us too!
I have worked with them for years.
Brigette; July 21, 2011; October 9, 2011
…[AAA] is who I work with and refer. I have worked with them for years.
They are family owned and are a local WG company. (you will see their red trucks driving around WG)
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; May 21, 2012; August 7, 2012
… we got our forced heat and ac from AAA also. They did a great job and call to schedule an inspection every year to keep things going well. The folks that come are super.
Jonica on Lansford; May 4, 2012
[AAA Heating & Air: not recommended by]
Dave; August 7, 2012
They [AAA] have fixed my furnace (only 70 years old). They are very professional and knowledgeable and are here in WG!
They came out to work on our old gravity furnace, always helpful and once, when it wouldn't come on, cleaned off our connectors for free and got us up and running.
Tina on Telfer; January 15, 2010; November 5, 2013
We just had GREAT work done at a very fair price. They installed all new duct work for us, a new furnace and got us set up for a new more effienct A/C unit (to be purchased in a few months). The crew was polite, efficient and timely!
Lisa on Gerald; May 4, 2012
... furnace repair quotes ranged from $700 to fix to $3200 to replace... [in] 10 minutes, Brad [at A-1] had realigned the part and fixed the problem. When I asked him how much I owed him he said "no charge" because it was a quick fix. I am so impressed with this company and I hope everyone will please consider calling A-1 if they ever need heating or cooling work done.
Laurie on Camino Pablo; November 11, 2013
air conditioner repair.
Leslie on Crescent; April 15, 2011
[A&H] Pretty decent prices, great work, show up on time.
Jason; July 3, 2012; August 5, 2012
... extremely happy with their [A&H] work and business ethics, and their charges were very reasonable. The owner, Reinhard Perlhefter, came out, fixed our problem, and spent time to explain to us why we were having problems.
Bob on Camino Pablo; February 10, 2013
We've used them for multiple jobs and they have always been prompt, fair, and clean.
Damon; August 5, 2012
…called them to get a quote for a service that was pushed by my home warranty company's A/C techs. Mike showed me why that service was unnecessary and even potentially harmful, and found an obvious (to A/C guys) problem that the other guys didn't mention at all. The cost to fix that was less than the other guys' rust-proofing. We're sold on them.
Andrew on Hummingbird.; August 5, 2012
[DunRite is] quick and efficient help with my air concern. Mike was knowledgeable, and informative. I'd use them again.
Karis; August 25, 2012
I second this recommendation. DunRite serviced our A/C unit a few days ago, and I was extremely impressed with the service, knowledge and professionalism of our technician. I would definitely use them again.
Lada on Britton; August 25, 2012
We had [DunRite] install our units and they have been doing a good job with maintenance. We have had them work on our heating and air units. Prompt, clean and reasonably priced.
They work 7 days a week and the have repaired and replaced a heater for us.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; January 4, 2010
[DunRite] rebuilt my 70 y/o furnace. Most furnace contractors won't touch the older systems. Mike was eager. Did a good job and stuck to his quote.
Spencer on Glenwood; January 15, 2010
They [DunRite] have replaced a heater for us, changed out thermostats, cleaned the units and general repairs. They are reasonably priced and will come out on very short notice. They do good work and clean up after themselves. I would recommend them for any HVC problems.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; April 15, 2011
The company has changed their name recently (August 2011) due to at least one other company doing business under a VERY similar name. Day and Night Heating is now known as DunRite. [We] … found [them] in the "Community Recommends" list. They definitely lived up to their reputation. They did great work, responded on short notice, arrived on time, and fixed the problem quickly (turned out to be simple and cheap, but they could have charged a lot). I was very pleased with their attitude and honesty.
Brian on California; Jan. 13, 2012
I'd like to second this recommendation [for DunRite]. Our furnace stopped working this morning and Mike Wood was here within 2 hours of our call and quickly diagnosed and solved our thermostat problem. He was fast, efficient, extremely fair on his pricing and a pleasure to work with.
Maryanne on Fairview; December 31, 2011
[DunRite] is a local family business. Mike works 7 days a week and personally answers his calls... When he said the broken part on our [70-year]-old furnace was no longer available but that he could make it, we knew that we had the right person ... skilled craftsmen and take pride in their work.
Martha; December 27, 2012
Heater went out at 6AM. He had it fixed by 11AM - friendly, reasonable, quick.
Doug /Richland Ave; December 19, 2012
Mike, the owner, gladly inspected the thermostat that I had replaced and wired myself, explained the standard extra wire, AND he offered advice on how to save money on heating and furnace repair bills, etc.. No extra charge, just chit-chat between parties expecting fairness from the other. We have used Mike on two-three occasions. He and DunnRite are absolutely incomparable for promptness, service, fairness, and honesty. ...
Dave on Creek; February 10, 2013
They [at DunRite] quickly and professionally replaced (instead of performing an expensive, patch repair) our 72-year-old furnace 4 days before Christmas. It was a complicated job that they handled with professional aplomb. The owner, Mike Wood, was forthright, honest, and very competent, as was his assistant, Jessie. We will be hiring them again soon to finish the job -- install AC and duct the second story of our home.
Deb /Camino Ricardo; February 11, 2013
...great experience with San Jose Air Conditioning... talked to Eddie... very flexible on appt times, and willing to set one up late in the day ...so I didn't have to come home too early. Eddie did his work efficiently and answered all my questions in a very friendly manner.
Suzanne on Brace; July 13, 2010
We have used Atlas Trillo and they came out the next day.
Kari N / Meridian Way; July 20, 2011
I just had Valley Heating and Cooling come out to clean ducts & dryer vent and check the furnace - very thorough, competent, professional.
They were really good about explaining what they do.
Shirley near Curnter/Cherry; October 10, 2011; December 12, 2011
[Cleaned dryer ducts] John, the owner [is] an old-school service person ~ into saving and extending the life of serviceable appliances, not replacing them. Honest and up-front, reliable, thorough,and his prices have always seemed very reasonable.
Janis/WG Way; January 20, 2012
4-5 hour energy audit, very thorough, knowledgeable, did a great job of explaining things and was careful not to track in dirt from the crawlspace. It was especially interesting to see with their infrared gun what the insulation company missed. Another division of this company, www.residentialheating-ac.com/ installed our furnace a couple of years ago. They follow the Dept. of Energy's recommendation to use software to properly size the furnace and layout the ducts. As a result, we ended up w/ a unit that was 2/3rds the size of what the traditional furnace companies recommended who just asked about size of the house.
Vern/Laurie Ave.; January 23, 2012
They came out next day (called them at 7 PM), gave me an upfront quote of ~350 for repairs, then ended up charging me ~130 as it wasn't what they initially thought. Great service and honest repairman (Monte).
Mike on Hicks Ave.; August 21, 2013
He did a great job balancing the air flow in our house so we could enjoy heating and cooling more evenly in all the rooms.
Manon B; July 16, 2013
They have done installation and maintenance for us for a number of years.
Debbie on Garden Glen; December 1, 2013
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We have been using Isabel for over 8 years. I have recommended her to some of my other friends and they are still using her.
Charla; January 17, 2010
...an outstanding housekeeper, professional, reliable and very easy to work with.
Anita on Wilcox; January 22, 2010
...fairly thorough job...fair price for me...can be accommodating if you need him to come at a different time or a different day for special occasions. Please let him know that I referred you when you call him. No, I don't get a kick back. I just want him to know that he's continually doing a great job for me.
Louie (near Meridian & Willow); January 19, 2010
reliable and does a great job.
She is reliable and trustworthyand does residential work as well as real estate
She does use green products. She takes pride in her work.
Carol on Curtis; February 9, 2010; March 11, 2010; June 18, 2010; November 15, 2010
I agree with Carol she [Katija Ramic] is great. She comes to my house and does a great job.
Tiffany; June 18, 2010
I have used Lisa Cervantes for the past year and I highly recommend her. The house looks wonderful when she is finished. She works alone and usually spends about four hours at our house. She has been very willing to do special projects for me like cleaning out the fridge or other tasks that need to be done occasionally instead of every time she comes and she is 100% reliable.
Susan; June 8, 2010
She is local, hardworking, honest, reliable and she is reasonably priced.
Rose on Sanger Way; January 11, 2011
... sends out a team and someone always speaks English. The team also stays the same for the most part which is nice. I have used their services for more than 10 years. When I need the windows done I call the owner and he comes and does them. He does a great job and is very reasonable. They will accommodate what you need.
Susan P; April 12, 2011
...uses only green products! ... does a super job cleaning ... trustworthy and responsible.
She is also very trustworthy and therefore I pay her to come by our house, get our mail, etc when we are on vacation.
Nancy/Westgate Ave; May 15, 2011; September 15, 2011
She and her team who a good job of basic cleaning every two weeks and haven't broken anything in the year I've used them. They're responsive to input about doing something else or something different and very attuned to [request] They anticipate a lot--as they wait for me to answer the door they clean my front door windows on the outside! I have no complaints, only compliments, and that's pretty rare as far as housecleaners go.
Carol on Kirkmont; October 26, 2011; September 12, 2011; November 7, 2011; October 3, 2012, March 29, 2013
[Esther] has a crew of 3-4 others, including herself, so they are able to move rather quickly through your house. She did a very intensive cleaning on the first visit and now comes every two weeks. She's open to feedback, is wonderful with my young kids, and tries her best to be on time knowing I have to work around the kids schedules. Very reasonably priced too.
Lindsey on Cherry; October 3, 2012
She is efficient, always---ALWAYS here on schedule, does a great job. We have a 3 bedroom/2 bath house. She works alone and it takes about 3 hours. I believe she cleans houses for several people on this list, as well as 3 of my neighbors and 2 of my brothers in law.
Regan on Jansen; November 7, 2011
have cleaned our house for five or so years now, they are super friendly and do a great job.
In addition to doing a fantastic job at our homes in Willow Glen and Japantown, they are just the sweetest people you'll ever meet.
Ron; October 26, 2011; September 12, 2011; August 2, 2012
… used her since 2007 and she has been fantastic. She does a great job and is very trustworthy. She's been a great help to us over the years. We're very lucky to have found her.
Chris /Delmas; September 11, 2011
I've been their client for years and they do a great job!
Suzanne on Brace; November 7, 2011
very thorough - friendly, hard-working, reliable and extremely trustworthy. They are also reasonably priced and gladly take on extra projects such as windows.
Nicole on Glenfield; February 24, 2012
lives downtown and is terrific, not sure if she has openings but worth a try.
Barbara M/Blewett; December 21, 2011
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Kristi on Pine; March 6, 2012
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[Franco did a] built-in Media Wall Unit & Mantle - He does small jobs like mine as well as ones that cost 100,000 or more. His teams are ... very neat and polite and respectful of your space. Price is very good (we checked against costco and retail)...We have lathe and plaster and were worried about the ability to mount a flatscreen - it is perfect. We also had him wire up outside speakers.
Susan on Plaza; May 13, 2010
can troubleshoot sound system to see what the problem is, and perhaps recommend some other solutions he resolved some real mysteries for us, was very fair in pricing and easy to work with.
Melissa on Cherry; November 1, 2011
did an excellent job for us [home stereo system].
Susan on Parkside; May 20, 2012
I highly recommend Daniel Shipley for the elisters that need help installing a new TV. He is strong, reliable, and honest.
Janice on Barbara Way; December 31, 2012
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I have worked with her on a commercial remodel and everyone who walks into the office talks about how wonderful it looks. She listens very well, and is professional, creative and a pleasure to work with.
Laura‚ Iris Gardens Ct.; February 4, 2010
Lisa is great and has done work for me at my home and office.
Dr. Lum/Lincoln Ave; February 4, 2010
She has done ... my home office, ... a complete family room addition... She's wonderful with color. She can give you lots of references here in Willow Glen.
Wendy on Willow Glen Way; February 4, 2010
She helped me stage my home and did a great job. She was easy to work with, has great taste and ideas to make your things look good.
Kathleen; February 4, 2010
source for old hardware, period lighting fixtures...newly relocated shop that specializes in restored lighting fixtures for historic homes, as well as many kinds of old hardware - hinges, doorknobs, etc. I believe the owner, Wes Creager, also repairs light fixtures.
Lorraine/Newport Ave.; January 29, 2011
Wes Creager's store [Phoenix Light] is located next door to Briarwood Antiques on San Carlos Street. A great place for lighting fixtures and repairs.
Martha H; January 25, 2013
Purchased lots of period lighting here for my remodel, all online. Super helpful people, terrific selection, interactive website to "try" products in various rooms. Has period hardware as well.
Maria; March 18, 2012
She's local, a very good designer
Chris J; July 15, 2013
She has been a long time professional colleague of mine and she is very experienced, personable, talented and a Willow Glen resident!
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; May 1, 2013, July 15, 2013
[Severine is] a great designer-a WG local, too.
Christy W; July 16, 2013
[Severine] has vast experience and is very easy (and fun!) to work with. She is also a local Willow Glen-ite.
Christy; April 30, 2013
Great people and very reasonable!
Connie on Madrona; January 25, 2013
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We were very satisfied with their work
Carol; June 27, 2011
[Universal] ... did a good job. We wanted extra netting to keep the insulation off from our storage area in attic and they did it nicely. They cleaned up the garage after their work.
Anu; November 15, 2013
They recently cleaned, sanitized and placed new insulation in our attic. …very efficient, courteous, and took every measure to ensure the waste was totally contained… all wore appropriate PPE for their protection. … meticulous about carefully inspecting for and sealing off, any other potential entry points for rodents. In fact, they discovered several that another highly recommended local pest control company missed! Upon completion, they vacuumed the traffic areas (despite having placed protective floor covering) and did a walkthrough to ensure everything was in order.
Bev/Richland Ave; July 13, 2012
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could make and install a iron gate
Damon E; April 26, 2011
has put in fences and gates for us at two houses and has done a great job both times.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct; April 26, 2011
...extensive wrought iron work [in] backyard... delighted with the result...lowest bidder ... great service ... good product... extensive plans and checked with us several times about color and design. The benches and railings are about 4 years old and still look like new.
Jan on Glen Eyire; April 27, 2011
I second ... They [Garcia's] did a great job on our driveway gate.
Joe on Garfield.; April 27, 2011
Custom design … was exactly what we were looking for! Brian really listens to his customers. If you want some metalwork that is truly exceptional, we cannot recommend Brian's Welding enough.
Bob on Camino Pablo; August 12, 2012
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...they used to have a "bone yard" of all kinds/sizes of slabs... and they are wonderful people.
Pat; February 4, 2011
Remnants are against the wall, facing the Five Wounds playground. Very helpful, and will cut to size. The piece of granite I got was thirty dollars... probably 4 x 5 or 5 x 5 piece... they trimmed the jagged edge for free and offered to finish the edges for more money
Maria; February 4, 2011
...Our ~1 year old Hans Grohe faucet sprung a leak under the sink and left water in the cabinet and on the hardwood floor. (Luckily, [no] real damage.) ... I called SplashWorks (where the faucet was purchased) and one of their employees (Kendall) worked very hard to locate one the same day. There weren't any in stock locally, but Kendall called the local Hans Grohe rep who delivered one to Splash Works. I can't say enough about how great Kendall was to deal with! I'd also like to recommend SplashWorks for design assistance. The owner (Eric) gave us some really great ideas in selecting fixtures.
Vern /Laurie Ave.; May 23, 2011
I agree, it is nice to have Splash Works as a part of our Willow Glen community. Eric is working to get a part for a faucet I purchased from them 20 years ago. (Splash Works was called Saratoga Plumbing back then.) The faucet brand is no longer carried in the U.S.so he is working with someone in L.A. to reproduce the part. As a contractor, they make my job easier.
Jim Z; May 24, 2011
[SplashWorks is] Kitchen and Bath Gallery
very nice and helpful
Tina on Monte Vista; January 30, 2012
quality work- and reasonably priced. I have seen some of his high end installations; he can do what ever you want.
Leslie on Settle; August 3, 2011
... local, has been in business for a long time, he has great contacts in the community, which means that the subcontractors he works with do great work. And he really sticks to the schedule. We are currently working with Horacio for another job in our backyard, and will work with him again in the future. He did our kitchen a couple of years ago.
Julie/De Anza Way; June 3, 2011, January 21, 2013
Her crew is the best of the best ... Lucia herself checks every edge on every job before it leaves the shop.
She is a perfectionist and inspects every job that comes out of that shop.
… fabulous fabricator and problem solver of all stone issues I have had at any job
Jan C; May 28, 2011; August 4, 2011; July 10, 2012
I second Lucia..she helped me choose my granite and her crew installed it beautifully. My island piece was complicated and she did a great job getting it done right. She helped me choose my rock and installed perfectly
Maria; May 28, 2011; August 3, 2011; July 11, 2012
I totally agree, Lucia ... does FABULOUS work and outstanding customer service. They did our last kitchen and are currently doing our kitchen and baths in current remodel. I must say it is turning out even nore beautiful than I ever imagined.
Joan on Cabana; August 4, 2011
They [at Marblus] were awesome for our first-ever kitchen remodel; old tile demolition, stone selection, and incredible backsplash installation (the tile guy was a real artisan)
Kris on Settle; July 19, 2012
Working with them has been a true pleasure; they're flexible with additions we want to make in the middle of the project, set realistic deadlines, are super friendly and their price is right in line if not better than the other estimates I received. Good guys and available on the weekend are major pluses… licensed contractors and expert cabinet makers too
Ron A; August 19, 2012
I don't think I've ever worked with a contractor as good as United. They did everything they said they were going to do, exactly when they said they would do it. The whole job went like clockwork. The quality of the work they did was absolutely phemonenal. They took great care to protect the floor and cabinets while they were working. And the cost, while not cheap, was quite a bit less than I expected.
Brian; July 11, 2012
Amazing kitchens!
Elizabeth E; April 29, 2013
THE place for custom cabinets. They are local to Willow Glen (Curtner and 87) and are the Designers, Manufacturers and installers of everything kitchens and baths. Just visit the actual factory where everything is made and you will see for yourself. Ask for Robert who is the owner/operator and the main journeyman carpenter.
Frank/Nevada Ave.; April 30, 2013
...did a wonderful job and was very reliable. We later had him re-do a bath, also with excellent results. He's not a designer, but if you have a good idea of what you want to do he will take care of everything for you. He does most of the work himself, but contracted out the granite counters and brought in help for the tile backsplashes.
Susan on Parkisde; April 1, 2013
he did the design work, coordinated all work with the contractor, and kept me on budget. My mother also used him for a kitchen and 2-bath remodel in 2007.
Lisa on Crescent Drive; April 1, 2013
[Good price] Recommended by our architect... Excellent workmanship. Great at working with the city inspectors and foreseeing what they're expecting. His crew and subcontractors are very trustworthy, responsible, and polite. Good communication. Excellent clean up every day.
Margi on Koch Lane; May 20, 2013
I just had the nicest experience ... [WG Ace Hardware] offered to deliver [a ladder] to me at no [extra] charge, and someone followed me home in the truck with the ladders. Wouldn't even accept a tip! Service like that and the willingness and customer focus that goes with it is priceless.
Suzanne on Brace; March 15, 2010
Don't forget doggie biscuits for Fido at Ace Hardware! And may I recommend looking up after serving yourself some popcorn; I'm grateful to the owners for caring enough to preserve the beautiful beamed ceiling. :)
Jay & Suzanne; September 18, 2013
408 828-2337
very responsive, did a great job and even converted, wired and hung my cute little chandelier that I bought at a French flea market this summer. - a very talented guy -
Kathleen on Fairview; July 21, 2012
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Margery; July 18, 2012
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I had a problem this week with my lock mechanism completely freezing up in one of my doors...He gave good advice over the phone, came right on the time we agreed to, and did the job expertly and quickly.
Suzanne on Brace; April 3, 2010
Darren [at Modern Lock] quoted me a very reasonable price, showed up exactly on time, and fixed the 68 year old door knob-latch problem in 10 minutes. Two handymen had previously tried to solve the problem but they didn't have a clue on how to do so.
Glen on Riverside Drive; September 8, 2010
They fixed my car door lock for $60 when the dealer quoted a price of $450. A-A staff is great to work with. The make keys and do all lock related work and alarms.
Gail; July 16, 2010
I needed work on my locks, just met a GREAT locksmith and wanted to post: Very professional, really quick, and very reasonably priced!
Ellen; January 7, 2011
They [Romy's] charge a reasonable price and come quickly if needed
Tina on Monte Vista; July 12, 2011
They [Romy's] closed the retail store but the son, Dan, [still provides mobile service]
Bernard G; July 12, 2011
… very responsive … Dan rekeyed 2 doors and several locks, replaced a failing part, and his pricing was very fair and he arrived when he said he would. Dan is definitely worth giving a call if you need the services of a locksmith.
Mike on Dorrance; November 16, 2011
[Lock & Key] Did a repair on my front door handle. They were fast, friendly, and efficient. I too now recommend them.
Linda on Belmont; November 17, 2011
They are also great for making keys...very reasonable!
Andrea; November 19, 2010
Shares facility with used car sales. Ample parking in lot near the door. I needed a car key to replace the original which had become so badly worn that it was difficult to unlock my son's car. The gentleman owner custom cut a key that was slightly larger to compensate for the missing metal. The new key works great. He said that if there was a problem I should bring the car in and he would do what it takes to make a key that would work. All this for $2. Unbelievable.
Relph on T.Brook; August 1, 2011
Been there for 40 years
Cheryl/Glenfield Drive; September 18, 2013
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[Jerry Wood Moving]...moved furniture in and out of an upstairs bedroom to my garage so I could get the floors refinished. They were very good and inexpensive. They do everything from this small job to long distance moves.
Tina on Telfer; January 30, 2010
[Wood Moving]... were beyond amazing. They sent a 7 man crew and blitzed the house in no time. Moreover, they were very respectful of our property. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.
Norma on Settle; September 12, 2010
[JWM is] reliable, fairly priced, and good guys to works with. They never say "no".
Karen on Blewett; March 11, 2012, August 16, 2013
Have used [JWM] more times than I care to count. Local company.. third generation
They take great care of your things. They also will do your packing.
Jan C; March 10, 2012, August 16, 2013
We've used [All Reasons Moving] several times and they are fantastic to work with, from the quote process to the movers themselves. SUPER FRIENDLY PEOPLE!!!
Ron; January 30, 2010
A friend of mine recently used [All Reasons Moving]; locally owned and operated. She was quite happy with the results.
Colin McC on Bird; July 18, 2011
[All Reasons moving is]...an excellent, woman-owned local company. We've had good experiences with them twice.
Nathan; June 5, 2011
They [ARM] packed us and moved us. Nice folks, fair price and very very conscientious! To top it off, this past weekend we participated in Relay for Life in Campbell. All Reasons had a HUGE team there, and Kim was a chair for the event! Not only were they great to work with, they give back! Love it!
Lisa on Gerald; July 10, 2012
I've used them [at ARM] as well as my daughter and we both feel the same way!!
Linda; July 10, 2012
[All Reasons Moving is]… competitively priced, flexible in their service, reliable and very pleasant to work with. …crew were extremely pleasant and hard working - plus tolerated some indecision on large furniture placement upon arrival. No rolled eyes while I worked out the best places for things to be :)
Carol (now) on Hamilton Way; July 10, 2012, April 1, 2013
they were excellent!!
Jane; September 10, 2010
We used them two years ago for a local move and they were great. I would definitely use them again.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; September 10, 2010
Kevin and Andrew Myers are brothers in what I would guess to be mid to late 20's? and have been working for many of my clients over the past 1.5 years...originally recommended to me from Lucille Packard Childrens Hospital
Alana on Pine; June 21, 2011
the best - they have moved me as well as my friend multiple times and are a local family owned business. Check them out on YELP.
Jan C; June 26, 2011
I've just had my third wonderful experience with some movers who have proven themselves to be great with any size job ~ whole house to one or two pieces. Today they helped me move a desk and recliner from Dad's assisted living facility to my house. They pad and wrap everything, are amazingly responsive, and are very accommodating to whatever special requirements you might have; they even helped me rearrange Dad's room today after we removed the furniture. I find their rates to be extremely reasonable.
Janis/ WG Way; July 11, 2012
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Connie on Madrona; April 1, 2013
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MJ Painting finished painting our house yesterday. They did a fantastic job. Our house was in pretty bad shape, so it was a big job. They were extremely professional and our house looks great.
They did great work on our house, and they were fast and reasonable.
Kara; August 26, 2009; August 12, 2010
[MJ Painting] did a fantastic job painting our house. The prep work was above and beyond the call of duty. They fixed/replaced wood that was rotted, repaired torn screens, and even fixed a screen door lock that was sticking. They fixed existing joists and even created and added joist bracing where it was missing. The crew was very pleasant, polite, and always showed up on time. They've also done remodeling ... redid our porch (which was sinking on one side, cracked, etc.) and walkway, including adding new columns and new stone facade.
Karin on Michigan; April 5, 2010
[MJ Painting] has done my interior and exterior painting for years. Extremely professional and most of my neighbors have used them.
He is Trex, Fiberon and Timbertech certified and has had work featured in Sunset magazine.
Cindy
Gigi /Michigan; October 11, 2011; September 20, 2011, March 15, 2013
... did all of the painting of our crown molding and did an amazing job. In fact, Ron does all of our painting period and has for years. His work is always fantastic and prices are great for the quality of the completed project. Without question, I'd recommend Ron for ANY paint job.
Not only is his work always on budget, but his attention to detail is superb.
Ron (not Hunter); July 12, 2010; November 2, 2011
[Ron]...paint[ed] the interior of our house...took care of our new trim work and wainscoting that had never been painted, as well as walls that were in need of sprucing up. He did a great job. Additionally, Ron has a back ground in fine art and was able to help us with color choices. This was a huge help and we were very happy with the color selection...very nice to work with, dependable and his price was very competitive. I believe he does exterior work as well.
Janell on Ardis; May 24, 2011
We just had our babies room & adjoining bath painted by Ron Hunter and he did an amazing job! His estimate was very reasonable and the final bill was not a penny over. He was very detailed & cleaned up well after the job was complete. We will be having him paint the remainder if our home interior over the coming months (to ease the life disruption of the whole house at one time).
Amy on Willow; November 2, 2011
[Ron Hunter did a] wonderful job on crown moulding, right down to the finishing touches of wall color, which we didn't have but he matched
Kathleen - Fairview; January 5, 2012
[Ron] painted our 1939 Cape Cod style, steep-pitched, two story home. The entire experience of working with Ron (and his assistant, son Jon) was [excellent]. His bid was competitive, his work is gorgeous, and he has a wonderful work ethic.....plus, he is just a good guy.
Rita on Mercer Ave.; August 19, 2013
Phil is quick, professional and his work is excellent. I had him remove popcorn ceilings, texture and paint (including some detailed woodwork). The rooms look great. I also thought his prices were reasonable.
Alex; May 19, 2010
… my daughter and I both used Doug to paint our houses last year and we couldn't have been more pleased with his professionalism, expertise and clean-up each day.
Norvelle on Plaza; 5/15/2009; April 21, 2010
Doug's work is flawless. He is a perfectionist. Full disclosure: he's my brother, but he really is THAT good!
Katie; April 20, 2010
We have used Doug Yeargain and have been extremely pleased with his work and crew.
Yvonne on Westwood Dr.; April 20, 2010
Bob Chesnos and his crew are fabulous with the detailed moldings and trims in old Willow Glen homes...always showed up on time, and carefully cleaned up each evening, they treated my home with great care as if it were their own. Whether it was repairing, patching, painting, refinishing wood, preserving stucco, their attention to detail was impeccable. They did such a fabulous job of prepping and painting that my home will look like new for years to come.
Nan on Willow Glen Way; April 5, 2010
...major repairs after massive flooding and leaks in my home during last year's rainy season...will bring in other incredibly competent contractors to find the leaks/source of flooding and get things repaired correctly...impressed with his integrity, his timeliness, the professionalism of his crew, and his follow up after a project is complete.
Ellen on Cherry Avenue; January 21, 2010
[Billy] has painted our home inside and out... We have found and his crew extremely professional, talented, efficient, honest and very easy to work with... actively working in Willow Glen.
Melinda; January 15, 2010
He is a true craftsman, putting his best efforts into your home. I never have to check Mark's work; his attention to detail is far above mine. I have used him inside and out and will use him when we need painting in the future.
John M; April 4, 2010
just finished painting the exterior of my home. Great job, ...Prior to accepting the bid, he answered correctly all the "how to pick the right painter" questions. He spent several weeks doing all the detailed preparation work, sanding, grinding, caulking, sealing, clapboard replacement and priming. The finished product looks great and professionally done.
Dan on Coe; April 1, 2010
I will second Mike's work. He painted our remodel last year and I can't say enough good things about him.
Rhonda, Parkwood Way; April 1, 2010
[Mike Moody] does exactly what he says he'll do: sand, power wash, prime, and paint. He is professional, ethical, fair, and a really nice person. We've had our home painted several times over the years. He's the best!
DeDe & Steve /Wilcox Park area; September 24, 2011
[Mike Moody]... recently painted the exterior of our home. Bid was fair and he only uses Benjamin Moore paint. Prep was fantastic and there was a lot of it. He sees things and fixes things that some paint over to "hide".
Maria; March 14, 2013
... He just finished working here painting windows. He also repaired some very bad cracks in the plaster walls (matching the lace finish of the plaster very nicely) as well as cracks in one section of the popcorn ceiling of the living room and then painted the entire room. Jerry is extremely knowledgeable and experienced with all types of painting challenges and always goes the extra mile to get things right. He's dependable, honest, reasonably priced and pleasant to have around the house.
Val on Everett; July 14, 2010
Carlos and his sons have done numerous jobs for myself and my clients. He's efficient and reasonable.
Ruby; August 12, 2010
His bid was reasonable. He was timely, respectful, and did an overall great job. He and his team prepped our 100 year old house with care. I think he removed 100 years of paint left in place by previous painters making the wood look new.
Marlene; January 6, 2011
...great young painter. Very professional, hard working, meticulous attention to detail...interior and exteriors – he can also power wash your concrete/hardscaping.
Kane T; March 31, 2011
... all our interior trim and doors. They completed some exterior staining for us last fall. .. meticulous and very reasonably priced. They showed up when they said they would, finished when they said they would, and didn't charge us a penny over the estimate. They took the time to introduce each of their painters (team of 4) to me when they started and they all were friendly and professional. [card reads Interior & Exterior, Commercial & Residential, Free Estimates]
Kay on Darlene; March 31, 2011
High quality work, very responsive to time commitments, very competitive in price, local and won't consider the job finished until you are happy. (The only part they won't do is "pick the color" for you... free estimates
Mike on Roycott; July 16, 2011
he did a great job on the interior and exterior of my home and was very particular about his work and his bid was quite competitive...
Maria; July 15, 2011
Andres is the owner of this company. He bids the job and then comes by and gets the crew started. I have used his company three times and been completely happy each time. They are professional, reasonable, reliable and do quality work.
Cathy H on Arata Ct.; August 10, 2011
will do trim,touchups
Ruby F; May 23, 2011
(interior and exterior). Pablo and his team did a fantastic job!
...paint[ed] both our interior and exterior. The work was great and his prices are very reasonable.
Julie on Camino Ricardo; May 10, 2011; May 23, 2011; October 11, 2011
…an AWESOME painter. He lives here in WG. He has done a lot of painting at my house and for my husband who is a general contractor.
Linda E; September 20, 2011
Jose and Lou recently painted my entire 2-story house, and did a fantastic job prepping, repairing stucco, repairing a lattice structure… they noticed problems I didn't, and are excellent communicators about how the job is going.
Interior and exterior painting and renovating. - Perfect job matching texture and color.
Shirley near Curnter/Cherry; September 6, 2011; October 11, 2011; January 16, 2012, March 14, 2013
[Pride] ... complete several projects for me ... exterior and interior painting, fixed cracked plaster, and most recently installed a new bathroom floor and a new vanity for me. Jose is a perfectionist and his work shows it. Plus, it's a family operation, which I really appreciate.
Carol L; March 19, 2013
He painted our house, inside and out. When we remodeled, we used stucco in the back and had existing siding on the front of the house, and he did a fantastic job on the whole project. I really enjoyed working with him. He was clean, thorough and conscientious.
Joe on Garfield.; September 9, 2011
… just finished painting several rooms and trim in our house. He is very meticulous and knowledgable about how paint should be used and applied. He not only does painting, but also does crown moulding and other work with wood. He is very pleasant and has a good sense of humor (a necessity in this day and age!) and has been most patient with our finding other things that need doing in spite of having other work to do for other people.
Sue on Dean; September 18, 2011
… responsible, conscientious, detail-oriented inexpensive painter… I found him through another WG Backfence neighbor. If you've been putting off painting because you're concerned about the price, don't wait any more! Luis painted my newly remodeled bathroom and did such a great job, I had him paint my halls, other bathrooms, bedrooms and even furniture that needed sprucing up. We'll soon tackle my living and dining rooms.
Rebecca on Newport; July 10, 2012
He came on time with a helper, was very quick, costed less than some other quotes we received for the job and the final job done was good.
Anand on Curtner; June 28, 2012
He has been very detail orientated and always checked if he had any questions or suggestions. Very reasonable pricing.
Ann R; August 17, 2013
Really happy with his work and the cost was super reasonable!
Ashley N; August 14, 2013
I use Wynn for all my painting. Very professional work and reasonable.
Jeff J; Aug 14, 2013
We used Wynn for painting both inside and outside and he was very
reasonable and thorough. He has also done a lot of 'pro bono' work for Stone Church of Willow Glen.
Bill on Altamont; August 14, 2013
Unable to recommend [Wynn Barnes]
Jordan on Koch; August 14, 2013
They did a great, thorough job on our redwood siding house. Takes time and no shortcuts to prep. I am pretty sure they can also do dry-rot repair.
Lara on Willowhurst; August 18, 2013
[Exterior house painting] He did other repair work for us as well, including installing two new exterior doors. He's a perfectionist and the prep work and painting were excellent. His pricing is extremely reasonable.
Brian (formerly of California Ave.); August 18, 2013
We used James Young almost a year ago to paint one room. Great service - comes on time, finishes work on time, and very reasonable quote among the 3 quotes I received.
Anand; March 15, 2013
... had the new house painted inside and out. We were very impressed with the quality of the job and the paint. I liked that Jayson uses environmentally responsible products and he was very respectful of our schedule and needs. He paints everything by hand. It costs a little more and takes a little longer than the quick spray companies, but it is well worth it and should last much longer than the 2-3 years we got out of our last paint experience.
Home User; March 18, 2013
He’s great at removing wallpaper. Have used him in my home several times. He also hangs wallpaper.
Nancy on Kotenberg; July 19, 2013
We are known for expert color consultation services, comprehensive prep work, and skillfully applied finishes. Have a ton of satisfied clients here ... Licensed Bonded Insured etc. We do all types of int/ext painting, wall repair, texture matching, light carpentry, etc. Lic #660491
>> Doug Yeargain; douglas.yeargain@cbnorcal.com; April 10, 2010
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He does awesome stucco work and his matching your stucco to his is unbelievable. Tell him I sent you.
Deb; January 18, 2010
...did the brickwork for our walkway and porch (they also rebuilt the porch and added a stone facade and new columns). They did a wonderful job. Marshall and his crew are great to work with. Quite a few of us on Michigan Avenue use their services regularly, including for interior/exterior painting, remodeling, etc. They're located in Willow Glen.
Karin; July 2, 2010
We are remodeling our house and the folks that did our stucco work (both outside and repairing inside the garage) were excellent:
Julia / Camino Ricardo; July 11, 2011; December 6, 2011
1030 Clintonia Avenue; (408) 971-0861; chrisjusti@covad.net; Cell 408.209.3787
Chris is awesome! We used him in our house to do a bunch of work. [Good for popcorn ceiling removal.]
Sanjit /Hervey Lane; September 3, 2011
Second on Chris Justi. Did a great job for a client of mine. Very fair pricing.
Karen on Blewett.; December 6, 2011
[Chris Justi] is the absolute best -- can match existing texture on small patches or do an entire house. Has done two jobs for us and will use him again when the time comes
Bruce; December 6, 2011
[Chris Justi] …can handle your ceiling work. He did all the tape/mud/texture work when we did our remodel and his work is SUPERB.
Ron; November 9, 2011; January 27, 2012; August 5, 2012
[Chris Justi is] the best drywaller in the valley. He can match even the most difficult textures but is also awesome with his "Old World" style. He does Venetian plaster, plaster you name it.
Jan C; January 27, 2012
[Chris Justi] did great work for us
Leslie on Settle; January 27, 2012
As for crown moulding, I can do that. You can come and look at my home first if you like.
Chris Justi; July 15, 2013
licensed contractor, reasonably priced and very professional. Family owned and operated. Local too!
Sherri (Meridian & Foxworthy); January 27, 2012
He lives in WG.
Linnea; May 7, 2013
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[Jeff from Pennington Plumbing has] been our plumber for over 10 years, and he always does great work at reasonable cost. ...We originally met him when we had a leak that nobody could track down. Our homeowners insurance sent him over and fixed the problem right away.
You'll never be so sad to have to call him, and so happy to see him.
Mindy; January 31, 2010; March 10, 2010; December 7, 2010
[Pennington Plumbing] are already on the recommended list, but i just wanted to add a personal "thumbs up" for the excellent service that was given to me and my niece in an old (1920) home in Santa Clara.
Carol A.; November 5, 2011
We just had multiple plumbing issues fixed in short order by the excellent plumber we found through the eList. Highly recommended!
Carol L; August 11, 2012
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Tina on Telfer; June 8, 2010
[Aaron] does a great job and is very neat.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; March 2, 2011
My wife & I also recommend Moomau (Robert), ...
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; April 12, 2011
... a little kitchen flooding emergency ... Moomau Plumbing was able to squeeze us in at the end of the day..not only fixed the immediate problem, but took additional steps to help prevent future problems caused by our somewhat unusual kitchen plumbing. We were very impressed with Matt and would definitely call Moomau again.
Kara on Cristina; April 11, 2011
Robert was excellent. He installed copper pipe throughout our house, and also took care of a number of other problems we had. (I kept thinking up new things while he was working on the pipe installation.) He is knowledgeable, patient, and very logical about solving problems.
Dan O; March 10, 2011
Ditto on the thumbs up [for Moomau plumbing] - we are just finishing a bathroom remodel and they have been Great and Debbie who answers the phone is a doll!
Jeanne on Newport; October 14, 2011
I wanted to give a big thumbs up to a plumber [Robert Moomau] who is already on our recommendation list. I called wanting him to give me a quote on something my DIY husband started but didn't think he could finish. Robert came over looked at what needed to be done and then proceeded to tell my husband how to finish the repair without having to pay for him to do it! It was great that I was able to find a plumber so quickly from our list and then to find him to be so helpful and honest! Thanks e-list and thank you Robert Moomau.
Diane on Janis Way; October 14, 2011
[Moomau is] Friendly and quick to respond, on time and thorough, competitively priced.
Natalie; March 19, 2012
[MooMau gives] Fast service, thorough explanation, pricing was fair and we avoided a potential plumbing disaster
Carolyn; December 23, 2011
I second Carolyn's thumbs up for MooMau Plumbing. Not only did they fix the problem I called them for, but they also found several leaks under my sink. They are very responsive and fair.
He came out to my house on Christmas Eve night, with his children. He is fair, and does great work. He should be top of your list if you have a plumbing need.
Elaine G; December 23, 2011, March 31, 2013
Both Robert and Billy [at Moomau] are great! They have been lifesavers for us quite a few times!
Lisa on Gerald; June 20, 2012
[Moomau is] local (WG), on time, reliable and very nice
Astrid /Nattinger Way; June 20, 2012; September 3, 2012
They [Moomau] are my plumbers for life
Toni on Mayette; September 3, 2012
[Moomau Plumbing are] …great. We have used them many times!
Carolyn; September 3, 2012
[Moomau] … did a great job clearing an ultra clogged main drain line and installing a clean out in the front yard. They charged what they quoted even though it took longer than expected and was a much more difficult job. They came on time when scheduled and were an easy group to deal with. I have used them before to install a faucet and stop a leak.
Gail on Prevost; October 30, 2012
Easter Sunday. I woke up to the sound of water rushing through my pipes. After a bit of investigating I saw standing water on the side of my house. I called Moomau and said I could probably wait until Monday for him to come out, but he came out today, diagnosed the problem and fixed it on the spot.
Leslie; March 31, 2013
I highly recommend [Moomau] not only for quality of work, but also because they don't try to sell you more than is necessary in repairs, and their rates are reasonable. I especially like that they have a central person who coordinates things, returns calls asap, keeps you informed and follows up. All in all, a very positive experience. And they were all very friendly!
Diane on Carolyn Ave.; February 20, 2013
[Moomau] Came out right away. Billy was a great guy, and from the minute he knocked, I knew these were guys who knew what they were doing. Debbie on the phone, LOVE her! I will never call another plumber again!
Cecilia on Marlyn Way; July 15, 2013
[Product recommendation –available at Lowe, ACE]
To get rid of musty smell from drains, mix a cap full of these granules with warm water and then you pour it down all the drains in your house, right before you go to bed or if you are going to be out of the house for 6 hours or more. It may take several treatments, but these bacteria are better at cleaning old pipes and traps than any Drano-like product, and they also clean out your sewer line too. If you go easy on the chemical cleaners, the beneficial bacteria will last longer.
Mark; March 27, 2010
[Moomau gave the] Best estimate for a master bathroom remodel out of 5 plumbers. They were prompt, professional, tidy and did an excellent job
Beth; March 19, 2012
[Moomau is] A Willow Glen staple and eList institution. Debbie, Robert, and Billy are great. Local, prompt, reasonable, and first class.
Dave on Creek; April 22, 2013
[Moomau were] a lifesaver for us. They actually came out between 7-9 p.m. to clear/snake our clean out. Good people. Very happy with the service we received.
Margi on Koch Lane; July 15, 2013
[Moomau] were able to fit us in same day into their busy schedule, and Debbie kept me updated later in the day when they would arrive. They are very good!
Eric on Lansford Ave; July 15, 2013
[Moomau] ...arrived promptly ...1 hour later, 2 toilets, 1 whirlpool and 1 shower were all cleared. The price he quoted was extremely reasonable. He explained everything, was courteous, very knowledgeable. We will be having him back a bit down the road
Valerie on Harmil; August 9, 2013
... needed a water heater over a holiday weekend and they [Moomau] saved the day for us. We called them again for a small job in a bathroom and they were fantastic.
Bob on Bird; February 25, 2013
He [Moomau] just replaced a water heater for us about a week ago & has always been easy to contact. Debby will answer & schedule them to come out.
Brigette/Glenkirk Ct; February 25, 2013
We ALWAYS use Moomau! Robert, Billy & Debbie are awesome!
Lisa in Gerald; February 26, 2013
Marty and his team did a great job recently with a repipe of our home and were competitively priced, professional and really responsive.
Adam on Sweetbriar; March 10, 2010
[Water Quality Plumbing] They're local, family-owned and competitive in pricing. What's more they've been fantastic with after-care and follow-up.
Adam; April 16, 2010
[For a] collapsed/abandoned septic tank, there are only a handful of septic people that service our area. This is the company that we use (and like)
Dawn, Curtiss Ave. @ Minnesota; July 6, 2010
[Abco] ... [snaked our main plumbing line] very honest, reliable and experienced!
Lisa on Husted; April 22, 2013
... redirect the water under the house to prevent backups ... They were on time, very pleasant, and did a good job in about 4 hours - they had to crawl all over the place -and their charge seemed fair.
Sue On Dean; July 24, 2010
...worked on our toilets and we've been very happy with them. They come right out and their fees are very fair.
Susan; January 3, 2011
[Eagle Plumbing is] honest and reliable. They stand by their work, too.
Nancy on Cottle; June 18, 2011
[Eagle Plumbing] workers were professional, competent, and efficient. They found our clean out which was buried under soil of a raised planter bed, cleared the line of clumps of roots in 1 hour, and [reasonably priced].
Glen R. on Riverside Drive; December 13, 2011
...crawl space cleanup and water damage repair under house... sewer line cleanup under house... they remove all contaminated (wet) material from your crawl space and apply ... decontaminants with dehumidifying machines.
Michelle on Sandra Dr; November 6, 2010
...was at our house in about 5 minutes. .. extremely reasonable, and he gave me a 30 day guarantee.
Debbie/Garden Glen Way; December 27, 2010
Called Gary, he was on time, did the job [backed up sink]. It cost me $65.00. Thanks for steering him to us.
Evelyn; December 26, 2010
[Gary Gantzert Plumbing] ...quick to respond [to leak in front yard], worked carefully with our grass and new plantings and did a good job of repairing the broken pipe as well as fixing a shut off valve that was not working properly. Gary and his team replanted our plants and took great care not to damage anything in the process, which was a tall order! This was not the most pleasant experience due to the mess that water creates but Gary did a great job and made it easier.
Kathleen on Fairview; May 14, 2011
Richard came out and evaluated the problem and recommended a simple and affordable solution [did not up-sell or over-sell].
Rebecca S; January 28, 2011; August 16, 2011, August 9, 2013
They will come out at N/C and give you a quote on what needs to be done. They will show you what needs to be done and explain everything. I've had them out before, very trustworthy, arrive on time or earlier than promised.Both times they came out same day.
Cathy; April 26, 2011; December 8, 2011
I second [Smart Plumbing] for sewer line work. They installed a sewer line clean out for me several years ago. Scoped the entire line. Knew exactly where to dig. Done in less than one day.
Emma on Lennon; December 8, 2011
i have an EXCELLENT, fair, no butt crack, plumber who is based in Redwood City but travels :) he installed a new garbage disposal, re-ran pipes in my basement for laundry AND then converted my 1928 Craftsman original pipes to copper. i am 110% happy with his work & professionalism.
Yvie; October 31, 2011
Quick, thorough and very reasonable! He just recently put a seismic shutoff on my gas meter.
Pat /Fairview Ave.; October 31, 2011
We did a remodel last year and he did plumbing for new bath and laundry, put in a tankless water heater and did some repipe to an existing bathroom. He was reasonable, timely and great to work with.
Linda on Lansford; March 19, 2012; May 11, 2012, February 25, 2013
They did an outstanding job installing a filter on our Takagi and cleaning the system after 5 years of mineral buildup without a filter. They went the extra mile to ensure all faucets were clear of sediment and operating properly
Carol/Glenwood; March 19, 2012
…came out very quickly to respond to an emergency situation on a big job and got the job done promptly. We only had one other quote which was give a few months ago before the situation was as severe, and their price as competitive and flexible Very professional.
Kristi on Pine; March 18, 2012
Quality plumbing and very responsive and good pricing
Cathy; March 2, 2012
He is great and local.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; May 11, 2012; June 20, 2012
[Bambino] Install wall mount kitchen faucet. Quick response (weekends also), great guy, local, and reasonable pricing.
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; January 27, 2013
Reggie, the owner, did a very professional job, and had the best price out there for the work i needed done on my kitchen pipes. He also was very punctual at calling me back and working around my crazy schedule for an emergency appointment.
Kristen off Willow; September 24, 2012
The office staff was right on top of things and polite, the workers were just fabulous. They are the best...the owner is wonderful..I can't speak highly enough of them..and yes I will call them again if I have any plumbing issues.
Donna; May 14, 2013
...re-plumbed our entire house. We loved working with him!
Julie /Camino Ricardo; February 25, 2013
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...seem very knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. They submitted a prompt report, and proposal for remediation. We are in the process of scheduling the work.
Sumerle/on Camino Ricardo; May 28, 2010
He came highly recommended to us...he does a lot of training for mold investigators and has even gone as far at Dubai to do mold testing!
Lisa on Koch; February 23, 2012
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[Lindy Roofing] ...sent a gentleman out within an hour. He spent almost an hour (in the pouring rain) up on our roof and told us that our roof was in fine condition and that we had a leak in the window frame. He put a sealant on it and charged us NOTHING! He asked us to promise to call him if something else needs to be fixed. Great customer service, great repairman (dressed very professionally and very friendly) and above all else, honest.
Cathy on Spencer; January 18, 2010
Love Lindy roofing!!! They did my complex roof some over new construction, cleaned up great and priced very competitively
Maria; January 18, 2010
I agree completely. Lindy is the best, honest and professional, quick and conscientious.
Steve on Pascoe; January 18, 2010
We just had our home inspected to put it on the market. One of the 3 things that came back as a "suggested fix" was a small piece of flashing around one of our roof vents was inadvertantly not painted per "instructions". After 4 years, I called Lindy Roofing last Friday and spoke with Wendy...she said no problem, I'll send someone out to paint it. As I write this, there is a guy on my roof looking for and painting the "suggested fix". I had noted below that Lindy Roofing had done 2 roofs for us on 2 houses...you can be that on our next house which will no doubt need a roof, we will be using Lindy again!
Lisa on Koch; September 11, 2010; August 24, 2011; December 6, 2011
I too am quite happy with my new Lindy roof! In only two days, they removed the old roof, repaired the rot and damage, installed additional vents and valleys, roofed, and cleaned up. It looks great, and now it doesn't leak!
We used Corning/Duration-Premium fiberglass shingles (Color: Driftwood) to replace the wood shakes on the rental, and it nicely matches the neighboring houses.
Larry on Willow; December 26, 2010; August 20, 2011
The owner [of Lindy Roofing [Jim Whitaker] is a local WG resident...they do great work, fair priced and clean up well when complete! They've done two roofs for us (2 different homes) have fixed gutters, downspouts and a leak (prior to new roof)
Lisa on Koch; December 19, 2010
[also recommends Lindy]
Bonnie & Mike / Jonathan Av.; August 23, 2011
...the shingles are only part of the roof system. Because the roofer I used is a general contractor, they took total responsibility for the roof system. They found rotted soffit, properly workedthe flashing into a plaster wall (which the previous roofer had not done), and replaced a metalpan and plaster ceiling on the front porch overhang. The other roofers who looked at the job didn't notice those very important issues. They focused only on the shingles --which are only part of what makes a roof work.
Curt G; September 28, 2010; December 19, 2010, November 11, 2013
Xteria ...fixed a leak that another roofer couldn't take care of with three visits. I subsequently had issues with two other properties that they took care of excellently.
Ed on willow; September 28, 2010
Phil and his brother Steve [at Xteria] did my roof back in the fall of '08. We've had 3 seasons of rain since with absolutely no problems. Xteria is also a licensed general contractor, so they can deal with any framing or other issues that come up during the roofing process, which can be very critical to a smooth job.
Spencer on Glenwood.; April 15, 2011
[Xteria did our wood roof]...I was pleased with the price and performance. I found them easy to work with and there were many choices.
Gerri@altamont; August 22, 2011
[Xteria not recommended by]
Linda on Belmont; September 9, 2011
We were extremely pleased ... say hello to Patrick for us :-)
Mary on Georgetta; December 19, 2010, February 7, 2013
I also highly recommend Patrick Gomez with Roof Craft. He did our roof with the light weight spanish tile and he did a fantastic job for a great price. We also recommended him to a co-worker who was also very happy with him.
Maggie on Jansen; December 19, 2010, February 7, 2013
From start to finish they did a fantastic job. They removed the old roof (two layers) in one morning, and had the new composite roof finished in a total of 3 days, and it looks great! They were on time, worked quickly and safely and cleaned up completely. The cost of the work was comparable to other quotes we got. Paul Fowler, the owner of the company is very professional and great to work with.
Nancy; November 23, 2010
Westshore Roofing replaced our roof (and 2 of our neighbors' roofs as well) 3 years ago. They were professional, prompt, and pleasant to work with. They did an excellent job with our rather complicated roof.
Deb/Camino Ricardo; September 13, 2013
done two years ago....a good experience all 'round.
Rita on Mercer Ave.; April 14, 2011, November 11, 2013
I know Bill and his family personally ... had our roof done with his company and the experience was outstanding.
Anna/Cabana Drive; April 13, 2011; December 9, 2011
[Hamilton Roofing] came out when they said they would, inspected the roof, did the work on time and cleaned up. Now here’s the interesting part – the estimator was way off and there was far more repair needed than what he had quoted (he said about 25-30 tiles needed to be replaced). The first guy who showed up … left in less than 15 minutes saying he couldn’t do the job. I panicked a bit and called the office and was told they were sending out 3 tile specialists right away to do the job plus were ordering more tiles (I had about 100 but they said they needed more). They ended up replaced over 150 tiles! Overall I was really pleased with the job – they still completed all the work on time and stuck to their quote, no hassle. Yes, I would definitely use Bill Hamilton Roofing again!
Denise; August 27, 2012
Their work is great & their prices are fair as well. Worked with them for many years.
Brigette O'C; August 20, 2011, November 11, 2013
I just had to re-do my 84 year old spanish tile roof. They used the existing tile in the repair; so my roof still has the patina of the old tiles.
Norvelle on Plaza Drive; August 24, 2011
over 5 years since we replaced our roof – happy with the work and have had no issues at allin any way
azevedogg; February 27, 2012
[Economy Roofing] [not recommended]
Carol; September 13, 2013
excellent experience I had in renewing the roof on our California Spanish home. … [with] flat roofs" ... [Eastman] are a local, family company of long standing. They were prompt, tidy, responsible and gave me a ten year warranty. I also liked that they provided me with extensive before, during and after photos of the roof, making it easy to follow the job even when away from home.
David/ California Avenue; August 1, 2012
Eastman is excellent. I've used them for years.
Susan, CRS, GRI; July 31, 2012
John DiMarco at All Rain Gutter is the best[for complex tile roofs]. He knows how to walk on tile so it doesn't break and he does a very good job with a two person crew.
Mark; December 16, 2010
[ARG]...did my long overdue (and somewhat clogged) gutters and roof, and it was a fabulous job. He takes great pride in his work. Don't be put off by the lack of web reviews - he works mostly with realtors and doesn't do a lot of web advertising. I was really impressed.
very thorough, and very professional.
Suzanne on Brace; December 11, 2010; October 1, 2011; July 1, 2012, November 10, 2013
[John at ARG] did a wonderful job, was quick to respond, went over and above in his job including clean up after the job.
Sunday/Malone Road; November 8, 2010
Good price and great attention to detail!
Linda on Dorothy; December 9, 2011
they are a great company.
Kari/ Meridian Way; December 2, 2013
We just had all of our gutters replaced ...He is a very nice guy and easy to work with. He arrived when he said he would and left with everything cleaned up. He did a great job on our gutters
Tom & Leslie; April 10, 2013
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... a local company, which we've used in our last three homes. One of the things we like is that they'll work with you to understand your own needs and don't try the hard upsell. If you get a better quote they'll also work to match and/or beat it too (they did with us).
Adam on Sweetbriar; April 23, 2010
[we've had] our system about 15 years ... have never had any problems with the system and the people are great to work with. We even had them install a smoke alarm which they monitor also which also reduced our homeowners insurance. Our monitoring fee is only $25 a month.
Felecia on Curtiss; April 23, 2010
... very nice, reasonably priced, professional and did our install for us within 48 hours of our first contact with them. They have been wonderful ever since! (and they are local...San Jose Ave)
Lisa on Koch; April 23, 2010
I second Lisa's recommendation for Escobar's Security Plus.
Nan; April 23, 2010
... wanted only to install wires for an alarm, because we were not sure of wanting the whole system. Escobar's was the only company we contacted willing to do a wire only install. They were very professional and recommended things I had not thought of, such as wiring for motion sensors and smoke detectors. They kept a record of everything and even though we waited five years to actually finish the install, it went very smoothly and the alarm system has worked without fault (except for our own bunglings) for several years now... Every time we have accidentally set it off, they are quick as lightning to start calling down our call list...
Margaret on Palm Haven; April 23, 2010
They are family owned and operated, with exceptional service. They provide alarm service for several of my neighbors as well.
Dean; April 23, 2010
...just completed an installation at the company that my husband works for- did an outstanding job. Terrific pricing and service
Leslie on Settle; June 24, 2011
We just had one installed and are very happy with who we used both from cost and customer service point of view. Also he isn't one of those guys who try to sell you more than you need.
Joan O /Cabana; November 3, 2011
[security lighting / sensors] recommended
Kristi on Pine; January 24, 2013
... knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. They listened ... and really went out of their way to make sure that we were satisfied with everything.... they put in an alarm that was functional and yet unobtrusive on the inside and outside. The alarm pad is easy to use ... They also have an iPhone app where you can turn on/off the alarm and lights, view videos, see alarm activity, etc.
Karin on Crescent; November 20, 2013
...sales reps are working the area to install "free" security systems and upgrades to existing systems. They want to install systems same day. They prey on the elderly and disabled, and their reps lie about their contracts, making it difficult to cancel their services.
Wendy on Pine; June 1, 2010
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Rick did a great job with the installation, took care of permits, inspections, rebates, and was very nice to deal with. He was patient with delays that we had due to other construction on our property and he even reminded us at tax time about a tax credit that we qualified for that we were unaware of. He checks in from time to time to make sure that it is operating efficiently. And he accepted an invitation to come to our school on Earth Day and gave a wonderful presentation to the children on solar energy.
Ruthann on Coe; September 17, 2010
I worked with Solaron for a client for their pool, Jacuzzi, and whole house. They no longer pay anything to PG&E and in fact get credits every month. Great service, very honest...
Karen on Blewett; May 9, 2013
A very good company. I met the 2 owners.
Larry R; September 20, 2013
We used Solar City for our solar and we have never had such wonderful customer service. Very pleased with them.
Mary on Georgetta; September 18, 2013
... extremely pleased with their work [at Solar City] and their employees.
mailto:Mary@jackbkeenan.comMary on Georgetta; December 19, 2013
Valley Heating and Cooling did a great job installing solar panels on our roof at the end of December. They’re a family-owned business and have been around for a while.
Julie on DeAnza Way; May 9, 2013
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...cheaper than PODS, ... bigger too. [can] inspect the unit before using them... units are insulated... air conditioner [optional]
Kathleen on Meridian.; January 23, 2010
Lower prices.Very safe.24 hr.access.
Larry R.; May 9, 2010
The place is extremely clean and the proprietors are really nice. I'm afraid I may have a lifelong relationship with them as I don't know that I'll ever get my garage cleaned up enough to move my junk back from storage!
Debbie, Garden Glen Way; May 9, 2010
I agree about the very nice people [at Safe Place] -- I found the rates competitive at the time, & they haven't increased since (so far).
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); May 9, 2010
We liked it because the storage area doors open into a closed-in hallway instead of to the out doors. With your code, you can go through the back gate any day from7 am to 7 pm.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; August 9, 2011
I used to store my RV here ... secured, monitored lot.
Sergio on Hamilton way; March 11, 2010
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…is great. Responsive, thorough and very competitive pricing. I would not hesitate to contact him for locating your property line.
Greg on Sweetbriar; May 21, 2012; September 20, 2012
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I have worked with them for years. They are a local, family owned company here in SJ.
Brigette; January 11, 2011; February 20, 2012; October 21, 2012
we used [Killroy] earlier this year [for critter problems] when we moved into our house. They're local, reasonable and very thorough. We also found them to be among the most professional companies we've dealt with.
Adam on Sweetbriar; August 13, 2010
Steve from Killroy does [rodent control] work with San José Unified School District. He also will not kill honey bees. #1 pick for me. Terad 3 is a organic rodent poison made by Bell Laboratories, Inc. They use vitamin D as the poison and is not passed on to the next animal that eats it.
Steve on Dry Creek; August 15, 2010
I've been very happy with Western Exterminators and have used them for years.
Lynne on Lennon Way; February 10, 2010
The Master Gardeners will recommend that you contact the local bee guild. Bee keepers will often volunteer to come to your home to collect a swarm of bees. You can also talk to our local Steve Demkowski to see what he can do for you. He helped us get some bees out of a garage wall.
MaryEllen; March 14, 2010
[Steve] came to help me the same day I called him and set up bee boxes. He was able to get most of the bees in them that same night. He's also a bee keeper here in WG and produces some excellent honey.
LiAnne O on Prevost.; July 22, 2013
[Steve Dembrowski] can help you with wasps or bees, or recommend someone. Also you can get recommendations from the San Jose Bee Guild, http://www.beeguild.org
Gail C; May 7, 2013
Exclusion is key in rodent control, you can trap or poison them all day but until you block their entrance they will keep on coming. Don't ask how I know....
Marinshaw; August 15, 2010
...walks around with his little mirror and can identify their entryways and recommend ways to close them up. He is very knowledgeable about rodents and what to do for each kind. He is also a DFG licensed Trapper. Trap #64683
Jan on Glen Eyrie; March 8, 2011
We have used an Orange Oil company (owner Mark) at our house here in WG as well as our house at the coast. Both houses had positive results; good price.
Sam; June 15, 2011
We've been using [them]for about three years now to control ants etc. They use all natural materials and the house smells like peppermint every time they spray. Would highly recommend!
Mike/ Hicks Ave.; July 12, 2011
… from the amount of time and advice that Laura gave my husband I can recommend this company for bed bug control. They certainly seem to know what they are doing and they have already been very helpful without receiving a penny. Laura also gave a very good web site for general information about how to avoid bedbugs and or how to treat them if you do have them www.bedbugcentral.com.
Cathy on Coe; August 30, 2011
… Excellent customer service from Mary … My mother's garage was recently visited by a rat or two and the thing that they did that was above and beyond in terms of service was calling the HOA for her and telling them that there were areas under her roof eaves that needed to be closed up… now the HOA is going to do the repair for free. Bay Valley may have lost a repair fee for patching up some holes but they earned a whole lot of brownie points from me including this review.
Leslie M; December 5, 2011
Reasonable and honest
Connie on Madrona; February 20, 2012
930 Park Avenue, (408) 971-1117; www.relevantyellow.com
They did a great job and were reasonably priced
Betsy; February 20, 2012; July 7, 2012
… Easy to work with, neat, and no damage.
Sally on Doralee; July 8, 2012
My husband is in the fumigation business, and when I asked him for a good (i.e. honest) pest control company in the area, he recommended Fraboni termite control. FYI, the pest control company you hire for the inspection subs out the actual fumigation. A lot of people don't seem to know this.
Erin on Dorothy; July 7, 2012
Does live removals of wasps, bees and yellow jackets. He assesed the job, gave me a reasonable rate and then removed the wasp nests right then.
Sara on Michigan; May 20, 2013
very pleased with [Smiling Bee] wasp/bee service
Manon on Maykirk; May 7, 2013
Ditto on Smiling Bee. Quick and effective!
Lauren on Garden Glen; May 7, 2013
Termite & Pest Control
Locally owned, good/fast service, fair prices. Just had Keith come out a couple of weeks ago to deal with wasps. His last servicing lasted us 7 years!
Katherine; May 19, 2013
came out [for rat problem] and was prompt, courteous and thorough. He set traps in the attic, crawlspace as well as found and sealed the suspected entry points. He has been out 2-3 times since the initial visit a couple weeks ago and I recommend him. He has extensive experience with other unwanted guests as well (racoons, possum , etc).
Jim on Pine; November 6, 2013
Very fair pricing. Eric the owner is awesome.
Jennifer N;August 26, 2013
...used them...for nearly 40 years, and I've almost never seen a single ant in the house. Very nice people, too.
Nancy on Cottle; August 5, 2013
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stone restoration services... outstanding. He did a great job of sealing our granite and even did a clear caulk around our sink. Nick specializes in all natural stone and tile.
Carol on Kiner Ave.; May 3, 2010; May 8, 2013
We had our complete downstairs and master bath recently done...tile and grout cleaned, and we had the grout re-colored....it came out fantastic and we have detail we hadn't seen before.
Mike on Dorrance; August 17, 2010
Hot mopper. I'm no expert, but I think they did a good job for a reasonable price. Hot mopping tends to surprise some folks these days (considered retro).
Sandy on Redondo; October 2, 2010
He lives in WG and has done work for us.
Jonica on Lansford; July 26, 2010
remove the recommendation from the Community Recommendations listings.
Margaret, Constitution Drive; September 23, 2010
Rick did my grout at the Coffee Stop. It looks brand new! Rick is very professional, courteous, and helped me put everything back in its place when he finished. He specializes in tile, stone floors, showers, (what he's doing next at my house), and counter tops. Please let him now you heard it from Elva
Elva; August 30, 2010
does excellent large tile jobs.
gerri/altamont; December 27, 2010
...recently completed a new bathroom floor and some other assorted tile work for us and we are quite happy with his work. He takes pride in his craft, seems reasonably priced, and is easy to talk to... an all around good guy. (license # 894010)
Roger W; March 26, 2011
He did our kitchen floor and backsplash as well as our outdoor bbq island. Quick, clean and some might say a perfectionist (I say detail oriented).
Natalie; May 7, 2011
[Ben Fiscalini did] Good work on our bathroom tile/grout. Patient, very hard working, and reasonably priced
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; February 8, 2012
Just had the grout cleaned and caulking replaced in one of our showers. Another company had told me they couldn't clean it, had to be replaced ...Grout Doctor came in, cleaned and recaulked for [less than half the cost]....also cleaned the whole bathroom floor at no additional cost. Honest, professional and reliable.
Cathy H on Arata Ct.; August 10, 2011
...did my floor-to-ceiling shower installation - Juan in particular was an artist - he did a great job.
Sandy on Redondo; May 7, 2011
[Ceramic & Stone Design] ...fabricated and installed our granite countertops in our bathroom and kitchen and did a superb job. Mark Mitchell ... was extremely responsive and sensitive to our needs... worked well with our contractor.
Joe on Garfield; May 8, 2011
...did our bathroom and kitchen tile and really helped us when it came time to figure out how the joints would look and all in all did a clean, professional job...understood the different patterns we wanted on the floor and the wall and made our design look interesting and appealing.
Joe on Garfield; May 8, 2011
Did tile, replaced a shower head and replaced a cabinet in our master bath - he was great! Showed up on time, was tidy and reasonable
Jeanne on Newport; January 30, 2012
…is an expert on anything Corian or kitchen/bath. He is your go-to for Corian, and he's in Willow Glen. There are different phone numbers on the listed sites. I'm not sure which one works - maybe all? I wish I'd had him on board while I was working with the architect on my home; better late than never, though.
Nan on WG Way; August 27, 2012
... a Willow Glen business and James is the owner. In addition to being excellent at what he does, James is a very nice person
Susan on Parkside; March 19, 2013
nice work and very reasonable.
Deidre on Cherry; March 8, 2013
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[Estella at New Millenium did] top notch work.
Jennifer on Nevada; March 12, 2010
Recently I took my 4 dining room chairs and fabric to New Millenium and they did a great job. I took one chair in my small car to get an estimate for all four. They picked up the rest of the chairs, reupholstered them perfectly and brought them back about 2-3 days later. The price was reasonable.
Gail on Prevost; September 4, 2010
We used [New Millenium]...to get our sofa and chair re-stuffed. Not only was she responsive and punctual, she took the cushions, worked on them and returned them in the same day...so we weren't without at all! She also gave us a 10 yr warranty on the work, so if it "smushes" down again, she will repair at no charge!
Lisa on Koch; September 4, 2010
[Elegant Thread]...[came] out and clean 4 upholstered chairs. I got their name off WGNA elist. They were outstanding. They called to say they were on their way. Next day they called to follow up and see if we were satisfied. Then we received a thank you note in the mail. Such service. I thought their rates were very competitive. They also do carpet and rug cleaning and I think hardwood floors..
Carol on Kiner Ave.; December 6, 2010
does a fantastic job. We are very happy with his work.
John on Belmont; March 12, 2010
isn't there anymore.
Gail on Prevost; September 4, 2010
They have done a couch, victorian style 3-piece parlor set and several chairs for me. All beautifully done.
Charlotte on Carolyn; September 4, 2010
[Upholstery Specialists] did a fantastic job on my kitchen chairs about two years ago. They have a big selection of fabrics to choose from. They even picked up the chairs and delivered them after they were done. I'm planning to take another chair to them soon.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; Friday, September 03, 2010
I have used them to have a motorcycle seat rebuilt. They did a great job.
James H; April 15, 2011
...has done outstanding work for me in the past. They recently recovered our antique "carpet chair" that is going to the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County's house museum. Alameda Upholstery had pictures of how the chair should look and were very nice to work with. We gave them an antique rug to use as material, which must have been hard to cut and work with. They made the chair look like it did over 100 years ago. Best of all, they only charged us $180, since it was for a non-profit. You can see the chair in the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County house museum, located in the Paulson House at the History Park on Senter Road.
Jim Z; April 15, 2011
It is better for the environment to re-use and if you like the set that is the way to go. Bring in a photo [to Alameda] with one cushion to get a price.
Teri/Thrasher; September 23, 2013
...have been very pleased with the quality of their work.
Shelly; April 15, 2011
... local and does furniture as well. They are great ... Have them put a stain guard on [furniture] when they are finished and it should last a long time.
Jan C; May 17, 2011
(Thanks to Linda and Jim for the initial referral…) He is great.
Leslie on Settle; November 14, 2011
[Elio] is very nice, polite and quite knowledgeable about fabrics and what they can do or not do and how they clean.
Suzanne; September 16, 2012
I us them for all of my clients and you can purchase your fabric at Calico.
Jan C; July 23, 2013
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recommended.
Tina on Telfer; September 14, 2010
replaced a hot water heater about 4-5 years ago. Highly recommend them.
Margi/Koch lane; February 12, 2013
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...installed our water softener 2 years ago. They're a locally-owned business. After years of dishwasher problems due to hard water, we decided to go this route. We only wish we'd done it years earlier! We love our soft water.
...have to put a 50 lb. Bag of salt into the unit about once every 6 weeks. The bag costs about $5 at OSH, where they load it into my car.
Julie on De Anza Way; November 10, 2010; August 2, 2011
We also had Randazzo's install our softener a few years ago and have been very happy. They are a very reputable family-owned company ... Our Willow Glen ACE Hardware also carries the salt.
Carolyn; August 2, 2011
Great Service, I called [Randazzo's] on Friday - they installed on Tuesday after the long weekend. Good price and amazing instant results. Within 24 hrs our appliances have been reborn (our dishes *SPARKLE* and our linens are softer) and the entire family is *Exhuberant* with the difference our new, soft water makes. We are very pleased with Randazzos's customer service and installation and the equipment is working beautifully. Cheers!
Arrika on Georgetta; September 9, 2012
...also a Plumber ... Not only do we not get hard water stains but cleaning in general is much easier. He also installed a water purifier (reverse osmosis) under our kitchen sink so now we have unlimited fresh water without all the plastic bottles to discard. Andy's price was the best we could find and he did a great job. We've actually had him back to take care of plumbing issues as well.
Maggie on Jansen; August 2, 2011; November 23, 2011
...distilled water, which is supposed to be the best for you. [discount coupons for] 100 gallons of water... The owners, Aurelio and Lydia Tandoc, are very nice people, too.
Cindy; June 14, 2010
Kinetico System is quite pricey, but we felt it was worth it for the peace of mind. … please with our softener and R/O system. We chose to rent the system rather than purchase it outright -- something to consider
Sarah on Hanchett; February 24, 2012
Our [DeAnza] system has worked beautifully for several years now, with a huge decrease in spotting on glass, and the reverse osmosis water tastes as good as any bottled water.
Steve on Pascoe; February 24, 2012
we chose … a reverse osmosis system and separate Kinetico Water Softener [from De Anza]. I found John Schafer, their Founder/Owner, to be patient, calm, informative, resourceful and I'm confident he can answer all your concerns.
Betsy on Pine; February 24, 2012
the owner is a plumber and has very reasonable rates. He installed our water softener, reverse osmosis water purifier, as well repaired our broken tankless water heater. He will also make sure that your sprinkler system is separate from you water softener, so that your grass doesn't die.
Maggie on Jansen; January 25, 2013
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[The Screen Shop is a]...family owned operation ... in business for about 60 years. I have used them several times over the years for windows as well as for French doors and always been well satisfied with the price and the installation quality. It is owned by the Salamida family.
Sandy on McBain; October 3, 2009; July 31, 2011
I second The Screen Shop. They did windows on our last house as well as our current house. I just talked to them today to get a retractable screen for our front door. You can't go wrong with them.
Susan on Gerald Way; August 1, 2011
We have worked with [the Screen Shop] many times. Highly recommend them
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; January 20, 2013
... They did a great job with the installation and with helping us choose the right windows to meet our design requirements (to find windows that looked original to the house).
They were wonderful.
Tina on Telfer; March 10, 2010; July 31, 2011, January 20, 2013
John Scalmini is the owner [of Anderson Windows] -Carries Andersen, Marvin and Milgard. All employees are his - no sub contractors. Does great work, carries a variety of windows, clean crews. Tell him I sent you.
Deb; February 9, 2010, January 20, 2013
owned by Monte and Debbie Bishop... I bought a big Patio door set at a church auction that they and the door company had donated, and had them put it in and well as change some other widows. They were very professional and very nice to work with and I would work with them again.
Kathleen; March 11, 2010
[He] recreated my Elizabethan-style true divided windows, 5 panels along the front, after 70 years of wet rot and termite damage. They are perfect... He has done lot of restoration work. 'Old World Craftsmanship'
Susan on Byerley; August 9, 2010
[Sheets Windows] build historic windows so I'm sure they can repair them.
Leslie on Crescent; August 26, 2010
… did a wonderful job installing our whole houseful of new window blinds. He's the local installer for 3 Day Blinds so works with the whole gamut of window coverings. He was respectful, quick, competent, and very pleasant.
Betsy on Pine; August 22, 2012
... completed our entire home window and door renovation near 5 years ago and continue to be very accessible for smaller jobs such as rehanging and adjusting doors as well as installing a cat door for us. Of all the contractors i've worked with - they were the easiest and least stress.
Arrika on Georgetta; January 20, 2013
recommended
Larry R; November 1, 2013
Their South San Jose showroom off 10th street is really easy and quick to get to from WG.
Margery/Koch Lane; January 20, 2013
...for a shutter company that makes [shutters] here in California. I offer a free estimate as well as 35 yrs of experience
>> Deb on Broadway; daspinqueen@sbcglobal.net; August 23, 2011
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I used Almaden Valley the last few years - they did a great job.
Carin; March 31, 2010
...very responsive, and they were fairly reasonably priced. When they arrived, they were on time and very careful in my home.
Marisa on Curtiss; March 15, 2010
[Home Team is]...reasonably priced and very careful while they are working in your house. We have a two story tudor house with some challenging windows to clean. They took them in stride...residential or commercial and they are licensed, bonded and insured.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; January 3, 2011
He doesn't come out himself, but both times I've used his service I've been pleased with the guys who came out and did the work. Very reasonable price too.
Cathy on Arata Ct.; March 15, 2010
[we've used him] for over 20 years. Very pleased with his work and pricing.
Mary on Georgetta; May 31, 2010; January 3, 2011; June 17, 2011
[Gabe Santa Cruz is] excellent and very nice.
Sue on Dean; May 10, 2011
[reommended by]
Kathleen on Fairview; June 18, 2011
[Just Windows is] very good
Donna; June 29, 2011
[Just Windows is] …often recommended on the e-list, did a great job on the windows in my house - HOWEVER, the nasty Willow Glen hard water stains were 'extra' beyond the quote given to me over the phone. Extra, as in $10 more per window that had the more severe hard water crust. So - make sure you explain your situation carefully if you call them.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; May 16, 2012
[Just Windows] just left my house and did a great job. 4 guys, under an hour, and all hard water spots, dead flies in window tracks, dirty screens done!
Mary/Hervey Lane; May 16, 2012
I use Just Windows.
Leslie; March 11, 2013
He does a great job and is reasonable.
Susan; June 19, 2011
a WG resident Rolando does a superb job. I have used him for several years. He also does gutters, etc.
Gigi/Michigan; June 17, 2011
very dirty windows... hard water stains. They did a miraculous job! The whole house is sparkling.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; July 14, 2011
great job, very reasonable....even does solar panels
Kathy S; December 27, 2011
They were prompt, professional, meticulous and reasonable… screens were included
Linda on Lansford; May 15, 2012
(on the rec list for housecleaning) does a fantasic job on windows and blinds
she removes all screens and thoroughly washes the screens and all of the windows.
Alana/Pine; April 25, 2013; November 30, 2013
I had [him] out here last week for the first time and I was pleased. My friend who owns a house cleaning business refers him all the time. He took off all of the screens and washed them, too. He was a very pleasant man. I will use him again.
Janice G; July 26, 2013
My window washer just left. I've used him for 3 years in a row. My windows are so clean, they virtually disappear! Twenty sparkling windows inside and out under 2.5 hours.
Manon on Maykirk; April 25, 2013
I just had my windows washed, in and outside and screens! great job at a very reasonable price! The windows look great and the sun is shining in! He came right on time and cleaned up everything as he worked...
joan @ River Glen Park; April 23, 2013
Jose just finished washing my windows, screens, sills. Very pleased with his work and his price was reasonable
Joyce; May 20, 2013
He & his partner are very thorough & reasonably-priced.
Marilyn on Fairview; July 26, 2013
windows and rain gutters cleaned, power washing, also... hard work, honesty and integrity
Tom.; April 26, 2013
was here to wash our windows last week. We’ve had him three years now and he’s still the best! The windows shine so brightly and the screens are all cleaned as well. He also cleans out the sliding door tracks
Sue on Dean; April 15, 2013
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We had some more specialty work done where they installed helical piers, but they did a great job with the concrete work too. It's family owned and I worked with Rick Fuller.
They were very professional, kept things cleaned up and worked well with us.
John on Milton Way; August 18, 2009; May 5, 2010
The best in Willow Glen.
Scott on Shepherd Ave; February 9, 2010
I had a large chunk of aggregate removed and replaced due to lifting from tree roots. They matched the aggregate size exactly! And did a great job within cleanup as well.
Bruce; June 28, 2010
[Valley Concrete]…is the best -- they have replaced my driveway as well as done my aggregate patio.
Bruce off Lincoln; May 15, 2012
Art C Fisher, III, A.C.F. Custom Concrete Const., Inc. (President), A.C.F. Interlocking Paving Stone Supply (Owner)
Cathy H.; September 9, 2010
[driveway repair/resurfacing]
Colin; September 6, 2011; December 7, 2011
pavement, driveway, landscaping and gardening work. Reasonable pricing for excellent results.
Arrika on Georetta; March 2, 2012
www.yourpondkeeper.com, cell 408-472-6620
… maintains two fountains for me… great job--good communication, comes on the day he says and leaves the fountains in pristine condition… he specializes in ponds, not fountains. He's also local.
Margaret on Palm Haven; October 31, 2012
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fabulous job on our deck - he also painted my house and was absolutely fastidious! Also repaired some aging wood lattice
Shirley near Curtner/cheery; March 11, 2012
recently power washed, repaired, and painted our entire house, garage, and fence. They also replaced 2 bedroom ceilings, and plastered, textured and painted ceilings, and walls and installed two ceiling fans for us.
Everything is perfection and they are delightful to have around, always on time and reasonably priced.
Betsy/Pine; March 11, 2012; July 11, 2012
[Paul] painted a couple of barrel swivel chairs (or some call them Papa San chairs) for me and just returned them this week. They look wonderful. He sanded them down and gave them a lovely coat of glossy dark brown paint. These chairs are about 50-60 years old (they were in my parents’ home in Virginia) and are made of heavy bamboo. Paul seems to like challenges and enjoyed this one. He normally pains interiors and exteriors of homes. Altho we’ve never used him for this, I can tell he would be good at it because of the work on the chairs.
Sue on Dean; July 11, 2012
I've used and recommend [him] for all kinds of contract work.
has multiple skilled electricians on hand.
Michelle C; May 15, 2012; July 16, 2012
I second Jim Jacobsen
Linda on Janis Way; May 15, 2012
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We have a gardener who does whatever you want him to. We have not asked him to do the fertilizing, but he takes care of the plants and the pruning as well as the mow and blow.
...very professional gardener and he will mow the lawn, trim the shrubs and plants We have been very happy with his work. Neat and speaks English ...very punctual and knowledgeable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; July 22, 2010; July 17, 2011
R.A. Kirtley & Assoc. Landscaping does a good job of my yard every week. They are local.
They take care of my yard on a weekly basis and have also done other projects around the yard for me....like taking out 2 very large yucca trees recently.
Mike on Dorrance; 4/27/2009, July 6, 2010
[R.A. Kirtley] can help you with a drip irrigation system. They take excellent care of my place!
Mike on Dorrance; May 6, 2010
[R.A. Kirtley] are local, offer full service landscape design & maintenance
Mike on Dorrance; August 19, 2010
does "mow & blow" at my house, & also for some of the neighbors -- we've been pleased with his work & his prices. You can tell him you were referred by Don Alexander
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); July 1, 2010
They came by my house the other day to do their regular maintenance in my yard and they realized that I was having a sprinkler/water issue….. They fixed the whole thing and did a great job!!
Linda; July 22, 2010, June 29, 2013
... an old pro at this and all aspects of landscaping. Of course you can mention me.
Chris.; July 17, 2011
...reliable, reasonable and a very nice guy. He has been maintaining our yard and many of our neighbors yards for 10 years. He also does planting, hauling, sprinklers, clean up and more.
Andrea ~ Creek Drive; July 17, 2011
We LOVE our gardener! He comes every other week and charges us $80. His english is improving quickly everyday, but his wife (American) translates for him if it gets complicated. I love how he treats my lawn as if it were his own. Periodically he re-seeds and fertilizes on his own, and then gently reminds me to water. He's the one who suggests pruning, etc. - no extra cost. He has a wonderful wife & daughter with another baby on the way so he's very stable.
Taffy on Marshall; September 30, 2011; February 19, 2012; December 18, 2012
He speaks English, is responsive, creative, and reasonably priced .
Linda on Dorothy; September 30, 2011
Independent, fluent in English and very accommodating to his client's needs
Ruby F; September 30, 2011
Speaks great English and is always responsive and knows a lot about plants, gardening, etc. He's always helpful and reasonable prices.
Wendy on Cottle; September 29, 2011
extremely reliable, does very good work
Randy W; February 18, 2012
[did] front yard- walkway, planter beds, brick over front porch, lawn, sprinklers. He also did my backyard- lawn, sprinklers, and paver flower beds. He does excellent and reasonable priced (I think) work.
Barbara on Husted; May 16, 2012
They take care of my yard, recently added a new zone to my yard watering and a new controller. They are also local
Mike on Dorrance; May 16, 2012; August 8, 2012; August 28, 2012
Steve was out today to aerate my front and back lawns and applied an application of fertilizer to both, as well. He was thorough, prompt, careful to mark all sprinklers so not to clip any by accident and had very reasonable rates!
Alana on Pine; May 25, 2012, March 13, 2013
[Steve]...arrived on-time. He was very careful to mark all of my sprinklers before he started. He rechecked my sprinklers and cleaned up after the work was done. I also asked for advice ...gave me great advice, product recommendations, and step-by-step instructions.
Kate on Norval; April 26, 2013
They are almost done with our yard and we keep finding more things we want him to do as we hate to see him go! …his prices are very fair, they do good work and he is truly the nicest guy. Our neighbors across the street used them and felt the same way.
Joan/Cabana; May 16, 2012, October 29, 2013
[Negative review]
Linda on Belmont; May 14, 2012
They do great work.
Greg on Sweetbriar; July 3, 2012
... highly recommend. ... They have a lot of different styles on display and Jim Christensen there is great resource for your questions and information on different options.
Greg on Sweetbriar; July 3, 2012
Recommended.
Tom L; August 26, 2013
...He mows, trims, blows leafs, trims my hedges, chops off the tops of bulb plants...He is very diligent, an expert at his craft...His card mentions Landscaping, Manual & Automatic Sprinkler Systems, New Sod, Cleanups & Hauling along with free estimates
Valerie on Harmil; December 29, 2013
We used Timbertech, ... a little sun fading, but I would install timbertech again.. There is a supply house on 10th street, 7th street near Phelan, called Decking Superstore, San Jose Forest Products, 4 huge warehouses filled with every product...go to see them and wander around.
C & R; April 5, 2013
Very reasonable, easy to work with.
Mary K; February 5, 2013
I also highly recommend [Jeanne]!
Jonica on Lansford.; February 7, 2013
[Lee] has done work for me too and I highly recommend him!!
Carolyn; July 30, 2010
I, too, have used Lee. He's a very nice man and he did a fine job fixing a leaking manifold valve
Sally on Doralee; March 3, 2011
We have been very pleased with the work that [Lee Dal Canto] has done for us.
Carolyn; July 16, 2011
Yes, we have had great success with [Lee Canto] as well.
Jeff on Fairwood; August 8, 2012
We've used [Lee] several times and he does excellent. The first was when a sprinkler broke at 5 pm and water was gushing all over the place. He was at our place in 15 minutes..
Susan on Parkside; August 1, 2012, April 26, 2013
They dropped by to clear a couple of my driplines a while back. Fast, honest & fairly priced ... highly recommended.
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; August 5, 2010; March 3, 2012
competent, considerate, and affordable. He solved my sprinkler problems, tidied up my front yard, constructed vegetable planter beds in back and is working with me to solve my back yard landscaping issues. He was reasonably priced on all these projects and his twice-a-month maintenance is an affordable $60 per month. Last week he brought along a flat of primroses and asked if it was okay to plant them along my driveway. So nice.
Lise /Malone Road; February 14, 2012
[Rojas] was referred to me from the Elist and I've been very happy with him! He works hard and is very customer focused!
Wendy/Cottle; August 8, 2012
called yesterday, and - scheduled me for today. He was on time, quick, and careful about sprinkler heads
Leslie on Settle; March 16, 2012
[Paul]...is great
Kim; April 26, 2013
I use "The worm dude" for my supply of worms for worm composting. He is local here in SJ and have purchased/picked them up at his house.
Nancy/Westgate Ave; August 22, 2010
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They [Galvan] worked quickly and didn't leave a mess. Our new fence and gate are great. I am very glad we used them. The price was slightly higher than our other bids, but not outrageously.
Kara; February 6, 2010
I'll second the good review ... My neighbor arranged for the replacement of our fence (it's been years). Galvan did it and it still looks great. They would be my call on any fence work I need in the future.
Suzy; February 6, 2010
[Galvan's Fencing] have done two separate jobs for us and have been prompt, clean, conscientious, and have provided a good, quality product.
Joy; May 6, 2010
[Galvan's Fencing]... most helpful, communicative, and overall professional with their work and pricing.
Mike on Dorrance; January 2, 2011
[Galvan] replaced portions of our fence a few years ago. Great to work with and did an excellent job. Recently our gate was mis-aligned and they sent someone out on the day that I called. He moved the latch and it works perfectly and they didn’t charge me for this work.
Susan on Parkside; December 16, 2013
I used them [The Fence Man] for my own fence and for a fence/gate combo for a friend, both in summer of 2009. The quality of the materials and the workmanship are superior. They were the middle price of the 3 bids I got
Pat, Bennett Way; May 6, 2010
They fabricated both of our gates when we bought this house. [Later,] we had a gate actuator and some sort of super heavy-duty magnet installed on the gate. Brian's Welding also installed the actuator and magnet. I highly recommend them!
Dawn on Curtiss Avenue; May 9, 2010
… [Brian's design] was exactly what we were looking for! Brian really listens to his customers. He had us visit his shop (HUGE!) so we could select the individual components, such as metal flowers, used in the design. We approved the design, and visited his shop again to see the gate and give the final approval… final welding would be done afterwards.
Bob; October 18, 2012
The sales rep, Steven Poor,provided very helpful advice as my neighbors and I were budgeting and deciding what to do; wrote very clear estimates with precise diagrams;and handled the billing for the cost split very cleanly. I really appreciated that he came by -- on his own initiative--partway through the jobs to be sure that things were going well.
Used them again recently.
Curt G; May 7, 2010; March 31, 2011
[Sierra Fence did] my back fence and side fence. I was well pleased. They are very professional, will do the job quickly and efficently, and their prices are reasonable. I have recommended them to several of my neighbors who have also been happy with their work.
Sandy on McBain; March 31, 2011
[Sierra Lumber's] lattice is in much better condition than those in other stores that sell them. They are more solid and don't seem to fall apart as easily.
Sue on Dean; July 27, 2011
I second their recommendation [of Sierra]. Steve Poor is my contact
Danielle on Malone; December 16, 2013
I "third" it -- They [Sierra] were fast, did a great job, and were happy to split the billing with my neighbors. There were some issues because the old fence hadn't been properly secured where my neighbor and I both have decks in the corner - they did the extra work to fix it without complaint or extra charges.
Shirley near Curtner/Cheery; December 16, 2013
...reasonably priced, reliable, efficient and always eager to do extra tasks we came up with over the years.
Linda, formerly on Fairglen Drive; January 11, 2011
Juan was great...we had a difficult time finding someone to do our fence, because we only needed 17 feet...too small a job for most! He was great to work with, let me design my own fence, and built it to spec, all while being the lowest bid we got!
Lisa on Koch; March 31, 2011
Meza's installed 60ft. of new fencing for us on Friday & did a great job! One of the guys installing made two great suggestions for changing the fence that I ended up agreeing with, and I do not regret it. No added cost either.
Leslie on Crestwood; September 17, 2013
We recently had to choose between Galvan and Meza's, with prices within $100 of each other. Meza's seemed less frazzled when they came to do the bid and more interested in the job. We selected Meza's and they arrived yesterday on time and built a perfect fence for us - exactly matched what we were looking for. Very happy with the experience and the end product.
Brian; September 17, 2013
Meza has done two fence jobs for us. Both times his crew was professional, quick yet diligent, and able to improvise creatively to solve unforeseen problems. Juan Carlos has always worked within our budget and delivered true value for the price. I wholeheartedly recommend them.
Steve/Pasco; September 17, 2013
… [his design] was exactly what we were looking for! Brian really listens to his customers. He had us visit his shop (HUGE!) so we could select the individual components, such as metal flowers, used in the design. We approved the design, and visited his shop again to see the gate and give the final approval… final welding would be done afterwards.
Bob; October 18, 2012
We had our gate built by CCOI and it was a great experience. They will come out, measure, design to spec, and then give you a bid.
Lara and Paul on Willowhurst; June 26, 2013
http://www.cuevasfence.com/
We had a fence repaired. Many companies won't do a small job. They were willing to. Everyone else only wanted to replace. 2 other families we know used them and loved them.
Bernice on Carolyn; August 1, 2013
I second Cuevas.
Bernice/Carolyn; December 16, 2013
[Cuevas] replace our neighbor fence as well as install a wall on our side yard. The team was great, clean and fast.
Mike/Hicks Ave.; December 16, 2013
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about 3 years ago [Candice Stein drafted] up a plan for my backyard. Since I didn't want to undertake anything major like hardscaping or major lighting at the time, I executed parts of the plan by myself, with the help of my weekly gardener, and skipped the big stuff. She came over for about 2 hours, drew up a plan done to scale, and left it with me. I'm sure you could engage her for execution or references to resources as well.
Lisa on Crescent; April 20, 2011
He has done my front and backyard. He is great and very knowledgable in plants and irrigation as well. Straight forward and honest.
Patrick; June 29, 2010
[Landscape architect]...a longtime Willow Glen resident (on Willow Glen Way) and does beautiful work. He is especially good at helping design small cottages and tying them in with the landscape.
Wendy/Willow Glen Way; July 9, 2010
[Steven] lives on Willow Glen Way and is excellent
Wendy on Willow Glen Way; August 19, 2010
Looking for garden art? a friend of mine is a Mosaic Artist and does really fun, whimsical pieces (even custom work). She is located in Campbell.
Kathy in Palm Haven; August 21, 2010
very knowledgeable and versatile. She could work with you to enhance your showplace!
Nan on WG Way; August 20, 2010
[Rebecca] did a beautiful job designing our yard.
Kara; August 19, 2010
[Rebecca] did our Moroccan-themed courtyard and is about to do our backyard. Easy to work with. Responsive. Creative. Cost effective. We get lots of compliments. Feel free to come by even though a few plants didn't survive the freeze, you'll get the drift.
Carol on Kirkmont; February 5, 2013
... creates the most beautiful and usable garden spaces I have ever seen. She knows how to take advantage of your existing site and brings out the very best in it... She and her very talented crew are real craftspeople with wood, stone, cement and all manners of hardscape. They are excellent with both lighting and irrigation, I think her prices are very reasonable and she is a delight and inspiration to work with.
Nancy G on Settle Ave.; August 19, 2010
We had a very good Landscape Architect do the plans for our backyard... had to deal with some mature trees we wanted to keep, a steep drop-down to the lower level of our yard and a spa...[did] lighting, a pathway, patio, water feature, and evergreen and flowering plants. He was very easy to work with and helped us with the choices all along the way.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; August 20, 2010; January 28, 2011
... has done everything from beautiful formal English gardens to our native grass (economical) front yard. Very talented and reasonable.
Kay on Darlene; March 1, 2011
We are very happy with the backyard he designed for us.
Jeff on Fairwood; July 20, 2011
Landscaper architect, did my yard and my neighbor's. She's fast, inexpensive, and creative. Jody usually draws up the plans on site when she visits your yard --- super quick. And, of course, she works with plant suppliers and others to get you her contractor's discounts.
Linda on Belmont; August 5, 2012
[Jody] spent three hours at our house (start to finish!) drafting up a design based on our requests. After we discussed, she took ~30 minutes to finalize the design and create a shopping list. Gave me two referrals for landscape architects...We have everything we need from her to move forward on the project. Reasonable hourly rate, as well
Margery/Koch Lane; April 9, 2013
We just had our backyard redone, that included a arbor... We are delighted with all the work.
Carol on Michigan; April 14, 2013
Great eye, can scale to budget, competitive rates, and local. Please give her a call!
Lara on Willowhurst; February 5, 2013
She designed our yard years ago and we love what she did for us. Teri lives in Willow Glen and is on the elist.
Susan on Parkside; February 5, 2013
Landscape Architect, Certified Arborist
RDLA designs functional and creative outdoor environments for Willow Glen
residents that are compatible with their surroundings and offer site-specific
solutions in a cost effective manner.
>> Bob Dietz, bob@robertdietz.com; November 4, 2013
You can pick up or load [bulk mulch] yourself... If you have a truck they'll dump your weight limit right into the truck. The minimum for delivery [extra charge] would probably be 1 yard, max per delivery is about 8-14 yards... pro-chip mulch... is made from recycled curbside trimmings. However, it can have little bits of plastic or garbage in it.
Rebecca; March 2, 2010; September 3, 2010
We really like South Bay Materials [for bulk mulch]. ...various types of rocks...extremely helpful and they are happy to provide quotes.
Kara; March 2, 2010
I'll add my voice to the South Bay Materials chorus. I've used them to deliver mulch/topsoil/pea gravel ... and have gone to get self-fill bags of items ...I'd go to them first and look elsewhere only if they didn't have what I was looking for.
Suzy; March 2, 2010
They have many varieties of plants and trees in different sizes. Their pricing is much less than Central Wholesale. You can bring your dog. On the way back, check out the Pottery Outlet for a huge selection of various size and colored ceramic pots and fountains. They wholesale to Home Depot and Costco. Worth the trip to see how far your garden dollar can go.
Maria; June 18, 2010
We have bought a ton of plants there, and the prices and selection are great.
Kara; June 14, 2010
Look closely or you will drive right by it. Get the list of plants you need and ask them for a bid. You will get the best price that way. The nursery is quite large, but they also have much larger growing fields in Hollister. Sometimes if you want a lot of one or two specific plants, you can get a really good price by calling growers directly in Watsonville/Hollister. I did a hedge of over 100 feet with two types of plants that way once. It helps if you speak some Spanish. The key is to buy in quantity and find the real grower, not the middleman.
Mark; June 15, 2010
My clients purchase their [bulk mulch] at the [Central Wholesale] nursery on Southwest Expwy near Leigh. It's open to the public. It's one of my favorite stops.
Brigette on Glenkirk Ct.; September 3, 2010
[Central] sometimes have a coupon on their website and they are happy to let you know details over the phone. I had quite a few plants to pick up so I sent them a list and they had everything waiting for me when I arrived.
NM; February 24, 2013
Great place to buy bulbs. They have an extensive collection and a beautiful catalogue. They take the order and send the bulbs at the time that the bulbs should be planted. All the bulbs are guaranteed. I've never had to send any back and I have ordered many times. OK to quote
Jan on Glen Eyrie; July 2, 2010
They not only do great repairs [landscape lighting] but also do great design, indoor lighting design and installation. Reasonably priced and travel anywhere. Do not let the area code disturb you, it is Susan's cell phone that she has had forever.
Jan C; February 22, 2012
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I've used [him] for business, and have been extremely pleased!
Pool heater repair
Ruby, Coldwell Banker; October 6, 2009; May 2, 2011
[We've used them] for nearly 10 years for our weekly service and pool equipment repairs and have been very happy.
Carolyn; March 18, 2010
We have, too and are happy with [Aqua Clear]. The pool is always sparkling.
Sue on Dean; March 19, 2010
...have been using them for the last two years; after we had our pool redone........
Kathy; September 19, 2011
We got a net to cover the pool… made with yachting grade material, and is stretched tight over the top of the pool. It takes perhaps 5 mins to get it off, and maybe 5-10 mins to put it back on.
Julie on Willow Creek Drive; January 16, 2012
Love love love my Bally!!!.
Deidre/Cherry; September 16, 2013
They are very experienced [in pool demolition] and have done three in WG that I know of.
Yvonne on Westwood; January 23, 2010
[pool demolition] We filled our old pool (vinyl liner) with engineered aggregate so we could build on it; we used them to test and certify the compaction levels and were happy with their work.
John; January 23, 2010
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They [Aly's] came out the day I called and provided me a price, then came and removed the tree the next day. They were great to work with and best yet...very affordable.
Very friendly workers and they cleaned up after themselves too.
Ron; January 19, 2010; March 18, 2010; June 12, 2010
[Aly's did a] ... great job for the best price
Emily; January 19, 2010
[Aly's]...trimmed all our front yard trees (17) as well as removing one and grinding down the sidewalks. They did a great job, cleaned up after themselves and were competitively priced.
Mike/Hicks Ave.; September 17, 2010
[Aly's also recommended by]
Kimberly/Darlene Ave.; September 17, 2010; March 21, 2011
We just had some sidewalk work completed [by Aly's] -They were fair with their pricing & of course the work was very good.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; August 31, 2011
[Aly's] Does a great job on our Magnolia trees and is very reasonable.
Kathleen E; September 26, 2011
I second the rec for Aly's. He showed to bid with copies of lic. and insurance, bid fairly, and his crew did a terrific job with cleanup.
Bruce; May 26, 2012
…was very happy [w/ Aly's]
Alana; May 25, 2012
[Aly's:] Their bids are very competitive & the work is top notch.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; May 26, 2012
Aly and his crew were able to repair the damage done when PG&E had mangled our camphor trees. They also did an excellent job of shaping and rejuvenating our sprawling ancient walnut tree. Quick, with excellent clean-up. A happy repeat customer!
Larry (on Willow); Feb. 9, 2013
My arborist is EXCELLENT. He'll talk your ear off, but he does know what he's talking about.
This is the only guy I use and he really knows his stuff!
Linda on Belmont; October 30, 2009; February 24, 2010
[Straun Edwards] is highly knowledgeable of trees and the related challenges they can present. Very thorough in cleanup, too.
Cheryl on Hanchett; March 23, 2011
[Straun]... donates his and his employees time every year to light the 100’ tree at the corner of Lincoln & Minnesota (Willow Glen Elementary) for all of us Willow Glen residents and visitors to enjoy. Many WG residents have used him and say he does incredible work.
Eric/Lupton Ave.; January 30, 2013
local and reliable!
Carol on Curtis; January 19, 2010
...a WG resident and does a great job at a reasonable price.
Simon; March 18, 2010; September 26, 2011
Andrew is very honest, good crew, GREAT pricing. I would absolutely recommend him and his crew.
Karen on Blewett; September 17, 2010
I just had some trees trimmed by [Andrew] ...he was the best priced. He and his team were also very motivated and flexible to work with.
Bart on Willow Glen way; September 17, 2010
They [at Perez] are reasonably priced, very pleasant to work with, and although, initially, it's hard to make severely pruned trees look attractive, it was a job that needed doing and they will fluff back out shortly!
Betsy on Pine; August 22, 2012
just had Andrew and his crew out to get a couple of tress trimmed up. They did a great job, were kind and courteous and left the place clean.
Leticia on Hicks; January 29, 2013
We had to remove an old, large tree from our backyard due to termite infestation. Mike and his crew did an excellent job for a reasonable price. Clean up was great. They also had a wood chipper which took care of wood disposal.
Carol on Kiner; March 22, 2010
Andrew Perez worked there... they are still here in the area and trimmed trees for me Friday. Did good job, left yard raked and clean, disposed of all clippings, nothing left in street. Price increase .... but did great job.
Kathleen on Glen Echo; April 11, 2010
She really knows her stuff and she particularly loves to work in our beloved Willow Glen.
Jonica on Lansford; March 6, 2010
Nancy Garrison is wonderful.
pruner extraordinaire
Nancy on Cottle; March 6, 2010; January 3, 2012
He pruned a very large tree beautifully, pruned my fruit trees and just planted a tree for me today. He really knows trees and has a very gentle way about him. His prices are excellent...I've compared!
Wendy on Willow Glen Way; February 24, 2010
prunes our Japanese Maples. He used to work for Lowell Cordes, who many of you will remember.
Susan; March 7, 2010
Sean McGrail is a master at pruning Japanese maples
Nancy on Settle Ave.; March 7, 2010
[Sean's] very good, and even teaches pruning to the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County(the ones who are in training), so not only is he good, he's also community-minded!
Julie/De Anza Way; February 5, 2011
[Sean McGrail] …always trims our citrus, and is a specialist at it.
Mary Ellen on Cristina; February 20, 2012
...has done work at several places on my street & they all look good -- my neighbor & I have just hired them to come take care of some shaggy trees at our houses. Very nice folks, prices seem reasonable. They're local
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); March 18, 2010
Yesterday, while I was weeding and planting out front, a very pleasant young man who was out walking commented on my plantings and we started chatting...he specializes in all phases of tree care... licensed and owns his company. He gives free estimates and 24 hr. emergency work. I liked his personality and he seemed to know quite a bit about trees. He could spot the problems of my old red maple tree with which I agreed. I will have him back to do some work later this summer, for sure.
Sue On Dean; April 26, 2010
Simon and his crew are extremely knowledgable about all facets of our urban forest and the City's permit process. He provided me with the required documents, recommendation on appropriate replacement, his price was no higher than anybody else and his crew was a joy to work with. We were dealing with a 60 year old Monterey Pine that straddled two yards (and roofs!) and impacted the two yards behind us. Oh, and there were PG&E lines and fences involved. They carefully managed this project with no damage to property and minimal impact on the landscaping directly below, which was amazing considering there are smaller trees, shrubs and plants directly under the drop line. They showed up on time, were respectful of everyone, cleaned up as they went and more careful than I expected during the multi-day process. Plus, I got some great mulch for my yard out of it!
Randi; June 25, 2010
Removed three stumps in a tight place between the driveway and the fence. The operator used the expensive and flexible machine with great precision -- and took extra time to make second passes from the other side to dig down deep.
Curt; June 24, 2010, August 9, 2013
We had a large tree stump in our backyard that needed to be removed (grind)... and they [Stump King] did a fabulous job. It was difficult to get their machine to our backyard. They had to remove the gate. They managed all the challenges and ground the stump...[and] dumped the chips - pretty good compost.
Carol on Kiner Av.; July 11, 2010
[Stump King is]...fabulous, fair, and quick! Russell Gordon is the supervisor, Kyle is the owner and has his hands in each job. As a bonus he shared some great mulch from his previous job!!
Eileen on Thrasher; August 15, 2011
[Stump King]... worked on a privet stump that was located against our fence. Got the stump, not the fence. :^)
Bonnie & Mike/Jonathan Av.; July 6, 2011
...we were able to discuss tree by tree what should and needed to be done and why. We had one tree taken down since it was completely dead... I love the results, especially to my large willow tree. They also took gentle care to move a birds nest that was in the limbs being pruned. No eggs yet but clearly a nest...license number is 766540
Sanjit on Hervey; March 21, 2011; May 23, 2011
has taken down several trees for me plus stumps and does a great job including clean up.
Richard S; February 3, 2011
...has been helping me for years. Very nice, very reliable.
Christopher P; February 7, 2011
He is a terrific arborist with a lot of experience. He has also been very loyal to our community, giving his time to our Willow Glen Elementary to hang lights from the massive tree. His team is terrific too.
Samantha on Carolyn; March 22, 2011
Over the last years we have had our [Sycamore] trees sprayed for anthracnose, done injections in the ground, and have seen an improvement in both our street trees. In the last week we also had our canopy thinned and dead branches removed... On our block several neighbors got together and did some of the tree care together... investing in our street trees can only make Willow Glen look better and make our neighborhoods healthier. Some of the pollens do come from diseases that can be controlled with proper care.
Nancy and Mike; June 22, 2011
I've used them for over 30 years. They are professional, fast, neat and courteous. They are really great. I am willing to pay to get consistent, professional work done on mature trees. They prune and shape the trees as well as offer fertilization and spraying services. I like their holistic approach to their tree service. It's not just about pruning but the life of the tree. They have vast experience with many tree issues and have good advice for healthy maintenance of your trees.
Casey on Minnesota; December 5, 2011
I second the vote [for Bartlett Tree]. Their ISA Certified
Arborist, Kevin Ventura, explained things very well -- and showed why some work
I was considering was unnecessary. They use a bucket truck instead of climbing
-- which allows them to do a much more careful, thorough job.
Curt; May 9, 2013
… my huge camphor street trees are dripping what appears to be honey dew from Aphids (?) all over the cars and sidewalks. My friend Brian McGovern at Woodpecker Arborist referred me to David to spray the trees and get rid of the problem. I find him to be personable and his prices fair.
Jonica on Lansford; September 15, 2011
Don Araki is the owner and WG resident. He's on Nevada Ave. His crew is great!
Wendy /Cottle Ave; September 26, 2011
they are the firm I've used in the past for my street trees and for tree removal in the back yard… structural pruning (expertise that will enhance future tree growth and won't damage your trees down the line). They work safe and VERY clean
Suzy; September 29, 2011
Brian, the owner [of Woodpecker], once renovated a large Japanese Maple that had been hacked up a few years earlier by a novice (not me BTW :-)). It was like a reality show--Extreme Tree Makeover. He took this ugly bushy shaggy thing and turned it into a work of art. Of course, reality also bites because the old tree died a couple years later of Oak Root Fungus, but it looked good doing it! One more thing, for all the work done at my house, it has always just been Brian and his wife doing the work. I imagine for larger jobs he hires more helpers, but he is definitely very hands on.
Margaret on Palm Haven; September 29, 2011
He cut down and mill a large black walnut tree on our property several years ago. He has a portable mill that he set up in our yard. We paid by the hour and the saw blade (lots of nails and bolts in an old tree). He will help you sticker it for curing.
Ruthann on Coe; October 8, 2012
Called Thursday – Friday, they came over to give an estimate –Saturday, they removed and serviced everything quoted – Monday, they returned to remove the stumps... did an excellent job on the trees. They left the yards clear of debris, and chopped the wood into mulch-which they hauled away. They were punctual, polite, and performed way over my expectations. We recently had 5 trees removed and their work is spot on
Martha & Don; April 16, 2013, May 8, 2013
...came out and helped determine the issue with our dying tree a couple years ago, and we also had them remove it for us. They are based in Berkeley, but they have crews that work in all bay areas.
Lara on Willowhurst; October 21, 2013
There are two quick online checks that you should make on a
tree service. Wording printed on business cards or painted on trucks may not be
accurate or current:
- Check that someone who claims to be a certified arborist really is:
http://www.isa-arbor.com/faca/findArborist.aspx
- Check that the contractor is licensed and has workman's comp insurance. You
don't want an accident to go against your homeowners insurance.
https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx
Curt; May 9, 2013
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She is so calm and soothing in her manners and speech, and very capable. It's relaxing just to be around her. She practices Chinese herbal medicine as well as acupuncture. I like her focus on wellness in addition to cure.
She is also an expert in Chinese herbal medicine.
Carol on Curtis; April 20, 2010, June 20, 2011
I love my acupuncturist! I see Angie, but have friends and coworkers who see Anna and Katy and love them too. They take [some]insurance and have convenient office hours.
Aileen on Spencer; April 22, 2010
Seconding the recommendation for Lokahi. I see Katy and think she's great, and can also recommend their massage therapist Valerie Malotte.
JA L; April 22, 2010
I see Anna, but each of the ladies at Lokahi are wonderful. Please let them know I referred you if you go.
Marisa on Curtiss; May 2, 2010
I second Lokahi! I see Katy Barry...but all are great!
Lisa on Koch; May 3, 2010
I saw Katy Berry [at Lokahi Acupuncture], but the other two women there also get raves on Yelp. Katy has a wonderful, calm, gentle personality. They have massage therapists there as well.
Jon Ann on Coe; December 22, 2010
I've been super happy [with Lokahi]
Kate; January 21, 2013
You can reach Rick at 291-0179 and Alison at 831-239-2623 they are at my location ...in on different days. These are the 2 I refer my patients to.
Patrick; April 20, 2010
I [also recommend] Rick Bernard.
Catherine on Shibley; June 21, 2011
[Rick is] great, I've used him a number of times.
Sherrie; May 21, 2013
She's great.
Colin; November 9, 2010
She has/had her MD in China, and she teaches accupuncture in Santa Cruz and herbalist stuff. Her English is pretty good. I've been driving to see her in Santa Clara for 10 years and feel she is worth the drive.
Eileen on Malaga; December 22, 2010
...specializes in fertility & women's health. His team is amazing & the main reason why my pregnancy went so smoothly. Dr. Shyu is also a professor @ Santa Cruz's Five Branches Institute. Along w/ his 'needle' work, he prescribes Chinese herbs mixtures which he creates.
Sueling; December 22, 2010
has a smaller practice & more of a generalist. He is very sweet & easy to communicate with.
Sueling; December 22, 2010
She is fabulous with acupuncture and acupressure. She is located outside of WG but well worth the few extra minutes in the car. Her office is no frills but comfortable. Her rates quite reasonable.
Alana; January 20, 2013
Highly recommend.
Greg on Sweetbriar; January 21, 2013
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Many members of our family have seen Dr. Robert Torrano [at A&AA] for years.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; August 25, 2010
I've been going to Dr. James Wolfe [at A&AA] for years.
Julie Willow Glen; August 25, 2010
Small office by O'Connor Hospital. She is very thorough and very compassionate. I took my younger child there after I went and she provide both of us with great care and advice and got us through our problems.
Jane; August 26, 2010
does house calls and is quite effective. He's worked on me and I don't need to keep calling him. Maybe not so good for his business. Great for me though.
Chris; April 2, 2013
... opened Jan. 2013. Check the site at www.willowcommunityacupuncture.com... fees are sliding scale, $20-40.
Judith on Shenandoah; April 22, 2013
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...She [Dr. Guardino] is totally invested in the health of her patients ... very competent and qualified, she is ethical and caring, with a very positive outlook on life...
...terrific chiropractor but also very ethical and a genuinely nice person.
Pat, Bennett Way; 10/09; August 24, 2010
I second the recommendation for Dr. Cree! She is the BEST!
Lisa on Koch; August 24, 2010
[Dr. Guardino] Also therapeutic massage is offered there with Cindy Hernandez. Both excellent!
Chris; August 24, 2010, 2/6/12
I second the recommendation for Dr Cree Guardino.
Nan on WG Way; August 25, 2010
I second Dr. Cree ! she is amazing and a great person!
Christina T on Radio; August 22, 2013
[Dr. Cree is] a terrific chiropractor--she doesn't just treat the back, she treats the whole body.
Regan on Jansen; August 22, 2013
[Dr Tom Bloink] has presented to conferences on [head and neck pain caused by TMJ] and similar kinds of things. You can mention my name, might cost you more though.
Chris J; January 4, 2011
[Dr. Hunt] really helped to decrease the intense pain of neuropathy [with] Class 4 laser. Painless and comfortable. My pain went from 8-10 (had it for 11 years) to 1-3.
Mary Lou; January 4, 2010
... great. Dr. M. does chiropractic along with nutrition, herbal medicine, physiotherapy, and homeopathy. Located across from Rotten Robbie's gas station
Felecia on Curtiss; August 24, 2010
...been to both doctors there and they have both been very good. They help with realignment and exercises to strengthen the back muscles... great help with back and hip problems.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; August 24, 2010
...fabulous! Our family has seen him for over 10 years.
Debbi on Hazelwood; January 4, 2011
Both Jennifer and Stepanie are outstanding
Rhonda B; January 5, 2011
I went there many times this last year
Lara on Willowhurst; February 7, 2012
my stress levels went down, also have had, after 20+ years of suffering, men close your ears..... nearly complete relief from my menstrual cramps
She has fixed problems [that others have not been able to fix] and her prices are very reasonable. Our whole family sees her twice a week.
Eileen on Malaga; February 6, 2012, August 22, 2013
I have been going to [Tracy] for years
Heather on Dean; February 9, 2012
My family and I don't have enough accolades for him!!! Right here in WG.
Mary/Iris Ct.; July 29, 2012
He's very caring and provides excellent care. He was an athlete (accomplished weight lifter) and treats a current Sharks player as well as Stanford swimmers (former Olympic athletes) and others.
Nanci/Potrero; July 29, 2012
She is not a "back cracker" - she practices Directional Non-Force Technique (D.N.F.T.) - manipulates the spine by working the muscle and facsia...very effective. Directional Non-Force Technique: http://www.nonforce.com/articles/descriptive.html
Sara on Michigan; November 7, 2013
He is a miracle worker. He has given me quick fixes as well as helped me work on longer term issues. [He] also gave me exercises that I could do at home to continue my progress.
Stephanie on Parkwood; August 22, 2013
Local Willow Glenite.
Jan C; August 22, 2013
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Lana also has a MeetUp group, http://www.meetup.com/Get-Divorced-without-Drama/members/9000739/ While each of these links' names focus on Divorce, Lana's actually coaching on relationships generally, And here's the link http://relationshipsupportcoach.com/
Ken / WG Way; April 24, 2010
[Pediatric Speech Therapist] This who I refer my patients' children to.
Patrick; July 12, 2010
Free children' grief group support group at Saint John Vianney, for families who are going through a death, divorce or separation from a loved one.
Darlene; January 9, 2011
I have been working with a Health Coach who is terrific! His focus is heart-healthy lifestyles: Healthy eating, exercise, sleep, stress management and more - behaviors that affect the measures of heart health like cholesterol, blood pressure, etc. These lifestyle issues can be important to anyone, though, not just heart patients! If you are interested in getting healthier, you might find - as I did - that a few telephone coaching sessions are more helpful than you expect. Check out his web site to learn how he works and schedule a complimentary coaching session.
Shirley / near curtner and cherry; October 31, 2011
She is sensitive and insightful. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Family and Individual Psychotherapy and Adjunct Professor, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; October 8, 2011
[K'ailsa Rowan is an] excellent counselor -- helps with many kinds of trauma and life transitions. Her office is on Hedding near The Alameda.
Shirley near Curtner/Cherry; January 16, 2012
…they are wonderful during such times of grief.
Denise / Almaden @ Koch; January 18, 2012
The Center for Living with Dying served me well.
Kathi /On Cherry; January 17, 2012
grief counseling for the community, individually or groups
Melinda; January 17, 2012
She's located in Saratoga. [Integrates business and personal life coaching.]
Lara on Willowhurst; February 7, 2013
[Career/Life Coach] Highly recommend.
Teri on Thrasher Ln.; August 16, 2013
[Career/Life Coach] I highly recommend Mary Diridon.
Elisa on Fruitdale; August 16, 2013
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I find going to the dentist verrrrry stressful... [Dr. Elizabeth Patrick] is wonderful with helping me thru it
Denise; June 17, 2010
Dr. Patrick and her staff pace themselves -- so that they can take time to explain things and discuss alternatives with you, can keep you calm and relaxed, and can do a good job and take pride in their work. Especially recommended if, like me, you used to find dental work very stressful and uncomfortable. By the way, the root canal specialist she refers her patients to -- Dr. Gary Moss, a half block away -- works the same way.
Curt; September 7, 2010, May 13, 2011
[Dr. Pisacane's] office is state of the art, his people are great and you feel like part of the family from the minute you walk in. He's been our family dentist for almost 10 years now (since we moved to Willow Glen). His staff is great at handling insurance claims. John knows how to treat his patients and our family covers the whole range from being in a hurry to really not liking going to the dentist. Regardless, everyone always leaves Dr. John with a smile (and usually a cookie Willow Glen Dentistry
seen both of our kids for years (now 18 and 12) and they are always happy when they leave his office (hard to say for a dentist :).
Mike/Hicks Ave.; June 17, 2010; January 5, 2011; September 6, 2012
[Dr. Pisacane] and his staff are great!!!
...takes care of patients of various ages. I have never know Dr. Pisacane to recommend any procedure or treatment that he didn't think absolutely necessary and for which he outlined in detail beforehand. My family (4 of us) have been going to him for over 8 years. He staff is great too!!
Mike on Dorrance; June 17, 2010; May 13, 2011; January 9, 2012
My husband [had a dental emergency and called] his office ... Long story short, 2 hours later, my husband was back at work with a custom-made cap over the broken tooth. He is extremely pleased with the result and very impressed with the high-tech office.... got a call from Dr. Pisacane's office the next morning after his visit to check on him.
Sandy in downtown WG; September 18, 2010
Dr. John has taken care of my whole family for many years. I have had crowns, crown replacements, filling replacements, Invisalign and love the whole office staff as well. They are so automated you get a text to remind you of your appointment as well as an email.
Jan C; February 11, 2012; October 4, 2011, July 18, 2013
Dr. John and his staff are wonderful. His office has all the latest and greatest equipment.
Holly on Jonathan; January 9, 2012
I second this. Dr. Pisacane is great, even with my super-nervous daughter.
Carol on Curtis; September 4, 2012
gentle, personable and extremely reasonable. Office is great too.
will do what is best and most practical for her patients.
Wendy on Minnesota; 22-Jul-09; May 13, 2011
[Linh Bauer]... has a way of making us feel very comfortable when we go in for appointments. Her office is right on Hamilton and she too is a Willow Glen resident.;-)
Ron; June 17, 2010
I second the recommendation ... [Linh Bauer is] a fantastic dentist and a great person as well!
Elaine G; November 10, 2010
I've been a patient of Dr.Bauer for around 5 yrs. And my 2 sons. She is excellent. Best Dentist I've ever had. Very reasonable too and nice.
Larry R; November 10, 2010
[Linh is the] Most honest and personable dentist I have ever been to.
Jennifer N; September 4, 2012
we've been going to Dr. Forster for well over a decade. He and his staff have always done an excellent job !
Larry on Willow; Nov 11, 2011
Both my girlfriend and I have had excellent success with the [cosmetic dentistry] work that she's performed. I had the Zoom! In-office whitening done and went from D3 to B2/A1.
Louie; March 16, 2010
has been awesome with my two children. They are now ages 17 and 19 and he still sees them. They have been seeing him since ages 3&4. The staff is very friendly and there are also 3 other dentists and Dr. Riddeau, Orthodontist in the practice, all are great!
Ruby; June 17, 2010
I second the recommendation for Dr. Ligh. He has been our kids' (ages 4, 7 and 8 1/2) dentist for 4 years. His staff is top notch, kid-focused and very friendly.
Regan on Jansen; June 17, 2010
I know 8 people other than myself who go to Dr. Les Wong and all are very happy. He is really good.
Bob on Camino Pablo; November 9, 2010
...a marvelous dentist who also takes a very cautious approach and treats people of all ages.
Lynne on Lennon Way; May 14, 2011
DITTO!! Dr. Hsu is also my dentist - very, very nice, very gentle and is definitely up to date on all new procedures. His assistant Tammy who has worked there for over 25 years really knows what she's doing too.
Millie; May 14, 2011
We LOVE our dentist-- who also happens to be a Willow Glen resident. His office is on Forrest Avenue. His partner Dr. Miller is also a great guy--- The entire staff is lovely-kind and patient
Kane T; May 13, 2011
I have used one [tooth guard] for years - a guard for grinding fits on your bottom teeth. I had mine made at our dentist [Dr. Dinbro] - who is a WG resident and is terrific-- I think he takes most dental plans.
Teri on Thrasher; July 19, 2013
was amazing with my daughter's surgery.
Bernard G; October 18, 2011
1680 Westwood Dr; (408) 269-4484; www.bernal-dental.com
Matt is the best! Compassionate, extremely focused on the best for you and your family.
Eileen on Thrasher; October 4, 2011
… when I've moved to a new area I look up dentists who have been accredited by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists. This means additional training and passing exams etc. … There are only about 5 such dentists within 20 miles of here and Dr. Bernal happens to be really close by....in fact, I have an appointment tomorrow to replace a porcelain inlay.
Susan on Maykirk; October 4, 2011
Implant specialist
Greg on Sweetbriar; February 9, 2012
specializes in implants as well as being an outstanding doctor for general dentistry.
Ann/ Spencer Ave; February 9, 2012
great job and was sensitive to my personal needs. His assistant was great too.
Felecia on Curtiss; January 9, 2012; September 4, 2012
[Low-cost dentistry by student dentists who are well supervised] …I had all four impacted wisdom teeth pulled by UCSF dentistry- it was 35 years ago, but it was a cost in total of $70.00- opposed to many hundreds at the time. I was an unemployed 20 something student with no $$$ :) – they were awesome!!!
Denise @ Almaden Rd; July 10, 2012
[Dr. Rabitz] took over the practice from his own Dad (Dr. Art Rabitz), who was my husband's dentist when he was a kid. Dr. Greg Rabitz has 2 kids of his own (age 3 and 5), is amazing with kids and his staff that do the cleanings, etc are wonderful! Tell him I sent you
Kristina /Cheryl Way; June 17, 2010
Our 3 year old started with Dr. Rabbitz last year and we are very happy with his service and staff.
Dave on Redondo.; January 27, 2011
I agree, Dr. Rabiz is great.
Ginny; January 27, 2011
I also recommend Dr Rabitz, we have been going there for 3 years and always have had a good experience. The office staff is terrific and so is Dr. Rabitz!
Linda on Lambert; January 27, 2011
In our neighborhood I would also recommend Dr Greg Rabitz, another great pediatric dentist. His office is so close, located at 1600 Willow Street just past Togo's.
John M Pisacane, DMD; January 27, 2011
[Dr. Rabitz recommended by]
Damon; September 13, 2013
His office is FANTASTIC - totally catered to kids. I've got a special needs son and a typical son and he's done all of their work. Couldn't ask for a more gentle, understanding dentist.
Sharice, Faircliff Ct.; January 27, 2011
excellent - all three of my children are his patients and we have always been very happy.
Carolyn; January 27, 2011
I agree, both of my son's go to Dr. Morris. He's great.
Felecia on Curtiss; January 27, 2011
As a general dentist I can vouch for Dr Simon Morris, a fine dentist.
John M Pisacane, DMD; January 27, 2011
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1688 Willow Street, 978-3636
As a local dentist I recommend him.
Dr John Pisacane of Willow Glen Dentistry, 1245 Lincoln Ave; December 13, 2010
As a local dentist I recommend him.
Dr John Pisacane; December 13, 2010
Another recommendation for Dr. Moss. I went to him for a root canal a couple of years ago and he did a great job.
Karin on Michigan; December 13, 2010
third that recommendation [for Dr. Moss]. He was wonderful and I also had no pain. If only he were a regular dentist,that would make my day.
Lorena on Kotenberg; December 13, 2010
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[Dr. Schmidt's] staff is very nice and Dr. Schmidt extremely knowledgeable about all
kinds of treatments and options.
someone who focuses on skin issues for teens, not cosmetic
Mike on Dorrance; June 2010; January 27, 2011; September 6, 2011
I second the recommendation for Dr. Christopher Schmidt.
Bonnie/Mercer; June 18, 2010
Both my son and I have gone to Dr. Schmidt and think highly of him.
Dori; January 27, 2011
[also recommended] The only issue is you wait forever to get in, even as a previous patient. Sometimes by the time you get in your condition has cleared up L!
Priscilla on Louise.; January 27, 2011
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Carol A.; September 6, 2011
[Dr, Schmidt is]… near Good Sam. Everyone in our family has seen him, including three teens who each needed different treatment. All teens felt the treatments were successful.
Laura /Iris Gardens Ct; September 6, 2011
She is qualified and very friendly.
she has treated several members of my family for everything from mole removal to eczema. She has a professional yet warm demeanor.
John on Michigan; April 20, 2010; September 6, 2011
[Dr. Iris Gin] is amazing and worked with my girls when they were growing up. She is still my dermatologist and does many procedures but starts with the basics. She has a couple of great skin care lines and her bedside manner with teens is wonderful. She is the size of a teen and they relate to her.
Jan C; September 6, 2011
...very happy with him. The staff is always very friendly and attentive. My teenagers have also been patients for the last 3 years.
Ruby; June 3, 2010
Laser Blood Vessel Removal - You need to specifically ask for him to do the procedure or you might get a technician, whom I cannot vouch for. I have had excellent results and he even zapped things not included in the initial consult. He had a great bedside manner too.
Taisia; December 8, 2011
… thorough and friendly and constantly attending seminars and training to learn about new procedures, etc.
Cathy /Willow Street; July 10, 2012
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urgent care, walks-ins OK
Laurie on Harmil Way; August 29, 2010
Dr. Murawski, SJ Medical Group.
I've been going with her to appointments and I'm very impressed with Dr Murawski's patient approach and the practical medical advice she gives to my friend.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; June 20, 2011
...best doctor I have ever had. I referred a friend to her last year and Dr. Fetters was not taking new patients at that time. Worth a try to get her. Great and caring Doctor.
Norma; June 7, 2010
Highly recommend - Very caring & helpful.
Ken /WG Way; June 7, 2010
Has an evening and weekend practice in Los Gatos. He's a pioneering oncologist who started the colon cancer free zone movement, but he's also a great internist who can solve [minor problems that occur after-hours].
Steve on Pascoe; August 30, 2010
...he's wonderful. He's very laid back and just as good with parents as he is with kids. His wife is a pediatrician in the same office - we've seen her several times and she is really good too.
Karen on Glen Una; November 9, 2010; June 26, 2012
We also use "Dr. Pete" -- he is wonderful. The staff is friendly, ... we've never had to wait, although I know emergencies can arise...good rapport with the children and parents.
Hilary on Redondo; November 9, 2010
Same here. We love Dr. Pete...
Wendy on Carolyn; November 9, 2010
Second for Dr. Pete for my girls.
Monica on McBain; Jun 26, 2012
We see [Dr. Jeffrey Min] and couldn't be happier.
J on Ellen Ave.; March 19, 2011
Been with [Pamela Silverman at RAMBLC] for both my kids.
Danielle on Malone; June 26, 2012
He is knowledgeable, professional, listens to me about my concerns and is always spot on with diagnosis and treatment of illnesses.
Kim/Iris Ct.; March 19, 2011
She's really fantastic and we love the entire staff at Silicon Valley Pediatricians. She's a straight shooter and tells us when we might want to change how we're doing things with sleep, feeding, etc. and we appreciate the honesty. All of her suggestions have been right-on.
Ron; June 26, 2012
We can repeat the recommendation [for Dr. Hal]!
Janet on Bello; June 27, 2012
The Doctors are very good.
Laurie on Zisch; June 26, 2012
He's been our pediatrician for 20 years. Yes really, my oldest is 20 and my youngest is one, and we love we love Dr. Lum.
Linnea; December 27, 2012
Amazing doctor. He's hip and happening obviously because he has a facebook page
Linnea; December 27, 2012
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Rebecca; September 4, 2012
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...if your issue is thryoid related, she is the one to see. Look her up on Yelp and various other sites to see her 5 star reviews and to get more info.
Tracey; February 1, 2010
[Dr. Catherine Grellet is]...extremely knoweledgable with thyroid issues. She is an internist.
Kim, Iris Ct.; February 1, 2010
women's health... [Dr. Catherine Grellet] immediately targeted what had eluded my regular doctors (including endocrinologists) for years...[for]radiology, she recommended a lab that (again) specializes in women's health... especially effective at pinpointing what was relevant... she is an internist
Caroline/Rubino; July 26, 2010
...part of the Palo Alto Med foundation,border of mountain view and Sunnyvale . Sorry not local but well worth the drive.
Sanjit on Hervey; February 1, 2010
She was listed in the "Best Doctors in America" a few years ago. She is very direct in her approach to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Susan on Hicks; February 2, 2010
She specializes in women's hormones and bio-identicals. She is very knowledgeable in health and nutrition also. She has done wonders for me.
Felecia on Curtiss; July 26, 2010
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She is very skilled, intuitive, compassionate, dependable and hard working. Her nursing training allows her to interface well with doctors and she has a solid knowledge of different medications and their side effects. Candi has worked with the elderly for many years and has a sensitive yet up-front approach to speaking with people about difficult topics. She's helped my elderly neighbor for the past year and a half, accompanying him to doctor's appointments, organizing his medication and coordinating his medical care with different providers. She's been a godsend to him... Amy on WG Way; October 18, 2011
… praises for [Candi's] professionalism, yet warm and caring care...... She had taken care of 2 different people on my block and, if, /when I'm ever in need of her services, I won't hesitate to give her a call....
Denise R; October 19, 2011
…excellent. They also offer therapy not only for the ill person, but also for the whole support group of that person.
Regan on Jansen; February 19, 2012
Home care. Everyone was extremely caring and available 24 hours.
Barb M/Blewett; February 19, 2012
I know Gene personally as well. He is caring & compassionate. If I had this need [home care], he would be my first call.
Brigette / Glenkirk Ct; October 23, 2012
Great service and flexible to meet your needs.
Greg/ Sweetbriar Drive; October 23, 2012
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I know just the one--Jena Inay, owner of The Bodywell. Jena is a serious massage therapist, and she is an anatomy geek as well. I can't recommend her highly enough!
She has an office on Campbell Avenue, or she does business calls (chair massage) and house calls.
Carol on Curtis; March 16, 2010
WG resident comes to your home or has a salon location... reasonable rates.
Lori; January 19, 2010
She offers a customized massage session catered to your special needs, and a calm nurturing touch for you to feel completely relaxed and energized.
Jaio on Carolyn; March 18, 2010
...practices out of the office of Kaplan Chiropractic on Hamilton Ave. two days a week... also does home visits for some clients. ...pleased with Lori's knowledge, professionalism and skill. ... she became a professional massage therapist after a career in high tech, and she is doing this because she really has a calling for it.... committed to her work and her clients.
Pat on Bennett Way; March 17, 2010
She's on Meridian near Willow and is fabulous. I've always gone to her… I believe she does do some house calls. Tell her Dori sent you.
Dori; October 26, 2011
…a miracle worker. Attentive, good prices and has been the only person to unlock me! My husband went to him when his back jacked up and he said boy I can so tell the difference
Tell him [I] sent you
Deb H; October 27, 2011
I had a frozen shoulder and within weeks he had increased my mobility (we measured!). He is more than just massage…in my case physical therapy. He could tell where I needed work by watching me stand and walk. He was a vet who was injured after returning home and discovered massage therapy through his own therapy. He is 100% now and a real pro at his chosen profession. His office is very nice if you have that option…it is right off Cherry at Almaden Expressway. But call to see if he will make house calls. I also found his prices very reasonable!
Susan on Plaza; Oct 27, 2011
Wonderful massage therapist in Los Gatos
Jonica/Lansford; September 24, 2013
She works out of 1936 Camden #9 San Jose and the SuperSlow Zone, 5988 Silver Valley Creek Rd. San Jose.
Jan C; August 9, 2013
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... immediately diagnosed my husband, confirmed it w/ a CT scan, and scheduled and performed a microsurgery which completely resolved the problem and he is now symptom free. It was all quite hassle free and overall a great experience considering the circumstances.
Maria S; August 6, 2013
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has "real life" experience (7 kids!)... as serious and forth coming as they get! … You can ask her ANYTHING (I mean it), and she will answer in a very smart thoughtful way. While I was pregnant with my most recent- so was she (in her 40's!) I had the joy of getting to see her bringing her baby into the office and watching her play with him... Her office and demeanor really is just like back in the day…
Jessica on California Ave; October 21, 2011
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is a male with 14 years of medical experience and practices in Pediatrics. Read more:http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Damon_Korb.html#ixzz1yRlVDA00
Yvonne on Westwood; June 21, 2012
Dr. Korb is an excellent physician, and Center for Developing Minds is a great place to start with a kid who's experiencing developmental and behavioral issues. However, he's a physician, and not an OT. If you need a diagnosis and overall treatment plan, my understanding is that he's pretty great, but that's not from working with him directly.
Elissa on Laurie; June 21, 2012
We have been using Janet Carney for over 2 years. She has 30+ years experience, and is amazing at what she does. She is extremely knowledgable, and very straightforward and direct.
Eileen on Malaga; June 22, 2012
We started working with her when her facility was in Dr. Korb's office …extremely skilled in her field and patient/encouraging with kids of various ages without being the slightest bit patronizing to them. She's willing to go an extra several miles to tailor plans to meet a kid's needs, not just for what the kid technically needs the OT for but also to adjust treatment as needed for the kid's temperament, comfort levels, interests, whatever. She's creative and a great communicator with parents and most importantly, with kids. Several years later, my kid who saw her occasionally wants to drop by her office to say hi and let her know what's going on. I see that she's expanded her practice to include several other OTs, and my personal feeling is that if they're good enough for Teri to bring them into her business, they're probably great.
Elissa on Laurie; June 21, 2012
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Upon arrival [at Carol Winton's], a tech or a medical assistant made my [4-yr-old] son a paper airplane, [and] things only got better...Maria, Dr. Winton's assistant... was patient, explaining what she was doing and talking to each of us on our own level. She was thorough, pleasant and informative...Dr. Winton... explained his condition... treatment ... potential issues, etc. She then spent probably about another 20 minutes with us, answering all the questions we had about day-to-day life, adjustment to glasses, etc. She was thorough and patient
Kristina; April 19, 2010
My 6-year-old son has ... Brown's Syndrome ... She's performed 2 surgeries on him ... She [Carol Winton, has great bedside manner, highly skilled and knowledgeable, and has an excellent and supportive staff working with her.
Sherri (Campbell & Leigh); April 2, 2010
Dr. Chang did [cataract surgery on] both of my eyes, and he is fabulous. I recommend him highly.
Norvelle on Plaza; January 31, 2010
we wanted [our son, 8 months] checked out...she was fantastic. SOOO great with [baby] and put things in terms that my wife and I could understand.
Ron; April 1, 2010
I like my ophthalmologist for the other treatments I have received and he is relatively close by.
Joel on Glen Dell; January 31, 2010
...practice limited to cataract surgery. He did surgery on both of my eyes, and I can truthfully say it was a no stress experience with successful results.
Norvelle on Plaza Drive; July 7, 2010
...treated my mother for cornea damage then did my mother's cataract surgery at the surgical center right around the corner. The surgical center was awesome [reassuring manner, worked well with team of doctors dealing with a variety of medical issues]... Did I mention I think she's incredible ? :)
Randi; July 6, 2010
I've been going to him for years. Many of my family and friends now see him as well. Very professional, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. He makes you feel like you are his favorite patient! His staff is great too
Sherri (Meridian & Foxworthy); September 23, 2010; August 1, 2011; January 16, 2012
Very thorough, good bedside manner. Has a great reputation.
Janice on Coolidge; November 12, 2011
Our whole family goes there. Children and Adults have had positive experiences.
Elisa; February 3, 2012
Optometrist referred me – excellent!
Teri; February 27, 2012
[Dr Jovkar is] excellent-- patient and thorough. I continue to see him as my regular eye doctor
Nancy, Westgate Ave; February 27, 2012
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John on Garden Glen Way; February 27, 2012
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[Dr Burt Worrell]is a great doctor, personable and caring. He is the eye doctor for the SF Giants, and I trust my eyes to him, so he must be great! He is a VSP doctor and the staff is adept at handling the insurance issues.
John on Michigan; August 1, 2011; August 6, 2012
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Ken, WG Way; December 10, 2010
If you are a member, the best deal I have found is at COSTCO. I have filled my last two prescriptions there and been very satisfied.They have a wide selection of frames and their prices were substantially lower than several other eyeglass stores that I tried.
Sandy on McBain; August 4, 2011
If you don't mind travelling a little further, I can recommend Dorit Scharff. Been going there for years and have always been pleased.
Nathan W; August 2, 2011
...takes VSP. He is very thorough...even spotting a situation going on [and referring to a] specialist quickly (all diagnosed and treated). He is also very good about seeing us on emergency basis as well when we have had issues come up suddenly. We have been going to him for about 12 years.
Jane / Morse St; August 1, 2011
My family and extended family (been Willow Glen for generations) go to her. She diagnosed our family with glaucoma and has treated our condition very diligently. She is very nice and has a nice selection of glasses. She does accept VSP and has a great assistant who handles insurance issues.
Janel on Lincoln; August 2, 2011
My husband and I go there too...they are great!
Julia on Camino Ricardo; August 1, 2011 ok to quote
They are great doctors and have a very nice selection of frames.
Linda on Lambert; August 1, 2011Okay to quote
I second the recommendation for Dr. Trainor and Dr. Ngan - they are extremely thorough and knowledgeable. Their staff is excellent as well.
Sara on Michigan; August 1, 2011
I second Dr Trainer
Kimberly McC; January 16, 2012
[Dr. Trainer and Dr. Ngan] …take the time to explain everything and answer questions in detail. My sixth-grade daughter recently got contact lenses, and both Dr. Trainor and the staff spent a huge amount of time explaining how to insert, remove, and take care of them.
Elissa on Laurie; January 16, 2012
[Dr. Trainer] and his wife have seen my children grow up and taken care of them as well. The assistants have a good eye for helping pick out frames for your face … reasonably priced and you never feel rushed.
Jan C; January 16, 2012
I've had the best experience with Lenscrafters. Fast and inexpensive and a great assortment of styles to choose from.
Tina on Monte Vista; August 4, 2011
We've been very happy with them
Randy W; August 2, 2011
… gives the most detailed eye exams I've ever received. He has all the latest gadgets … I'm diabetic and he is scrupulous in checking me for retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts, etc. They are prompt with appointments … have a complete frame department as well and are a member of the VSP Vision Plan. .. make appointments online and also get online reminders. Linda B on Belmont; September 14, 2011; February 27, 2012
WG resident – good with kids.
Linda; February 3, 2012
very patient and gentle - a developmental optometrist. He helped my youngest daughter (then 8 or 9) improve her "lazy eye" with exercises. very thorough.
Louise /Glen Dell Drive; February 2, 2012
everyone in our family uses Dr. Barr-adults and kid.Dr. Rice has a good reputation for vision therapy, more than just optometry
Carol on Curtis; February 2, 2012
They do great work and have been working with kids and adults for years. Dr. Liane Rice, O.D. and Dr. Dale Barr
Don H.; February 2, 2012
I've had frames repaired successfully and affordably at Optico, fairly close on Bascom.
Elissa M; February 25, 2013
[Optico] has always been able to fix my eyeglass "oops" incidents for a reasonable price.
Mary; April 20, 2013
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...did a great job for me a few years ago. He's pretty busy, but they made an extra effort to coordinate with my schedule for work & other medical procedures – the office even called me at home a few hours later to see how I was doing. It was actually a positive experience.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); February 15, 2011
...removed my daughter's wisdom teeth before she had braces put on. He was very thorough in his explanation of the procedure and what to expect.
Marty on Saddle Rack; February 16, 2011
He is quite good and I love his staff.
Sue on Dean; February 15, 2011
[Dr. Follmar] removed both of my sons wisdom teeth [impacted/exposed] when they were in their twenties. He is a second generation oral surgeon.
Mary Ann; April 29, 2013
My son just had all four wisdom teeth removed by Dr. Walker. We liked the office and everything went very smoothly.
Linda; February 15, 2011
I also had dental implant work done there [at Dr. Walker], two separate times a couple years apart. Everyone in his office was great, and my two fake teeth are terrific!
Mary on Brooks; February 15, 2011
...FANTASTIC and his staff is great too!
Pat; February 15, 2011
Excellent, professional, personable. Trusted her to do 3 of my 5 young adult kids' wisdom teeth.
Monica on Willow; April 29, 2013
... referred to us by my daughter's (then in her late teens)dentist, and also came highly recommended by several of my friends (we're in our 40s and 50s). He has great 'bedside manner' as well as excellent pre- and post-surgery care.
Astrid G./Nattinger Way; April 29, 2013
Anyone looking for an oral surgeon should have been referred by their general dentist. Their dentist should know the patient's specific needs and be sending the person to the most appropriate professional. By taking a referral from the elist you risk seeking care from the wrong professional. For example, of the docs listed above: [one] is a periodontist (gum and bone treatments). [another] is an endodontist (root canal treatments), …. Having a general dentist you trust is the first step to understanding the need for a referral and then getting sent to the proper professional, one that your general dentist has a good working relationship with and shares a similar practice philosophy with too. …
John on Michigan; February 16, 2011
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My 13 year old son got his braces in 5th ...His bite is perfect and his teeth look great. She [Nancy Gum] has kids at Willow Glen Middle and High schools, although they may be in high school and college now???
Felecia on Curtiss; February 26, 2011
Nancy Gum is excellent! My daughter loved her
Terri on Franquette; June 17, 2011
Both my children have seen Dr. Ligh at this same practice since they were toddlers and refuse to go anywhere else now that they are 18 and 20 yrs old! Everyone is very caring, and Dr. Rideau is fantastic.
Ruby F; February 26, 2011
my daughters ... saw both Dr. Ligh (starting at age 2) and Dr. Rideau. Dr. Rideau provides high quality care, and the follow-through after the braces come off is great too.
Lisa on Crescent; February 26, 2011
He did a great job on my three- one of them twice-
Leslie on Settle; June 14, 2011
We have been very satisfied with the treatment program and everyone in the office [of Drs Mashouf and Kouvaris] is very nice. We frequently see other kids from the neighborhood when we visit the office.
Lorena on Kotenberg; June 14, 2011
very talented and professional Ortho and keeps his cost low by not being in a "high rent" district. He did great work, and my teeth turned out fabulous
Jessica on California Ave; March 10, 2012
[daughter got braces] when she was 12 [one round instead of 2 recommended by another dentist]. His office staff is great.
Mike / Hicks Ave; March 9, 2012
I would encourage anyone who believes they or their children require orthodontic care should ask the opinion of their general dentist. You picked your dentist because he has a style and values you agree with, and he will steer you to an orthodontist who has a similar style and set of values. I have had patients ask their friends for a referral and then had to work with a doctor I don't know and do not have a clear working relationship with, and that can cause confusion and complications. You really can't make a mistake - all the orthodontists in our area are nice guys and good doctors.
John Pisacane, DDS on Lincoln; June 15, 2011
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great for knees and shoulders. At my PT sessions @ South Bay Therapy we compare scars and surgeons, and his scars are the cleanest and least noticeable, and his patients are the happiest with their procedures.
Steve on Pascoe; January 7, 2010
He just repaired my left hand for a severe tendonitis and is doing the right hand next week. Works out of Silicon Valley Surgery Center, which provided excellent care.
Maria; October 22, 2010
I second the opinion of Dr. Kagel. I recently broke my collarbone and he was my surgeon. I think his technical skills are excellent and he has a great bedside manner.
Nancy/Westgate Ave; October 22, 2010
My son has seen him for a fractured wrist, and a friend of mine has had a knee replacement done.
Ruby F.; October 22, 2010
He did my rotator cuff surgery, has seen my children for sports injuries and did my friend's 2 hip replacement surgeries. He is very good and a very nice man with a great bedside manner.
Jane; March 6, 2011
...has been wonderful. Knee surgery and hip issues for me, other injuries for kids.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; March 5, 2011
... [Physiatrists] specialize in backs, but are not well known. They are medical doctors, but most people have not heard of the specialty. Dr. Gamburd saved my life, in my opinion.
Annette on Kiner; August 6, 2013
He has successfully and non-surgically treated me for neck issues and my husband for lower back issues.
Laura (near Bird and Willow), August 6, 2013
He helped with with a broken ankle and subsequent surgery. I also liked his bedside manner, very frank and easy to discuss different options for treatment. Plus he's kinda funny.
Carin; March 5, 2011
He did my shoulder surgery 8 yrs ago His wife, Kavita, was also a doctor with him. He was in private practice at that time, and it appears from the Google search he now works with South Bay Orthopedic and Sports Injury@ 221 E. Hacienda Ave, Suite D, Campbell, CA 95008, Phone:(408) 376-3380
Alana/Pine; February 8, 2013
I have seen him on two separate occasions for injuries to my shoulder (a slap tear; and a broken collar bone). He was excellent! He also referred me to an excellent physical therapist, Saba Kamal-- that I highly recommend too. Together, they got my shoulder working again!
Nancy/Westgate Ave; February 8, 2013
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Claudia on Westwood; August 6, 2013
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She is an ear only specialist-- not an ent-- she took care of our youngest son's ear/hearing issues.
Teri/Thrasher; March 6, 2010
... professional, personable. Has worked diligently with me to resolve the minor problems that have come up. Carries a wide range of hearing aids and works with you to find the right one for your needs, based on your hearing loss and lifestye. I found her through the local chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America [shhh.org]
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; January 7, 2011
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They are one of the last of the old independent pharmacies. They have a great selection of greeting cards, gifts, and OTC products in addition to prescriptions. I especially like their collection of Laurel Burch items for sale. They also have a postal station. I try to use them whenever I can, because I want them to stay in business.
Carol on Curtis; December 3, 2011
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I went to facility on The Alameda for 3 months, and was able to get pain-free from sciatica, avoiding surgery, spinal injections, etc. But you have to do the exercises!
Elisabeth on Atlanta; July 27, 2011
physical therapy provider of choice for the Garmin-Cervelo cycling team. Also in Menlo Park.
Linda on Dorothy; July 27, 2011
...PT Kashan is wonderful...but def knows her anatomy, particularly good at deep tissue massage to align muscle, fascia and break up adhesions. They also recommend and teach appropriate exercises to complement treatment.
Julia on Westgate; November 6, 2013
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She is a highly skilled professional podiatrist.
Judy on Mazzaglia Avenue; June 16, 2010
[Dr. Joan Oloff] has treated our family for many years for broken bones, torn ligaments, warts, ingrown toenails, etc.
Laura/Iris Gardens Ct.; Wednesday, June 16, 2010
They are both fabulous. Excellent bedside manner, very knowledgeable and a well run office. They have helped me immensely with my a many foot issues.
Sherri (Campbell & Leigh); June 16, 2010; September 15, 2011; August 5, 2012
I had been to a few San Jose area podiatrists who had been unable to accurately diagnose and treat my foot pain. Dr. Carine immediately knew what the problem was and how to solve it, promoting the least-invasive treatments first. He is knowledgeable, and takes time to really listen to and get to know his patients.
Joy on Lincoln; June 17, 2010
15100 Los Gatos Blvd #4. Los Gatos, CA 95032. 408-358-6234. www.sjfeet.com
I really liked him, but my foot issue only required injections - no surgery. I believe his wife is a cardiologist.
Nancy on Avis Drive; January 9, 2011
Dr. Meltzer performed two surgeries on me a few years ago, and the results are much better than I expected. He was the head of podiatric surgery at Good Samaritan and Kaiser San Jose (several years at each location) before going into private practice. I really appreciated that he insists on a second surgeon in the room working under his direction so that the incision would be opened for half the amount of time, which reduces the chance of infection by getting the incision closed up much faster than otherwise. He's also a really, really nice and thoughtful guy.
Elissa; August 6, 2012
Tell Jay at the front desk that I sent you
Dori; September 14, 2011
I second this one. [Dr. Robinson is] great.
Rhonda; September 14, 2011
Our household seconds and thirds Dr. Doug's name. He's diagnosed problems quickly, has performed surgery on us and has treated thus far neuropathy, melanoma and structural issues. We love him.
Randi K; September 15, 2011
I have been very happy with him
Wendy /Willow Glen Way; September 14, 2011
I say ditto! [Dr. Elardo has] done minor surgery on both me and my daughter. He also diagnosed a problem in minutes that she had had for years that stumped several orthopedic surgeons. He's also a sweetie.
Linda on Belmont; September 15, 2011; August 6, 2012
I have used for foot surgery. He is funny & technically awesome.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; August 5, 2012
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...moved into the office of Dr. Donald Silcox who is incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable. Birds of a feather flock together!
Eileen/Thrasher Lane; April 12, 2011
I second the recommendation. I agree, [Dr. Lee] is wonderful.
Julie/De Anza Way; April 12, 2011
It has been awhile since my wife has met with her, but she is wonderful.
Jeff on Fairwood; April 12, 2011
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...Please e-mail me off-list for a list of e-list recommendations (2009-2010) for assisted living facilities ... The best piece of advice I can give anyone, is to visit at least 2-3 facilities close by (with your loved one, if possible) and choose the best one you can afford for them. The main thing is to visit and have other family members and friends visit as often as often as possible. ... try and build a positive relationship with the staff (they are taking care of your family member on a daily basis) and attend any family member meetings so as to have a say in their care ... check the "California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform" (CANHR) website if you need a higher level of care for your loved one since they keep a track record (any infractions) of each facility and rate them accordingly.
Tina on Ellen Ave.; March 6, 2010
It pairs prospective clients with good placements. ... you need to be very clear on your requirements. This organization seems to be on top of the most currently available places.
Casey on Minnesota; July 29, 2013
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They offered a range of services -- I met several of the helpers & found them to be very kind.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 5, 2013
[Local caretaker for Alzheimers Patients]...She came into our home and treated our father with respect, kindness, empathy, and much love. Later she would visit him in the nursing home, and support us as a family. . She is open to receiving your call and concerns. I know she will become a part of your family as she has ours.
Bruce on Meredith; August 27, 2013
My friend Tiffany owns a company called Dementia Care Coaching and works to educate and support families and caregivers of people with dementia. She says he is the best at diagnosing etc. She runs support groups, councils families and trains healthcare staff working with dementia patients. A good resource and a wealth of knowledge should you find you need it: www.DementiaCareCoaching.com 408-225-6617 or tiffany@dementiacarecoaching.com
Lynn/former WG resident, now in Los Gatos; March 16, 2011
I know Gene personally as well. He is caring & compassionate. If I had this need [home care], he would be my first call.
October 23, 2012
Great service and flexible to meet your needs.
October 23, 2012
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They have always picked us up on time, even for very early morning flights. Their drivers have been very courteous, and they have driven carefully.
Nancy; August 25, 2010
I've had very good luck with [them] in the past. No complaints here.
Cathy on Arata Ct.; August 25, 2010
great–On-time, reasonable price, and reliable.
Wendy on Carolyn; October 15, 2010
...he took us to concert at Shoreline...very nice man....
Kathy; August 11, 2011
used them for many years and have been very happy with their drivers and promptness.
Jeanne on Newport; September 20, 2011
Dawn was the gal we dealt with. We used them for an entire day in June for my father-in-laws birthday and they were awesome… they will work with you on your specific needs. They showed up when they were supposed to, the car was really nice, and the driver went above and beyond to make the day special for us.
Linda E; September 20, 2011
Very prompt and really nice. Prices are reasonable.
Kara on Cristina; March 6, 2012
We got a car from WG to SFO for our family of 4 and they arrived early (scheduled for 6:30am) and the driver was very nice, professional etc. I would absolutely use them again.
Yandall; July 2, 2012
I found them to be extremely professional, easy to deal with. The transportation went very smoothly. Left all the details to them.
Annette on Kiner; May 17, 2013
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I had her make a cape for my son for Halloween and she did a really nice job...she does dress making, hems, minor alterations, curtains, lap blankets, pillows, etc.
She always does a great job and is such a sweet person.
Felecia on Curtiss; November 3, 2009, May 24, 2011
... did a great job on some valances and side curtains for my bedroom.
Leslie; August 10, 2010
[Pilomena]...does alterations on the side (she has a day job). She was kind enough to stop by my house, pick-up my daughter's baptismal gown and then drop it off
Tina on Ellen Ave.; August 17, 2011
His quality is amazing.
My daughters have had several formal dresses altered [there], and he always does an amazing job.
Lisa on Crescent; March 16, 2011; May 3, 2012
Excellent work!
Colleen on WGWay; March 16, 2011
$5 jeans hems. A couple dollars more for specialty. Good & fast work.
Pete on Curtner...; January 30, 2011
I recently used them for alterations - they did an excellent job and are reasonably priced. We also use their dry cleaning service.
Leslie A.; January 31, 2011
... have been very satisfied.
Wendy on Minnesota; May 4, 2011
[Ava's is in the] Walgreens shopping center on Bird and Willow
They do a nice job with simple alterations. Have not tried extremely complex work, but they have fixed linings and zippers for me as well as doing hems and repairs.
Carol on Curtis; May 3, 2012
She is currently making a "Mother of the Bride" dress for me and has a full collection. Her other amazing talent is wedding dress alterations.
I have been going there for over 30 years.
Jan; July 4, 2011, October 17, 2011; May 3, 2012
they did an excellent and professional job for very cheap.
Velda / Longley Ave; August 6, 2011
Marina is the best, went to her for my wedding dress and more.
Kristi on Pine; May 6, 2012
she has done lots of work for individuals in willow glen. she works at home and is fast, reasonable and very good.
Margaret; May 3, 2012
I've always had a good experience with [her]. I've had her replace the elastic in a jacket cuff, hem up curtains, mend a hole in a shirt, take in the waist on pants, and several other projects. I've always been happy.
Julie on Willow Creek Drive; May 3, 2012
[Park Alterations recommended by]
Debbie on Garden Glen; May 21, 2012
Parks is the place. She fixed my prom dressed and my wedding dress. Wouldn't go to anyone else.
Vanessa on Blewett; May 3, 2012
[She] is really great! We've only had her do mending work, but her work is really good and her prices very fair. She also makes custom clothes which look really nice, and has some pictures of her work. Her English is a little limited, but she's very pleasant to deal with.
Vern; Oct. 16, 2012
In the tiny cleaners behind the liquor store. [Mrs. Kim] is fabulous. Makes her own patterns/teaches classes on this She made me two silk tops and her work is wonderful.
Nancy on Kotenberg; April 20, 2013
Mahtab is excellent and I know she also specializes in wedding gowns as well. Plus she’s reasonable.
Ruby; April 20, 2013
Does good work, reasonable prices for all sorts of repairs and alterations.
Shirley near Curtner/Cherry; July 26, 2013
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[Don Heinsen]...he's a very knowledgeable and friendly one-man computer-repair company, a local resident who is available to help at apparently any hour of the day. He can remove the hard-drive from your machine, connect it to one of his systems, and use numerous techniques to recover the data.
Larry (on Willow); July 2, 2010
[Don's] done a great job for me, when he set up my mini-network and when he installed my new modem. Reasonable fees, quick service.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; January 11, 2011
[Don's] local, very talented, fast and fairly priced. He's the BEST!
Val on Everett; February 19, 2011
[Don] has been excellent for years.
Larry R; February 19, 2011
I highly recommend [Don]
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; April 12, 2011
[Don] explains very well…my retired brain can understand him…reasonable and he has a great sense of humor…lives in the hood
Donna D; March 18, 2012
[Don] is great! … professional … gave me some great suggestions.
[He took] my computer home and worked on it most of the night and part of today but my computer is back with me in great working condition and the printer as well. This was all done professionally and reasonably.
Linda/Little Orchard St.; June 20, 2012; July 3, 2012, February 12, 2013
Add me to the many satisfied customers for prompt & efficient computer repair at a fair & reasonable price. [Don is a] Very nice man too -- even the cats liked him (& they're fussy).
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); January 17, 2013, February 17, 2013
[Don] not only straightened things out, he explained things as he went. I am not very computer savvy and he made it simple enough for me to understand. He is on time, follows up with phone calls and is very reasonable along with being extremely knowledgeable.
Jonica on Lansford; March 30, 2013
[Don] tried three different setups to [recover my drive]...Don could have proceeded, but we opted out. He said, "No charge."
Dave on Creek; May 14, 2013
I must say, Don is AMAZING!!! Very professional, prompt and reasonably priced.
Valerie on Laurie; April 9, 2013
They [ClickAway] work on PCs and MACs. You can take it in to them or they will come out to the house for a fee. Sometimes they can just talk you though a problem. Great guys and fees are reasonable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; July 2, 2010
[Mac] They [ClickAway] will also come to the house for a fee. They do a great job and explain anything you need. There are several stores in the bay area. Their fees are very reasonable.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; December 15, 2010
...available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but on call for critical response 24/7. Printers as well as computers.
Debbi on Hazelwood; January 21, 2010
He does home and small office networking and troubleshoots computers. Many times he has bailed me out of a jam.
John M; April 12, 2010
For computer setup, troubleshooting and networking at home or small offices...Willow Glen Resident, has worked (for free)on the website at WG High School and helped many neighbors. He [Mike] has worked on my computers at home [and] office where I have 10 computers and multiple peripherals.
John; April 12, 2011
...for all general home and business computer network set up and troubleshooting. He [Mike] has done all my network set-up and maintenance in my dental office as well as with all my home computers.
John on Michigan; February 21, 2011
The last time we needed one of our Mac's repaired ... They did a great job and were fast.
Bob; December 14, 2010
My husband had a screen replaced there...great job!
Lisa on Gerald; August 3, 2012
For iphone screen repair (and other iphone fixes) They know their stuff and charge a fair price.
Lisa on Crescent; September 11, 2012
He's very experienced (over 20 years) & knowledgeable and really fair and honest (super friendly & easy going). He helps residential clients and works with small businesses.
Jacqueline A; April 24, 2013
He takes care of our office computers here in Willow Glen, and has also helped me with my own personal crises when my home computer blows up. He's super reasonable and always available when I need him!
Annette on Kiner; April 24, 2013, May 11, 2013
[Mike] takes care of all of the IT projects at my work (small office in WG) as well as the personal projects for 4 employees. He's done everything from helping us purchase new computers to server/network issues. He is just fabulous - easy to work with, organized, reliable and incredibly smart. Very dependable and worth every penny!
Casey/Lowry; April 24, 2013
I am available for computer and network repair in the Willow Glen area. I have been in the valley since 1980, and can handle all computer related, and network related issues, and we have fast turnaround times. Please feel free to contact me if you have computer related issues. Kind regards,
>> Brian Poe; February 8, 2010
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...was recommended to me by two eList members. I had no problem booking with them. Hassell Morales is a great instructor - ask for him. My son had a blow-out on his second lesson and Hassell handled it really well.
Tina on Monte Vista; April 12, 2011
...adults as the behind the wheel instructors... we'll be calling him again in 6 months!
Eileen on Thrasher; February 11, 2011
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We have been using them for over 10 years...
We have had great success with [them]
Monica on McBain; October 7, 2009; January 3, 2010
[Dina's will] pick up and deliver on Sat and Wed in our neighborhood. We also use a discount card through Dry Clean Lady that gives us good rates. They also do alterations. They are between Dick's Bakery & Goodwill. I recently had a rush job and when I first called, the young woman who answered said it was a holiday weekend and "the guys" probably weren't going to be working but a few minutes later she called me back to tell me to go ahead and bring the items in. They had them ready the next day. I think that was very good customer service.
Mary on Georgetta; February 1, 2011
Love [Dina's] pick up & delivery service. Also great alterations.
L.C.; January 13, 2012
[Dina's has a] Discount membership card at ladydryclean.com or ladydryclean@yahoo.com
Mary on Glenwood Ave.; January 13, 2012
They do an EXCELLENT JOB! They have just changed over their cleaning process to an organic dry cleaning process which is better for the environment and it doesn't leave that weird dry cleaner smell behind.
Darrin and Charla on Cottle Ave.; January 3, 2010
A really sweet older couple runs it [Patrician Dry Cleaners]. Next day service for sure - and they offer same day service if you get it in before a certain time. I don't get the funky dry cleaning chemical smell from this place - I think they use a greener process. They do their dry cleaning onsite.
Carin; January 3, 2010
...did an excellent job cleaning, altering and preserving my mothers vintage wedding gown in an acid free box. I highly recommend them!
Colleen/WGway; December 28, 2010
They did a beautiful job of cleaning grease off an expensive suede jacket. Cleaned it in their shop. Total cost: $30! Compared to other bids I got for up to $75.
very fair with pricing and its ready when promised.
Karen on Blewett; December 28, 2010; November 19, 2011
We...have been very satisfied with the service and the pricing. They offer free pick-up/delivery with a quick turn-around. The contact there is Robert (he's just starting up his business)
Suzanne/Olive Hill Drive; February 1, 2011
Very reliable and will pretty much do anything you ask
Eileen on Michigan; January 13, 2012
Laundry - very good, reasonable fluff n fold service.
Gigi; January 10, 2012
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This is the best and only place to go. They do NOT use the piercing guns, but rather new needles for each piercing – the cleanest and best way to go.I've had my nose pierced and 2 other ear piercings, took my sister and a friend to have their noses done too - professional and the cleanest!!!
Denise /Almaden @ Koch; March 14, 2011; December 29, 2011
I can vouch for them [Pierced Out] too - my older teen (in college now) and her friends have gotten noses, belly buttons and cartilage pierced there. It's very clean and professional. That said, they do "everything" at Pierced Out, and the last time I was there, there were fairly graphic pictures of unusual piercings on the wall.
Lisa on Crescent; March 14, 2011
My daughters ears were pierced today at Pierced Out (and without the slightest whimper). Owner John and Piercer Annie were both excellent with my daughter, everything was clean, earrings were high quality, and they were very knowledgeable. Their website was also an excellent resource prior to our visit, especially on what sort of paperwork and identification everyone needed for a minor getting a piercing. I (now) can highly recommend them as well.
Kay on Darlene; March 14, 2011
Took my 6 yr old … a few months ago It is a darling shop and we had a great experience there.
Christina/Nevada Ave.; December 29, 2011
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... they did a great job for a friend & her parents' home a few years ago.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 17, 2010; February 25, 2011
They have done many successful estate sales in Willow Glen. He is also a good person to talk to about individual items you may want to sell.
Maria; December 17, 2010
I was going to suggest Rick, too. (Tell him I sent you!)
Mary; December 17, 2010
Rick and his crew [at SilverLeaf] spend a week to two weeks depending upon the volume, stages the home and garage beautifully. He advertises and sends out email to over 3,500 people who have asked to be put on the list. Everything will be gone 2-1/2 days!
LuAnn, Coe and Bird; February 26, 2011
Experienced professionals [at SilverLeaf] and great people to work with.
Tom on Cherry; February 25, 2011
Silverleaf Antiques
Rick's attention to detail, knowledge of a large variety of household items, jewelry, antiques, appliances, tools, and the like was excellent...staff was pleasant, professional, and very easy to work with...they got rid of everything.
Bill and Jan; May 1, 2011
I used them in the late 90s as the executor for my parents estate. They sell on-site ...[or store items for consignment sale]. Fairly simple and straightforward and they gave me a reasonable value. I was living on the East Coast at the time, so this worked out rather well.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; February 25, 2011
[antiques appraisals] my client … is thrilled with Mark!
Brigette; July 24, 2012
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UJam fitness incorporates salsa, hip hop, Bollywood plus many other styles. It's a great dance workout! There are classes at all the 24 Hour Fitness', plus at Dance Boulevard on Hillsdale.
Wendy. On Willow Glen Way.; June 18, 2012
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...top-notch marketing professional and web site designer, talented in creative design and skilled in technical aspects _ and sensitive to the cost pressures of his clients! ...samples of his work at http://www.ruddle.com/portfolio.html.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; August 19, 2011
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Race St. location is the spot to be if you want your daughters to be on a competitive team. If you are looking just for recreational, Cambrianna has a great staff and they are really easy going
Mike/Hicks Ave; March 6, 2012
site on Race is fantastic…teachers are excellent …We have also had … birthday parties… at their locations on Malone and Race … also great. I can't imagine the Cambrianna location is any different.
Cathy/Willow Street; March 6, 2012
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I get a basic short cut [at Sterling's] & I think it's now $15. Sisters Bonnie & Kathy are both great -- open Sat, closed Mon.
Maureen(near Bird & Willow); January 5, 2011
I will 2nd Maureen's recommendation to Sterling's. I, too, get a basic short cut and Bonnie does a great job. No shampoo or blow-out, but I don't need that stuff. What I do need, and get, at Sterling's is a great haircut every 4 weeks for only $15. plus tip!
Val M.; January 5, 2011
...This is a no frills place, but a bargain. They take walk-ins, but for no waiting, call for an appointment. We like Trang for haircuts. 377-5444.
Emma on Lennon; January 17, 2010
waxing and chemical peals, etc in your home...her prices are very reasonable.
Sally on Koch; February 17, 2010
She does a great job [takes walkins]
Greg; March 27, 2010
I started going there after I saw a friend's great haircut.
Elisa; March 28, 2010
My husband gets his hair cut there... 3 barbers and they do a great job.
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; August 30, 2010
I go to the owner of the salon.
Teri/Thrasher; September 30, 2010
My husband has been going for many years. My 15 year-old son just got his haircut there and is pleased with the cut. He won't go anywhere that's too feminine either.
Mary on Georgetta; August 30, 2010
Franc (owner) is awesome. Friendly, courteous, on time, and very pleasant.
Wendy; August 30, 2010
[She] is a wonderful rep and is right here in Willow Glen. Happy Shopping!
Ellen; September 29, 2010
ask for Dianne Ruiz
Colleen / WGWay; September 29, 2010
she is local and very good.
Carol on Curtis; September 28, 2010
a couple of doors down from La Boulangerie (across and up from Pizza My Heart). She is great (and reasonable $$) with men, women, and teen hair.
Every friend I've referred has turned out to be long-term clients.
She cuts my hair better them anyone I've ever been to - Ever! And I have unruly, wavy hair...
Karen on Blewett; August 30, 2010; February 8, 2012, February 21, 2013, April 29, 2013
...Stacy is just awesome. So are her prices. Her haircutting skills are just as good. So glad I found her.
She is the best in the West! Bar None.
Rebecca on Redondo; November 29, 2010; October 27, 2011
made a drastic hairstyle change with [Stacey], I have been most pleased. She really listened to what I wanted and did a great job matching the cut to my particular hair type and lifestyle. If you are not sure, you can make a free consultation appointment simply to go in and talk with her first.
Margaret on Palm Haven; February 9, 2012
She is very talented and does a fabulous job. The scalp massage after her shampoo ... top notch!
Jen B/Dry Creek; January 5, 2011
...has been doing my hair for years and has rehabilitated hair for some of my friends. Great color and great style.
Lynne on Lennon Way; November 29, 2010
...top rate aesthetician or a nail person... I have gone to Eileen for years (facials, etc.) and I just went to Ann (nails) yesterday and she was fabulous. ...extremely fastidious (clean in their procedures) and gentle... can't say enough good things about Eileen...
Tina on Ellen Ave.; November 20, 2010
I second the recommendation of Strada Salon. Heidi is a stylist there and has given me the best cut and color I've ever had.
Elaine G; November 20, 2010
I followed the owner Jenny from Fusion to another place to Strada. She's great, as is the salon.
Suzanne on Brace; November 20, 2010
[Strada is]...very tastefully decorated inside and the women are friendly. Audra gave me the facial and it lasted 45 minutes for $75... it involved massage on the face, arms, shoulders, and neck using some kind of smoothing herb. Steam was also used. I felt great as I left!
Sue on Dean; July 28, 2011
Courteous, talented, and reasonably priced. Belinda is my regular hairdresser there, but they all seem to be equally talented. I get lots of compliments on my hair...new person who also does mani/pedis as well.
I'm a wash'n'wear gal, and Belinda does a great job every time. She can do the fancy pants stuff too
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; January 5, 2011; October 27, 2011
...Rose did a fantastic job and for only 12 dollars.. She really took her time with it, listened and asked questions. We will definitely be going back again... You can always call her for an appt.
Lorena on Kotenberg; July 1, 2011
...full service salon. Sharon does great cuts (and chemical services!). I've known her and used her for years and so do both my daughters.
Louise P./Glen Dell Drive; May 25, 2011
I like that she has ideas, is flexible about the cut and color. She cares. I also like that it is a cheerful place and has natural lighting.
Gail on Glen Dell; October 28, 2011
She has transformed my curly/wavy hair. It's super healthy (used to be stringy and VERY dry). She recommended some great products from their salon that has done wonders for my hair. It is all sulfate-free. She is very quiet but listens to everything you say about your hair (cut, color, concerns) and then comes up with a plan on to get you what you want.
Sanjit; October 28, 2011
Grace [at LBVS] does my hair- but there are other stylists.
Danielle on Malone; July 12, 2012
It was my lucky day when I found Lisa over there - has done a great job for me. Just tell her that's what you want.
Carol; Oct 27, 2011
[Patti at City Savvy is] amazing and everyone with curly hair that I have recommended them have been over the moon on the results. They also have the most amazing esthetician on the planet Cathy Leigh Savage and do permanent make-up.
There are 2 other stylists in the salon I would recommend: Kellee and Kristin.
Jan C; October 28, 2011, April 29, 2013
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Eileen McM; October 27, 2011
They are reasonable priced starting with 9 dollars for a mens hair cut. She provides a great cut,is very friendly and has other services available.
Lorena O; September 27, 2011
Several of my friends with teens have taken their teens there for facials and skincare/make up lessons and have been very pleased.
Carol on Curtis; September 29, 2011
[Deanne McQuiston Ball at Ciao Bella is] fantastic, very friendly and I can just close my eyes and relax w/ confidence… People always tell me that they can't tell I color my hair because Deanne makes it look very natural
Victoria/Laurie Ave.; February 12, 2012
Doria Weeks at Ciao Bella Salon [is] great
Donna; February 8, 2012
Husband recommends Sandy.
Kristi on Pine; January 20, 2012
does great work
Kathy on Laurie Ave.; December 20, 2011
[Juan Mario’s, Recommended]
Mary K; January 29, 2013
She can do amazing things, and I believe she's very affordable
Stacy on Nightingale; February 8, 2012
She has recently moved here from L.A. and built a salon in her home. She did a great job on my cut and color, was easy to get an appointment with, took her time, and was fairly priced. She's trying to build up her clientele so if you're looking for an awesome hairdresser, give a call.
Leslie on Bird; January 27, 2012
Perfect Day Spa was one of my faves and now has a branch close to Willow Glen. Clean, very talented and polite staff and same reasonable prices.
Cathy/Willow Street; July 10, 2012
She is the previous owner of Barbarella Salon on Lincoln… [now] has a new cosmetic business in the Garden Theatre – also has a Los Gatos location.
Brigette/ Glenkirk Ct; October 25, 2012
[Rebecca] will be able to recommend a hair dresser at the salon right across the hall so you can both done beautifully at the same location.
Karen on Blewett; March 5, 2013
Rebecca is great. And I would highly recommend Ramona at Salon Mesh across the hall! (I have fine hair and she can deal with it.)
Sarah on Hanchett; March 5, 2013
I'm happy with the barber there...Regular man’s place !!
David M of Willow Glen; January 29, 2013
across the street from the Garden Theatre building - Monica upstairs from The Best Mexican Food in Town, Terry Stites is in the hair salon *downstairs*, right next door to the Mexican restaurant. I pay $35 per cut. I go there, my grown daughters go to Monica.
Lisa on Crescent; January 29, 2013
[Brow waxing] ...Jennifer goes above and beyond and is so friendly... highly skilled in the newest techniques and is a master of her trade. Threading is awesome! I am so spoiled, no pain, no redness, beautiful shaping even color to match your hair!
Valerie/ Harmil; April 30, 2013, November 27, 2013
I second Nail Elegance!
Carol H; April 18, 2013
I love going [to Nail Elegance]!
Barbara / on Husted; October 29, 2013
[Brow waxing]...is fantastic!
Nicole on Lansford; November 27, 2013
[Sach’s: Brow waxing] I am a little obsessive about my eyebrows and I trust and LOVE her work. She is an eyebrow artist.
Tai; November 27, 2013
... she uses many organic and gluten free products. She has her own salon all to herself and creates a private, relaxing experience. She also teaches at the community college. Hair design, organic haircolor, waxing, mini facials, color analysis, flower essence therapy & Feng Shui; April 29, 2013
I've gone to Krista since 1994, wouldn't go anywhere else. She is great!
Pat/Fairview; April 30, 2013
men's haircut $35 and up - she does not do shaves, but will trim beards.
Shirley near Curtner/Cherry; February 21, 2013
[Mom's] hair is thin too and looks great! He does a great frosting job for hair every 6 weeks or so. Cuts are Robin's specialty! He really has a huge range in client's ages and styles. Mine is a short bob that I get lots of compliments on. [Reasonable prices]
Debbie/WGWay; February 19, 2013
I just had the magnificent Shelby Brookings over for an in home Manicure, Pedicure and waxing and I must share how amazing it was! Shelby is such a sweet lady AND nothing beats the luxury of being home while my children sleep, getting pampered!
Mandy on Coastland Ave; April 24, 2013
we had Shelby Brookings at my house to do pedicures for me and my daughter... good time, good conversation and good pedicures! Shelby has been doing for quite a while so she is very organized with her equipment and has clean materials for each of us. The great thing is she uses marbles in the basin of warm water for the feet to wallow in.
Sue on Dean; April 26, 2013
[Brow waxing] Susie does a great job.
Danielle on Malone; November 27, 2013
... great pedicure ...They use soaking bowls, not jet chairs, and safer/milder smelling products than conventional nail salons.
Margery/Koch Lane; April 18, 2013
...immaculate, they do a great job and they have specials on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cathy / Willow; October 29, 2013
Good prices, good work.
Carol on Kirkmont; October 29, 2013
recommended
Debbie on Garden Glen Way; October 29, 2013
I’m a WG Backfence subscriber, and I work at Barbarella Beauty, 1183 Lincoln Ave. We have openings on Saturday. We would be happy to schedule wash and set on short notice!
>> Tien; thuytien.du@gmail.com; July 12, 2012
I have been in the beauty business for nearly 20 years and offer mani/pedi in your home. I use a stainless steel bowl with marbles that I can easily clean and sterilize between uses. I'm a licensed hairstylist/manicurist. I also do "manicure parties" which are very fun if you have a group of ladies who like to sit, chat and be pampered. I charge $35 for pedi, $20 for mani, $25 for french mani, $45 for mani/pedi combo I also do facial waxing in your home. $15 eyebrows, $5 lip
>> Shelby on Parkwood Way: shelby.brookings@gmail.com; April 21, 2013
Julie and her staff are fabulous!
Debbi on Hazelwood; July 1, 2011
...We go there for our boy and girl.
Chris/Delmas; July 1, 2011
Airbrush tanning - Tell her Bridget sent you!
Bridget/De Anza Way; January 3, 2012
Airbrush tanning - Tell her Tai sent you.
Tai/Cherry Grove; January 3, 2012
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Two very nice guys that do all the work including my scary, very high tudor roofline. They will come back after Christmas and take them down for you, also. The charge covers both services. They were even careful about not stepping on the flowers! They will come and give you a quote for free.
Janice N; November 22, 2010
He's an excellent guy and very reliable.
Molly on Cherry; November 23, 2010; December 6, 2010
My cousin Chris (whose Mom lives in Willow Glen) runs it!
Chris R; November 24, 2010
My neighbors had their Christmas Lights professionally hung this year and their house looks really nice. Ricky & Brian specialize in putting up and/or down Christmas lights. One or two story homes, no job is to big and done professionally.
Holly on Jonathan; December 2, 2011
good warranty and many, many, lights Customer service was very helpful. Bay area company.
Maria; January 7, 2012
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I second Judy's awesome-ness! Although we have not had her for overnights, we've entrusted her with our home, pets and as a nanny.
Caroline/Malone rd.; January 12, 2012
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They are wonderful people and do great work... They have sized several rings for me, all made smaller. One had an unusual shape to the band and they managed to downsize the band without losing the unique squared-off corners on the underside... re-strung pearls ...This is my first stop for any jewelry repair or custom work.
Debbie, Garden Glen Way; April 1, 2010
We just had a very nice experience selling gold jewelry from an estate. e was very thorough and gave us a good price.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; April 20, 2011
[in addition to coins] he was also able to evaluate some of my mothers spoon collection. This last time he helped us with some postal certificates.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; April 29, 2011
Vic was very fair and informative. He was able to explain the history of the coins and why they had different values. This is the second time we have used his store for this, and we certainly will use him again.
Jan on Glen Eyire; April 29, 2011
[for silverplaiting]
Mark; September 14, 2011
I highly recommend Escobar for appraisals and most anything else related to diamonds and fine jewelry
Laura (Iris Gardens Ct); January 23, 2012
[Joe Escobar Diamonds is the] best place I have gone to
Priscilla on Louise; January 23, 2012
Honest and I trust leaving my diamonds with them
Connie F on Madrona; January 23, 2012
Everyone that works [at Mann's] is knowledgeable and nice.
Danielle on Malone; January 23, 2012, November 25, 2013
[Mann's] … does a fine job on everything. They have done appraisals for me, cleaned stuff etc.
Donna; January 23, 2012
The owner is very reputable and knows a great deal about diamonds. [Helped me find a replacement for a lost heirloom diamond.]
Sue on Dean; January 23, 2012
have gotten betters offers than other places
Elaine G; February 8, 2012
[She] is an appraiser … Several of my friends and I have found her to be consistently honest, fair, reasonable and fun to do business with or even just to stop and visit with!
Betsy on Pine; August 24, 2012
I think you will find her [Terry] to be very honest, trustworthy and knowledgeable in all aspects of the jewelry business (retail, repair, appraisals, etc).
Carol/Hamilton Way; November 26, 2013
…Very good experience and results [selling gold jewelry]. Professional, thorough, courteous, and very informative about the valuation of gold items as well as offering some ideas for selling some of my unique costume pieces elsewhere.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; October 28, 2012
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Just had my Felco pruners done. It cost ~$10. They are super nice and have great turnaround time...
Maria; October 9, 2011
I'm a volunteer at the San Jose Rose Garden. Many of us use Hitchcock's.
Janis /WG Way; October 10, 2011
[Hitchcock's Garden Tool Supply]
on Auzerais next to the OSH on Bird
Third generation Willow Glen family owned
Chris on Bello; January 15, 2012
will sharpen all your cutlery and garden tools. Bring them in and they will be ready in two days.
Dale; October 10, 2011
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Really good DJ...has done weddings before.
I have used Mixxology Entertainment for a number of years and have always had great time.
Kari /Meridian Way; April 4, 2010; September 20, 2011
...was the DJ for my in-law's 50th wedding anniversary party last February. He was on time, kind, appropriate to the crowd and fit in like part of the family, pitching in prior to music time. His music selections were a hit and he happily played all requests.
Maria; July 19, 2011; September 19, 2011
Voted "Best DJ" Metro Newspaper 2010 A passion for music - A commitment to quality.
Kimberly McC; September 19, 2011
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I use their service all the time for projects. They prescreen contractors, ensuring their license/insurance is up to date, and they have ratings so you can read reviews from customers. Beware-as soon as you put in your project request-they'll send you 3 prescreened contractors and your phone will start ringing. Awesome service:) I only use this service to find approved contractors.
Wendy on Carolyn; August 16, 2010
…organized my son's room, a guest room and some closets. They did a great job, and they were fast! They also do staging. I love having things organized... especially when I don't have to do the work!
Lorie /Padres Court; August 30, 2011
She is great with different styles, reasonable and efficient.
Ruby; July 20, 2012
De-clutering, downsizing. I've had the pleasure of working with Denis Herndon & Sheila Clark. Very professional and very structured in their services. Denise - (408) 506-1880; Sheila - (408) 507-4849
Mike on Dorrance; August 7, 2012
She was able to organize [our garage] in a practical way. It was a great pleasure to work with such an organized mind! She will work with you on most anything you need organized, such as office, living spaces, kitchens, etc.
Jay & Suzanne; June 27, 2013
Maria Smith is the one to go to for organization and so much more. If you think you need help with something .. give her a call .. you will not be let down.
Kathleen on Glen Echo; June 27, 2013
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Debbie is a Willow Glen photographer, easy to work with and gives you a lot of great optioins. She was recognized by Bay Area Parent's Best of the Best.
Jenny on Michigan; February 15, 2011
They took very cute Valentine's photos of my dog! In addition to being talented with photography, they are patient and kind with animals and people alike.
Monica; February 14, 2010
My friends and I have used [Allen's Portrait Arts ] several times and we have never been disappointed. They specialize in all areas of Portraiture, "Legacy Success Collages" and Special Events and are a 100% digital studio with a background and education in Fine Art. They are also the specialty photographers for the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Silicon Valley Capital Club.
Felecia on Curtiss; March 23, 2011
Although she specializes in wedding photography, she also does fantastic family portraits.
Robert K; February 15, 2011
...wonderful, relaxed family portraits. You can check out her website for a sample of her style.
Heather on Curtner; February 15, 2011
...amazing work. Very professional quality, amazing artistic eye & tremendous experience & skill. Check out his online portfolio. He did a photoshoot with some friends who had family portraits done while the whole family was together for a reunion. I loved all the pictures! – He's on facebook too. He lives in San Jose.
Terri on franquette; February 15, 2011
She has worked many of our [Stanford] annual Medical conferences and shot pictures for those events. She has also interviewed and published stories on several of our Faculty and Researchers. Not only do all the support staff love working with her, but somehow manages to endear herself to all her "subjects". :) An absolute adorable person; you will love her.
Caroline/Malone Road; March 23, 2011
... headshots and event photography. Her pictures of my daughter's confirmation and subsequent celebration were superb. She is accustomed to working at various locations throughout the Bay Area.
Carol on Curtis; March 23, 2011
She has done several of our corporate headshots, was very prompt and professional not to mention all of her work was amazing.
Val on Laurie; March 23, 2011
photographed my son's wedding as well as my husband's headshots for work. (also pets)
Linda on Belmont; February 24, 2012
He does great passport photos, and because he takes a digital photo, you can look at it and decide if you like it or not.
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; June 21, 2012
... we just had our newborn photos with her. Super nice, lives in Willow Glen, and will go to your house!
Erin on Dorothy; November 23, 2013
...has an awesome style
Debbie -Guadalupe Avenue | Willow Glen Way; November 23, 2013
She made our experience easy and the results were wonderful. She's very easy to work with and the kids will have fun. The perfect holiday gift.
Alex on Bello Ave.; November 26, 2013
Scans - Awesome work, have used him professionally as well as personal
Deb on Broadway; February 19, 2012
Richard [at Superior] does beautiful work & is a very nice guy.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); February 19, 2012
Richard [at Superior] will make sure you are happy with the results!
Connie F; February 19, 2012
does a great job for a good price on scanning, developing film, and passport photos
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; February 19, 2012
[Foto Express] Converts 35mm to jpeg.
Kathi C; December 31, 2011
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My friend Linda is available for cooking, light housekeeping, running errands, taking to doctor/dentist/other appointments, pet care, etc.
Gerri H; December 5, 2013
Offering professional personal assistant services to families and single professionals in the Willow Glen/Cambrian/Campbell area. Declutter and organize -- clothes, toys, kitchen pantry, etc; Sell (or donate) clothing, furniture, electronics, etc. on Craigslist or eBay; Take children to their after school activities, appointments as needed; Make arrangements for dog(s) cats and house when traveling; Grocery shop; Prepare meals; Run errands; Set up and organize home office; Coordinate meetings, events, decorate and tear down; Review statements, pay bills, prepare expense reports; Purchase and wrap gifts; Pick up/receive quotes and call for references on handymen, painters, plumbers, etc.; Pick samples, fixtures for home improvement projects including interior decor items; Coordinate/research travel and vacation destinations -- and more! Just ask ...
>> Cathy Heape; cathy@heape.com; February 19, 2010
Serving the Willow Glen Area. Here is a shortened list of my services:
· Cooking (meal preparation and meals to freeze)
· Light housekeeping and Laundry/some ironing
· Running errands; Grocery shopping; Gift shopping
· Doctor/dentist/other appointments; Escort to functions; Car or walking outings
· Exercise program for all levels
· Correspondence; Reading aloud
· Pet care
Please visit my website for full details
>> Linda Boyd, Sole Proprietor; boyd789@comcast.net; Dec. 12, 2013
I am a Personal Shopper for several client on the Peninsula.
I am happy to discuss my services with you either in person or via phone. I
charge $45/hour + travel time and gas.
I typically go through my client’s wardrobe, then determine needs, and then we
go shopping for an afternoon – typically at Nordstrom's – with an
in-house connection I have at the Stanford Center Nordstrom's. I serve as a
very objective third party and help her pull all the right pieces and speed
things along. (Note: the in-house personal shoppers are on commission and therefore
NOT very objective.)
I’m a proponent of mixing and matching pieces you already have, with an
injection of new, quality, fashion-forward key items. I make the entire
experience fun, fast, and help you spend your budget wisely.
>> Karen Allison, id@allisoncom.com; July 31, 2013
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I sell high quality, affordable men's clothing direct. I'm an independent Style Advisor for J. Hilburn. We dress professional men who do not like, or don't have the time, to shop. Instead, you enlist me as your personal Style Advisor. I come to your home or office, take 12 simple measurements and help you select custom-made clothing in under 30 minutes. Our quality easily matches that of Savile Row, Burberry or Zegna - but our custom fit exceeds them all. And because I sell directly, we can buy quality Italian fabric, employ the finest tailors and still sell our products at a significantly lower price than standard retail. For example, our custom shirts sell for $79, $99, and $149, depending on the fabric - much less than the usual bespoke clothier, typically charging between $300 to $500 for a similar item.
I offer more than 300 upscale Italian fabrics with choice of fit, collar, cuff, button styles and more. I also offer custom trousers and ready-to-wear items including cashmere sweaters, polos, belts, cufflinks and other accessories. I've been a Willow Glen resident for more than 11 years and would love to meet with you at your convenience to update your wardrobe ~ quick, easy, and for a great value!
· I'm happy to offer Willow Glen residents $20 off their first order of at least $100.
>> Karen on Blewett, 5/25/2011
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small, local, friendly, full-service printer and paper supply company. (Operates from his home: call for service.)
Larry (on Willow); July 10, 2010; December 27, 2010
LOVED this service! I used it for work when I was working in Sales and dealing with contracts. You have a dedicated fax number that you can give out, but the faxes come in as attachments (pdf) into your email. It's a little more money, but you can request a local number as well. There are three advantages: 1) the document is delivered to email 2) you always have a copy that you can open and reference 3) it's very 'green' since you aren't wasting the printing of the fax on paper
Lisa/Palm Haven; October 13, 2010
[with efax,] You can have a free number (mine's in Ohio) or you can pay to get a local number (so people don't look at you funny when you give it to them). I've used it for years. I occasionally, maybe once or twice a year, get spam from them, but it's probably because I'm on the free plan.
Mary; October 13, 2010
friendly, quick and reasonable! [printing and fax services]
Kathy; May 7, 2012
I also hope you will consider using Able Printing who has quietly been printing free flyers for lost people and pets for some time now. We are really lucky to have a business like this in our neighborhood!
Vivian; April 6, 2013
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She really knows the market.
Charla; January 17, 2010
He's always been very honest and up front with me about everything. He works in all parts of the Bay Area, and his office is in Fremont (he was originally referred to me by my parents who live in the Mission Hills in Fremont).
Sean & Hallie on Malaga; December 17, 2010
She worked very very hard on our behalf and at every step of the long arduous process, she kept us well informed. She proved extremely adept at navigating all the road blocks and delay tactics that the loan institutions threw up in our path. I can wholeheartedly recommend her and her partner Thomas Binder.
Cathy L; July 14, 2013
She listened to our needs and helped us to quickly sell our house above what we had been told by other realtors that we would get. She also helped us to find a new home that is perfect for us. She’s been in realty since 1986 and really knows the Bay Area. She took great care of us start to finish and beyond and we always felt like she put our best interest first.
Heather on Willowhaven; March 28, 2013
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I had the best experience with Zaavy for our little league team banners. You can build your own banner, they have the best prices (and I did my research), they're turnaround time is quick, they ship or you can pick up. I had a timing issue and (for me) they hand delivered to my house. Excellent customer service! Will use them again in a heartbeat.
Sherri; September 2, 2011
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...a very nice guy and does top quality work for a very reasonable price.
Relph; July 15, 2011
I had to change [my order] several times, and he was very patient and accommodating with each of my requests. The delivery was quick, the engraving was perfect and the quality of the trophies excellent!
Pam on Bird; July 15, 2011
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I went to Europe last spring. The main part of my trip was booked through a cruise line, but the Paris visit at the end of the cruise was expertly planned by Marilyn Willow Glen Travel.
Bonnie, Mercer Ave; March 9, 2010
...if you have plans to travel to China. Very professional and their prices are quite reasonable. Other services I checked out were charging in the $70 price range; their charge was $29. I did not need their expedited service; dropped off the paperwork on a Tuesday and it was ready on Friday. They also will do passport photos for $5 (at a FedEx store the cost was $14).
Suzanne/Olive Hill Drive; October 24, 2010
She specializes in leisure travel. Hawaii as well as groups. She has over 30 years experience.
Ruby F; July 19, 2011
Natalie Lewis handles Hawaii and her number is 408-881-0351
Alida K; July 20, 2011
[Peak Travel] can do whatever you want to do. They are 2nd generation Willow Glenites and the staff is amazing. They recently moved from Lincoln
Jan C; February 24, 2012
I second. I go to Rose Rotherham [at Peak Travel] for help. They are great!
Connie on Madrona; February 23, 2012
[Debra Stern at Peak Travel] is in Willow Glen, has handled all my family's travel for many years now and is an expert at planning personal and business travel, domestic and international.
Astrid on Nattinger Way; May 5, 2013
They are GREAT!!!
Deidre; September 24, 2012
Shannon is great, she'd be glad to give you tourist booklets and other information. She's been with the company since before 1997.
Valerie on Harmil; July 21, 2013
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we got it there for about $6 including tax. It's in a huge warehouse, and we enjoyed wandering around looking at the amazing variety they have. Definitely worth a trip We also went to Smart and Final since it is just down the street. They had the 6 quart food containers too, but it was in a two-pack. The price was just slightly higher than Dong Vinh.
Kara; July 30, 2011
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He's not the cheapest, but he's definitely the best and he's really a great guy. His web site has really excellent details on the process they use to not just transfer your video, but to improve the video playback. I even had a reel from 1946 transferred and it turned out nice too.
Ron; September 3, 2010; January 2, 2011
I had several boxes of slides scanned in addition to several standard 4"x6" photos. did a fantastic job... you preview the scans, choose which you want to eliminate from your "job" and they don't charge you for the ones you want to eliminate. Plus they have a few options on output, so you can choose what will suit your needs best.
Ron; September 3, 2010
...a program of the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County, can transfer film and tapes to digital for you. We're a non-profit 501c(3) historical organization dedicated to preserving movies and photos of Santa Clara Valley's past, and we provide the transfer service to the community in order to fund the Archive's conservation projects. We will also transfer historically relevant California footage free in exchange for a copy for the Archive. You can contact me (Bill Foley) at (408) 317-8249 or by email at iamspartacus@gmail.com You can also see some of what we do at the websites above.
Bill Foley; July 3, 2011
I had Bill Foley of the Pioneers Film Archive digitize audio tape and he did a great job. I highly recommend the service.
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; July 3, 2011
will convert VHS to DVD. Takes ~3 weeks, costs ~$18 per DVD (up to 2 tapes / 2 hrs per DVD)
Larry (on Willow); May 5, 2013
I'm the film curator and Vice President of the California Pioneers of Santa Clara County. We've invested over $10,000 in brand new film transfer equipment, and for the past year have been transferring film (8mm, Super 8, and 16mm) to DVD and other digital formats for individuals, companies, and museums in the Bay Area. We're a non-profit 501c3, and transfer home movies to fund our growing archive of Santa Clara County historical films. We charge 15c per foot of film, and you have many options to fully customize your DVDs. I personally work with each order individually. You can see some of our films on youtube at www.youtube.com/sccpioneers and can learn more about us from our website, www.CaliforniaPioneers.com
>> Bill Foley; January 2, 2011
Specializing in newborn, children and family photography for over 12 years.
>> Shannon Wight; shannonwphoto@gmail.com; July 17, 2013
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For a graphic designer for look/feel, I can provide contacts. For web developer for creating a website, my company (Webdrips) specializes in web development.
>> Dan Harris, 95slug@gmail.com; August 2, 2012
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Offers "Bootcamp" training classes in Los Gatos and Willow Glen. Audra and her team are awesome...a good but hard workout ... She is super nice
Jen on Byerly; January 20, 2010
the trainer, Roger, was excellent. He matched workouts to my age, ability and general health and after an hour, I feel great!
Sue on Dean; June 17, 2010
...a neat new studio in Willow Glen... a great overall trainer, and also, if you have back or other physiological issues...If you want to try him out for free, he gives an hour-long class every Sat. at 9am, and the first time's free....Oh, he and his wife live in WG, as well.
Carol on Kirkmont; August 1, 2011
motivates... knowledgeable about exercise and nutrition
Mary; May 20, 2011
I am quite new to yoga, but my wife has been visiting NuLife yoga on San Carlos just west from Meridian for years. Doug and Ruby are great people, and Ruby's beginner classes are challenging and yet never feel too harsh. They are very nuturing of their students and have great attitudes.
John /Michigan Avenue; September 1, 2011
This guy is great! He will come to your home and customize a program for you.
Sandy on Richland; August 26, 2012
I do "buddy training" with her… she is very aware of form and any injuries you may have - and I've had a few. … available to train either at Club One, or in your home or other location. Kelly Lee
Cheryl/Glenfield Dr.; August 27, 2012
[Kelly Lee is]… very good, very diligent and makes sure that you work hard but within your capabilities… you never get bored, and she … works with you to customize the training so it is in align with your fitness goals. Kelly is a former NCAA athlete, certified fitness trainer and knowledgeable about anatomy and nutrition … big on weight training also
Sara on Michigan; August 27, 2012
[recommended by]
Pam on Sycamore; August 26, 2012
She will customize a Pilates Mat and/or TRX class for you without having the expense of a private trainer.
Karen on Blewett; August 26, 2012
I second this recommendation. Tiffeny is warm, fun, capable, and a great listener. She is especially good at picking up where physical therapy leaves off.
Carol on Curtis; August 30, 2012
[Tiffeny Nuti is] … knowledgable, energetic and affordable. She would definitely come to your house or to a local park-whatever suits you best. She makes my workouts fun with her creative ideas.
Christy on Edmond Ct.; August 29, 2012
Parisa is an EXCELLENT teacher. She combines Yoga/Pilates/TRX in her classes. Highly recommended. Reasonably priced.
Karen on Blewett; August 1, 2012
Scott has worked with me more than a year and he has supervised my 50 lb weight loss and increase in strength. He is great at customizing workouts that achieve your goals without causing injury.
John on Michigan; November 10, 2013
I will second the recommendation for Scott Wong. I trained with him when he was at 24 Hour Fitness.
Debbie/Garden Glen Way; November 10, 2013
Scott knows how to adjust his workouts to a person's needs and capabilities.
J M; December 24, 2013
I also recommend Scott. I trained with him when he worked at 24 Hour Fitness and found him very knowledgable.
Debbie on Garden Glen Way; December 24, 2013
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Cat rescue
Sergio on Hamilton Way; September 8, 2010
has a very good selection of cat condos/climbing posts.
Sara on Michigan; December 10, 2013
831-818-2376
I highly recommend Craig. I've been using him for years and he's great.
Linda on Belmont; March 18, 2013
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[Downtown Dogs] runs a weekly small dog social on Saturdays from 11:45-12:45. The fee is $10. I love Downtown Dogs for daycare and boarding. And the small dog social was fun, although I only went the one time since we do daycare three days a week. Another option is to go try Butcher Dog Park in Cambrian on the corner of Camden/Lancaster. They have a small dog enclosure (under 40 lbs.) and a large dog enclosure. We played in the small dog enclosure a couple of Saturdays ago, and it was good free fun!
Leslie/Crestwood; June 23, 2010
I second them as the best choice for a stressfree training experience. they are wonderful all around - many options to meet your needs and they can provide new challenges for those of us with very active dogs (nosework saves me still during heat waves and rainy weeks when my dog needs a lot of energy used up fast!). They use positive reinforcement (lots of treats or squeeky toys ) and offer clicker training for those interested without pressure. … downtown offers several dates and options for most classes and has several amazing trainers and smaller class sizes than I've found anywhere else. I've never had a class cancelled as they are so professional and cover it all. They also have drop in puppy socials for teaching your new family member how to interact with new friends successfully!
Arrika on Georgetta; October 13, 2011
[Denise is] local WG and she'll care for pets in your home or in hers. Because she was going to be away a couple of days herself, she arranged a back-up sitter (Terri Festa, Alphadog's Pet Services). I met with them together before the trip to explain everything. The arrangement worked very well and I returned home to happy pugs, who had obviously been well cared for and exercised.
Suzy; November 5, 2009; June 22, 2011
She [Denise] cares for our 4 kitties when we travel. She comes to our home. She is a super star. I know she takes dogs into her home too if you need that kind of service.
Lisa/Cherry Avenue; August 3, 2010
We recently used Denise for a long vacation and our chocolate lab, Cocoa highly recommends her (as do we)! We've also been very pleased with Downtown Dogs but Denise is right around the corner from us and it seemed more like home.
Mary on Georgetta; August 3, 2010; June 22, 2011; February 16, 2012; May 29, 2012
I second the motion. Denise is FABULOUS! We use her for our two elderly cats and energetic dog!
Norma on Settle; November 20, 2010
I have used [Denise] for a few years now and she is honest, reliable, and wonderful with my pets.
Alison on Mazzaglia; February 8, 2013
...spoiling and loving animals all of her life. She currently has two cats and a dachshund-mix as part of her pet family. Jamie taught Speech Therapy for eight years in NY and when she moved to the Bay Area, she decided to pursue her dream of working with animals.
Kelly; March 15, 2010
Jamie Bleyer is the owner, but Amy Y. who works for Jamie, is my little dog's "nanny" and is just wonderful! Amy is certified in animal CPR. My dog "Tribble" ... recently had eye surgery and I completed trusted Amy with giving Tribble her medication and taking extra gentle care with her. They do everything from dog walking to vacation stays.
Lisa on Lincoln Court; February 26, 2010
It was the first time we boarded our boxer, Roxanne and couldn't have been happier. Especially because our dog has numerous issues, including the need for private play and medication. She had a private room and great care. We will be using them again and recommend them.
Jeanne on Ellen; August 3, 2010
I've used several times for my wirehair fox terrier, and I've been very pleased with their service.
Norvelle on Plaza; August 3, 2010
It is a free run dog care facility. The dogs love it.
Gail; August 3, 2010
[Spots:]… if you are up to dropping off the dog… yellow lab is in heaven there! It is a huge indoor playground with 24 hour playtime, or a separate play area for those less active dogs. [can be] crated for bedtime (10pm-6am) but there are many dog owners that welcome the 24 hr play. No additional money for early drop off or late pick up.
Alana on Pine; May 29, 2012
[used them in-home pet sitting] since I got my cats 7 years ago. My cats love Jen.
Jennifer... works with Critter care of Silicon Valley.
Suzanne on Brace; November 20, 2010; April 26, 2011
I can second, she loves my cats and they love her [at Critter Care].
David; November 20, 2010
...Our girls are now the most obedient dogs we've ever had. Plus, Klub K9 has some incredible daycare/boarding. Each dog must pass a temperament evaluation ... have proper shots, etc. [they] use the "pack mentality," ... all dogs of similar size ...play together and sleep together...
Ron; December 29, 2010
She emails summaries of how things are going, along with photos. At pick up, she gave us a CD or DVD with all the photos. Has teen/tween age children who adored our dog. Very sweet family.
Margi/ Koch Lane; October 18, 2012
These guys are great!
Shelby; February 8, 2013
[She] is fantastic with dogs. She is now dog sitting at her home with a big yard in downtown San Jose. The elist may know her as a wonderful groomer at Dr. Dave's on Bascom and Hamilton.
Jonica on Lansford; July 18, 2013
I've known Rebecca for 6 plus years. She can go to your house or have your dogs move in to her safe house. She's very kind and responsible.
Nancy G; July 22, 2013
Willow Glen Paws located in Willow Glen. [She] watched my son’s two dogs at her house for a week. Her house is dog friendly with a nice yard and plenty of shade and areas to play safely. She forwarded pics everyday with an update of how they were doing. She also comes to my house to walk the dogs on short notice and she is very dependable.
Cathy on Willow Street; August 19, 2013
... a college student and very responsible young man who has house sit for our two labs on many occasions. He takes them out to the park in my car each day that we are gone, entertains them, and is vigilant about their care. They love him. He is my neighbor and an all around great guy. Tony has also done extensive work at Dr. Dave's Doggie Day Care.
Maria; November 4, 2013
She's great with animals, she treats them like her own. I trust her. She's local too!
Vanessa on Cherry; August 19, 2013
She was our nanny for many years and there was no one that I would trust more with our daughter than Judy... [she] is still the first person I trust with my home and my loved ones. She is a gem, and I am so grateful to her!
Caroline / Malone Rd; November 14, 2013
I am a pet sitter in the neighborhood. I have excellent references and good rates. I'm trustworthy, responsible, and educated about animals. Also, available for last minute care. Please give me a call if you need a petsitter. I'd love to meet you!
>> Shelby on Parkwood Way; shelby.brookings@gmail.com; August 19, 2013
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My 18 month old Lab and I just completed a dog obedience class ... 8 classes for $88...the bonding, reinforcement, and ability to work on individual problems really helped us to advance her training. Vikki's teaching is based on Ian Dunbar's philosophy of positive reward (food, praise, play) and she was so patient with us and our dogs. There were six dogs in our group and by the end of the class, all dog/owner skills were markedly improved. If you are looking for a great class check her out.
Maria; November 4, 2009; December 29, 2010
She helped me to train my Boston Terriers and she's great.
Marilyn M; December 29, 2010
Dog whisperer Kimberly McCarthy!! [trainer and behavorist who lives in WG]
Shelby on Parkwood Way; April 20, 2013
...programs that suit the different needs of each dog and owner ... amazing at understanding and communicating with dogs, as well as ... owner... emails after every training session,... how to continue that day's lesson at home. ... like having a training manual specific to our dog, and I still refer to it...
Ellen; December 30, 2010
He has chosen to go back to school after being in the Tech industry for many years. He's very responsible and willing to do little things around the house, take out trash, water plants...and not to mention that my dog loved him. For us having a dog sitter worked out better then boarding, because it was much cheaper and I kept our dog in the environment he is used to (he doesn't eat when we board him).
Maggie on Jansen; April 25, 2011
taught us all the basics to build upon in order for my Murph to get his AKC Canine Good Citizen and therapy certification. Sirius training is the creation of Ian Dunbar who stresses positive reward and socialization to bring your pup into your family pack.
Maria; October 12, 2011; December 19, 2011
the best training our difficult dog has ever had
Carol; February 16, 2012; September 16, 2012
[Wag n Train:]... pure magic on getting dogs who were originally recalcitrant to happily do as she asked, plus the advice she gives on this list is spot-on.
Elissa on Laurie; November 11, 2013
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Lisa Pollino is great! She totally LOVES every animal she cares for. Very tender-hearted, caring person! Walks/Visits/Overnights
Terri R; February 13, 2011
...The groomer called when my dog was almost finished so she was there for her first experience about an hour and a half... they also have daycare. The cut was perfect and she was very relaxed when she was picked up. There are reviews on Yelp as well.
Melinda; July 21, 2011; January 20, 2012
We boarded our German Shepard with them for a week and both us and our German Shepard were happy. we had her groomed at pick up …and will take her to Dr. Dave's from now on.
Caroline/ Malone Rd; January 20, 2012
…The gal they assigned to us took care of our birds, rat, and turtle as well as bringing in the mail, turning lights on and off, etc. They pretty much do whatever you need. Fetch employees walk dogs, house sit, do doggie daycare and pet transport, give medication or baths, you name it. You meet with your caregiver before you sign any contract to make sure that you feel comfortable with them being in your home. They appear to be extremely picky about whom they hire.
Linda on Belmont; May 14, 2012; May 29, 2012
recommended
Susan on Parkide; October 25, 2013
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Dog walker - She is kind and knowledgable.
Debbie on Garden Glen Way; February 26, 2010
There's a small dog meetup group in Santa Clara...Butcher Park is a nice small dog area as well. The pug meetup group meets there once a month. You might also try some puppy classes for socialization and skills development. Tuesday and Wed nights at the fairgrounds both Santa Clara Dog Training Club and Town and Country Dog Training Club have programs. http://www.townandcountrydtc.org/classes.htm or http://www.santaclaradog.org/classes/classes.htm
Suzy; June 23, 2010
...is a certified dog walker, trained in CPR and dog behavior.
Colin McC; June 22, 2011
dog walker and sitter who can stay at your house
Several people on the list have used her.
Kimberly S; December 27, 2010; February 12, 2011
check with them on availability
[They] do overnights, too.
Carol on Kirkmont; August 30, 2011, August 19, 2013
…my dog walker for the past 5 year. He has a kind and gentle way with all animals and my dogs just LOVE him! Besides dog walking and shuttling my dogs to the vet and groomer, he is adept at administering medications,wound care, diabetic injections, wheelchair dog… He is also available to stay overnight which means none of my dogs have ever seen the inside of a boarding kennel. Sadly, I'm down to two elderly dogs who don't walk much any more and John is available to add more clients.
Carol H on Curtiss Avenue; August 28, 2011
Rochelle has been walking and whispering to our dogs for years. She is wonderful.
DC; February 16, 2012
[Rochelle] is a Cesar Millan protege and has even been on his show. She whispers to dogs in ways the dogs only respond to. She has walked and whispered in Willow Glen for years.
RG/Kotenberg Avenue; February 16, 2012
has a small business working with dogs for 5+ years
Jessica on Belmont; January 27, 2012
Responsible and reliable. Erin walks our dog daily and our dog loves Erin! Erin works for a vet and is comfortable with dogs.
Gail C; May 14, 2013
I believe she has worked with many others in Willow Glen as well.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; February 24, 2013
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...had an English Springer Spaniel who was 15+ years and they took extraordinary care with him for years and especially as a senior citizen.
Barb on Glenkirk; January 5, 2011
... My dogs loved going to see Mark [at Grooming Extraordinaire] and always were happy to be there. Mark was very kind and helpful when I was very sick as well and worried and checked in when my older dog was sick.
Kelly B; January 5, 2011
...I mentioned [my dog's back pain] to Mark [at Grooming Extraordinaire]...He assured me he would personally take care of her...We've never had another problem.
Mary; January 5, 2011
Grooming Extrodinare [not recommended by]
Millie A; January 4, 2011
Grooming Extrodinare [not recommended by]
Teri /Thrasher; May 29, 2012
Grooming Extrodinare [not recommended by]
Betsy/Pine; May 29, 2012
I take my Yorkie/Jack Russell mix...He weighs 20lbs and has the longer hair. She charges $55, but that includes doing the glands, cleaning the ears and nails in addition to the bath and haircut. I have been happy with her work.
Heather on Curtner; January 4, 2011
[Suzie's:] love her.
Mary/Booksin; May 30, 2012
[Suzie's :] We love her!
Betsy/Pine; May 29, 2012
… a couple of our clients (we're petsitters/dog walkers) are very happy with both the staff & the services...i have dropped of a dog there & he couldn't wait to get in the door!
Laurie on Harmil Way; May 28, 2012
If you have a dog that maybe is too old to get out much anymore or maybe one that experiences anxiety at the vet, you can have nail trimming done IN YOUR HOME!! Andrea Sanfillipo is a professional groomer with many years of experience in her field. She also has behavior and training experience so she understands your pooch inside and out!
Kimberly / Darlene Ave.; March 10, 2013
… did a good job and were very nice and professional.
Teri /Thrasher; May 29, 2012
[The Groomery:] Julie is wonderful and dogs are always ready within 3 hours of when I bring them in....
Kathy S; May 29, 2012
Artistic job.
Carol on Kirkmont; September 16, 2012
I was pleased [with their service] for my 16+ yr old border collie mix. I was fortunate to get in fairly quickly due to a last-minute cancellation, however, they do book up fast!
Vivian on Glenn; July 24, 2013
Been taking my dog there for about a year for baths and grooms. They are good to her and she doesn't get scared. Prices are reasonable but the main thing is the way they know all the dogs and their owners and have fun while they work so hard. And they do work hard!
Jonica on Lansford; December 29, 2013
I recommend [Dr. Dave's] as well. I have been taking my dog there for daycare and boarding for about six months. He LOVES going there.
Pat G; December 29, 2013
He has always done a good job with our large German Shepard.
Carolyn A; July 24, 2013
I walk clients dogs in Willow Glen area, my grooming services are in Campbell. I tailor each clients setup to meet there needs
>> Jenifer Carter, Certified Dog Trainer / Groomer –Jenifer
jcpiazza@yahoo.com; February 27, 2012
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has a great love for and understanding of all kinds of creature people (as she calls them.) she also is very knowlegable about birds and builds avian habitats.
Anne on Brooks; February 16, 2012; May 20, 2012; May 29, 2012
They have taken back MANY toys, no questions asked.
Kim on Altamont; December 29, 2012
The closest official dog park to WG is Delmas Park just north of San Carlos along Hwy 87. The next would probably be Lincoln High School community park (Rose Garden area), Butcher Park at Camden near Hillsdale, or Selma-Olinder. Many people use the amphitheater at Bramhall Park (on Willow) and River Glen park (Bird and Pine) as unofficial dog parks but please note it is not legal to have your dog off-leash there (and they are not fenced in).
Stacy on Nightingale; February 2, 2012
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[response to request for info about professionally trained service dog] They provide service, social, companion, and hearing dogs. They do have a wait list‚ but you should at least check them out. They are a wonderful organization. They have a local puppy raising program, but their headquarters are in Santa Rosa, CA. I did PR work for them right out of college many years ago.
Eileen G; February 8, 2013
[response to request for info about professionally trained service dog] We rescued a beautiful German Shepard from Northern California German Shepard Rescue and then boarded her for a month's worth of training at Cooperhaus. She was not only trained, but also obtained her "Canine Good Citizen's Certification"
Caroline /Malone Rd; February 7, 2013
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Dr Deb was very helpful to us and our older welshie a year or two back.
Rowena; February 1, 2010
....a vet who does chiro as well as acupuncture. Was ... on the US Agility team, so she knows a lot about canine athletes and their issues, which is a help. A bit of a drive, but she's very good. The pugs love her.
Suzy; February 1, 2010
He was gentle [with our ginuea pig], very knowledgeable, thorough and very caring. He called a couple times after our visit to see how "Butterscotch" was doing. The whole staff at the hospital was top notch.
Velda; May 5, 2010
specializes in small animals. They are wonderful, especially with very ill pets! We've used them for years for rabbits, guinea pigs, and rats.
We have taken dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and turtles here and have been happy with the care each and every time.
Linda on Belmont; May 5, 2010; June 4, 2011
I've been going there [to Santa Clara Pet Hospital] for many years. They're great.
Carol A.; June 5, 2011
Great docs, friendly office staff, and reasonably priced. And their price for meds is lower than the big box outfits.
Bruce; August 24, 2010
[Burbank Pet Hospital is]...Very caring staff and Dr.Kumar is fantastic. I have also found that the meds are very reasonable.
Mary Ann/Mildred Avenue; August 24, 2010
[Burbank Pet Hospital] excellent vet treatment of both cats & dogs (with separate entrances).
I've recommended Burbank many times... \
-- still the best
Maureen/(near Bird & Willow); August 24, 2010; December 5, 2010, November 1, 2013
[Burbank Pet Hospital]...they are really nice,great with our dog and very affordable.
Lorena on Kotenberg; November 8, 2010
Dr. Apple came to my mom's rescue when she needed [help with her kitty]
Lisa / Palm Haven; August 16, 2010
[Dr. Apple is] prompt, courteous, and very understanding of the situation.
Sergio on Hamilton Way; August 17, 2010
[Dr. Apple:] We use him and are also very happy with him. [makes house calls]
It is great to have him come to house as I can't imagine trying to transport our two cats. Totally worth any additional cost. I am not even sure it costs anything more as we have only ever used his services for our cats that we have had for two years.
Christine, Madrona Ave.; May 6, 2012, January 22, 2013
has a low cost spay & neuter clinic for pets (& for feral cats)
Maureen/(near Bird & Willow); August 24, 2010
... service is great...7 days a week (including evening hours), a full 24 hr emergency hospital, intensive care unit, and much more... alternative medicine (acupuncture, chiropractic, etc.) too.
They have been our vet of choice for over 20 years.
Bob on Bird; December 22, 2010; December 8, 2011; September 16, 2012
...we've been using them [AAH] for about 10 years & well worth the extra few miles.
Laurie on Harmil Way; December 22, 2010
...they're [AAH] open 24 hours 7 days. If the distance isn't critical, I would highly recommend them for emergencies. The vets all seem to be thorough and caring. And if the animal has to stay there, you know somebody's always there, unlike lots of otherwise very good veterinary hospitals.
they have Sat. and Sun. appointments, and evenings.
Barb M, Blewett; December 6, 2010; December 7, 2011
[doggy dental surgery] … [Adobe Animal Hospital is] open 24/7/365. You can call with any question any time day or night. I thought they'd be expensive because of their facilities, location, etc, but they're not. And they give a senior discount if you're lucky enough to qualify for it.
Susan on Gerald; December 8, 2011
[Adobe] runs 24/7 and you can even get regular appointments as late as 8pm. Best vet emergency I've ever been to.; ccassara@aol.com
September 16, 2012
... emergency treatment on nights & weekends when most vets are closed, I haven't had to go there in a long time, but it seems that most vets refer patients to them.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 5, 2010
... I used [Emergency Animal Clinic] when my 15 year old Persian decided his time was up with me. They were wonderful even though I was a sobbing customer throughout the ordeal. They probably aren't cheap (I didn't care to shop around) but they treated my broken heart with the respect I deserved.
Denise R; December 6, 2010
...been there [Emergency Animal Clinic] a few times, you can also call ahead with symptoms and they will talk to you if they have time.
Maria ; December 5, 2010
17480 Shelburne Way, Los Gatos; (408) 354-6474...
...my Megan (lab/pointer) had knee surgery ... most compassionate ... made me feel confident that everything was going to be all right - and it is. ... vet nurse that will come in at midnight and 4:00 a.m. to check on the meds, IV etc. (for a fee...) Dr. Frandle is beyond wonderful and so is his nurse Jen and his surgery assistant Shilough.
Millie A; December 7, 2010
I second LGD&CH. The staff is excellent and the vets are awesome. Saturday hours and are open into the evenings during the week.
Randi K; December 22, 2010
We've worked with most of the vets there, but primarily Dr. Nagel whom we love. What we appreciate most is how "even" he is about things. He doesn't overplay issues to make us worry or spend more yet I truly believe he has our dogs best interest at heart. If he were to tell us we needed to do "x" for our dogs I would believe him whole heartily.
Cate /Glenwood; September 25, 2011
I second the recommendation [for Lincoln Ave Veterinary]
Jan on Harmil; September 25, 2011
Lincoln Avenue Veterinary … are kind and personable. I give them my full recommendation.
John on Michigan; September 25, 2011
The clinic & examining rooms [at Lincoln Ave. Vet] are spotless, no smell ... always ready to offer suggestions, take your pet in immediately if it is urgent ... explains problems, alternative ways of treatment, full service including over night or day boarding, full service grooming and prescriptions on site. Dr. Bowden and Dr. McKinley are ... caring, very professional and you can just see how much they love their work.
Valerie on Harmil; May 5, 2013
… ongoing care of my 15 year old lab that just passed. I also utilized his very very caring services to say goodbye to my dog peacefully and at home.
Michelle on Coe; August 30, 2012
Here's another vote for Dr. Moore. Just fabulous. She's been helping us take care of our English bulldog for four years now, and we've had the same wonderful experience with Dr. Moore going above and beyond when we've been on vacation, post surgery, etc. We're wishing them the best of success in their new location by Petco and Branham High School.
Jeff on Fairwood; June 20, 2012
… a great choice for me and my cattle dog. We saw Dr. Forgy and she was indeed patient, attentive, focused, and responsive to our shy cattle dog's needs.
Carol; August 31, 2012
We saw Dr. Forgy [at Pinnacle]. She was wonderful. Has a great, happy, fun personality. And was very thorough.
Betsy on Pine; August 12, 2012
They [at Pinnacle] have completely separate area for dogs and cats. Highly recommended for feline dental care--my shelter cat had severe dental issues and received wonderful care, thorough instructions for aftercare and was so much happier and healthier after his PAH visit!!! PAH was first in South Bay area to be awarded the AAFP cat friendly practice designation.
Vivian; November 1, 2013
She's wonderful, in fact, we're very pleased with everyone there.
Debbi on Hazelwood; January 4, 2011
My Katie went to see Sharon today and came back beautifully washed, cut, and nails trimmed for $60 (she's 35lbs, btw. Larger dogs may be more)
David O; January 4, 2011
...[gone to the Linc. Ave. Vet. ] for over 20 years. They are great!
Colleen / WGWay; December 21, 2010
[Linc. Ave. Vet]... have always been very happy with staff and doctors.
John on Michigan; January 1, 2011
she came to our neighbors house several years ago when they had to put their beloved kitty down. they said she was very compassionate.
laurie on harmil way; December 27, 2012
[makes housecalls] I interviewed her last week and liked her very much. You can check out her website and read Yelp reviews atwww.drjudyo.com.
Susan on Parkside; December 27, 2012
... impressed with [Dr. Judy’s] explanation of the issues they were dealing with, her patience and most especially the cost - you can literally get your neighbors together and it really does save on the cost of that "office visit" especially if you have more than one pet, like I do.
Annette on Kiner; February 27, 2013
She... was at our house in just over an hour... informative, compassionate, calm and understanding.
Debbie / Guadalupe Ave / Willow Glen Way
debbie@d2dezigns.com
December 27, 2012
...is awesome!
Rebecca of Cherry; November 1, 2013
[The Cat Hospital] not recommended
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; November 1, 2013
They have cardiologist on staff and alternative pet medicine too.
Alana/Pine; October 29, 2013
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After using my new camera for a while, I started noticing a small spot on each photo. These folks knew immediately what was going on and without even asking, the guy started to clean the sensor with some blower device. Problem solved in less than 1 minute! He was not even going to charge me anything for this...Now that is service and knowledge of your products! These guys know what they are doing and give great service!
Bart on Willow Glen Way; September 7, 2011
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[World Time does] excellent work and can work on any watch. He has a whole display case full of watch bands. Very easy to work with and the prices are reasonable. Park in the back and it's easy to get in and out.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; November 12, 2009; October 25, 2010
They [at Mann's] are so nice and always serve you quickly. And it's right downtown WG!
Tina on Monte Vista; February 20, 2011
[Mann's Jewelers]...replaces batteries...also clean and/or repair watches ( I recently had my 18 yr. old Seiko cleaned and it's good as new now - another shop, a self-described watch repair shop, told me I would have to replace the workings completely.) The folks at Manns are friendly, honest and the prices are a good value.
Val on Everett; February 20, 2011
We have used them for several of our very old clocks and they always get them up and running.
Pam on Bird; January 14, 2010
Would agree w/ Pam. Had a couple 40's kitchen clocks worked on & [Almaden Clock Repair] did a great job!
Bonnie & Mike on Jonathan Av.; January 14, 2010
[Almaden Clock Shop] ...has been in business for many years and has an excellent reputation.
Maria; July 11, 2011
It is a bit of a drive, but he really knows his stuff. He repaired my mother's antique clock and we purchased two more antique clocks from him. He will tell you if it is worth fixing or not and then he does a great job for reasonable fees. Good excuse for a weekend in Monterey. :-)
Jan on Glen Eyrie; January 15, 2010
out of business
I have had them work on my computers and do updates several times. They work on PC and Mac, and best of all, they will come to your house if you would like. I have had them do software updates, computer instillation, computer repair etc. The fees are reasonable and they are prompt and efficient.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; June 17, 2011
We found a hard-to-find battery at this place near the corner of Camden and Bascom. I have not used them yet for other watch services.
Jeff on Fairwood; November 21, 2011
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We've worked with Mark for many years. He also tunes and maintains the pianos at our church.
Julie on De Anza Way; December 5, 2011
… was very satisfied.
Terri on Sweetbriar; December 6, 2011
...our Willow Glen Neighbor rebuilt our piano and is our piano tuner. As well as being an experienced and extremely capable piano tuner, he is a kind and wonderful guy.
Gail K; March 3, 2013
... the go-to piano tuner for this area! He services both residential and commercial accounts (such as SJ State, Fairmont Hotel, etc.). He's a family guy and very personable as well as doing a superior job.
Linda on Belmont; March 2, 2013
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...did a wonderful job of repairing the straps and breathing more life into my favorite purse. Reasonable and it looks great!
Linda on Dorothy; February 18, 2010
[Willow Glen Shoe Repair] not recommended.
Astrid G; May 16, 2013
I've tried [Willow Glen Shoe Repair] and they're great. They replaced an elastic strap on a pair of Leather Frye wedges I have. Ready on time, fantastic work, and they cleaned and shined the leather for me. Not expensive, either.
Erin on Dorothy; May 16, 2013
[Willow Glen Shoe Repair] not recommended.
Valerie on Harmil; May 16, 2013
[Willow Glen Shoe Repair] not recommended.
Rhiannon LaB; May 17, 2013
Best shoe repair in the valley is “Cobbler's Bench”
Teri K; May 16, 2013
…[ Cobbler's Bench] fixed quite a few things for us and my husband trusts only them to resole his good shoes. A shoe manufacturer suggested we go there.
Kathleen on Fairview; May 17, 2013
Cobblers Bench is fabulous. While I'd prefer to walk to a local shoe repair, Cobblers Bench is definitely worth the trip.
Nan on WG Way; May 17, 2013
I second The Cobbler's Bench. We have used them for years.
Susan G; May 16, 2013
Was given their name [Cobblers Bench] by Nordstrom's years ago and have been going back to them for all shoe repair and leather work.
Gigi on Michigan; May 17, 2013
It’s EXCELLENT. …worth it if you have a tricky job or something of value. A small store-front shop whose main business is shoe repair but which also sells a small line of luggage/backpacks/shoe laces, etc. Superb service and work. The skill, coupled with the general air of service and customer relations, is remarkable. Our "go to" cobbler.
Dave on Creek; May 17, 2013
... a family owned and operated business that does fine repair work. ...They also do orthopedic repairs.
Maria; December 20, 2013
We have gone to the shoe repair by the Goodwill…. The owner is very nice & does quality work. His son also works there & is very friendly.
Karen on Lansford Ave; May 17, 2013
…they [Herrera’s] do a fine job. A true cobbler and a lost art of today.
Audra; May 16, 2013
[Mr. Herrera] has folded his tent and gone away, apparently very quietly.
Jonica on Lansford; December 20, 2013
I go to shoe repair next to Elva s coffee on Lincoln.
Mike McG; May 16, 2013
[Lincoln Shoe]… is wonderful with reasonable prices. They do great work.
Wednesday; May 16, 2013
Very reasonable and did an excellent clean reheel job for my wedding shoes two years ago. Very kind and knowledgeable gentleman. I would not hesitate to make the drive over there to continue to patronize his business.
Kristi on Pine; May 16, 2013
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They [at Campbell TV] were timely and affordable and very pleasant to deal with.
Tina on Monte Vista; May 9, 2011
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Gunther's is a great choice for German food. You might include my personal favorite, red cabbage! Very nice people, too.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; October 12, 2010
a 1910 City and National Landmark... restored craftsmen bungalow w/ kitchen, theater/ballroom with stage, parlor with a rock fireplace... not a formal building but charming...
Jim Z.; January 16, 2010
[FF catered] two dinner seminars at my office...I was VERY pleased with the results.
... They are real pros, and their food is beautiful as well as delicious.
It's GREAT to hire a sole proprietor in Willow Glen who does a fantastic job!
In December I called Flour Flower to cater a dinner for about 25 people. Although it was the Christmas season and they were already booked that night, they worked with us to come up with a plan so that they could bring us dinner as well. Everyone who had it said it was the best food we have ever had. It is difficult to describe how delighted we were.
Carol on Curtis; November 22, 2009, July 13, 2010; September 6, 2011 January 20, 2013
Dora has done a great job for a number of functions.
Elisa on Fruitdale; May 21, 2010
I just had Joe of Dominguez Catering do an event for the Grapevine on Cinco de Mayo and he was great.
Valerie on Laurie; May 22, 2010
...family owned business run by a real nice owner named Ron...their home-made Lasagna is absolutely delectable! ...I always get compliments on how good it is (especially the lasagna)...EXTREMELY reasonable in price... very knowledgeable about catering and portioning per person. [also a] restaurant
Todd on Terra Bella; August 12, 2010
...used them many times and have had great courteous service ... 50 people is no problem.
We had La Villa cater [my son's] rehearsal dinner...[The server] came on time and was more than helpful and knew just what to do without being in the way. She was cooperative and always in the right place at the right time. The food was excellent.
Jan on Glen Eyrie.; August 11, 2010; September 14, 2010
...catered to our budget, had great servers and good food. They provided everything we needed and were good value.
Simon; February 22, 2011
I just attended a lunch given by the American Cancer Society & was highly impressed with the food, catered by a very nice lady in San Jose – she specializes in Mexican food, including the best chili relleno I've ever eaten (which has been quite a few)
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); February 26, 2011
There was an article in the Merc about the owner, Scott Parsons, who brings meals last Thursday of the month to Ronald McDonald House - no charge. It's his way of helping families who have sick children staying at Ronald McDonald House. I have not used this catering service, but will certainly do so when I need catering. It's nice to hear someone who donates his services for a needy cause. I'm sure other businesses also give to needy causes.
Carol on Kiner Ave.; February 25, 2011
..."full service" caterer... they are expanding this part of their business but are very experienced in catering... Thanks to Holly and staff, we served a lovely Italian dinner out in the garden with lights and checkered table cloths and Italian music - it was a fun and relaxing event, right down to the tiramisu with a strawberry garnish and a few fun dances at the end.
Kathleen on Fairview; August 26, 2011
...nice to work with... wonderful food... generally uses organic ingredients ... shops for about a week's worth of meals, comes over, and cooks them, packages them up, and cleans up all in a half day to a day. She is very interested in different kinds of nutritional issues.
Carol on Curtis.; August 21, 2011
...has a good kitchen...The bigger room has a little stage, and there is an adjoining parlor...longish hall outside the kitchen that is ideal for serving a buffet to bring into the club room. Hardwood floors throughout, lovely woodwork, old-fashioned looking light fixtures, modern bathroom and kitchen.
Carol on Curtis; June 5, 2011
I know that Music Plus Events rents out staging. They will come out; set it up and remove it right after your event is over. They are a nice group of people to work with.
Kari N /Meridian Way; September 20, 2011
We used Adelitas Taqueria in the past & it was yummy! I don’t remember it being expensive either.
Brigette /Glenkirk Ct; May 15, 2012, August 24, 2013
[Adelitas:] Their food is really yummy and authentic. The owner and staff are really sweet and the restaurant is nice and clean. Food is not very expensive.
Xinia on Radio Ave.; August 25, 2013
I have had her food at parties... I 3rd her as a wonderful option! Quite yummy!
Alana on Pine; May 15, 2012
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Ruby; July 30, 2012
I’ve also been to a number of parties recently with [them]. Very good, professional and reasonable
Ruby; July 30, 2012
A huge thank you to Dale Tibbils at Zanotto’s for going above and beyond for customer service. He met me at the store, which was closed, on Christmas morning to save our Christmas turkey dinner. Another reason to shop locally.
December 26, 2012
[Zanotto's has the] best sandwiches around, especially the tri- tip panini.
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December 26, 2012
I worked with Patrick at [Zanotto's] ...because they are a full service store we could walk over to the deli and SEE the items that would be delivered... sushi made fresh daily. When the trays were delivered- (yes delivered!) they were beautiful and overflowing with amazing fruits, vegetables, Paninis, sushi, etc. The prices were good, the food was great.
December 21, 2012
...Thanksgiving turkeys available for pick-up on the holiday itself... with or without side dishes or complete meal...within a reasonable driving distance of Willow Glen.
Results of a survey by Linda on Belmont Ave.; November 2,
2009
[Note: This information is from 2009; please call for current
availability and prices.]
Safeway at Hamilton/Meridian 408-264-1523
Will only be offering meals, not cooked turkey a la carte. Only included on this list because so many people have asked. Poor customer service --- no one seemed to be able to answer questions, left on hold interminably, would not return phone calls.
Lucky Supermarket on Camden 408-559-9484
No whole cooked turkeys; complete dinners only. Poor customer service: impossible to get questions answered or phone calls returned. Included in this only because of popular demand.
Zanotto's Downtown Market 408-977-1333
Forms to order turkeys ... or order by phone. Price per pound ... about $4.99, and birds can be picked up already heated on Thanksgiving Day itself from 10-3. They can also debone and slice for no extra charge. Side dishes will also be available for purchase.
Cosentino's Market on Bascom
Cooked turkeys must be picked up the day before Thanksgiving. [High priced]
Lunardi's - both Los Gatos and San Jose locations
Pick-up on Thanksgiving Day is fine...$7.99/lb. for a whole uncarved bird.
Boston Market - Bascom & Hamilton 408-369-7900
Whole, cooked birds (not sliced) available for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Pre-order turkeys that run about 11 lbs. each @ $3.99/lb. Birds will need to be reheated. Turkey may be available that day for pick-up if they don't run out.
Whole Foods - 1690 Bascom Ave. 408-371-5000
Prefer you pick up a day before. A whole cooked turkey will run about $49 and serve 6-8.
Gunther's Deli on Meridian 408-266-9022
Thanksgiving pick-up of cooked turkeys will be 10 am to noon. Price is $5.25/lb. for cooked or $9.00/lb. for cooked and sliced.
Chef Ryan Farquhar, For the Love of Food, 415-987-4502 -- Belmont Way, SJ
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also:
Race Street Fish and Poultry Market
I hit them at 5pm yesterday... grabbed my number, [8th in line] got served in 5 minutes... tempted to simply buy one of their pre-stuffed breasts. They were carting out crabs by the caseful and steaming out front.
Randi K; December 24, 2010
They have a large selection of slightly imperfect tablecloths in all colors and sizes that they sell for quite a discount.
Ruby; May 6, 2011
I had a wonderful young woman help me with a party, and she has since helped friends.
Susan; December 11, 2013
[Flamingo flocks] The WG Resident recently ran a short item (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_22641841) A donation of $25 is requested and the flocks will arrive in the night to wherever you specify within the Willow Glen and Campbell areas. They did a great job at my dad's house for a friend's birthday this weekend & I heartily recommend them -- fun (& colorful!) way to support a worthy cause.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); March 10, 2013
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primarily fruit, great!
Machelnil; April 12, 2010
we love it. (Really- it's changed my life.) Awesome recipe database here too, even if you don't join up. (I've become a much better cook since starting down this path.)One cool thing about Live Earth is that they have periodic community farms days and seasonal celebrations; you can visit the farm, do some u-pick of whatever is in season, and pet the goats! Anyone I've talked to about Two Small Farms has been very happy with them as well.
Good luck!
Mary; April 12, 2010
[Live Earth Farm]...network with other local suppliers so that in addition to the normal fruits and veggies you can order eggs, artisan whole grain bread, and/or preserves... They stay in good contact with their customers and are very responsive. I had to go onto their waiting list to get a spot, but it wasn't long before they got an opening that I could take.
They host farm gatherings several times per year, and also have fee-based classes in food preservation.
Carol on Curtis; April 11, 2010; February 18, 2011; May 23, 2012
changed to High Ground Organics and Mariquita Farm: see below.
[previous recommended by
Machelnil; April 12, 2010
and Rhonda on Parkwood Way; April 11, 2010]
You get an email each week and select the produce you wish to receive. They have two pick-up spots in Willow Glen, too!
Holland on Everett; April 11, 2010
They are based out of the Davis area, so they are a little further away than some of the others based in Watsonville. However, I really like the fact that they deliver to my doorstep. Plus you can cancel at any time, and their website is easy to use.
Carrie/Curtner & Lincoln; April 11, 2010
[Farm Fresh:] …love them!! Our son and his wife gave us a box for mother's day last year and we've subscribed ever since. … customize the size of your box as well as what is in it online… customize schedule as well
Teri/Thrasher; May 23, 2012
[Farm Fresh:] I receive the small "fast fruit veg" box … you can cancel deliveries on a week per week basis if you are going to be out of town, and they have recipes available.
Katha/Radio; May 23, 2012
...delivers the box directly to your house, and it also requires no commitment, meaning you can order a box, use it up, and then order another one when you need it again. You only pay for what you use. The price is quite reasonable for organic home delivery. This farm started in the Capay Valley in the 1970's and it is now run by the 3 sons of the original owners. It is the only direct to the home organic delivery service that is done by one family farm. All the other delivery services around here are sourcing stuff from the wholesale vegetable markets, and are not a CSA in that sense of the word. The Capay Farm itself is large and relatively old, so it has an extensive selection of fruit and vegetables. It also has a permanent produce store at the Ferry Building in San Francisco.
Mark S; February 20, 2011
A great local CSA ... The farms are in Santa Clara County. Their deliveries to Willow Glen are Thursdays at Willow Glen Meats & Smokehouse, 885 Delmas Avenue, San Jose, CA 952125 2 - 5 PM
Nan on Willow Glen Way; February 21, 2011
I second this recommendation [for Timptations]! Been a member for approx 6 months and love it!
Marty on Saddle Rack; February 21, 2011
[Timptations:] Always reliable and you have the option to sub out fruits or veggies that you don't like/want that week. Very reasonably priced too.
Joanie; May 23, 2012
… happy with them for several years now. They don't deliver to your door but to a home in WG and you go and pick up your stuff. … choices are GREAT! You get an email weekly with a menu of things you can order (fruits and veg) and you can order extra strawberries when they're in season as well as meat/dairy if you have a certain delivery date. I also get fresh apple juice which my kids love…. a few different sizes too depending on your needs.
T_M; May 23, 2012
for veggies and strawberries and Happy Child CSA - http://happychildcsa.com/ for stone fruit and cherries. I've had great experiences with both.
Machelnil/Near Bird and Willow; May 26, 2012
They [HGO] include a lot of greens, and usually some strawberries, blueberries, or oyster mushrooms. The also offer flowers for an extra cost. They have drop off points in a couple of places in Willow Glen and also in other locations.
Mary Ellen/on Cristina Ave; May 23, 2012
I'll "third" it -- I subscribed to Mariquita when it was "Two Small Farms" along with Highground Organics - wonderful strawberries! tremendous variety - and recipes so it's easy to use unfamiliar items. A family farm, not an order center for industrial organic farms.
Shirley near Curtner/cheery; May 23, 2012
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..husband's birthday… camera cake is the most recent one shown on their blog. It was even more amazing in person, and it tasted great too. The price was reasonable and they delivered the cake at the exact moment they said they would.
Kara on Cristina; September 9, 2012
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The variety [at SJ Café] and the prices are reasonable and the staff is friendly. Open 7am to 3pm daily.
Jonica on Lansford; July 29, 2011
we've had a couple enjoyable Thanksgivings there (as well as birthdays and other special events). Quite elegant; good food; and a unique facility built on several stories on the side of a bluff, accessed by a cable tram car. (Kids enjoy visiting the ducks at the streamside patio...)
Larry (on Willow); November 10, 2009; 1/7/12
They have outside tables and dogs are always welcome there. (Next to Wells Fargo.) They are wonderful people and it is a great restaurant - best lamb you can get, for sure. Everything is good, actually, and you can get hamburgers, a great breakfast, and a full meal at decent prices.
Kelly; April 23, 2010
...fabulous tomato soup (they currently rotate 3 -- broccoli cheddar, asparagus, and the wonderful tomato) and also had the mushroom/gruyere pie....all delicious and very lovely people....
Kathryn; April 14, 2010
[Top Nosh Café] ...very pleasant new cafe on Lincoln in the Garden Theater. I had a chicken 'pie' and a wonderful salad. I think it's only been open a week or so but they seem to be doing well. It's a great addition to the avenue!
K C, Sycamore Glen; April 14, 2010
[Top Nosh Café] Clean and friendly. We each had a delicious savory pie with a salad and it was great. The soups were tempting. All served on white ceramic plates with substantial silverware. Reasonable prices too.
Emma on Lennon; April 24, 2010
[Top Nosh Café]...a variety of pies (turnovers), salads and soups... also a very nice selection of sweet treats and a variety of coffees and teas... run by a mother and son team. I recommend you checking it out and supporting our newest Avenue neighbor!!
Pam on Bird; April 8, 2010
...really enjoyed [Top Nosh] ...a casual less $$ place...for more upscale– sienna bistro is great!! and open for lunch
joan; July 29, 2011
I have eaten at Top Nosh several times and find their food and prices fine. This "mom and pop" type eatery makes great food! It is my go-to place when I am on Lincoln and want something fast, filling and of course-- good. Ummm... I checked their menu prices online-- and for hot coffee the prices range from $2 - $8 depending on type, size and even how it is made. They have quite a variety!
Nancy /Westgate Ave; September 17, 2011
I've eaten there [Top Nosh] a few times and really like the food. Will go back again for sure!
Joan near River Glen Park; September 17, 2011
Top Nosh is my favorite breakfast spot now in WG (although I remain a fan of Bill's and Flower Flour as well). Both the coffee and the food are delicious.
Suzanne on Brace; November 6, 2011
I wanted to put in another good word for weekend breakfast (Fri-Sat-Sun) at Top Nosh Cafe in the Garden Theater building. Their frittata and spinach stratta are both wonderful, as is their individually brewed coffee. It's very casual and friendly. If you don't want to wait in line at Bill's or John's, or want lighter breakfast fare, definitely check it out. I think they're getting better known as a lunch spot (love their mushroom pie)… but I'm surprised it's not jammed given the quality of the food.
Jon Ann on Coe; November 6, 2011
...nice casual atmosphere and great outside patio.
Ruby; July 6, 2010
896 Willow Street (near Bird), (408) 279-0843
Wonderful is right! Try it for lunch sometime. Outstanding crepes and salads, in addition to unparalleled desserts.
Carol on Curtis; July 20, 2010
[Flower Flour has a] Peaceful setting to sit in and delicious salads and dessert!
Elisa on Fruitdale; July 29, 2011
[recommended by]
Linda; July 6, 2010
...nice for steaks
Ruby; July 6, 2010
I know it's out of the hood, but ...great staff, food is fabulous and the chef is very personal. [Great for out-of-town guests.]
Sherri (Campbell & Leigh); July 6, 2010
I like the upscale but not stuffy atmosphere there, and the cuisine is kind of California cuisine meets comfort food. The kids might really like the garlic mashed potatoes. It's frankly not that crowded during the week, so reasonably family friendly, although it's a little more upscale than what I think of when I hear 'family friendly.' It's quiet but not hushed/formal. Great desserts, too.
Carol H; February 9, 2011
...great food and great music. I eat there probably once or twice a week and sometimes play music there. Jay Meduri and wife Lara Price are the owners and are building a wonderful business and environment for their customers and the musicians who play there. I would invite anybody to check it out.
Don H in Willow Glen; April 16, 2011
...They opened last week ... this place is perfect for Willow Glen. ... urban feel with community tables and iPad checks, as well as the local feel with the reclaimed wood from a Hollister farm for the table tops. Great wine list, great food and great prices...open for lunch [and dinner]
Mike / Hicks Ave.; August 10, 2011
[at Hay Market]...Food was local, fresh and some items ... change on a daily basis.
Leslie @ Newport; August 11, 2011
We like to sit outside, the food is great and the prices are reasonable. They have a big menu with something for everyone including a half sandwich option which is great when you are wanting a lighter lunch. Their salads are also good. I also love Opa – but those fries are so good I have to stay away sometimes
Susan on Plaza; July 29, 2011
...great!!.
Linda / Curtner; July 29, 2011
Love them!!! Excellent everything.
Denise @ Almaden Rd; May 10, 2012
… we love eating inside. You sit amongst lush palms, exotic flowers, waterfalls, a koi pond and ducks. It is cool and relaxing. And the food isn't bad either.
Alana; August 13, 2012
After watching the transformation of the Moose Lodge into the Dry Creek Grill, I was happy to see that it was open … The interior design was exquisite and comfortable. … The staff was helpful and accommodating. My only two concerns 1) I might find myself there too often 2) I won't be able to get a table. This is a real welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Stacy/cherry at pine; July 17, 2012
I totally agree! My hubby & I went [to Dry Creek Grill] last night! I had the bacon wrapped meatloaf...I am still thinking about it. My hubby had the stroganoff. Yummy! Gorgeous interior, nice wait staff aiming to please. EZ reservations service when you go online to their website too. Can't wait to go back.
Brigette / Glenkirk Ct; July 17, 2012
has some great seafood entrees and is delightful place to enjoy a meal.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; December 28, 2012
... is still totally dog friendly!! We ate there on Easter with our dog and had a wonderful brunch! We saw at least two others with their fur children, too. :) I believe Johns Xlint foods will also accept dogs on the patio.
Alana/Pine; April 21, 2013
Their food is delicious. The Crispy Proscuitto Burger - paired with the sweet potato fries, it was perfect. They also have a number of great sandwiches, as well as kids meals for those who have little ones.
Christina; July 25, 2013
They have a large variety of burgers & my carnivore friends rave about them. Not to mention 66 kinds of milkshakes! Convenient location, reasonable prices, nice people, really good food for breakfast & lunch, just always fun to visit.
Maureen near Bird & Willow; July 24, 2013
We really like the Crepevine Burgers too.
Patrick; July 25, 2013
My husband and I had great burgers at The Crepevine last week. The meat was delicious and it was on a soft, fluffy bun. Bonnie on Mercer; July 24, 2013
[You can get] a great, not gourmet, not good for you, big beefy juicy burger. I get the Super Burger, 6 oz of big beef. The fries are good too, especially if you ask for them well done.
John; July 24, 2013
a lot of police officers used to eat there. Haven't been there in quite awhile but the burgers were huge and cooked over a big bbq like unit right in front of your eyes. Then they would hand you your burger with warmed buns in a basket and you went down the line yourself pilling on whatever you would like.
Valerie on Harmil; July 24, 2013
The veg patty is excellent, but the meat eaters in my circle speak highly of the real thing. The salted caramel shake defies description! Nice people, reasonable prices, & convenient location with good parking.
Maureen near Bird & Willow; July 24, 2013
Original Joes has always been great
Janis; July 24, 2013
The Table has a GREAT cheeseburger! I think they’re just open for dinner.
Yvonne on Westwood; July 24, 2013
Another GREAT but traditional burger is at the Bills Cafe on Willow.
Yvonne on Westwood; July 24, 2013
Main Street has that 50s retro look -- and ice cream!
Shirley near Curtner/Cherry; July 24, 2013
Umami burger is great and very different if [you want] a "gourmet" burger.
Emily on Glenn; July 24, 2013
I'll cast a vote for [this] little place [Great Wall]
Jeff on Fairwood; July 13, 2011
An institution of Willow Glen for thirty years now. Great food in a lively environment decorated with exotic flower arrangements. Wonderful for birthday parties and events.
Larry (on Willow); Nov. 8, 2009; Nov. 11, 2011
I wanted to share our experience at Sweet Mango a couple of nights ago. It was fantastic!!! The wait staff and owner were so very nice. It was fantastic. We were extremely statisfied and will definitely be going back.
Christine, Madrona Ave.; July 2, 2010
[Sweet Mango is]...newish Chinese/Burmese restaurant on (where Siam Square used to be)... Extremely nice, helpful staff -- large, interesting menu with lots of choices & reasonable prices. The Burmese dishes I tried were very good & not too spicy. Excellent Thai iced tea.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 14, 2010; March 21, 2011; July 16, 2012
We also like Sweet Mango. The owners are very nice--the wife is the hostess and the husband, formerly cooking at Taiwan, is the chef. The atmosphere is much nicer now than in the Siam days, and we always enjoy the food.
Barb M/Blewett; December 14, 2010
Used to go there in the 70s when it was in Los Gatos... so happy it's returned!!!
Denise R; July 13, 2011
...Edna Ray is my favorite in the area.
Kara on Cristina; July 13, 2011
The family is so sweet and the food is reminiscent of the Chinese food I used to eat as a young adult in the city. Their cashew chicken is one our favorites and the hot and sour soup is extremely good. … an old favorite... very kid friendly -- lots of room( e.g., stroller, etc.) and the family totally made over our little girl
Tina on Ellen Ave.; September 17, 2011
[Mandarin Chili is] good & reasonably priced Chinese food (& deliver within Willow Glen). My favorites are MooShoo Vegetables, Honey Walnut Prawns, Garlic Eggplant -- but I've always liked everything I've tried, & so have my friends & relations.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); September 17, 2011
large, elegant, airy place (all on the 2nd floor): great dim-sum! We hosted a friend's birthday party there this spring, and had a great time.
Larry (on Willow); August 13, 2012
Pearl River is great! [and they deliver.]
Kristi on Pine; October 13, 2012
[Pearl River is] good and they deliver, almost always quicker than they quote.
Tina on Monte Vista; October 13, 2012
… [wanted to] cook and eat with our 15 year old aspiring chef… our family was able to have a private lesson with Chef Emma and her assistant Pamela. The experience lasted 2 hours, the food we cooked was incredible and we all agreed that this would be something that we should do monthly! We are also thinking the kitchen will be a GREAT venue for holiday and corporate team building/wine tasting/interactive alternative parties.
Jessica on California; October 23, 2012
street food experience… Friday nights (5-9 pm)
Nancy / Westgate Ave; February 19, 2012
For a nice, little French bistro, try Twist Café in downtown Campbell. One sides more casual, the other side finer dining. Bon appetit!
Mary on Georgetta; January 19, 2010
... very nice buffet lunch – $15... authentic. Everything I tried was excellent & there was a good vegetarian selection (right next to the goat curry) – all labelled in English so you know what you're getting. Big, beautiful room too.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); March 30, 2011
[Amber India is]... excellent! ... cauliflower dish that was amazing! Tandoori chicken, stuffed naan, butter chicken (so good), an appetizer plate, other stuff and a dessert tray. I was worried about going but it was really good and I'd go again!
Jane; March 29, 2011
especially their chicken tika masala
Jeff on Fairwood; March 29, 2011
[Royal Taj on Camden not recommended.]
Tony F; March 29, 2011
good choice. ToI is a bit cheaper, [has] excellent food.
Tony F; March 29, 2011
[Also] good choice. … is little more comfortable. [has] excellent food.
Tony F; March 29, 2011
[Rangoli is] Delicious!
Deb on broadway; January 7, 2012
Tasty food and friendly people
Kristi on Pine; January 9, 2012
love the food. [New India is a] Hidden gem
Simon on Koch; January 9, 2012
restaurant-Indian
great place for Take out. Try their Shrikhand (Dessert made with yogurt) - it is heavenly!
Naveen; January 9, 2012
My son's 1st/2nd grade class had a field trip today to Pizza My Heart ...100% FREE! ...let them go in the freezer, refrigerator, etc...gave a Pizza My Heart Willow Glen tshirt and then let all of the kids make their own pizza with unlimited toppings ... dough-throwing lesson and show by one of the cooks...I know they are a chain, but the local Willow Glen spot is definitely dedicated to our community.
Cathy/ Spencer Avenue; May 25, 2010
...always a hit with out of towners.
Ruby; July 6, 2010
...we had an amazingly delicious and beautifully served dinner on the patio. Smallish but excellent wine list (we started with Prosecco and had a Sangiovese with dinner). Tables are mostly for 4 or 6, but I'm sure if you call for reservations they can set you up with a table for 8.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; July 6, 2010
[Siena Bistro is]...my new favorite restaurant. They will also cork a bottle of wine that you bring from home (I think 15-20) if you want a higher priced option without breaking the bank. I LOVE the sole almondine.
Christine, madrona ave.; July 6, 2010
They [Siena Bistro] offer special menu on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings... salad or soup (per person), two entrees, and a bottle of wine for $45.00. Plus, Thursday evenings is when you can dine with your four-legged friend on the patio!
Dawn / Curtiss (almost @ Minnesota); July 6, 2010
I am very excited to find a new place that has fantastic food, great service, great prices etc. I hope you all will give them a try. They are located on the corner of Pearl and Branham. (4472 Pearl Avenue. They are open Tues - Sun at 4pm and have specials every day. Tell them Grandma Carol sent you.
Grandma Carol on Ellen Ave; November 10, 2011
I tell everyone about the Limoncello Tiramissou!! a very favorite place to eat!! food, service, location, owner/chef, etc
Joan M; January 21, 2012
We have been there [at Siena] so many times it is like visiting family. They also have a wonderful special on Tuesday/Wednesday. For $48.00 you get 2 salads, 2 entrees, and a bottle of wine. I can't say enough good things about it!!!
Christine, Madrona Ave.; January 21, 2012
I recently had my first gluten free pizza - I was skeptical, but surprised at how good it is -- I would not have known that the cheese & crust weren't "real" (& I'm a tough judge of those).
Maureen/(near Bird & Willow); February 3, 2013
Love the vegan pizza + treats at Plant Based Pizza on Willow and Meridian. Plan on getting some Super Bowl pizza for myself there today.
Margery T; February 3, 2013
I highly recommend willow street pizza's gluten free pizza! I could barely tell the difference between that and a regular crust ! Much better than [that other] gluten free pizza.
Kristi on Pine; February 3, 2013
wonderful California/Mexican fusion: traditional burritos, etc., along with fresh flavors like Thai chicken or BBQ pork, ginger slaw, organic and vegetarian dishes. Great margaritas! Lovely patio area with fountain and heat-lamps.
Larry (on Willow); Nov. 8, 2009; 1/7/12
…a new favorite of mine. It's on the second floor, pretty far out over the water, with great views on three sides. They serve Mexican food with a fresh seafood focus, and kind of a Cal-Mex flair. They open for lunch at noon.
Carol on Curtis; July 19, 2012
I've had a few of their soups, which were very good. It's our go-to taqueria: close by, good eats, very nice ladies running the place.
Alicia on Camino Ramon; June 28, 2013
[They have] a different take on southwestern/Mexican fare. Heirloom & Gouda quesadillas are delicious!
Cheryl on Gerhardt; August 25, 2013
...in the Lucky shopping center at Union and Camden. As a Krung Thai ...zealot ..., I am happy to have ... a Thai place that rivals the food, has great ambiance, and is closer to the neighborhood. Definitely try the Passion Combo, it's delicious!
Kay on Darlene; December 12, 2010
…impressed with the food… stunning presentation … came home with plenty of food to nibble on … service was wonderful
Donna D; February 5, 2012
Delicious, beautifully presented fresh organic vegan cuisine with an international flair. Nice decor, friendly service.
Shirley near Curnter/Cherry; September 9, 2010
My family drives 20 minutes across town for a good bowl of Pho (pronounced FUH). It's quite an art to get the broth just right but this new gem in Willow Glen nailed it. I certainly hope the WG community embraces this restaurant. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine, I recommend that you try the pho (soup with rice noodles and thin slices of flank - and the grilled pork rice plate as well. Mary, the owner, is such a delight. We will certainly be coming back again.
Casey; December 3, 2011
Great food! Closed on Mondays, though.
Connie on Madrona.; January 28, 2013
Good selection, tasty dishes, solicitous service, clean and comfortable without being frilly or overly fancy, and, generally, very reasonable student-friendly prices. Certainly worth a try...
Dave on Creek; January 30, 2013
...can't miss it, it's bright orange! They have excellent beef pho, and my weekly dining companion enjoys her shrimp pho and I do believe they have chicken as well. Not to mention yummy appetizers and rice dishes. Plus, they accept credit cards.
Astrid; January 30, 2013
..is wonderful, and very busy!
Katie on Aulin; January 28, 2013
...one of our favorites! Very knowledgeable in both wine and cheese. I go to Valerie for recommendations and have not been disappointed yet! Nice ambience for sipping, nibbling and chatting, and frequently also live entertainment.
Shirley, Curtner/Cherry; February 2, 2010
Westgate
has gluten free items on their menu.
Joel on Glen Dell; January 20, 2010
No frills but good food and low prices.
Therese; April 6, 2010
We went [to Rookies] a couple of weeks ago. We liked the food and the staff. The prices were OK, too.
Bob on Bird; April 6, 2010
...open very late. [hours: 11:00 am to midnight 7 days]
Ruby; November 6, 2010
For foodies, the downtown San Jose restaurants I would recommend are:
71 St Peter, La Pastaia in De Anza, McCormick & Schmicks or Mezcal. For casual & well-priced food - The Loft, Billy Berks (Sonoma Chicken is great to take groups/families when you don't want to get stuck with bill, because everyone pays for themselves. Also, kids are welcome) For something different - House of Siam (great place for groups), Morrocos (belly dancers), Picassos (flamenco dancers) check calendars. But my new favorite place is Casa de Cobre in downtown Saratoga on Big Basin Way. It's fabulous!
darlene; July 6, 2010
Arcadia- Expensive and the atmosphere is a tad sterile. But it has the best food in downtown(I recommend the foie gras sliders...); E & O Trading Company - Reasonably priced and I like their cocktail bar; Teske's Germania - Simple German comfort food, gigantic portions, try to get a table in the beer garden.
Karl/Lincoln Ct.; July 6, 2010
...quite good, and has been featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" on Food Network.
mailto:sjjoneses@sbcglobal.netJeff on Fairwood; December 22, 2013
I second Aldo’s! Nice to walk out to the lighthouse from there too!
Julie on Camino Ricardo; December 22, 2013
Their smoked salmon appetizer is just plain unbelievable. We'll make the drive just for it.
mailto:sjjoneses@sbcglobal.netJeff on Fairwood; December 22, 2013
...welcomes families and has a kid's menu - my picky eater always had plenty to choose from :o)
Astrid, Nattinger Way; December 22, 2013
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makes cakes with fondant icing. I had a piece of a very impressive wedding cake made by them last year, and it was a fondant icing creation.
Mark; July 20, 2010
This bakery is fabulous! It's not in San Jose but they make everything; fondant, square cakes, etc.
Pat; July 20, 2010
This bakery is known more for wedding cakes, but I think that it should be known for the one very special cake they make, the guava cake. This cake is right up there with the best you can find in this city
Mark; May 5, 2011
...makes the best pecan sticky buns in San Jose as well as the best Danish rolls, coffee cakes, Napoleans, apple turnovers, and other cakes...Their prices are also very reasonable.
Mark; May 5, 2011
... if you like daifuku (big luck rice cake), mochi, or manju Japanese sweet cakes, this is the place to go. Real Japanese grandmas make these cakes every day and they are more than happy to explain to you what they are...cash only. Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shuei-do-manju-shop-san-jose
Mark; May 5, 2011
Cynthia Keeney, makes awesome custom cakes. She did our wedding cake a couple years back.
Sean; January 9, 2012
VERY YUMMY
Carin De G; January 16, 2012
Great little coffee shop, yummy cake pops, cupcakes, and awesome cakes. Hannah is a professional baker, so she personally makes all of the goodies sold in her coffee shop
Rhiannon and Terry in Jansen; January 16, 2012
mainly a coffee shop but HannaH does a lot of cake and cupcake special orders.
Jane/ Morse St.; January 16, 2012
My favorite baker around
Carol on Curtis; January 15, 2012
[Flower Flour] ...has very yummy gluten free products. I have a co-worker with gluten issues so for special occasions I've purchased sweets for her. She swears they are as tasty as any regular product.
Alana/Pine; April 6, 2013
The paninis at Flower Flour are amazing!
Shelby on Parkwood Way; August 26, 2013
... can bake and design nearly anything. [specialty cakes] High heeled cupcakes
Linda on Belmont; February 7, 2013; March 19, 2013sssssssssss
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Nationally renown emporium of children's books. They also serve grown-ups, are the local source of the Willow Glen Historic Walking Tour book, and can special order anything else.
Larry on Willow, 7/3/10
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a remarkable place, hidden inside an apartment complex, directly across from Race Street Fish Market. "Old School", high-end and custom-made bikes and repairs
Larry (on Willow); June 4, 2011
well-stocked bike store, with supplies and repairs. Moved to Lincoln near Coe, used to be on Willow near Lincoln.
Larry (on Willow); June 4, 2011
east of Fwy 87 (near Home Depot): specializes in Treks. They carry "Hard Case" tires: >100 psi and can go many hundreds of miles without a flat
Larry (on Willow); June 4, 2011
recently written up in the paper...
Mary on Georgetta; July 15, 2011
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You can try checking their schedule on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Watsonville-CA/Surfside-Chickens/121286547909382 -- I've purchased chicken from them twice at the WG Farmer's Market – deeeelicious!
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; August 8, 2010
local butcher shop
colleen; August 11, 2011
[Willow Glen Meats]...loved it! ... So wonderful to find something so close by!
Sanjit / Hervey lane; August 11, 2011
...a great selection.
Linda; August 11, 2011
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Best variety around here, excellent quality, wonderful advice.
Carol on Curtis; November 19, 2010
I second it on the Grapevine. . . Valerie will help you find what you need!
Emilie on Lesher; November 19, 2010
Got to agree with both Carol and Emilie. The Grapevine has the best cheese around and they know what they are talking about when it comes to all their cheeses! And, if that wasn't enough they've won just about every 'Best of' out there including SFGate's Best of the Bay where they beat out the S.F. shops like Cowgirl Creamery : - Oh and their wine and tapas are awesome too!!!
Mike/Hicks Ave.; November 19, 2010
...has a great cheese selection. Check out the new store, I bet they have a great selection.
Jane B; November 19, 2010
The WF in Cupertino's cheese selection is huge! The new store doesn't have nearly as much.
Jean on Creek; November 19, 2010
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Yes a great store [ladies' apparel], and accommodating to all ages. My 17 year old daughter shops there too, as do I, and we always enjoy the staff, their helpfulness, and friendliness.
Ruby; June 23, 2010
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… what doesn't sell there goes to a charity for women returning to work and you will get a tax statement in February that you can submit for your taxes.
Leslie on Newport; October 20, 2012 7:33:05 AM PDT
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grocery store and general merchandise store...very good bargain...stock turns over at a very rapid rate
Mark; January 25, 2010
...wonderful classes ... studio where for an hourly fee of $7, you can use all their stuff...also will do groups. Andrea is a wealth of information. I have my own well-stocked craft room but I always find something special there.
Lynne on Lennon Way; February 7, 2011
I took a class in "Zentangle" at A Work of Heart and loved it. It is sort of meditative doodling and is great to pass the time when I am waiting for someone or something… located right across the street from the Willow Glen Senior Center. They have many other classes also and the cost is quite reasonable.
Jonica on Lansford; October 10, 2011
[A Work of Heart is] …right on Lincoln Avenue! I think they have everything you'll need and helpful advice, too.
Tina on Monte Vista; October 19, 2012
teach crafting classes ... both very talented interior designers who live in Willow Glen ... Contact them about future events by sending an e-mail and ask to be on their mailing list:
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; February 7, 2011
Wonderfulyarn and knitting store! Free walk-in clinic 3pm Wednesdays, "Yarn Doc" available on Saturday afternoons.
Shirley near Curtner/cheery; May 16, 2012
They have everything you need and a helpful staff.
Sanjit; October 19, 2012
both good online companies my family have used. [Scrapbooks] are fun to put together and great keepsakes.
Alana/ Pine; October 19, 2012
HUGE warehouse on Lincoln Avenue (behind Mel Cottons) that sells all sorts of things. It's very well laid out & displayed. They specialize in downsizing seniors from their big 'family' homes to smaller places, so they have anything and everything imaginable.
Carol/Hamilton Way; December 22, 2012
[Move It Elsewhere] not recommended
Kathi on Cherry; December 22, 2012
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besides being a great bakery (the "flour" part), it is a full-service florist (the "flower" part).
Larry on Willow, 7/3/10
Dorida, the owner is super creative, and offers wonderful, personalized customer service - not the same old cookie cutter thing that many florists do (and certainly Safeway)... has been very generous with our Willow Glen school fund raising efforts...
Kathy in Palm Haven; December 12, 2010
[Midoriz is]...unique ... creative... very helpful and friendly. My only complaint is her hours ...[sometimes] closed during ... "normal business hours".
Priscilla on Louise; December 13, 2010
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stained glass – original work and repair.
J. on Ellen Ave; May 30, 2010
They are absolutely THE BEST.
Kay on Darlene; May 8, 2011
always does a fantstic job...Brett is the owner and is great, but the other man who works often (I forget his name!) is just as good. I try and support Lincoln Avenue businesses when I can.
John; May 8, 2011
[Framing and stained glass repair] He does magnificent work. He has completed some jobs for client's of mine who are very happy with his craftsmanship.
Maria S; July 25, 2013
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[Russell's] has a great showroom!
Carol H; November 16, 2010
[Russell's] Great store. [good showroom]
Tina on Monte Vista; November 16, 2010
I'll second Russell's. The store has been there for a long time, and Richard Russell (owner) owns the property outright, so he has low overhead costs. That's one of the reasons why he can offer the bargains that he does. He also searches out others that are liquidating, etc., and buys at reduced prices. If you happen to walk in when he's there, he's always happy to give you a 'tour' (even if you don't buy anything).
Jean on Creek; November 16, 2010
I was very surprised at the variety of previously owned office chairs that they had had reasonable prices.
Joel on Glen Dell; May 14, 2010
has a great showroom!
Carol H; November 16, 2010
great. Customer service is awesome!
Wendy/on Carolyn; February 2, 2011
most respectful, intelligent, honest person. We got our initial quote from him in early Dec. When we went back to place our order last week, he actually recommended what he thought was a better & cheaper mattress that he just started carrying the previous week! He saves us money & we got a better bed. small, family-run business on Bascom/Union
Sueling; January 26, 2012
Amazing service provided by Sean, who is eager to help and try to work within your budget. It was all a bit overwhelming for me, but our plan is to figure out what pieces we need and then place our order with him. If you are in the market for a barbeque or patio furniture, do yourselves a favor and make sure you check these guys out!
Annette on Kiner Avenue; July 7, 2012
It is a family-owned local business (Bascom & Union).
Sueling; December 18, 2013
Eric is amazing. Knows his wallbeds and he designs them too. ... The beds are sturdy and his Campbell showroom has the beds so you can go and try them out and feel the wood, etc. Highly Recommend
Anand on Curtner; July 17, 2012
They have a few wallbeds in the showroom and we bought from here. [got a discount on] a floor model [with a minor blemish.] ... The store did not co-ordinate with the delivery guy ... but Mary was good enough to cover the additional expense. Overall, good service. Recommend
Anand on Curtner; July 17, 2012
Veny Pirochta the co-owner [made a house-visit]. He was very good in terms of the measurements he took and various options he presented. He immediately did a computer model of the wall bed in the room and showed us how it would look. They don't do solid wood but do the industrial strength particle board, ... but the quality seemed good (Veny brought actual pieces of the material to show!). Recommend
Anand on Curtner; July 17, 2012
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...wonderful and smells delicious! They have beautiful items and tons of Yankee candles. The owner and the woman who helps her are so nice and helpful and are hoping to have a store that caters to all price ranges [Disney classics, Llado, Lenox] and a welcoming place to simply browse.
Cathy on Spencer; April 11, 2010
... international gifts, kitchen items and home decor... interesting and unique. Prices are reasonable.
Emma on Lennon; January 17, 2010
...conveniently open until 6:30 pm, ...their prices seemed much lower than some place like Godiva. Shurras has been in business for 98 years! They proudly state that they are made in San Jose right on the packaging. One other thought about gifts from the airport: there's an Olsen Cherries store there. They have good treats and other gifts.
Wendy/Willow Glen Way; November 16, 2010
They [Schurra's] are still there! They are also in the new Zonatos market and at the SJ Airport. But if you want to see everything they have to offer, a stop into their quaint little shop on The Alameda is a must! The Mundys are great friends of ours, Willow Glen residents and wonderful candy makers!
Kimberly/Darlene Ave.; November 15, 2010
owned by Holly, a former Willow Glen resident, who is also the chocolatier... did chocolate favors for my daughter's baptism... The atmosphere is so "small town" (and friendly) ...She uses various chocolates from all over the world and there are a variety of other chocolate related items (classy) that I have bought as gifts in the past.
Tina on Ellen Ave.; August 9, 2011
Another endorsement here! … Owners are wonderful and so friendly! They had a great variety of chocolates and sweets - not just the fruit and nut dipped, but chocolates from Schurra and some nice, rich domed truffles. And I hate to advertise how much I enjoy the peanut brittle because I don't want to share.;)
Christine/Coastland; May 22, 2012
[Miette Fruit Chocolates:] The owners were incredibly friendly, the chocolates were DELICIOUS and I would highly recommend going in to check it out. It is refreshing to see something so unique open up down town. Please support this business!
Mary on Lincoln :); May 22, 2012
If you should want to incorporate chocolates in your gift selection, perhaps Mariette Chocolates can help you. This is a local, family owned/operated retail shop/purveyor of gourmet & handmade chocolates right in downtown WG. They have a huge selection of sweet treats, gift boxes, small or large.
Jacqueline A; May 21, 2013
I used this company for about 20 gift baskets for one of my clients for the 2012 holidays. They did a fantastic job and were VERY reasonable.
Karen on Blewett; May 21, 2013
Gift baskets
Jeff B; May 21, 2013
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It is a drive, but in has the best organically grown bean, pea and grain collection anywhere.
Mark; September 6, 2010
...conventional produce at good prices, uncommon things like sugar cane (still in cane form) at times, organic milk, free range eggs, and the best guacamole in San Jose made fresh on site – in addition to all the basics one wants from a grocery store, and cool Latin products (as one might expect)... The lines are usually very short. One can get in and out with a small cart of groceries in five minutes, except during rush hour. They have a parking lot, but it's tight. [walk if you can]
Nathan; February 2, 2011
Good place for inexpensive produce
Nancy G; February 2, 2011
We love this place and hope others will give it a try. This place has wonderful fruits and veg ... also have interesting and unusual canned and bottled goods.
Kathryn Gilsen; April 13, 2013
I like this place [Nature’s Best], too. Mostly I buy the fruits and veggies, but I noticed they have nice jellies and jams, too. ..my daughter's gone back several times for their produce.
Sue on Dean; April 13, 2013
... the owner [of Nature’s Best] went out of her way to find the quince jelly I need to make my father's favorite traditional Xmas cookies. ... Such personal service is truly appreciated & I'm glad they're still here.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); December 11, 2013
… has some unusual varieties of Fresh Polish Sausage, including the Krakow, which is smoked. More like bacon or ham. Very good--one of my favorites. The have other varieties, too. All are from Chicago or New York City.
Mark; September 14, 2011
If you like central/eastern European food, this is the place.
Mark; September 14, 2011
…a great place for all sorts of local sausage- if he doesn't have it in stock, he'll make it for you.
- great guy and great sandwiches and meats.
Jason McC; September 14, 2011, November 19, 2013
LOVE the fresh local honey sold there!!!!
Kim/Iris Ct.; February 9, 2010
The Three Sisters shop
Barb M / Blewett; February 29, 2012
great local honey
it's a joy to admire their front yard garden when picking it up at the house [on Ellen Ave.]
Natalie; February 29, 2012, May 6, 2013
Sold at Three Sisters Store, 1393 Lincoln Ave. The honey is raw, unfiltered and most important of all has been made by Willow Glen Bees. .. We use essential oils in the hives in the winter to fight of mites and diseases then stop by March. The money goes to 4-H kids, History Park and Happy Hollow Zoo setting up bee habitats and bee apiaries. Never give honey or food with honey in it to a child under one year old. [Steve is also 'on call' to help if you have bees swarming in your yard – ed.]
>> Steve Demkowski, El Sereno 4-H; stevedemkowski@sbcglobal.net; February 8, 2010
They have Udon noodles. Also, there is a Japanese grocery store in Japantown on Jackson between 5th and 6th street. Any Ranch 99 would have them as well but the other two are closest to the Willow Glen area.
Christina on Minnesota; November 18, 2011
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Love ACE Hardware!!! I stopped shopping at OSH when ACE opened up on Lincoln/Curtner. Helpful staff!!! Popcorn! Dog friendly (I can walk with my pup to pick things up that are small enough to carry and he is allowed in the store) and they have cookies for him to boot. He knows to expect it and greets the staff upon arrival with much excitement. Old fashioned customer service just like I remember when I was a kid growing up here in Mayberry
Teri/Thrasher; September 19, 2013
I agree with all the positive comments about our local Ace Hardware store -- Every time I've visited the store I've been greeted by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. The customer service is amazing...especially as compared to roaming the aisles of the larger, box stores looking for assistance! In addition to welcoming customers and their dogs, our WG Glen ACE is doing much to help animals in our community by hosting dog adoption events!
Vivian; September 19, 2013
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You can see all the films they have online, then check to see which Redbox has the film you want. There are Redbox(s) at 7-11s, Walgreens, Safeway, and many other places. Very easy to use and also inexpensive at $1.00/night per film. The other great thing about them is that you can rent a film at one kiosk and return it to another. The selection is limited, but a very convenient option for renting DVDs. They also carry Blu-Ray.
Leslie on Crescent; February 23, 2011
...has been great whenever I've gone there. If it's not in stock but can be ordered, they offer to do that – nice folks who seem to know what they're doing & want to help.
Maureen (Bird & Willow); February 23, 2011
I use and like Scott's too.
Carol; February 25, 2011
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Great man. Great coach! Great Basketball player! [response to inquiry about trainer for 14-yr-old basketball player]
Terri in Franquette; May 11, 2010
Also, you can shop their raquets & shoes, too. They got a great selection of Wilson, which for my foot works great! No more bruised heals from Big 5 shoes
Ken; May 21, 2010
I highly recommend Running Revolution on Campbell Ave (downtown) I'm not a runner - they have all sorts of athletic shoes and are very attentive. They check size, width and even observed how I walked to see if I walked on the inside/outside of my foot, etc. It's well worth checking it out. Heads up though, it's a popular place so you may have a wait.
Alana/Pine; September 23, 2013
I second the recommendation for Running Revolution! These guys have you stand on pressure pads, watch your gait,look at your arches, decide if you are a pronator, etc. I always find something so great I buy 2 pair so when they change the model I still have my favorite shoe.
Jan C; September 23, 2013
I also second Running Revolution! They helped me when I was training for a marathon. They helped me get the right pair without trying to talk me into more than I needed. In fact, the pair I went in for and thought I wanted cost more than what I ended up with. That's good business.
Taffy/Marshall Ave; September 13, 2013
[Golf lessons/clubs for teen/beginners] ...go in and check out the store and talk to Mike- he's a miracle worker. I also recommend John Snopkowski at Santa Teresa for more formal lessons.
Jason/Hervey; December 1, 2013
Sports/Sporting Goods
http://www.svgolfpc.com
[Golf lessons/clubs for teen/beginners] She teaches at SummitPointe in Milpitas, just off 680. She goes through all levels and has clinics especially for youths.
Robert and Susan / Guadalupe Ave.
rskusters@comcast.net
December 4, 2013
Sports/sporting goods
San Jose off Capital
... has the best golf pros that provide excellent lessons. He was having trouble with a 'swing on a long ball shot' and the pro really helped him.
Valerie Harmil
evansrus@pacbell.net
April 14, 2013
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special emphasis on toys you build.
Ann/Camino Pablo; December 21, 2011
awesome
samantha; December 21, 2011
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We've stayed there several times and it is wonderful. Olema is only a few minutes drive from Point Reyes, you can also walk or ride a bike.
Bob on Bird; November 17, 2010; November 15, 2011
I know the owner and have stayed in several of the homes!
Eileen on Michigan; February 10, 2012
Free parking and free hot breakfast. The breakfast was very substantial and filled us up through dinner which saved a lot of money. Rooms were spacious and clean and they had evening snacks and drinks for free.
Jessica; September 15, 2012
I believe it changed ownership recently, but it is a fabulous place!
Peggy on Glen Eyrie; May 3, 2011
House is within walking distance to Napa downtown and they are dog friendly. The breakfast is terrific, as are the late afternoon wine tastings in the grand living room with fire a glow
Maria; December 20, 2011
...located right behind Asilomar in Pacific Grove about 15 minutes from Carmel. Very clean and many have a kitchen. You can walk to the beach and they don't have the Carmel prices.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; June 21, 2011
We've rented houses with them several times, and they are always clean, well-furnished and well-equipped, and the managers are a pleasure to deal with. They have houses from tiny cottages for 2 to 4-5 bedroom houses that sleep 14 or more. And many are pet-friendly as well.
Shirley near Curnter/cheery; February 11, 2011; February 8, 2012
a very nice place....
Kathy; August 18, 2011
Woodsy, family-oriented dorm/YMCA-type facility, with a lounge with fire place, books, & board games, hot tub (by appointment); includes breakfast, a bag lunch, & dinner; sleds, flying saucers, and snow shoes.
Elisabeth (on Willow); March 7, 2012
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...has nice reds in [$15] price range, in san Martin and family that owns it lives here locally!
meeshmartin; December 7, 2010
They are a nationally respected winery that is very local - Good wine, too!;-)
Larry (on Willow); December 7, 2010
[home wine cellar]...modular and are shipped to you in pieces that you assemble yourself at home ...cuts down significantly on shipping charges and also makes them suitable for installing in basements... take the individual pieces down the [narrow] stairs and assemble it in the basement. ... I've been happy with the customer service from Wine Enthusiast.
Scott on Willow; March 6, 2011
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A non-profit corporation that assists individuals with housing issues, including tenant and landlord counseling, mediation and other disputes, HUD first-time buyer workshops and mortgage default counseling.
Peggy on Glen Eyrie Avenue; November 30, 2011
donate directly to people who need furniture, housewares, clothes, etc.
Ruby, Coldwell Banker Willow Glen; 8/5/09
Things that they [Sacred Heart Community Services] need the most are food, blankets, towels, seasonal items (coats in winter), new socks & underwear, baby diapers, sturdy men's things, backpacks. Travel toiletries (are given to homeless), Paper & plastic grocery bags, egg cartons, rubber bands, fruit from our garden, Clothes, Clean rags, scraps of fabric (They sell rags for income), Small personal items that we might get as a gift, but don't need: new comb or brush, compact mirror, notebook, costume jewelry, etc.
[They] Collect business attire for people looking for work. Donate these things hung neatly on hangers and attach a note marking them "For JobLink (not Clothes Closet)."
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; November 17, 2009
donate directly to people in need; primarily for women and children
Ruby, Coldwell Banker Willow Glen; 8/5/09
can use donations all year, also annual Holiday Boutique, where kids & moms select gifts to give each other -- wrapping materials are also needed. -- tax deductible
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); November 17, 2009
appreciates donations of food & litter (it doesn't have to be unopened, so stuff your pet doesn't use up won't go to waste) -- also old towels, sheets, blankets, small rugs, bathmats, etc. -- tax deductible
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); November 17, 2009
The American Cancer Society accepts donations of wigs for their wig bank.
Mary on Georgetta; November 17, 2009
Their goal is to recycle cast off materials from industry for use in class rooms. The items they most need are new-ish computer equipment. They also take unused craft materials, office supplies, promotional items, new classroom materials.
Mary Ellen on Cristina Ave; November 17, 2009
[RAFT is] an excellent organization for teachers who struggle trying to enrich their lesson plans in creative and cost effective ways...I donate to them every year.
J on Ellen Ave; October 19, 2012
...run by Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital's volunteer group.
Sue; November 17, 2009
They help women who need business attire for job interviews, & accept used clothing in good condition (clean, pressed, on hangers), as well as accessories (scarves, purses, jewelry, etc) & shoes -- they can also use new underwear & cosmetics, so gift cards for stores that carry those products are welcome.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); November 22, 2009
...accepts books. There are a few guidelines, some of which are: no textbooks, no technical books or manuals older than a couple of years, paperback books that are in good condition (no yellowed pages.) Donated books are sold at the Friends' quarterly sales and also in the Friends' book nook in the library. All money that comes in goes back to the WG library to support children and adult programs, items on the library's wish list that aren't covered by the SJPL budget, and similar types of library needs.
Ann, Secretary of the Board of Friends of the WG Library, on Spencer Ave.; December 2, 2009
accepts books. Thanks for donating!
Cathy; December 2, 2009
battered women's shelter. See web site for items needed.
Darrin and Charla on Cottle Ave.; January 3, 2010
...part of the Emergency Housing Consortium which works to end homelessness by providing housing and services that enable homeless children and adults to attain sustainable housing. They have Wish-Lists posted on their web site describing their needs. http://www.ehclifebuilders.org/whatwedo/wish_list.php
Dave on Clark Way; January 5, 2010
several drop off locations, [including] 4th street and North First Street.
Darrin and Charla on Cottle Ave.; January 3, 2010
If you call ahead you can arrange a tour. They provide a room with a locking door (which is huge if you're homeless), job and budget coaching, onsite daycare and school bus service. After 3-6 months, about 2/3 of them are able to move into permanent housing. They are always glad to get gently used clothes, sheets, towels, blankets, disposable diapers, and gently used toys.
Carol; January 3, 2010
Diapers, non-perishable food, new and gently used clothing, blankets, backpacks, cleaning supplies like laundry detergent, and toiletries.
…gives away gently used clothes to those in need. They have a donation box right next to the building, so clothing donations may be left at any time.
Carol on Curtis; September 14, 2010; September 10, 2012; October 3, 2012
[COME:] No thrift store, no public solicitation, and everything goes to those who need it.
James; September 14, 2010
A guide to organizations that assist the homeless. In my mind, First Immanuel Lutheran COME, Innvision, Sacred Heart, San Jose Family Shelter and CityTeam all pop up to the top. But if you look at the linked list, there are a lot more deserving charities in a lot of categories you probably never thought about before.
Mark; November 18, 2011
Came right to the house… on time
Anne on brooks; February 27, 2012
[Salvation Army] Will pick up donations
Stacy/Cherry at Pine; February 28, 2012
A great charity.
Carol on Curtis; October 3, 2012
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...wild bird food, etc. They have a Patio Mix that is hulled out so that it does not cause a mess in your garden.
Charla; January 17, 2010
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[Green Mouse is] Now located near Zanker and Old Bayshore Hwy. Collection Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM to 3PM
Margaret on Palm Haven; March 17, 2010
[GreenMouse] ...picked up a large TV from my dad's neighbor in Naglee Park & she was very pleased with the service -- according to their website, they still do this (without charge).
e-waste and other...Friends have been pleased with these people -- they'll pick up too
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); March 12, 2010; July 2, 2010
[Greenmouse] is a great place to take care of electronic recycling! Wonderful staff, and they have a small museum on site.
Kathi C; April 1, 2013
They [Earthcare] really do have drop-off 24 hours a day, including small appliances. After reading their website, I discovered that they also have 3 other locations (Fast Repair cellular phone repair stores) for non-monitor/non-tv type drop-offs, one of which is on Blossom Hill Rd. near Almaden Expressway, and these are open 6 days a week during their business hours. I have never tried it, but I have been told that they will erase your old computer disks. I prefer to use a sledgehammer, myself. Just cover it with some heavy canvas before you hit it. It releases a lot of tension.
Mark; November 3, 2011
Hidden Willows Apts, 850 Meridian Way., [has] partnered up with EarthCare Recycling. You can drop off your E-Waste in the Leasing Office during office hours (Monday through Sunday 9am to 6pm).
Kari N /Meridian Way; June 10, 2011; September 27, 2011, May 14, 2013
For large metal items. They even took our rusted-out water heater. They may not pay you for it, but at least you won't be out the dump fees (and the metal gets recycled).
Larry (on Willow); February 16, 2010
At BuyMyTronics.com you can price out what you'll get before you sell by answering a few questions about the condition of the item. Gazelle.com buys "pre-loved" cell phones, digital cameras, laptops, camcorders, and other electronic doodads. Flipswap.com lets you recycle your old phone for cash
Sergio on Hamilton Way; February 12, 2010
$7.00/banker box and worth every penny.
Maria; March 22, 2010
Besides shredding paper and recycling it, they also have proper eWaste Disposal –Computer Hard Drive destruction is also available, both for large and small quantities. Note: There is a minimal charge for these services because the state no longer funds their ewaste disposal. It is worth it.
Gail C; February 20, 2011
You can turn in computer printer ink cartridges at most office stores (Office Max, Office Depot, etc.) and they'll fill them or give you a coupon. Usually a couple dollars.
Rebecca; August 31, 2010
They accept e-waste
Terri/Sweetbriar; December 8, 2010
Old pesticides, spray paint cans: call and make an appointment. They will tell you all the wheres, wherefores and how-comes.
Jan on Glen Eyrie; July 14, 2011
I've donated to Flying Doctors through Al. Address is his insurance office – You should call first to be sure he'll be in when you go & you can get a receipt for a charitable tax deduction -- otherwise, you can drop donations off with the receptionist in the office across the hall, but she can't give you a receipt.
Maureen (near Bird & Willow); November 7, 2011
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...website has a "source list" of suppliers and services for older houses.
For example, they list a couple places in Oakland/Berkeley that have lots of old house stuff: Urban Ore General Store & Building Materials is one, Ohmega Salvage is another. Amazing places, great for finding weird old-house parts!
Larry (in one of the "older" homes on Willow); October 16, 2009; January 14, 2010
Larry (on Willow); October 7, 2009
...reliably rates Bay Area household service providers the same way Consumer Reports reviews and rates products.... modest subscription fee... opportunity to contribute to the ratings.
Dave on Creek; May 1, 2013
The SJPD Crime Prevention Web page offers helpful information on topics ranging from Auto Theft, Burglary, Graffiti, Vandalism, I.D. Theft and much more... links on how to report a crime online, Wireless Amber Alerts and the Reverse 911 Alerting System.
Julia on Westgate; March 16, 2013
...my son, a high school senior, started a GotCollege class at Leigh High School last year ... It's been wonderful to have the support and direction of this class as we make our way through the college application process. My son also had a private session with GotCollege to work on his National Merit essay, and the feedback was extremely helpful.
Vicki, Carlton Avenue, Cambrian area; 10/09
...college admissions guidance business ...I know we are so lucky to have Louise Gill at WGHS--- but some "one on one" doesn't hurt either as it can be a stressful and difficult process.
Teri / Thrasher; October 8, 2009
How to check contractor, real estate, and insurance licenses:
Contractors -- including painting, remodeling, fences, and yard work: http://www.cslb.ca.gov
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm?State=CA
(Yes, you have to know your postal route number <smile>)
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
http://www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/SEN/senplan/2002_ZIP_BOOK/SD02_ZIP_CODE_ORDER.PDF
http://192.234.213.69/amapsearch/framepage.asp
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