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Someone to haul away old sofa
May 2012
I need someone to haul away a sleeper sofa in a responsible
manner. The sofa is too worn to give away or to Goodwill.
Does anyone have a recommendation? kg
I just met Leslie, the owner of Two Strong Women Haul (away
anything anytime)! I haven't used her service, but I liked
her - she seemed ready to get the job done. If you'd like
to give her a try, you can reach her at 510.235.0122 or
www.linkedin.com/lesliewheeler Good luck
Someone to haul away large pipes that may have asbestos
April 2012
We have a few pipes that we've been told have asbestos. We
are looking for someone to haul it away to a hazardous place
that can properly dispose of it, which is apparently not in
Alameda County. The pipes are not large- maybe 5 feet, and
the hazmat companies I've called have minimum charges that
seems like a lot of just a few things. The pipes are not
attached to anything, so it's basically hauling it away
safely. Any suggestions? Thank you. anon
Call Dido's Services at 510-507-4423. I'm not sure if he
handles asbestos but if he does, the service he provides is
extraordinary. If not, he may be able to direct you to
someone who does. We have used him for numerous jobs and
earlier this week I had him demolish and haul away the
debris from a large sturdy workshop. This is why I recommend
him so highly:
1) His bids for jobs are always extremely reasonable (to the
point that I sometimes pay him more than he asks).
2) He has always been 100% reliable and timely in returning
phone calls, showing up for jobs, etc. (No excuses)
3) His workers are also friendly, responsive, and careful
(ex: they took down this shed while working in a tight space
around 2 trees we wanted to keep)
4) His crew finished this enormous job in less than 3 hours
and left the whole work area totally clean, raked, and
debris-free.
5) There were a number of places in the job where they
appropriately came to ask me for direction to make sure that
things were handled in the way I wanted them taken care of.
Their questions were insightful and necessary to my
satisfaction. They did not bother me with any unnecessary
questions.
6) He is an expert at what he does- (Ex: Figured out how to
get a ton of debris down from an isolated area behind a
house and brought a ramp which allowed his crew to get the
debris efficiently into the truck in spite of no street
access from the sidewalk area. Showed up with an enormous
truck which I thought was way too big but which was just big
enough for this job)
7) He's a delightful, warm human being and a pleasure to do
business with!
All the best of luck!
Andrea B
Tear down old shed and haul it away
Oct 2011
Can you recommend a reliable and reasonably priced
person/team for some basic demolition (old shed -
wood/stucco), including hauling? Also potentially cement
demo & removal. Thanks! Tara
These guys came in and demolished the old storage shed we
had in our back yard. It was done fast and very clean work.
I ended up rebuilding bigger storage shed with them.
Contact JB Construction owner directly at (510) 735-4052
Baha, or you can e-mail: powerlabor@yahoo.com They are
member of BBB, great reviews. Cristina
Hauling away large amount of yard debris
June 2011
We're finally removing 60 year old junipers and other plants
from our yard so we can landscape. We are trying to do a
lot of the work ourselves. Any recommendations for how to
handle the large volume of yard/green waste? I could rent a
truck and take it to the dump, but does anyone have a better
idea? Cheap hauling perhaps, or where to take it to a
compost situation? Any thoughts are helpful. Thanks!
Overwhelmed by bushes
We cleared out our yard by posting stuff like this on
craigslist under the 'free' category. The juniper trees can
be called 'firewood, wet' and the other stuff might attract
folks who are composting. I've found that folks invariably
find a way to get themselves a pickup truck and friend to
help them on a Saturday morning. Ruby
I think most bay area cities, like Berkeley, offer reduced
dumping fees for yard debris. Same for dumpsters and
dumpster companies like the one I just used:
dumpster4junk.com (DA Services). Loved having a dumpster.
Jose Galaz has extensive experience doing landscaping work,
from building retaining walls and outdoor kitchen areas, to
re-seeding grass and sod and laying patio stones, to hauling
dirt and any kind of debris. Call him directly at
925-812-0514. I am happy to talk to you about his continued
work for us over the past 10 years. His prices are low
relative to anyone around with his experience.
aekm
Help removing a fence
May 2011
We're looking for recommendations for someone to remove an
approx. 8 ft fence in our backyard (which is covered in
ivy). There's potentially a little more to be done, but
it's a small job. We are looking for someone reasonable and
conscientious. Thanks in advance for any insight! Jen
I recommend Thomas Banks for jobs like this. He's creative,
thorough and basically willing to tackle any job of this
sort. He's done a few jobs for us around our house and I was
not only really satisfied with his work, he's considerate,
kind and comes from the heart. His business is called Honey
Be Handy and his number is: 510.978.5679
Clearing yard for foundation replacement
Feb 2011
We are about to embark on a foundation replacement and need
to clear our yard, as we plan to dig out the soil and
replace it while we have big earth moving equipment on site
for the larger project. The yard is entirely overgrown, but
we'd like to salvage (for trade/friends/front strip
planting/gifting) the many bulbs, roses and other bushes and
plants that may be able to survive transplanting. Please
send recommendations my way, as it's getting awfully warm
for January and I'm afraid it may soon be too late to save
them all! tamara
I highly recommend Nick Allen for hauling, odd jobs, moving,
and clearing brush & yard debris. Great for dump runs --
has a big truck and is an incredibly hard worker.
Reasonable prices. He's in the East Bay, but willing to
work through the tunnel. You can contact him at
510-499-4953.
We used Fast Haul to remove a sea of broken concrete, clots
of crabgrass embedded in clay, and a listing outdoor brick
BBQ - all of which needed to be carted via wheelbarrow to
the street. The quote was extremely reasonable and the team
was amazing: prompt (they even worked through the rain to
meet a deadline that we'd established when the weather was
better), courteous (foreman Leonardo Martins checked
repeatedly to ensure work was done to our standards), and
very careful of our property (they kept our flowerbeds
intact, managed to extract the brick and concrete from a
wooden pergola without creating any damage to the structure,
and washed everything down before they left). They even
threw in hauling away additional trash that we'd accumulated
and weren't sure what to do with (like old paint and sheets
of fiberglass). It's a wonderful, and sadly rare thing, to
get both affordability and high quality standards! I would
recommend them for any hauling project. Kathy
Demolition/deconstruction/hauling needed
Oct 2010
Looking for someone to tear down a builing in our backyard
and haul away the materials. The reviews on the demolition &
hauling are very old. thanks
Kathy
I'm an Architect in Berkeley and I recommend DaSilva
hauling. They are prompt, clean, curteous and very
resonably priced. I use them for all of my
demolition/hauling/excavation projects and always recommend
them as top choice when I'm asked for a referral. Call Joa
(John) DaSilva.
510-207-2479
He is very professional and reasonbly priced.
cb
Basement & Storage Shed Cleanup and Haulaway
Jan 2009
We're looking for help clearing years of junk and clutter from both
our basement and garden shed. We need a service that will clear the
clutter and haul it away as well.
Help!
I've used ''Two Strong Women Haul Away'' twice in the past 3 mos,
and they are GREAT - no fuss, no muss, broom clean & empty when
they leave. Also good: they recycle/re-purpose/donate locally on
anything they can. Smart, funny, great folks; will definitely use
them again. See:
http://bayarea.kijiji.com/c-Services-Moving-storage-Two-Strong-Women-Haul-Away-Service-W0QQAdIdZ72309333
p.s. found them here, on BPN!
-- Happy Customer
Try Sam of Sam's hauling. I am a remodeling contractor and have
found Sam's rates to be more economical than the competition. He
is also a charming and respectful individual.
His phone # is 510 967-8913
George
I've used two different services..
For smaller jobs try:
http://www.girlwithatruck.com/
If you've got a lot of stuff that should be re-used/recycled, or
if you have a bigger job, try:
http://www.ecohaul.com/
I think both companies will do some organizing in addition to
hauling. Judiah
Alejandro Morales at 510-224-6969 has a truck and trailer to
haul. He works with a team of sons and brothers, is reliable,
hard working, and is fair in pricing.
- satisfied
Junk in driveway needs to be hauled away
May 2008
We have a bunch of junk in our driveway that needs to be hauled away. Most of it is
just household items, but there are some old, rusted bicycles, some concrete and even
a broken down sofa-bed. Can anyone recommend a reliable crew to haul the debris
away? We live in north Berkeley. Thanks in advance!
If you want to help a local business and get good service, you
want to to contact Leslie Wheeler at Two Strong Women Hauling.
At: 510-235-0122; E-mail: two_strongwomen@yahoo.com
She's also the mother of a great babysitter who I got off of BPN
as well. So she's very reliable.
no longer got junk
Feb 2008
Re: Landscaping on a budget & removing grass
I would recommend FastHaul (1-800-919-4285 or 1-800-919-HAUL or
www.fasthaul.com). They are great. I've used them twice now on
two straightforward home/garden jobs. Both jobs involved
removing concrete sidewalks around my house and a concrete
planter. I could have had them lay stepping stones and help
with yardwork, but my husband and I decided we'd take that on.
Fasthaul was reliable, on-time, efficient, courteous and fast!
They may be suited for your jobs.
camille
December 2006
I have found a great person for Hauling right here on BPN. Gil
Moaz at Gil's Hauling. He is extremely quick to respond to phone
calls, his prices are fair (considering there are no more close
dumps, only sorting facilities) and his crew does the most
amazing post-job clean-up. Often times, he leaves the area where
the junk pile was, cleaner than before the junk was there. I
absolutely recommend him without reservation and I have used him
5 times already. Call Gil at: (510) 665-9128
Hunter
October 2005
We recently hired Rogelio Gutierrez to haul away some yard debris, as well as several yards of dirt. He was punctual and reliable, communicated clearly, and offered a very fair price (we'd gotten a few other bids as well, and his was by far the least expensive).
He can be reached on his cell at 510-913-0233.
Paula B
October 2005
My husband and I would like to recommend a demolition and hauling company called Santana Hauling (510) 772-9279 or (510) 376-7299. We had a lot of concrete, gravel, shrubs, trees, and a 25 ft retaining wall removed. I contacted every demo & hauling company that was recommended on BPN and their quotes were almost twice as much as Santana Hauling. Santana Hauling also removed a huge garage from my neighbor's sideyard (that is how we discovered them), and the workers were courteous, quick, and cleaned up leaving the site better than before. The owner is named Santana. Lee
July 2005
I moved into a house with a huge yard which had been untended for years. Robert Datta responded to my craigslist posting for help, and the place has been transformed. His card reads: dirt rock lumber scrap metal tree removal decking fencing general debris appliance furniture soft demolition weekly monthly svc. garage clean-out basement clean-out. He is conscientious and responsible and has 2 young children of his own. The numbers are 847-5882 and 524-7652.
Linda
March 2005
I would like to find someone to do a dump run for me (one truck-load
worth of stuff). Can anyone recommend someone they've used before?
I'd be willing to pay $50 - $75 for the run (plus dump fees).
clay
For the person looking for a someone to do hauling/dump run, you can contact Peter at VanDeusen Hauling at 339-1019. He has done a lot of work for us -- clean up in our very over grown backyard and all our hauling.
Mary Linda
Feb 2005
for those who are in need of hauling and demolition ...
there a company named x-1 hauling , the owner (matt) is very reasonable , he does demolitions , concrete and dirt removal , bobcat service etc.he is licensed & insured, his number is 510-978-9010, my husband is a contractor and has been using this guy for over five years.
ritz
Dec 2004
I'm looking for an updated recommendation for someone to
haul away junk. Lots of cardboard and misc. items too
large for a trash can. Thanks
sharon
Re: junk removal/small hauling
I am pleased to recommend Tommy's Hauling (510-882-4738).
They do general clean-up, demolition, dirt/concrete and yard
work. I called them to get rid of some demolition debris and
yard waste, and ended up also hiring them to do some yard
work and demolishing a rotting, obsolete, exterior
staircase. They were great! They knew when to ask questions
(like when taking out the concrete footing of the stairs
would have damaged the surrounding concrete patio), but
didn't need to be micromanaged. When they were done the yard
was pristine, and considering that it started covered with
many years growth of an invasive morning glory vine and
abandoned property from years of revolving tenants, that's
saying a lot.
I was very, very happy with their service and would
definitely use them again.
Carrie
August 2003
We have a bunch of junk in our sideyard that needs hauling
away. Size-wise, it is ~4 large garbage bags full, with
nearly half of it large pieces of polystyrene, so it is not
heavy, but it our bulky trash pickup day is 6 months away,
and we are sick of looking at it. Any recommendations of
someone who is willing to take such a small job? I cannot
fit it into my car to take it somewhere myself.
Thanks!
Ellen
I had a small job a few months ago and found a wonderful,
friendly woman to clear it all away for me. Her name is
Ariel Levy.
She has a truck and a friend, and no job is too small. Her
number
is 510-452-4211.
Jennifer
June 2002
For a Father's Day surprise for my better half, I would like
to arrange to hire someone to come and haul away to the dump
old stuff (some construction debris, old cement, a
sink...and no, it doesn't have to be done ON Father's Day!)
that is piling up in our yard. There are maybe two
small-pick-up-sized loads, and the hauler is welcome to
''salvage'' anything that we have labeled junk. I checked the
website and only got one viable name; I would love to have
recommendations of who to call for a reasonable estimate
(and maybe even who to avoid)? Thanks!
Karen
Happy to recommend Dido Services for hauling. nice and
reasonable, and recommended by a gardener when I was selling
my house, to haul away all the debris she created!
Dido also came and hauled a large wooden playhouse from my
old place to my new place for far less than another quoted
me.
Dido Services: (510) 527-3440
nancy
I have used Francisco Di Domenico (listed on the network
archives), for haulage and found him to be very good,
reasonable rates.
Mary
Try Gil Maoz. He has a bobcat and does just the sort of
thing you are looking for, and also has a hauling company
too. (He is not a landscaper) He's easy to work with,
nice and professional.
You can reach him at Gil's Hauling 665-9128.
Leah
I am in the process of getting rid of lots of junk in my house
in El Cerrito. I have numerous funky boxes with junk that
needs to be hauled soon--basically raggy clothes mixed in
with dampish papers, broken appliances, non usable
toys, odds and ends, and other miscellaneous stuff. Can
anyone recommend a service that could just come and haul
all of these boxes out of my garage. Depending on the size
of the truck it might take two trips. Also what are the going
rates for this service? I'm on a tight budget. Thanks!
East Bay Sanitary, El Cerrito's trash pickup, allows
one ''free'' big pick up each year. They have specific
parameters on what they will take for free (12 bags or
boxes of a certain size). However, you can put anything
(and let me tell you we put everything!) out and they will
take it for a fee. We had about two truck's worth of stuff
and they took it all, part went towards the free pickup and
the other we paid about $120. Call them to get the
information and arrange pick-up.
Allison
April 2002
This message is directed at Karen, who wants to get rid of a yard full
of lava rocks, and
anyone else in a similar situation. The solution is simple: post a
''Free Lava Rocks!'' ad on
Craig's List, a free online advertising and community resource in the
Bay Area. The URL is
http://www.craigslist.org. Choose the ''east bay'' Craig's List in the
upper right corner; then
click the ''barter/swap/free'' option under the ''Sale/Wanted''
category. My front yard,
about 20' X 20', was a good four inches deep with lava rocks until last
month. I ran my
freebie ad on a Monday; by Friday, almost all of the rocks were gone,
taken by folks who
wanted 'em. The rocks went to new homes, rather than the landfill, and I
didn't have to pay
a nickel to have them removed. Fabu all around!
Cathy
2001
We are looking for someone to tear down two small structures on our
property: an old garage and a dilapidated cottage. Any recommendations
forsomeone who can do this and haul it all away while they're at it?
-Margaret
Francisco Di Domenico (Franko) 510/526-8549. Efficient and
reliable: excavation, hauling, roof removal, demolition.
Doug and Jean
I can recommend Felix Severino at 510 558 0819 for
demolition and haulage work. He has done haulage work
for us and regularly does demolition and haulage work
for various contractors in the East Bay. He is from
Brazil so bear in mind that English is his second
language. He will do a great job and his prices are
reasonable.
-Mary
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