• Bark

Bark

Overview

Bark has a rating of 2.4 stars from 1,444 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Bark most frequently mention customer service, phone number, and credit card problems. Bark ranks 132nd among Cleaning Service sites.

  • Service
    283
  • Value
    265
  • Shipping
    89
  • Returns
    134
  • Quality
    237

This company responds to reviews on average within 5 days

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 28.2%
Positive
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Negative
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Critical highlights

  • * is a broken record and a horrible customer service rep.
  • Service providers pay a premium for the leads of about £12 per lead.
How would you rate Bark?
Top Positive Review

“Two goes, two wins”

Nikki K.
1/7/24

Needed to find two local tradespeople - one PC repair, one TV repair. I found each on Bark with very little fuss and both were excellent. Hard working, very polite, completing the jobs for a fair price. I may have been lucky but am very grateful.

Top Critical Review

“Rubbish Workmanship”

Neil M.
2/14/24

This company introduced us to a so called roofing company, Roofline, who turned out to be a bunch of scammers who ripped us off financially & did abysmal work leaving our roof worse than when they started. Unable to contact them we have had to resort to getting another contractor to complete the work as damage to infrastructure & internal decoration has been the result. Use this company at your peril

Reviews (1,444)

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customer service (84) service providers (40)
Thumbnail of user skipperk1
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 11th, 2020

Miguel and his cousin@ *******690 took excellentv care of my large yard today that is heavily landscaped with a veriety of mature trees and shrubbery. They pruned, weeded, trimmed edges, raked up hauled away heavy grange and cuttings. The yard is clean and looks great. They also tested and repaired the extensive irrigation system. I highly recommend Miguel for your yardwork.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user nikkik172
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 7th, 2024

Needed to find two local tradespeople - one PC repair, one TV repair. I found each on Bark with very little fuss and both were excellent. Hard working, very polite, completing the jobs for a fair price. I may have been lucky but am very grateful.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Nikki,

Thank you for your review.

We’re very glad to hear that we could help connect you with two professionals through the platform.

If you would also like to leave both companies a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their respective profile pages.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user laurencee21
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 11th, 2021

Nick is the best most efficient and easy going painter I have ever ever come across. Beautiful work, left the apartment spotless. Highly highly recommend.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Nick,

Thanks for your review.

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user anthiad
1 review
2 helpful votes
September 21st, 2020

Thank you Bark for putting me in touch with the wonderful Norman and his lovely wife from Fork and Nice. I contacted them with just one weeks notice and was blown away by the professional service they provided as well as the most delicious menu they laid on for my moms 80th birthday.
We highly recommend them for a very professional service.
Anthia Dixon and family

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Anthia,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with Norman.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user eamonnc3
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 28th, 2022

The person that Bark put in touch with me was very professional and very helpful. I will be making a second appointment. Thank you Bark.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Eamonn,

Thank you for your review.

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user jenniferl1042
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 15th, 2020

I was so pleased with my windows I have asked for a regular window clean.
I would highly recommend this company as they wash the windows properly' leaving sparking windows.
Many thanks.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Jennifer,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with window cleaners who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user margaretb513
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 14th, 2020

My first session with Gregor and I was a little nervous, not having done any serious exercise for quite a while. However it is never too late to start again, if you can find a personal trainer you can relate to.
My session was good, showed up my weaknesses! It was fun and we managed a few laughs along the way. Today I know I have done something more than usual, a good feeling.
Here's to the next session.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Margaret,

Thanks for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with Gregor.

If you would also like to leave Gregor a review, just login to your Bark.com and click on his Profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user viktorija.kazanska
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 8th, 2024

Very quick find all tutors for my daughter. I like I can choose if same tutor was unlikely. Quick communication. Excellent service. Thanks you for your job.😊😉

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Viktorija,

Thanks for your review.

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with professionals through the platform.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user chandrac12
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
June 21st, 2020

Mark Wilson is a cosplayers best asset and dream. In less than a few hours I had some of the best photography untouched in my hands that I know I'll spend days figuring out which to actually retouch! Amazing person to work with and can't wait to work with him again!

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Chandra,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with this fabulous photographer!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user sd900788
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 4th, 2024

Fernando was excellent on time. Easy to speak to, clean up was done properly, job complete. The price was right for the work they did. Thank you

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Thumbnail of user barkt2
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for your review.

We’re very glad to hear that we could help connect you with a professional through the platform.

If you would also like to leave this company a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

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Lenore B.
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 15th, 2020

RYBIE Electric Installations answered my request very quickly and Kiefer Roper arrived promptly and did the job efficiently and expertly and with great courtesy. I fully recommend him and his company to anyone who wants electrical work done.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Lenore,

Thank you so much for your review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with RYBIE Electric.

If you would also like to leave this company a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user georgeg557
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 25th, 2020

Excellent Service, at least 3 quotes and chosen tradesman, quick, professional and very reasonably priced. No one in Perth prepared to do this, selected tradesman travelled from Fife to do the job, I attach a photo of the completed gate.

Thumbnail of user barkt
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there George,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with multiple tradesman who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user victoriab456
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 8th, 2020

My oven was cleaned and restored as IF BRAND NEW! I am very grateful to Sullivan who did the job efficiently and apparently effortlessly using no toxic materials that usually accompany the cleaning of ovens.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Victoria,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user anthontr
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 18th, 2020

I had no problems in arranging the repair/replacement of fence panels damaged after a storm. I had several respondents and arranged the work within 24 hours and the work was complted the next day.
The work was done by Unique Gardening and Landscape at a fair price. With the agreed specifications of concrete posts and footers to the panels.the garden was left clean and tidy with all debris removed.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there,

Thank you for your review,

We're so glad to hear that the work carried out was excellent.

If you would also like to leave Unique Gardening a review, just login to your Bark.com account and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user jonathanw286
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 16th, 2020

Quick efficient response from ajl homeimprovements. The gutters cleared and fixed the next day all for a fair price

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Jonathan,

Thank you so much for your review,

It's great to hear that you found our platform so efficient and could find the right professional so quickly.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user mandyo17
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 8th, 2020

Patrick from Righttrade roofing & building was excellent from the beginning he found out what I was looking for and gave me a fare price price for cleaning & clearing my gutters. He came on time & did a brilliant job even did the porch way guttering which I hadn't mentioned & fixed 2 areas of guttering at no extra cost, cleaned & took everything away. Would definitely recommend

Thumbnail of user barkt
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Mandy,

Thank you for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user elaineh296
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 31st, 2020

Easy to use. Prompt replies and a very friendly, professional contact, who gave a quick quote and good advice.

Thumbnail of user barkt
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Elaine,

Thanks for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with such great professionals.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user patriciaw732
1 review
1 helpful vote
June 5th, 2020

I needed to get the garden manageable again. This has been accomplished. The Smiths mother and son very competent.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Patricia,

Thanks for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with this gardening firm.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user shauns328
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 14th, 2024

Needed a house clearance, got 5 quotes, choose the 1st one, excellent service so simple process. Brilliant

Thumbnail of user barkt2
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Shaun,

Thanks for your review.

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user peggys259
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 23rd, 2020

Jessie went crazy from just the scent of the box! Really, every time we get a "bark box", it's... just happiness!

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Peggy,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user philipped33
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 26th, 2020

Cab was in advance and texted me politely and waited for me. Arrived fresh at the airport and quickly despite early in the morning. Perfect service. Will use again.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Philippe,

Thanks for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with this professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user lizf145
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 13th, 2020

Great to be able to give a brief outline of specific work required. Although both have visited the site, at present only the painter has given me a quote for the work. The electrician has to perform more thorough investigation prior to giving a quote. The response was very speedy in both cases, and both visited the property within a week ( which with Covid 19) was very good. Fortunately the work required is outdoors, and therefore did not pose any risk.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Liz,

Thank you for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with professionals who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user rachelj184
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 1st, 2020

Hoskin Tech fixed my laptop and were quick helpful and honest throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them.

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Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Rachel,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with this company.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user scottb1319
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 27th, 2020

Thank you for promptly sending caring professionals to choose from. They emailed, called and hen came to tour our facility.

Thumbnail of user barkt
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi there Scott,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Thumbnail of user bernardk134
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 26th, 2023

Tried to get local cleaning companies to do an inter-tenancy clean. They either said they'd call me back (& didn't) or just weren't interested (despite advertising as such!). Felt that I was going with my begging bowl! Completely different experience with Bark com. Potential companies contacted me and I felt in the driving seat (as I should have, as a customer); all viaing for my business. No time wasters and job done to my specification. Great site for landlords, particularly if properties in different areas. Thanks Bark. Happy customer. 5*. 100%.

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Thumbnail of user barkt2
Bark T. – Bark Rep

Hi Bernard,

Thanks for your review.

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with professionals through the platform.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

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From the business

Bark is an online marketplace that connects customers with local and online professionals.

We take the hassle out of finding the right professional for any job. Whether you’re looking for a cleaner in Nottingham, a web design in Boston or a personal trainer in Auckland - with over 2000 professional services in 8 countries, you’re bound to find the perfect professional for your project on Bark. Simply tell us what you need and will send you a list of professionals - for free!

Need new customers? We’ve helped thousands of businesses of all sizes keep find new clients. We’re passionate about helping businesses of all sizes find customers for life.

Life’s better with Bark.

Business History

November 2014 - Bark.com founded by Andrew Michael and Kai Feller
January 2015 - Website launches to the public
February 2015 - Acquisition of Skillpages
May 2016 - 100,000th Bark
February 2017 - 100,000 professionals now registered
April 2017 - Launched in the US
December 2017 - Millionth Bark placed
September 2018 - Move into our state of the art HQ in Paddington, London after outgrowing 6 previous offices
January 2019 - Customer Success team moves to 7 day a week
February 2019 - Launch in Canada, Ireland and South Africa
March 2019 - Reach 500,000 professionals registered
July 2019 - New branding and fully upgraded website launched

Company Representative

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Bark T.
Typically responds within 5 days
This is the official profile of the Bark Customer Success Team.

We're hear to help answer questions about the platform, give advice on how to get hired and swiftly resolve any issues that may occur from time to time.

If we can help, get in touch via team@bark.com.

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