BuildZoom

We wanted to remodel our kitchen and had an initial appointment set up with a local contractor that was recommended to us by a neighbor. The contractor was late and I was calling them, but got no answer. I noticed they had their business listed on a site called BuildZoom. BuildZoom had me fill out a very simple, short form with my contact information and information about our project so they could try and contact the person we were waiting for. The contractor who was very late did finally show up but we were worried about using him because he was so late. BuildZoom offered to find additional contractors for us for free and we found a great one- Jovian Rutherford, the owner of Home Project Reconstruction. The whole process was very easy and contractors like Jovi, who are already vetted and licensed, contact you directly through BuildZoom. You can check on the BuildZoom site that the contractor has a valid license and insurance and verified jobs. BuildZoom also had a contact person, Brooke, who checked in periodically to see if she could help in any way and how things were progressing with the contractor they referred to us, Jovian Rutherford of Home Project Reconstruction. We ultimately chose not to accept the bid for our kitchen remodel from Home Project Reconstruction only because we have a family member who is a contractor. This family member initially was not able to do our job, but then became available. If our family member was unable to do it, we wouldn't hesitate to hire Home Project Reconstruction. We were very impressed with the young owner of this business, Jovian Rutherford. He was professional, prompt, organized, thorough and knowledgeable. He was very personable and had good ideas and questions for us. He explained things very clearly and spent about 45 minutes with us during our initial visit. He listened to what we were interested in and what we wanted. Later that same day, he sent us information about materials we might be interested in based on the information we had shared with him earlier in the day. Clearly he was listening to us! He also sent a computer-generated drawing of what part of our project might look like so we could visualize it. The pictures of his previous work are beautiful. You can tell that he really enjoys what he does! His bid was prompt, organized, straight-forward and seemed reasonable for the work involved. It was a pleasure to meet him and we appreciate all the time he spent meeting with us and creating the bid he sent us. I am so glad that I accidentally found the site BuildZoom, so we could find a great contractor like Jovi Rutherford of Home Project Reconstruction!

I attempted to utilize the services of BuildZoom. After filling out my request for services I immediately received a phone call and text. I spoke with the gentleman for nearly: 45 minutes and he assured me that he and his company were confident that they could find me at least 3 builders formy project. I was given the name of the contract who would be personally handling my recruitement of the contractors. The managing agent's name was Adrian. I spoke with Adrian relatively briefly as he stated that the first guy, who's name slips me right now, had taken excellent notes of our previous conversation. The first guy made a follow-up call to obtain my assessment of my conversation with Adrian.
I was to have received my list of the 3 qualified contractors within 4-5 business days. However, that didn't happen. The first guy asked if I would 'hold off' on me moving forward with hiring another contractor before they could find one for me. It was a mistake to agree.
Once I, finally, did hear from Adrian he informed me that he only found one contractor as the others within their system did not have high enough satisfaction ratings. He told me that the single contractor was already scheduled to meet with me at 8:00 a.m. the following Wednesday morning. However he indicated that he WOULD continue to search for qualified contractors to complete my request. He also asked if there was any additional work I needed to have performed at my building and I told him that there were not. He assured me that I would hear back from him very soon as we were approaching the Wednesday morning appointment.
NO CALL! NO SHOW! NO ANSWER! NO FOLLOW-UP!
NOT ANOTHER WORK OR CALL FROM BUILDZOOM.
BEWARE OF POSSIBLE COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!

Buildzoom has proven to be a valuable platform for connecting homeowners with qualified contractors. As someone who recently used the service to find a contractor for a home renovation project, I found the platform to be user-friendly and effective.

One of the standout features of Buildzoom is its extensive database of licensed contractors. The platform allows users to search for contractors based on their location, project type, and budget. This makes it easy to find professionals who match the specific needs of a project. The detailed profiles of contractors, complete with reviews and ratings from previous clients, provided valuable insights into the reputation and quality of their work.

The bidding system on Buildzoom is a great way to ensure competitive pricing. Contractors submit bids for projects, allowing homeowners to compare quotes and choose the option that best fits their budget. This transparency in pricing is a significant advantage, especially for those who are working within specific financial constraints.

The communication tools on the platform also contribute to a smooth and efficient process. The messaging system allows for direct communication between homeowners and contractors, facilitating clear and timely exchanges of information. This feature proved invaluable for discussing project details, asking questions, and clarifying any concerns.

However, the platform could benefit from more robust project management tools. While the communication features are helpful, having additional tools to track project milestones, timelines, and budgets within the platform would further enhance the user experience.

Buildzoom's customer support was responsive and helpful throughout the process. Any questions or concerns were addressed promptly, and the support team demonstrated a commitment to ensuring a positive experience for users.

In conclusion, Buildzoom is a reliable platform for finding and hiring contractors. Its user-friendly interface, extensive contractor database, and transparent bidding system make it a valuable resource for homeowners seeking to embark on home improvement projects. While there is room for improvement in terms of project management features, the overall experience with Buildzoom was positive, and I would recommend it to others in need of reliable contractor connections.