Thumbtack

Don't fall for it. Whether you're a customer or a pro, it doesn't matter because the meth head "pros" will sit there making fake phone numbers and fake accounts all night making fake leads knowing the pros get charged for it and thumbtack doesn't verify the numbers... they do make money on each lead though. For everyone's sake I recommend staying clear of this site. The one time I got a refund even an apology was when a customer they sent me (and charged me for) offered oral sex in exchange for payment for services. Gross!

I really wanted to like the service. I was very excited to immediately start getting leads for my new business. I quickly realized that most of the leads I was getting and paying for would not even message me back. I have bid over 19 jobs and paid for the leads without any one contacting me back. I have a feeling that this company is using our bots as fake profiles to pretend to be people looking for leads. Super disappointing.

Thumbtack is a cost-ineffective time drain. On Craigslist I have over 100% new client contact rate and an nearly 100% hire rate. For every Craigslist add I post, I get more than one new client. With Thumbtack, I have a zero percent hire rate. It makes no sense. With Craigslist, people can see my work, shop my packages, know the prices and call me if they want to hire me. With Thumbtack, I have to spend much of my day reading requests, submitting quotes, and spending money for people who don't even know if they want to hire me yet. That's ridiculous. I have work to do.
I know what you're going to say. "But you can save templates!" Templates are useless in a creative and infinitely variable business like mine. They can sometimes get me close, but I need to be able to converse with a client to make them a quote. And Thumbtack makes me pay to even let a potential client know I exist. It is a poor system full of poor processes.

Drive way resurfacing. I recently had several drive ways resurfaced in a retirement community by Estes Paving co. Chris One of the owners was very professional. The hard-working and professional crew were thorough, timely and diligent in cleaning up the site daily. I Would definitely recommend this company to anyone needing asphalt paving. I was completely satisfied with the results. We will be calling Estes Paving for additional work In our community. Pat. BCVE.

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Don't waste your time with this site if your a professional. I own a house Painting company and was bombarded with fake leads fron people looking for work don on their homes. In order to place a quote you need to by credits. Not one lead worked out and I am pretty sure the leads Thumbtack was sending were fake. Don't waste your money buying "credits". I'd recommend sticking with basics to promote your company. Site signs, and good old fashioned word of mouth. If your any good, people will call. Thumbtack is the worst.

This business you pay per bid on a job. On the plus side you do get lots of leads on jobs, real or not, who knows? As a DJ I have bid on weddings, way below normal prices for local area to get the work, and still don't get them. I updated my Thumbtack page with the latest pic and videos of my last events along with cheap prices and still nothing. I have discussed this with Thumbtack reps but nothing worked so I have spent my last dollar with them. Think I will try local bulletin boards and Craigs list. They are free. If you try Thumbtack, good luck.

I'm writing this review after watching someone very dear to me lose everything he has due to non payment from several jobs he got off of using thumbtack this site will definitely bring you some business but most likely than not you will not get paid after your job is complete and there's nothing you can do about it. Unless you want to go to small claims court which will cost you more money and more time that you don't have. My best suggestion is to do it the right way stay off these sites they do not screen their customers to ensure that you will get payment for the job that you do. It might just cost you whatever you have left..

I started a new videography business in December. I decided to use thumbtack to help find leads. However there is no support for customers or pros. They charge you and match you with overpriced leads. Leads that are impossible. Leads that do not match the parameters of what you have submitted as a pro through their app. They rob and harm the people that make this company money. They took away all of the support so you cannot talk to an employee. I chatted briefly with a manager after asking to speak with one for over two months. He told me that there are no flaws with the company and if I complain about it then he is kicking me off the app. I have only 5 star reviews and provide a great service. It's much worst than what I have explained awful company.

Joanie Keough Photography provides creative and professional shots! Joanie Keough not only made us feel comfortable during the Photography session, she offered expert guidance and direction while capturing amazing images of my husband and I. She selected a beautiful location for our pictures and orchestrated a series of candid poses that depicted our love story perfectly! I highly recommend Joanie Keough Photography and am overjoyed with the high-quality, digital images she provided. Joanie Keough is an extremely talented photographer, whose artistic eye is matched by her professionalism.

I took a chance like most contractors. I bought $20 in credits, since most requested quotes are only 3 or 4 dollars. I actually sold my first one! I thought "this is going to be great" Not so fast my friend! I have used almost all of the rest of my credits and have not sold 1! I only had 1 other that requested a quote for gutters and guards. Of course, the customer wants you to just go by, take a look and leave a quote in the mailbox! So, not only a waste of money, but a huge waste of my time. I will not be buying any more credits. I'm done

This star rating should really be a -10. I hired Jonathon Hasselbeck, a listed Pro on thumbtack for a board and train for my German Shepherd who had developed separation anxiety. He came to my home and portrayed himself as a professional dog trainer that did board in training. He took my beautiful German shepherd, $950, all of her belongings and I never saw her again. Thumbtack did nothing to help. They said they would reimburse me the $950 and after stringing me along for a few weeks, stopped all communication. I am still traumatized and miss my beautiful girl every day. It was the worst experience of my life.

I posted a project for flooring installation on Thumbtack and received several quotes. I talked with John from PDS flooring and trim molding and he as well gave me a quote. I agreed to hire them and the day of the labor was scheduled on 5-24-17. His crew showed up punctually at the time I was told. The men moved all the furniture, took up the carpeting and disposed of it and did a fantastic job with the installation. Their price was reasonable and an exceptional value for all that they performed. I would hire them again without hesitation and highly recommend their services to anyone inquiring regarding an installation. All involved were very professional. Good luck and thanks again to PDS flooring.

I used this site because I thought it was legit. The contractor had no clue what he was doing and bailed. Now I'm out my deposit. I wrote a review and it was taken down. You guys take down all the real reviews and keep fake ones up to make you look better. Your just as bad as the contractor you allow on. Taulant isn't even the owner. This is his 3rd license using a different company name

I had an issue with one of their contractors
FA2 Landscape in Litchfield Park AZ
With multiple cancelations on their part and not showing up. So I gave them a poor review. The contractor " Fernando " responded with an insulting and unprofessional email to me.
I followed Thumbtack's problem reporting procedures twice and was never responded to...
Kind of like the contractor...
This is strike 3 for them...
Taking my business elsewhere...