I sent a review to Thumbtack. It was a negative review about someone on their site selling audio video installation. They asked for backup to prove that I had done business with the person. They said I had all the time I needed. After I submitted the information, I was told it had to be done within 48 hours and they refused to post my review. Obviously, the person in question pays Thumbtack money and I do not. Thumbtack is a joke and just caters to those that pay them money.
As owners of rental properties we needed a lot of different work done. PJM HANDYMAN did all of our inside and some outside work. Fantastic job! Worked very fast and did it at fair price! Highly recommended.
Thumbtack is a unethical company, who is not out to help the contractor or the customer, the company wants to take your money and never give it back, makes you jump through hoops for a few dollars they will credit back to your account, thumbtack account that is never your bank account. The customer service is terrible, and rude.
Today, December 23,2015, Reggie Green, a Mounting Specialist, installed my flat screen TV to my wall. His service was excellent! He consulted with me and explained everything he was during while he mounted my TV to the wall. I was so impressed with his work, that I asked for cards so I could post them on the information board where I reside so other may contact him for service. I also asked for cards to give to my family and friends. I highly recommend Reggie Green! I was so impressed!.
After getting the run around from several handymen I finally go my job done with Jorge Bailon. He took the job, showed up when promised and my deck looks fabulous. I am extremely satisfied with his work and would highly recommend him. I will call him again for other jobs that I may need. He is very professional and a hard worker. Thanks to the Revol Painting and More company.
Leads were worthless. Charges were higher than they stated. Kept charging me even after I canceled the account. Had to dispute the charges on my credit card to get any kind of refund. Big waste of time.
This seems to be a collection of seedy, uninsured and unprofessional business people.
The one person I hired to do my driveway cut corners and lied to me. Doing a sub standard job.
The painter I contacted through this service seemed to just be some guy that painted on the side.
None of the contractors I contacted had a website or anything to reccomend or warn against except THUMBTACK.
Find your own contractors would be my suggestion. THUMBTACK seems to be a collection of hacks
I can't review all the people on this site but they need to monitor what their repair people do.
The repair person asked for cash when he came out so I paid him in cash. He said he would install the new part when it came in but didn't come when I was told he would and than sent me a text for more cash if he came out. A terrible experience with the person that came to my house.
Hi Michael, that's concerning to us. Please share more details and your contact information here: https://help.thumbtack.com/report-a-concern so that our Trust and Safety Team can look further into this and help.
First sent me a quotes what is not my service! After Im contact with customer, he told me he is not interested in service tiles so I ask him what you looking he is never respond to me. So I contact to thumbtack about that and this time I find out that leads cost me 75$! I told him that leads its not from my service and the clients not respond. So I ask them why it 75 $ answering was so funny because after customer sent me a message they decided its 75$. Before they told me any tile leads will not more than 24$! They start stealing and this criminal.
Wright Renovations is a great business to use for work around your home. Their price is reasonable, their work is excellent quality, the project is completed in a timely manner, and they have a pleasing personality. I will use them again.
Dupage Home Services of Aurora, IL, quoted on and was chosen for our bathroom and powder room remodel. Very reasonable and has been in business a long time. My only disappointment was in the lack of a consistent crew to start the job. The two craftsmen who completed the job were great, both professionally and personally. What started as a two week job ended up taking a total of six weeks, not all their fault as we had to wait on some backordered materials.The outcome was beautiful and met our expectations. Very happy!
Richard and Dennis did all the work on my newly constructed deck from designs to installing lighting on the steps. Their prices were fair for this upscale deck and I am completely pleased. They made certain I was completely satisfied with the end product. I now have a wonderful 20x12 Fiberon outdoor room/deck thanks to R&R Remodeling. I highly recommend them.
Wow, where to start. They kncreased their prices immensely and then realized it sucked so only started charging for clients who hire you. They randomly changed their charges and enddd up sending me an almost $20 bill for a client who responded to a quote. Are you kidding me? I never ended up even working with the client as they were looking for someone different. Now they won't refund. Scam, scam, scam. Stay far away. They need to go out of business.
I hired Mark ll Decorating (Mark Walker) to paint a home that I am listing for sale in Anoka. He was prompt on contacting me, bidding the job, which was very a reasonable quote and completing the project within a week's time. I would recommend his services to anyone, as I was very pleased with his quality of work and his professionalism!. Thanks Mark!
I was a DJ using Thumbtack for the past year, but with the advent of their pro assist, I started noticing charging discrepancies. They are quick to explain the charge but not to refund it. Not saying they are crooks but watch how they charge you! Good luck
My Mom is 80 and has lived in 2 homes during this time. This move on 10-27-16 was not her choice, but a real blessing as it released her from a variety of stressors. Me, I was stressed and concerned about everything - my Mom, the move, the movers and the list goes on ---She's my Mom! So, I reached Johnny On The Move Inc. through Thumbtack and what a wonderful group of people they were. Mrs. Jackie set everything up, she was professional, kind, thorough and assuring. On moving day, Antonio plus 1 was nothing short of extraordinary! Antonio plus 1 was kind, respectful, prompt and efficient. My Mom and I were pleased with the expert services and how reasonabl fees were assessed. Johnny On The Move Inc. is genuine and they really do care about people.
Happy to spread this word about Johnny!
Brenda
Had a girl by the name of Tyra come to clean my house I was not pleased with the service she said she would tear up the check because I was not pleased but she cashed it instead I will never use a service from this site again she called deep cleaning vacuuming under not back to being under the sofa and the beds dusting was terrible lied to me awful service very dishonest also said she brought someone to help her clean for two hours cleaning for $95 what a joke told me she mopped the whole house and I asked her to that was a lie. Had to. Do go and re-clean my house myself. Her name is Tyra TY or a phone number *******731 do not use this person she is terrible
I had Jason Newman pull out my toilet, pulled out old carpet and replace with tile in my bathroom... my toilet was leaking and soaked the carpet, he fixed the leak, everything is running great and looks. 100% better... I would let him repair or replace anything in my home.
Had a leak in the kitchen ceiling and wall after a bad rainstorm, Mr Tobler was prompt with an estimate and repairs. Replaced roof tile, drywall and painted. Very efficient and through, I can't tell where the repairs were made! Definitely will call for any future work.
I want to recommend the Willard Allison Cleaning Service to any one who lives in the Plant City Fl area. They have cleaned my house for a year. They are reliable and trustworthy. They go over and above in the job that they do and will do any extras that come up. And a bonus is that I get a hug each they come. Mary in Plant City
Answer: Thumbtack does not generate fake requests. When our professionals come to Thumbtack to meet new customers, we know how important it is to receive requests that can help them expand their clientele. We have a lot of customers that come to Thumbtack and hire professionals to help them complete their personal projects. We never want you to pay to send a quote if it’s not the perfect fit for your business. This is why you can view the details of each request before you send a quote and introduce yourself to the customer. James - I’m so sorry that the concerns you’ve brought to our attention haven’t been responded to in an appropriate amount of time, this is never our intention. It's important to us to obsess about answering our customers and professionals questions and concerns within a timely manner. We are a real company that can always be improving. You can read more about our company in reputable sources such as Forbes and the New York Times. If anyone has specific concerns about certain requests you’re receiving, we’d be happy to review them and see how we can help. Feel free to give us a call at (800) 343-1710, we have an amazing support team that is just waiting to talk to you.
Answer: Hi Kay, I’d be happy to answer your questions. When we initially started Thumbtack in 2009, we tried multiple business models. This included a commission based model, but there were some concerns. When professionals didn’t pay for each quote they sent out, there was nothing to stop pros from quoting as much as possible, regardless of if they were the right fit for the job. Paying for each quote encourages better quality quotes and creates a much better experience for customers. Like you mentioned, it’s important for us to get customers to try our site and continue to hire professionals. In the end, pros are paying to promote and advertise themselves to customers that are already actively looking for that particular service. S. G has an amazing point, and Thumbtack is a great introduction site. There’s a lot of potential to expand your clientele, but sometimes it takes some tweaking to your profile and quotes to increase your response rate. The goal is to create a connection through your profile and quote message, and we’re here to help you do this. It’s kind of like sending the customer a virtual portfolio of your experience, achievements, and reviews. I do want to clarify that Thumbtack does not create fake requests, and it goes against everything we value as a company. While Thumbtack may not be the perfect fit for every business, we strongly believe that we can help connect businesses with new customers and foster growth. If you’d like to give us a call at (800) 343-1710, we’d love to give you more personalized help or answer any other concerns you may have.
Answer: We love to see that you’re interested in joining Thumbtack, Grace! Your party planning business sounds like it will be a blast. When it comes to having a license, it's up to each professional to determine what licenses are necessary and follow their local, state and federal laws. I recommend checking with your state to see if a business license is needed for your service. Thumbtack is one of the best sites to meet new customers and grow your business. Robert S. Gave a really good explanation of how we work. You can sign up and receive requests for free, and you only pay us when you send the customer a quote. Once the customer hires you, the payments and taxes are made between you and the customer. This is a great way to connect with the customer and build an extensive referral network. We wish you the best of luck with growing your business. Have an amazing day!
Answer: The reason you had a lull in leads we because thumbtack had a manual action penalty levied against them. If you are not sure what that is you should google search it. The letter you received from Thumbtack regarding this was (as usual) not fully truthful. The letter does not detail the slimy tactics thumbtack used ti enhance google rankings in organic search returns. Do yourself a favor and search this phrase "thumbtack manual action penalty"
Answer: With our recent changes, you're only charged when a customer responds to your quote with interest in working with you. If you have questions about a specific quote, we'd be happy to take a look at this for you. Just send us a message on Facebook with your email address and the customer's name.
Answer: We want to make sure you get the most out of our site and see a return on the investment you've made with us. Please give us a call at (800) 948-2034 when you have time so we can go over your concerns with us.
Answer: We like that you're expanding your options, Rebecca. Thumbtack is a local services marketplace that connects customers with the right professionals for anything they need done. A lot of pros have met new customers off our site and you can too. You can see more information about how we work here: https://www.thumbtack.com/pros/how-thumbtack-works. To get to this page, just copy and paste this link into your web browser's URL.
Thumbtack has a rating of 1.6 stars from 1,570 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Thumbtack most frequently mention customer service, credit card and phone number. Thumbtack ranks 101st among Local Reviews sites.
We're sorry to hear about your experience this way. If you still have unresolved concerns from any of these projects, please let us know so that we can help with a resolution: https://help.thumbtack.com/report-a-concern.