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Bark

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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.


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Bark Reviews Summary

Bark has a rating of 2.2 stars from 1,644 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Bark most frequently mention customer service, phone number and potential clients. Bark ranks 9th among Service Marketplace sites.

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316
value
296
shipping
101
returns
151
quality
263
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Australia
1 review
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Quick and easy
November 18, 2020

Found the right guy at the right price and he was great. I highly recommend using this site to find graphic designers.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Margaret,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help with your search.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Extractor Fan
November 18, 2020

Mr Costel the fitter who fitted my extractor fan was very knowledgeable in doing the job, and very helpful and understanding to the way we wanted the job done, I'm happy with the job

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Wilfred,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Kitchen installation
November 16, 2020

I have just moved house and am expanding the range of kitchen cupboards. My enquiries regarding led to some interesting opportunities.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Alan,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Ireland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tidy up of Garden
November 16, 2020

Just wanted a good cut back & clear up of my garden. Found James & Adam brilliant came out gave me a quote & got stuck in the next day. Made a massive difference to my garden will definitely be using the guys again.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Stacey,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good setup
November 16, 2020

Needed to find an engineer within the area to supply and install Air Conditioning. The site provided contacts for me and as such iwas able to get together a couple of quotes and have scheduled the work based on this site. Very pleased overall

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Anthony,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help with your search.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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New fencing
November 16, 2020

Telephoned straight away by supplier, arranged meeting, very prompt.
Came to do the job on the day as discussed.
Carried out job to our satisfaction.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Michael,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Brilliant
November 16, 2020

Bark is the way forward! Saved me a huge amount of time trying to source a professional myself. First company that contacted me did a great job, quickly, easily and at a very good price. We are delighted.

Date of experience: November 15, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Sue,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Prompt attention
November 15, 2020

Prompt attention with response from a knowledgeable tradesman. He arrived next day and immediately started work. He will call back in two days to check that all is satisfactory.

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there George,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Good arrived on time and received estimate the same day, now reviewing estimates and planning the way forward

Date of experience: November 14, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Keith,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Someone got in touch with me almost immediately. He was on time, polite, efficient and reasonably priced.
I can't remember the last time a job was done so promptly and well - seriously! Maybe it's a reflection of our times but I was amazed that it was all so smooth.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Rachel,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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End of tenancy cleaning
November 13, 2020

Within minutes of posting my request on Bark I had three phone calls from different companies who were all very attentive and were able to provide instant quotes. I eventually chose one and let the others know and acknowledged.

Date of experience: November 13, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Tony,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with these companies so quickly.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No responses
December 13, 2020

Have made two inquiries using this platform, one for a gate installation to complete my fence and another for quotes to finish my attic. Have not received any responses or quotes and it's been a month.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there,

We're sorry to hear that you did not receive responses.

We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.

We would advise placing a new request with more details to help professionals know how they can help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Lots of leads!
December 12, 2020

Although the quantity of leads are high the quality are poor. I found the support team to be less than helpful, in fact they have been downright rude to me on several occasions. The return on investment has been non existant. How their pricing is determined remains a mystery to be, although they claim to be based on the value of the job I strongly disagree.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 12, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Jay,

We're sorry to hear that you feel this way, but we refute the claims that you have made against our business.

We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.

If you would like to understand more about our platform and receive support, please email us directly at [email protected].

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Beware Bark GDPR breach
December 11, 2020

Bark allows any one with a free email address and a burner mobile phone to buy your details. They refer to their "professionals" but do not vet them, they do not require proof of insurance, a company number, vat registration or even an address. They neglect to tell you any of this until you fall foul to a fraudster.

The selling of your data to a non vetted buyer breaches GDPR and I am taking them to Trading Standards.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 11, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Paul,

We're sorry to hear that you feel this way.

We tried to reach out to you directly however we received no response.

We are merely a marketing platform and make no claims to vet professionals.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent site
November 12, 2020

Found site easy to use. Gave good info on people on site. Had a very good experience with guy who did my job and would recommend site to others

Date of experience: November 11, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Catherine,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that you have found our platform easy to use!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not worth it
December 10, 2020

I was looking for a dog trainer in my area. Bark sent me contact information of trainers in San Francisco CA, and other places that are no where near me. One of the recommended trainers had two videos of a German Shepherd dog in a cage being very aggressive. It appears that they don't vet the professionals they suggest. Don't use Bark.com.

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: November 10, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi Nikki,

We're sorry to hear that we couldn't connect you with the right professional on this occasion.

We are an open public platform and do not claim to vet any of the professionals who advertise on our website.

We hope that we can help you again in future.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent!
November 11, 2020

Truly Outstanding Communication! They planted over 200+ bulbs for me as well did a fall cleanup. Professional and Very efficient. Results were Excellent, Very Highly Recommend! Thank you!

Date of experience: November 10, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Darina,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Totally satisfied
November 11, 2020

Really good service and excellent roofers and cleaned up after them. Very professional polite and easy to talk to.

Date of experience: November 10, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Tony,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use
November 11, 2020

Got my job filled very quickly and without any fuss work being started at a time to suit me workman very pleasant and professional

Date of experience: November 9, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Janet,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

South Africa
1 review
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Deep Cleaning
November 13, 2020

Great and excellent service. Very impressive. Will recommend anyone to use Bark services. Thank you.

Date of experience: November 8, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Dorothea,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team