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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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value
296
shipping
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returns
151
quality
263
This company responds to reviews on average within 19 days

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GB
1 review
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Paving my frount yard.
February 8, 2020

These people is people of their word, trust worthy quick and neat. In other words I would recommend them to anybody.

Date of experience: February 6, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Linton,

Thank you for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with a great paving company!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Matt K.
Indiana
2 reviews
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DJs
February 7, 2020

Super easy and willing to understand. They help navigate you to the right person and also have great customer relations. I found it to be very helpful when they reached out.

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Matt,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help you find the right DJ for you.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Goodwork
February 5, 2020

A very good website for geetting any work done and contacts for tradesmen at the touch of a finger i recomend bark.com

Date of experience: February 5, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Graham,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tax help
February 5, 2020

I have a time sensitive tax problem and Jackie has taken care of this issue for me in a very professional manner thank you very much

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Robert,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with an accountant who could help you quickly!

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick Response
February 4, 2020

I was impressed with the quick list of options provided for my search of a DJ. The first contact was excellent and professional with what he promised to offer and I was satisfied to go along with him straight away.

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Sam,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a range of DJs who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very happy
February 4, 2020

The gentleman was lovely, very respectful in my home. Did a lovely job. I would defiantly recommend. Thank you so much.

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Elizabeth,

Thank you for your review,

We're very glad to hear that we could help connect you with a great professional.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Good
February 4, 2020

Although bark only found me one tradesman he managed to do the job very well just disappointed that i ddidnt have a choice

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Malcolm,

Thank you for your review,

We're glad that we could find a professional who could help. We do aim to get each request 2-5 responses however there aren't unfortunately this many professionals available at one time.

If you would also like to leave the professional you hired a review, just login to Bark.com and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Found my DJ with ease
February 4, 2020

I was looking for a DJ for a birthday party and came across Bark. It was so easy to use and filling the form and within hours I had quotations from DJ's in my area.
Good service

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Mike,

Thank you for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a local DJ quickly!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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I was contacted by two traders and compare two indicative quotes which was enough to get the process underway.

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there David,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Needed a will written
February 4, 2020

Soon got an offer which I accepted and the will writer is soon to come to my home on my date to carry it out

Date of experience: February 4, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Geoffrey,

Thank you for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could help you with an appropriate will writer.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I needed some local embroidering companies and as soon as I finished filling in the form, the search began. I was communicating with 3 different companies immediately. Had great responses from all 3 and will keep their details for future use. Bark is now saved as a Favorite to resource future needs. Very fast and professional.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Lecia,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with some great embroidery companies!

If you would also like to leave the professional you hired a review, just login to Bark.com and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

California
1 review
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The entire experience was very good. It was easy, the responses were quick and the quality of responses was great. I worked very well for me and would use it again.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Matthew,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help, and that you found our site easy to use.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Quick Service
February 4, 2020

I have applied for numerous classes and received very quick responses from Bark and the companies themselves. Looking forward to my singing lesson this week, can't wait. Thank you Bark

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Wendy,

Thanks for your review!

It's great to hear that we could connect you with a great singing teacher.

We hope the lessons go well!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

New York
1 review
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The entire experience was very good. It was easy, the responses were quick and quality of responses were great.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Roberta,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with professionals easily and quickly.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Excellent responses
February 4, 2020

Bark was excellent. Although we have not made our final decision on a partner, we will be appointing somebody we were contacted by through Bark.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Gill,

Thanks for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could help connect you with suitable service providers.

If you would like to leave the professional you hired a review, just login to Bark.com and click on their profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Kausar S.
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Excellent response
February 4, 2020

Excellent response, very quick.
I received phone calls and messages.
Very polite, even though I didn't proceed due to change in circumstances.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Kausar,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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David Goodwin arrived on time after confirming ETA by text. He did an excellent job, leaving my cooker looking brand new, inside & out. He also recommended cleaning products I never thought of using on my cooker. I would recommend David to anyone that needs their cooker cleaned & will definitely be using him again in the future.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Edna,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with an oven cleaner who could help.

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I have had an excellent service from this business who kept me informed with progress including photos. Any questions and the owner was immediately contactable. The guy in the office, professional and helpful, and all the workers efficient and the work was done (replace all felt, batons, guttering, fascia) within a few days. I recommend their business.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Mary,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help connect you with a great service provider.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Gardening Help
February 4, 2020

I was contacted quickly and efficiently. The terms of remuneration are very reasonable and the gentleman who replied to me seems very suitable for the work involved.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Graham,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Speed and efficiency
February 4, 2020

Contacted by electrician (fully qualified with papers to prove it) within five minutes of sending my requirement, offered to come the same afternoon or the next day if not convenient. The fastest service I have ever received when trying to engage a tradesman. The charge was fair and the service excellent.

Date of experience: February 3, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Patrick

Thanks for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could connect you with a a great electrician who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team