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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 2.7 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 1st among Service Marketplace sites.

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returns
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quality
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1 review
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My search for a suitable magician could not have been more efficient and effective. Very easy.
I now just need to see if the ratings given for the musician stack up. But that is somewhere in the future.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Neill,

Thank you for your review,

It's great to hear that we have been able to connect you with a great magician.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I had a really good experience with the therapist I found. But I was hounded by others after I chose who I wanted to choose. From what I understand, I have to close the request. Although I 'hired' the therapist I chose. This is quite off putting. Otherwise bark.com is a great system, knowing I can put my trust in the professionals they have. Also the prices that bark suggest are not true. Therapy is expensive, but bark.com suggest that it is a much lower rate

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Imogen,

Thank you for your review and feedback,

We're sorry to hear that you were bothered by some professionals.We do encourage professionals to utilise sensible contact strategies when reaching out to clients, but unfortunately not all adhere to this.

Clicking "I Hired A Pro" should close the request automatically but we will check there are no technical issues.

We are glad to hear that we could connect you with a great therapist nonetheless.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I found a company that was a builder and Gardener as I was looking for a new Patio and Flower bed to be created. The work that they did was very good, the workers very helpful and efficient and the various skills that they provided were excellent.
The owner of the company who carried out the work was efficient and very helpful with various suggestions of the work needed to be completed..

Date of experience: January 17, 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 connect you with a builder and gardener who could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
10 helpful votes
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Very satisfied with the prompt site visit & fair quote given on Saturday, the job started Monday & finished by Tuesday. A total of 6 men on site each day, hence a day for clearance /groundwork/prep and a day for construction of sleeper steps and blocked paved area. Robert & the team were polite, consultative & considerate throughout all stages of the work and left the site area clean & tidy. Happy with the finished job and would have no hesitation in using Kensington again for similar work.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Chris,

Thank you for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Brilliant service
January 19, 2020

It literally took a few hours before i found a company to help me with my business. And the company that i am using is brilliant

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Shehan,

Thanks for your review!

We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with a great company so quickly.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
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Garden work
January 19, 2020

Clean and garden ltd, organised through bark did an excellent job at a fair price. They were professional and attended as promised.

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Vik,

Thank you for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gower Holiday Village
January 19, 2020

Great team, done a brilliant job removing 8 trees and cleaned up as if they hadn't been here
Thank you Monkey Tree Care

Date of experience: January 17, 2020
Bark T. Bark Rep
over a year old

Hi there Jim,

Thank you for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with Monkey Tree Care.

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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Bark.com doesnt always filter the leads well and it results in loads of spammy and fake leads being submitted. If you plan on using bark be warned that you will need to check the available lead details thoroughly, otherwise you risk getting a junk lead... and in many cases the bark support won't refund those credits.

Otherwise there is a chance of closing leads/sales on the platform, but you really need to be careful buying the leads..

Bark attempted to help this customer through the SmartCustomer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond
Date of experience: January 16, 2020
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Domestic cleaning
January 18, 2020

Contacted Bark for a friend who could not use internet and he needed help with cleaning and laundry. He was pleased with results

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

Hi there Carol,

Thank you for your review,

We're glad to hear that we could help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quotes very prompt
January 18, 2020

Had quotes within the hr, excellent help and advice with work, all rubbish cleared away would definitely recommend

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

Hi there Jules,

Thank you for your review,

It's great to hear that we could help you with your service needs.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Kept to appointment date & times for both the quote and work to be carried out.
Speedy response to my initial enquiry.
Polite, respectful & courteous.
Took photos to show me when the work was taking place.
Took time to answer any questions I had.
Would recommend and am now aware of other work this company can do so will certainly offer any future work to Charlie and his team.

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

Hi there Heather,

Thank you for your review,

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

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very prompt
January 17, 2020

My request was responded to quickly with many suggestions for menu ideas for the event. I am looking forward to the party.

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

Hi there Roberta,

Thank you for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could help and we hope you had a great party!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Tree surgery
January 17, 2020

Fast response from a number of professionals. Got a couple of quotes and the work was done very quickly, all wood taken away promptly. Happy with the process

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

Hi there Jane,

Thank you for your review,

It's great to hear that you found the right professional for you using Bark.com.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Paint job
January 17, 2020

Quick, efficient and professional. Reasonably priced. Pleasant workteam. Paunting included 3 coats of gloss on hardwood facias, front door and windowframes. Also cleared guttering of debris.

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

Hi there Steve,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Gutter cleaning
January 17, 2020

I received three offers to do the work I wanted very quickly, and having selected one was very pleased with the service I received. Bark provided the information for this to happen.

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

Hi there Alf,

Thanks for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could connect you with professionals quickly.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I was contacted within hours by Wags & Whiskers Pet Services Ltd, who provide THE BEST you could wish for. Well done to Bark!

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

Hi there Delia,

Thanks for your review,

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

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great website
January 15, 2020

I was looking for a dog walker in my area. Low and behold I was referred 3 and one of these was a company not far away. Excellent service. Very happy with my walker and so is my big dog Chico.

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

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for your review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with such a great professional!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Never too late to start
January 15, 2020

My first session with Gregor and I was a little nervous, not having done any serious exercise for quite a while. However it is never too late to start again, if you can find a personal trainer you can relate to.
My session was good, showed up my weaknesses! It was fun and we managed a few laughs along the way. Today I know I have done something more than usual, a good feeling.
Here's to the next session.

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

Hi Margaret,

Thanks for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we could help connect you with Gregor.

If you would also like to leave Gregor a review, just login to your Bark.com and click on his Profile page.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Kitchen installation
January 15, 2020

Very good service the companies made contact with, and one company made arrangements straight away, they have arranged to come to my home with samples and are willing free of charge to draw up a design for our new kitchen.

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

Hi John,

Thanks for your great review,

It's great to hear that we could connect you with a professional so quickly!

Kind regards,

The Bark Team

GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Oven cleaning
January 15, 2020

Good leads supplied. Happy with service. Was able to locate local supplier to clean our oven. Good

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

Hi Mary,

Thanks for your review,

We're so glad to hear that we were able to help.

Kind regards,

The Bark Team