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Build.com Reviews Summary

The company has garnered significant criticism regarding its customer service and product handling, with numerous reports of damaged items upon delivery and inadequate support during the return process. Customers express frustration over lengthy wait times for refunds and poor communication, often feeling abandoned after issues arise. Despite some positive remarks about the efficiency of the ordering process and product variety, the overarching sentiment indicates a lack of reliability and accountability. This suggests a pressing need for the company to improve its quality control and customer service practices to enhance overall customer satisfaction.

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service
82
value
77
shipping
85
returns
68
quality
69
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Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Be cautious!
January 25, 2019

Terrible

January25,2019
As a general contractor, the firs experiences were very pleasant. Had a personal rep I was working with. Then a client did not like some of the items ordered. A couple of months later, the items were returned and i paid the re-stocking fee and shipping. One item that didn't belong with the returns was sent back inadvertently. All the items returned show delivered on their own tracking system,. About $500.00 in total. After a month, i get a bull$#*! answer back from the pro rep. You read it for yourself. I will not do business with them anymore and suggest that you proceed with caution!

"Sorry ive missed your calls. So a few things bud. I know you have been CCing me on prospective clients. At first, I thought this was a good idea, I would take the time to respond and have calls with. After the 10th one that did not result in any new business, I can no longer take the time to do that.

As far as the returns go and the items being sent back that were not build products, We can not issue any refunds because we never got the respected items back. We have a very good process set up for returns and issuing refunds and credit. "I encourage you to call into the 800 number for any future orders or returns.

Date of experience: January 25, 2019
Colorado
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The cooktop and cookware arrived quickly. I'm happy with the cooktop but the free cookware pitted on first use, boiling water. Disappointing! I sent an email and they politely referred me to the manufacturer. So they just are resellers. If you want any kind of warranty, I suggest buying from a reputable dealer. I did not want to return the entire product box for two cook pots but there should be some easy way to replace inferior products. So I don't know whether they have an honorable return policy. I did take photos.

Date of experience: January 22, 2019
Colorado
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Lousy delivery
January 18, 2019

I ordered a vanity, when the delivery driver showed up he had a terrible attitude and refused to help me move it 4 feet off the street. He said it was a curbside delivery.

Date of experience: January 17, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback CS C. I would like to hear more about the experience you had with the delivery so I can provide that feedback back to the shipper. Can you please email me at [email protected]

California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Ordered a light fixture from here. Fixture came in and it was extremely poor quality. I couldn't hang it due to safety concerns. Fit and finish were so poor that the product would have been considered defective. They refused to cover return shipping so I ended up having to pay nearly half the cost of the fixture to return it.

Date of experience: January 15, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback Shawna. I would be happy to look into this for your further. Please email me your order number at [email protected] Please reference your review in your email.

California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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They used to be good... I have spent $10,000 plus with them. I am trying to get one thing rectified,, Been through 4 different customer Reps all who said they would get back to me. Nothing... No call back... No email... Nada Zero... I will take my professional Hardware/Lighting Plumbing needs elsewhere... I AM COMPLETELY DONE!

Date of experience: January 12, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your review Craig. Can you please email me details of what has been going on as well as you order number. [email protected] I would be more than happy to assist you going forward. Please reference your review in your email.

New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Bad customer follow up
January 12, 2019

We ordered a new vanity for our bathroom and when it was opened we saw that the marble counter was cracked. I immediately called Build.com and the customer service person made my husband take pictures and email them to her before taking any action. She told us that the company would figure out what to do with the 255 pound damaged one... then never got back to us. When I called to follow up, they told me to "just keep it". What am I going to do with a 255 lb. broken vanity sitting in my 1350 square foot house!?! I called back a 3rd time and the person I spoke with said "there are hauling companies in your area". Gee, thanks, next time I'm buying from Home Depot, jerks.

Date of experience: January 12, 2019
Indiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I am trying to find a doorknob that works with a door from 1929, I have had to return a couple of items I bought that didnt work. The first return went smoothly. The second return was like a nightmare. I am out over $150 and not only is customer service not helpful AT ALL, but the 'president' could care less also. They are not customer friendly. The customer does NOT come first with this company. You will waste countless minutes/hours trying to deal with them and it will result in you losing money. Stick with Amazon.

Date of experience: January 11, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. I would like to find out more about your experience and also to see if there is anything I can do to make this right for you. Can you please email me at [email protected] with your order number and any more details to your experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Please reference your review in your email.

Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very impressed
January 12, 2019

I ordered a cast iron shower pan from a local vendor because I wanted to deal with someone locally and thought I'd get better service. I was so wrong. After waiting almost 5 months to receive the item and getting the runaround from the local place, I ordered the exact same product on build.com, at the exact same price, and had it in my driveway 4 days later. It would have been 3 days but I ordered late on a Thursday and the weekend intervened. Delivery service was friendly and professional, and I received calls during the day to update me on when I could expect the delivery to arrive. Very impressed with build.com and I will certainly order from them again.

Date of experience: January 10, 2019
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awful Customer Service
January 9, 2019

The customer service on the phone is far from customer service. They are rude, short, and are not there to help. They put customers on extremely long wait time and are not helpful. DO NOT shop here there are plenty of other retailers that sell the products they do. They are awful. I was not able to return an item and get store credit even though their store policy states that you can return your items for store credit after 60 days.

Date of experience: January 9, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the experience you had. I would like to extend my help to see if I can assist you, and possibly get some more information about what exactly caused this to happen. Please email me at [email protected] Please reference your review in your email.

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Build.com misleads you by telling you there is a return policy on appliances. Not knowing that the actual policy is "NO RETURNS ON APPLIANCES" you innocently purchase an appliance from them only to find out that it is not returnable. Once the appliance is delivered, you are stuck with it. Go to your local appliance store, they will match the Build.com price and you can return it if you don't like it.

Date of experience: January 8, 2019
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback George. We apologize that are having trouble with this. We do list our return policy for all to see on our landing page under the returns tab, it does state "Must not be an appliance, furniture or paint" We are happy to answers any questions regarding your order going forward.

Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I have used Build.com for two large bathroom remodels. I researched my needs locally and tried to support the brick and mortar stores. However, they were unable to get the products to me (shower vales, trims, shower bases, and shower doors) in 5 to 7 business days. Build.com was able to research and provide were my products would be shipped, change the locations for better response time and I had them at my home in 7 business days. I received a defect in the shower door (water drop coating was wrinkled), I provided pictures and they sent me a replacement in 3 days no extra cost in shipping. My last bathroom project was quoted $2900 from a locale supplier, Build.com was able to provide the same identical items for $1960. I needed more information on setting the temp on a Moen shower valve and Build.com was able to send me the Manufactures Manuel on all the details in needed.

Date of experience: January 5, 2019
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Very Good Experience
January 1, 2019

I used Build.com to help furnish many different items in building a new home. Their prices were very competitive, service was good and everything came as expected.

Date of experience: December 31, 2018
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I had excellent service - on-line, on the phone, email and including handling returns. Both the contractor and I have no qualms recommending this company to others.

Date of experience: December 30, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Quick delivery
December 30, 2018

I ordered some furniture pulls, cabinet knobs and a Braun bathroom fan. The pulls were as described and blended perfectly with the existing pulls. I haven't installed the bathroom cabinet knobs or The Broan fan as it is for a Feb bathroom remodel. Shipping was fast and everything was well packed.

Date of experience: December 29, 2018
Texas
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Great Company!
December 30, 2018

My wife and I have purchased several products from Build.com over the course of several months. They provide great product selection and provide fast delivery. Products during shipment are well packaged, protected and secure. The Build.com website itself is well designed, informative and easy to navigate.

Date of experience: December 29, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Awesome!
December 30, 2018

Bought and "Open Box/Scratch and Dent" outdoor refrigerator. Could not find any scratches or dents. Product arrived quickly and performs well. Would recomment Open Box Direct and Build.com.

Date of experience: December 28, 2018
Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Scam
December 28, 2018

Tried a shower head and was not as described. Unhooked & attempted to return in all original packaging after I saw that the spray did not meet expectations. Was told via customer service that this item in not returnable. Company is a SCAM!

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Light fixture was superior quality and had the best customer service ever when it was missing a small part. They sent an entire new light fixture and didn't even want the first one returned. We were able to purchase a part that would work at our local Lowe's store and, subsequently, had a free light fixture. Would highly recommend Build.com!

Date of experience: December 27, 2018
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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BathRoom remodel
December 27, 2018

Purchased vent fan, toilet, sink and faucet, shower faucet, and shower doors from build.com. The products recommended by the consultant were amazing. The shower faucet shower head and shower doors were Miseno brand and were top notch quality the installers were impressed at the quality of these products. Delivery on all products was quick and free. Most important of all was the sales consultant Sophi Paul she made sure I received the best prices and the best products. You will definitely use build.com for future projects.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018
New York
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Excellent!
December 27, 2018

Bought a toilet. It was the best price online. Delivery was on time as quoted. They were even willing to put in the garage for my wife. Very happy

Date of experience: December 26, 2018

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