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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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New York
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Horrible service from Kohler and Build.com - both should be held accountable - let's see who steps up first... DO NOT MAKE A PURCHASE FROM BUILD.COM! I made a large purchase from Build.com for my Kohler bathroom fixtures in early February 2018. I had to delay my construction on my bathroom several times due to backorder of shower fixture. After having a studded bathroom for 6 months and no honest communication from Build.com. I purchased a temporary shower fixture from Lowe's (more money out of my pocket). Now once the bathroom is done - realized I have an extra towel rod and my shower fixture is still on backorder and now past return date. My husband called in August and was assured we would have the fixture in September - well just got delayed again until November. At this point I have gotten more excuses from Build.com via Kohler (supposably). Understandably I have no confidence - called Build.com - escalated to the OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT! THEIR ANSWER - THEY WILL CREDIT ME $100 AND EXPEDITE SHIPPING WHEN THE FIXTURE COMES IN! Keep in mind - I let them know that I have an extra towel rod, spent $170 on a temp shower fixture and now have to have someone in to remove all fixtures as I have no idea when I will get the delayed fixture and then purchase all new fixtures. Horrible service from both Build.com and Kohler. By the way - if you attempt to buy this fixture right now - the site says it ships in 2-3 weeks - NOT TRUE! OFFICE OF PRESIDENT - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPERIOR SERVICE!

Date of experience: September 24, 2018
Montana
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Ordered a product on the 9th and it still has not been received. If you want a product for a product, drive to a store to get it. They use shippers that are not used in your area. IKEA has the same product and it would have benefited me to drive to Denver and picked it up myself.

Date of experience: September 22, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Hello Jeb, please contact us at 8003753403 we will need to look into this and figure out what the delay is. Thank you for your review.

Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Glad we found each other!
September 20, 2018

Had a small chandelier that I was unable to find elsewhere. Once I found it on the web site we ordered it. Ordering was easy. We received it in less than a week. Couldn't be happier.

Date of experience: September 19, 2018
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I recently purchased 2 outdoor lights. The boxes arrived in acceptable time, but one box was visibly damaged. I called and said I said I needed a replacement right away as I was having people over that weekend. They had me send a picture of the light and sent another one within 2 days. I was VERY impressed with their responsiveness. I also really love the lights I bought!

Date of experience: September 17, 2018
Maryland
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered a Krause sink and faucet combo. It was far better than I expected and it came quick. I will continue to shop there.

Date of experience: September 17, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Never a Problem with Build
September 18, 2018

I have ordered several times from Build and have never had a problem. This last time I ordered some door hardware but had some questions about them before I placed the order. Spoke to Sarah who was able to locate everything I needed. She made a couple of suggestions, one I took and one I didn't. In the end I was able to place an order for everything I needed. It came in two different shipments quicker than expected. I will order from Build again... and again... and probably again.

Date of experience: September 17, 2018
Delaware
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Never again
September 17, 2018

I order Kohler shower set, missing flange in box, August 1. Keep emailing that it is back order, here is September have not receive it. I fin call call Kohler myself they were in stock sent out in 3 days. They were using the wrong order number never again. They gave me all these excuses.

Date of experience: September 17, 2018
New Mexico
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Totally excellent!
September 17, 2018

I ordered a sconce as a replacement for one which had vanished. The missing sconce turned up the day before the new one arrived. We spoke with the Build.com folks and they were 100% cooperative; emailed & mailed a return label and gave us a refund within 3 days of their receipt of package.
We will choose them for our next purchase.

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great sales support
September 17, 2018

I was ordering complete shower sets for 3 bathrooms in a new home. Henry Vassar was my sales contact and he was excellent. He knew his products, made suggestions that were spot-on, in some cases saving me money. Because I wanted to think through the purchase he left everything in my basket and changed it when asked. I think we spent 2 weeks on the process. Becasue the home in being built in Mexico he even tried to find manuals in Spanish. I would highly recommend Build.com and Henry

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
California
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Great service
September 17, 2018

Everything was great and no issues. Package was early and in perfect shape, no damage. Product received as shown and described, works perfect. I would shop here again and will in the futute.

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
Texas
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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We have bought several big ticket items from build and they are professional, tell you exactly what you are getting. When it will arrive. I am a lifetime customer. One of the best I have shopped with hands down.

Date of experience: September 16, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We love to hear about our customers experiences. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to contact us! Have a great week!

North Carolina
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Shipping was a nightmare
September 15, 2018

They used a shipper that doesn't ship residential. What? After my shipment sat at their warehouse for a week, I found out that they were going to hire a subcontracted shipper to deliver it. After getting no firm delivery date, I had to go get it myself. Just goes to show the best price isn't the best deal! Should have paid more and bought it locally.

Date of experience: September 15, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. Some carriers will subcontract to smaller companies because they trucks they have are too big. But it should not have taken that long, and you having to pick it up. Can you please email your your order number to see if there is anything I can do for you. [email protected]

Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Month long ordeal
September 13, 2018

Ordered a microwave from build.com and the microwave we received was NOT what we got. Called the same day we got the order and asked for a return label. Two weeks and multiple calls later, they finally emailed me a return label. Then another two weeks to get a refund issued back to my credit card, and that is after I called asking about my refund! (And today is 9-17-18 and I still have not got my refund back on my card!)
I will not be ordering from this company again and I will not refer them to anyone else!

Date of experience: September 13, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the delay. Some vendors can take some time to have returns approved and the typically time frame on refunds is 5-10 business days. Unfortunately in this case it added up to a lot of time lost for you and to receive your refund. If I can assist with anything else for you. Please contact me at [email protected]

Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Run, run away! I ordered 42 items including door knobs, hinges, and handles for my new home. All were in stock with 75 to 150 of each item available and ready to ship. As soon as I paid and placed my order, EVERY SINGLE ITEM was back ordered from two weeks to over a month. I emailed or talked to customer service 4 to 6 times and then contacted the president. It was all a big run around with lots of excuses. I'm pretty sure Build.com doesn't have the items in stock. They order what you need from someone else and then wait for it to come in, to ship to you.

Date of experience: September 12, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I needed to find a full set of kitchen handles for a remodel of my kitchen, and guess which online site have the best price and wonderful selection... Build.com did.:)
The delivery time was so fast and Build great service helped me with getting my kitchen handles to me in a timely manner

Date of experience: September 12, 2018
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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The wors conpany, services product they show a picture and send sonthing ells i buy a vanity for myresroon and they send it whit out counter top ehwn the picture show a couter top they spect to you to read all the disclotion whit very small letter

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for the feedback. If you can email me at [email protected] with your order number. I would be happy to assist. I just need a little more info to see what I can do for you.

California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Worst customer service
September 11, 2018

Build.com has fair prices and easy available chat services but awful customer service. After first contacting them, I was told I would get an email with an answer in a few hours and never did. I tried to contact the person who I chatted with, with the email he sent me and got no response. I then had issues with the shipping and was told there was nothing they could do, when generally this is something I have done many times in the past. They made no attempt to help or assist, just said sorry and to return it. I would not bother to ship with them.

Date of experience: September 11, 2018
Virginia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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This place is the worst, they won't return a simple bag of unnecessary hardware for $23.00 that the salesman said I needed but didn't. SHOP ELSEWHERE! They lost my business on future projects.

Date of experience: September 7, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for the feedback, on most items we have a 60 day return policy. If you are still within this window. Please email me your order number and I would be happy to assist you. [email protected]

Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Beware of Build.com
August 28, 2018

I purchased $630 worth of tile and other building materials on August 10 from Build.com only to be told after a week that they could not provide the items and would refund my $630 to no avail. It is now August 28 and the money still has not been returned with numerous excuses. I should have checked the reviews first. In my opinion these people are crooks. Why are they selling stuff and taking your money and not have the product(s) to sell?

Date of experience: August 28, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Hello Joe M. Please email me your order number at [email protected] I will get this resolved for you.

Maine
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Total satisfaction
August 28, 2018

Ordered drawer/cabinet pulls from Build.com. Called CS first to ask some questions. Polite, professional, knowledgeable reps. Questions answered quickly in easy to understand way. Easy to navigate website, easy order placement, very reasonable prices compared to local vendors and other online sites. Fast, well packaged delivery. TOTAL SATISFACTION. Recommended to my builder and he now has his new 'go-to' for all things cabinetry.

Date of experience: August 27, 2018

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