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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
1 helpful vote
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Cheap Chinese Products- false advertisment. Product didnt look anything like picture. Make sure you read description again and again carefully. Order a shower door that took a week to arrive and looked nothing like picture and was the wrong product. Called in to return the product. They deducted 100 dollars for shipping and charged me another 80 dollars for restocking fee. You are better of ordering product from homedepot.com or Lowes.com.

Date of experience: August 26, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

We are sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the quality of the product you received. Can you please forward me your order number so I can look into this. [email protected]

North Carolina
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I had problems with the salespeople on Build.com chat. Rude, condescending people. I have experienced several of them. Giving out false information when you ask for supervisor or owner. It feel like a group of kids that are handling customers. They don't appear to have any management supervising their actions.
I will never deal with them again as they need David and Christian to straighten them out,( the owners.) I was so upset with their actions I will write the owners and let them know what is happening with their employees.

Date of experience: August 25, 2018
Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Just terrible, I had ordered Frigidaire hood, through them. The vendor is Electrolux. The bulb was missing, extra filter missing, which is part of the order. When finally they called the vender, got the switch instead of the bulb. Had to go through several people to know what happened with my filter, came to find out the vendor didn't have it at the moment. I was suppose to get it by now but nothing. I wrote back to build.com to same people who sent me emails, but no response, even called them on their extensions still nothing. They're very unprofessional and irresponsible. They do t deserve any star.

Date of experience: August 20, 2018
Washington
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I ordered an exterior light fixture for a house we are building to sell. I needed some measurements that were not on the site's information page, so the person on the phone got that information for me.

The order process went smoothly and the fixture was received very quickly. It was appropriately packaged and had no damage.

This is my second project with build.com and I will use them again without hesitation.

Date of experience: August 20, 2018
Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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We purchased almost $1000 worth of merchandise through Build.com. Because of a mistake on our end, we ended up wanting to return the whole order.

Build.com was willing to allow us to return things for a full refund, minus return shipping costs. Even though the merchandise was still new, I doubt we would have been able to sell them without taking a larger loss.

I should also say that during the purchase and shipping process to me, things went without a hitch.

Very pleased with their customer service. Because of this, I certainly would not hesitate to purchase through them in the future.

Date of experience: August 16, 2018
North Carolina
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The new face of retail
August 13, 2018

It could not have been easier. Even when I messed up and double ordered. Return could not have been easier.

This is the new face of retail in America. Products are great.

Date of experience: August 12, 2018
New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very good quality door knobs and quick shipping. Have ordered a couple of times and will order from them again. Have never had a problem.

Date of experience: August 11, 2018
Kentucky
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Bad product
August 11, 2018

Ordered a chandelier, looked nothing like the picture. Sad... I don't want anyone else to feel cheated. Please don't order from them unless it's a specific brand you are going for.

Date of experience: August 10, 2018
Franco T. — Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback. We would love to help you with this issue. If you'd like you can email me directly at [email protected] or call us at 8003753403 and we can look into this.

Florida
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Dropped the ball
August 10, 2018
Updated review

Subsequent to placing an order for cabinets that were mysteriously in limber I eventually reached someone in customer service who could take action. Previous calls only indicated order was on hold but no one could tell me why. The customer service rep released the order and I eventually received the cabinets. Once opened, they were well worth the money and were of good quality. It is unfortunate that only one person at the company was able to help me as apparently this was a 'quick fix' at their end.

Date of experience: August 9, 2018

Dropped the ball
August 10, 2018
Previous review

I've ordered before from Build so I didn't hesitate to order cabinets for my laundry room. Two weeks into the order I still didn't get an update other than confirmation of a est. Ship date. No further communications so I called - twice. No one knows why this was put on hold (they had their money weeks ago). Still waiting for a response. This has caused numerous problems, additional expense and hardship as everything is in disarray pending the completion of this project. Very disappointed in this last order and this may very well be my LAST order.

Date of experience: July 16, 2018
California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Terrible Delivery
August 7, 2018

We bought a Kohler kitchen sink from build.com. They shipped via SAIA LTD. So far they have missed 3 delivery dates. And still not received.

Be careful by large items from build.com because their freight delivery can be awful! Not sure about shipping smaller items.

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

Can you please email me with your order number so I can look into this. We can communicate with the carrier to get this resolved. [email protected]

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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The shipment of the kitchen vent hood was very quick. However the hood that was shipped came in a torn, broken and obviously retaped box. When I opened the box it was in disarray. The unit had been installed, removed and returned. It was scratched and dented with the protective material removed. And Build.com sent it to me that way as the new product I had ordered and paid for. They said they would make it right but the delay means my contractor is delayed and has to have his crew return... which not only delays the job but increases cost.

Date of experience: August 7, 2018
Massachusetts
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Nothing but good thugs to say about Build, com. Great customer service, some of the best I've seen, Responsive, Knowledgeable. Easy to work with,

Date of experience: July 26, 2018
New York
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
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I ordered through Amazon they replaced the product number with an item Id never order during our new build. Then they refused to exchange the 5 door handles very bad service

Date of experience: July 25, 2018
Louisiana
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Very Helpful
July 26, 2018

I use build.com frequently to buy fixtures for custom homes. They pricing is competitive and their sales reps are always a big help.

Date of experience: July 25, 2018
Utah
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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We have ordered quite a few orders through them and have NEVER had an issue. Shipping has always been quick and full orders. If I'm looking on line and they are in the same ballpark as another company, I will always choice Build.com because of my past experiences!

Date of experience: July 25, 2018
Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Easy Squeezy!
July 25, 2018

Ordering from Build.com was fast and easy. I got my doorknob parts in less time than they said, which was great. Sadly, the part wasn't quite right--it's soooo hard to find the right parts for old double-wides that aren't carried by the places specializing in old mobile home parts. Fortunately, they were very understanding and so very helpful. It was really easy to set up my return and my money was refunded quickly, too! They are the FIRST place to look for that oddball part!

Date of experience: July 24, 2018
Vermont
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Phenomenal!
July 25, 2018

I was able to purchase a faucet for my kitchen sink, at a very fair price, AND the faucet arrived within a couple of days of purchasing it. Thank you, thank you, thank you Build.com. ;)

Date of experience: July 24, 2018
Virginia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great products, great company, we had one issue with one light fixture that was broken in shipping and it was the last light fixture to go up in the kitchen. I called them and told them about the problem. The one that I talked to was very professional and I got my new light back before I actually needed it. Highly recommended. Thanks

Date of experience: July 24, 2018
Idaho
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I ordered a Kohler shower door which broke in transit and never arrived at my home. Build did not contact me to say there was a delay. I contacted the shipper who said they contacted Build. When I phoned them they apologized and said they would send another right out and I would have in 5 days. When I did not receive it in that time they contacted Kohler and said it was backordered and would be in 3 weeks later. When I contacted them again they told me it was not in and would be in 1-3 weeks later. I asked if they could do something to help me to get a price match from Home Depot as they had the product but it was $125 more. They first ignored that question that I sent by email and when I phoned they said there was nothing they could do about that since the product was discontinued. Upon hearing the word "discontinued" I cancelled my order and placed the order with Home Depot and will have to pay more money for it and delay my job completion. I would not trust Build.com again!

Date of experience: July 24, 2018
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No complaints
July 24, 2018

I received a well made product at a reasonable price and in a short delivery time.
It installed easily as specified in the supplied instructions.

Date of experience: July 23, 2018

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