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The company exhibits a mixed reputation, with notable strengths in customer satisfaction when it comes to specific contractors and service providers, who are often praised for professionalism and quality work. However, significant concerns arise regarding the lead generation service, with numerous customers expressing frustration over poor-quality leads, lack of refunds for invalid contacts, and overwhelming solicitations. Many reviews indicate a decline in service quality following the merger with Angie's List, leading to a perception of the company as unreliable. Overall, while individual service experiences can be positive, systemic issues with lead handling and customer support remain prevalent.
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They don't put you in contact with a teadesperson, they just give you a list of people you can find with a Google search. The people they suggested weren't even in my area! Just a waste of time, again just use your favorite search engine and you won't get spammed by home advisor.
Recommended service was just what I needed. Was new to town, and didn't know anyone. Old Pro Lawn Service was a perfect recommendation. Glad HomeAdvisor recommended them.
This was my first experience using Home Advisor. I made a booking through the app with a vendor that was recommended, the work was done, I paid through the app, all was good. Then a second vendor I didn't know and had never spoken to showed up at my house to do the work that I had already had completed. I was charged for this, even though I had ZERO indication through emails, the app, or otherwise that I had booked this person. Absolutely no confirmation or evidence that this booking was made on my end. I disputed the booking with them and they just kept repeating to me that the booking was confirmed on their end. I only got a refund after hours on the phone escalating the issue. And at the end of it, I didn't get the sense that they would treat subsequent customers better if this happens again. From what I've read, I've seen a couple other reviews that sound like this is not a one-time issue.
Easy to use. Will use again for other projects. The company responded very quickly and got the job done for me. Went thru home advisor through thumbtack app.
They had major issues finding my septic tank. Risers has not been placed originally. Jeff and Steve worked 4 hours to locate my pipe and dig a 6 ft trench to find the septic tank. Digging thru rock, concrete and bricks. And at no extra charge. Thank you so much for the great service.
Returned my call within minutes, arrived promptly did a great job
Extensive Weeding and mulching. Also mowing and trimming. The guys did a great job. We appreciate their hard work.
After finding a handy man on my own who started the job and then did not come back, it was a pleasure to find PDM Home Repair listed with Home Advisor.
Perry@ PDM Home repair was fair and did a great job
Excellent experience. I wasn't really familiar with Home Advisor but it seems like a super easy way to find a good contractor
I was looking for a dumpster and in addition, I got three contacts for junk removal. At first, it was a little disconcerting - to start getting texts and calls but I decided to go with it - and this service was nice and not pushy at all. They understood that I needed pick up quickly but that I couldn't provide a photo until my contractor was done with this phase of the work.
I explained my project and was sent 2 company names... both called right away.
Amazing! Juan responded right away and was able to arrive to my house quickly. Excellent customer service and went above and beyond to explain his process of repair. He was efficient and thorough! Fixed my freezer and fridge
As a result of contacting Home Advisor I was able to have Glen Smith of Holistic Home Inspection preform a mold and radon test in our home, which was a positive experience.
I submitted a request for repairs to my house siding. I received several calls and settled on one company to the repairs.
Answer: We had a similar experience when first trying Home advisor out. They kept taking money out of our account arbitrarily. I finally had to file stop payment forms at my bank. Then they threatened us with extra fees unless we "settled" our account. We have strict DTPA laws (deceptive trade practice act) in our state. I advised we complain to our Attorney General about this. I think home advisor should be banned in our state because of this fraud.
Answer: I didn't, they have been blowing my phone up for 6 month's now and now they act like thier desperate for me to sign with them. I have absolutely no want or will i ever sign with them after i have heard what thier doing to contractors who have a contract with them. I just signed with a family owned reality company and even they told me not to sign and even when i tell home advisor i don't want thier business they ignore my request and still call and now they act like thier a home owner requesting painting but once i get to asking where they live or information all of a sudden I'm being told to do a background check and i sign up for free! But i have to pay a percentage of my leads or size of job something of that nature where i pay them for a no guarantee of work as i see it. I can't trust handing money to a company that's being deceitful in a phone call off the rip! Just be careful i don't hear good thing's about them all over now.
Answer: Fake leads, sends email, text & calls between 20-30/day and charges for each. Even if Contractor doesn't open Or answer any calls! Will rip off contractors about $800/day until they catch it and no refunds! Do Not Use HomeAdvisor!
Answer: I don't know about the house cleaners but, I do not trust the company based on my own recent experience.
Answer: You don't know you have to call home advisor and wait on the phone for an hr until they pick up
HomeAdvisor (Formerly ServiceMagic) is a leading website and mobile app provider offering free tools and resources for home improvement, repair and maintenance projects. More than 25 million people have trusted HomeAdvisor's patented ProFinder technolo...

