ThumbtackReviews 1,534

I needed to move about 12 medium to large cartons of clothing/personal items from the NYC area to SF area. Thumbtack gave only 1 referral, Reginald Tonge with Movers-For-A-Cause in Harrison NJ, who emailed asking for more info. After sending the info, I never heard from him again.

Thumbtack was unable to provide a mover of for 12 ordinary cartons.

I called North American Moving, and they referred me to ShipSmart, who is handling my move. Thumbtack has left a bad impression, don't know if I would ever (try to) use them again. For moving referrals, they clearly are not well connected.

They take your money whether the lead is viable or not. Even when the season is "at rest", for: example dead of winter, and July (vacation month). The leads keep flying - but no one seems to be serious. People type in while drunk at night thinking about doing a kitchen or bath remodel, then wake-up and change their mind. You get what you pay for. It allows people to shop for home and commercial improvements to real property the same as you would shop for a 12 pack of toilet paper at the big box. They are not screening consumers correctly. Also, they are screening contractors for EPA RRP rule certification, which means they may be enabling breaking of federal law. HELLO FEDS, WHERE ARE YOU?!

I had an amazing experience with the Elliot's Boys Painting. They provided the best estimate for the job I wanted them to do. When I hired them to do the job they came on time and did exactly what they said they were going to do plus more in a very timely manner. The guys and girls always greeted me with a smile and they where pleasant. They did additional work that other painters where not willing to do without an additional cost. They are true professionals in my book and I am very pleased with their work and so are my neighbors.

Asked for quotes on carpet installation. Talked to 3 vendors. Decided on local guy who shall remain nameless. All seemed great till communication stopped, was very detailed about what I wanted in Thumbtack request and when he came to house and he told me no problem and he had all these connections he had for great carpet pricing, etc. we even discussed future work I wanted done! Then had trouble getting return calls, a contract, then no calls returned at all! Been 6 weeks since last contact and in meantime I went with someone not on Thumbtack and walls are painted, carpet is done and I'm happy as hell it turned out this way. HE will get more work in spring from me and family members! You get what you pay for and not every responding vendor is NOT who he seems to be. No offense to the honest ones!

I hired a person to remodel my bathroom through Thumbtack list. The contractor assured me he was qualitied to do the job. Once he started the job it became evident that he was not qualified to do the job. Thumbtack was extremely helpful in working to help correct the problem. My hats off to Thumbtack for their follow through and doing everything in their power to make the contractor be responsible.

PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, AND PUNCTUAL are just a few of the words I would use to describe Anthony Watson's moving service. At a very affordable rate they removed the stress of moving my furniture from off my shoulders which afforded me the extra time needed to focus on the many other details regarding my move. No hourly charges or fees here! The owner came to my residence and assessed a FLAT & AFFORDABLE FEE despite the length of time involved. There was constant communication and transparency via email, they anticipated & addressed all needs both current and those that could potentially arise, and they even provided an extra boost of confidence by securing and padding my furniture! I would recommend this company to anyone! Sincerely, Terry S in NC.

Unless you're one of the 5 that sit on their cell phones and monitor it every second -- unless you respond to and of the ACTUALLY worth while posts within NANO-SECONDS --prepare to waste a LOT of money for constant disappointment.

Even IF you get in and are able to land a quote unless you literally low ball yourself and services you're not going to land a project. After the first couple attempts when it became clear I had to respond instantly and I got no reply to a quote I cut my professional services to about $10 an hour just to see if I would land something --NOTHING! Which also tells me this service is probably catering to kids / people that can work for peanuts. OR -- MORE LIKELY--they're fake posts generated BY THUMBTACK

Oh yeah -- and the positive reviews? Chances are very good that's their happy money-stuffing staff stacking the reviews ala Amazon-esk.