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Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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Ordered specialty hardware - door knobs and locks with split finishes. Worked with a rep using the online chat feature. He assured me that once I placed the order he would go in and make the changes so I would get what I needed. The order came and it was wrong. I called customer service and, of course, the apologized. They did send me an email with return instructions and a return label. That is where it stopped. I was told that someone would check with the manufacturer to make sure they can do the split finish (really?) and call me back. Crickets. I just called them after three days of no call or email and cancelled my order. Their loss... we are building a house and need all kinds of stuff. Don't waste your time. The money you may save will be quickly eaten up with your time having to chase your order.

Date of experience: January 11, 2018
Washington
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I purchased two wall fans at $248.06. Upon checkout, the company promoted a discount code of $24.81 and I ultimately ended up paying $223.25.

3 weeks later I get charged the $24.81 that they discounted off.

What a rip-off! Never again.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
Franco T. Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank for posting. This is not a Build.com practice after giving a discount. I will message you for your order information so I can see what has transpired.
Thank you,
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Texas
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Buyer Beware
January 31, 2018

Wish I could give them ZERO stars. I was advised that my products would ship within 2 days (17 days and counting for a replacement set) and that the fixtures were new (tool marks on the pipe, damaged shower head, smudges and water marks all indicating that this was a returned item). My sales rep has not returned any of my calls or emails. Never Again!

Date of experience: January 31, 2018
Virginia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I was in the process of remodeling my bathroom and once I came to the final selection of the products I wanted, Build.com had the best price by far! Beating out ALL the competitors not only on price but on estimated delivery dates. Once order every product met or exceeded the delivery date. I also love the tracking system they have. They send you an email and all you have to do in click on the tracking button and it automatically shows you where each product ordered is in transport.

Final cost came down $1,000 compared to the competitors and I received all items within a week. My order included: toilet, sink, T pipe, specialty shower head and fittings, and faucet.

Date of experience: December 23, 2017
Franco T. Build.com Rep
over a year old

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your business. Please let us know if we can help you further for any remodel needs.
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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
Iowa
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Outstanding Service
February 6, 2019

I ordered cabinet pulls/knobs for our new custom home. Great quality, service was speedy and efficient. I was impressed with the communication and updates when one of the items was back ordered... they updated me right away, gave me an estimated ship date and pulls arrived before that date. Everything was packaged very well. Love all the items! Will definitely use Build.com for all my future building needs.

Date of experience: February 6, 2019
California
1 review
3 helpful votes
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I ordered a Kohler sink and it came severely damaged. Had to chase down customer service to get a response. They sent out a second Kohler sink promptly after some aggravation with customer service rep on phone and emails. Second sink came damaged as well, not as severely, but chipped in front corners. They obviously have a lack of care in their packing dept. because the sinks were not properly wrapped to protect them from damage. I now have 2 damaged sinks which weigh 130 pounds ea. Sitting in my living room. After not hearing back from customer service, I am now on the phone with a supervisor who is finally taking care of the situation.

Date of experience: August 31, 2017
Franco T. Build.com Rep
over a year old

We apologize that a part on the item you ordered arrived damaged and for the inconvenience this has caused. We work hard with our vendors to ensure that all items are shipped in adequate packaging so they will arrive in excellent condition. We are sorry this was not the experience you had. I trust the supervisor will handle this situation and deliver any necessary coaching to the customer service team members that you have spoken with previously who have not resolved your situation.
Again, our sincerest apologies.

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Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I recently purchased a bathroom sink with stainless console and saved over $500.00 from what my local plumbing supply house wanted for the same sink. And it was delivered within days. Also bought $700+ of cabinet hardware. Good prices on the hardware which was not available at any local stores, and my order was delivered in days. My experience with Build has always been positive.

Date of experience: February 8, 2019
Michigan
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great price
May 15, 2019

Delivered as offered. The only site with a discounted price. We will use Build.com again after three good experiences. Our last purchase was a Delta faucet. A much better price than Amazon. And they delivered quickly.

Date of experience: May 14, 2019
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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They ordered the wrong product when they realize their mistake they told us to refuse delivery which we did and six months later they have yet to refund us our money. Whatever you do do not give these guys your credit card number! Crooks!

Date of experience: July 17, 2017
Franco T. Build.com Rep
over a year old

I'm so very sorry to hear about your situation with getting a refund to your order. This is not how we normally handle our refund process. I will private message you to get your order information as most likely something occurred that we can rectify.
Thank you,
Molly
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Overview

Build.com has a rating of 2 stars from 663 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Build.com most frequently mention customer service, credit card and next day. Build.com ranks 3132nd among Home Improvement sites.

service
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value
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shipping
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returns
67
quality
67
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