servicemagic.com Reviews

Hiring a contractor to do work around your home can be fraught with peril. It seems like there are so many shoddy operations out there who not only have poor business skills, but they also do a poor job at installing, building, or repairing something. One option to finding a reputable contractor is to use ServiceMagic.com.

ServiceMagic.com is an internet-based service that matches contractors to people who need a particular project completed. The contractors who sign-up with ServiceMagic.com must pass a 10-point inspection screening process for things like verifying licenses, confirming the business'...

We hired a contractor through servicemagic.  He didn't show up the first day (although he took a check for materials).  He showed up late the second day, showed up the third day, the fourth day.... then he disappeared.  He wouldn't return phone calls, but when I blocked my phone number he finally answered his phone.. when I said who he was he claimed phone problems and hung up.  When I notified servicemagic, they asked for pictures and copies of the contract.  I spent the afternoon taking about 150 high res pictures.  I faxed everything they asked.  They admitted the job wasn't done and...

I went to the servicemagic site hoping to find a cheap solution to getting rid of a couch.  The only "Pro" listed was not what I was interested in, so I did not choose one.  Begin Stalker Spam Flood.

First I receive two emails telling me I "forgot" to pick a pro.  Then a phone call.  Then an email.  Then Another email.

There is no unsubscribe button, no way to tell them to piss off.  I highly recommend people avoid this site.

Searched in Ft.Myers area for a counter top contractor. Went to Servicemagic and they hooked me up with Beverin Solid Surface Inc. I could not have been more pleased with Sebastian. Very professional, and the job came out better than expected. I got other quotes from the fly by night, so called contractors. I will always go to servicemagic to get the contractor I need. Great Job done!

Bob Duracky

From a contractor's point of view:  ServiceMagic sends us leads that which were people that are not looking for the service we provide.  We are a high end, yes very expensive, customer builder, and we have received leads from Service Magic to homes I would not let my dog live in.  Service Magic claimed I could get quality high end customers that appreciate custom projects but all I have received have been penny pinching want to be do-it yourself people that cannot even afford the materials much less have a company to build it.

One big rip-off.

I would recommend Exor Ironworks to anyone who wants to get the job done.  During the recent snowfall we had in Everett the crew continued to work every day until the job was completed.  I'm impressed with the work they did.  The railings they put in for the stairs are very nice.  Thanks to Eddie for a job well done!