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    Business ProfileforHydrobuilder.com

    Hydroponics Equipment
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    2.5/5stars

    Average of 8 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/19/2012

    Years in Business: 13

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Reasons for BBB Rating

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    Overview

    Hydroponic & Garden Supply Store

    Products & Services

    This company offers online sales of hydroponic equipment and supplies.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    500 Orient St Ste 150, Chico, CA 95928-5674
    BBB File Opened:
    4/3/2012
    Years in Business:
    13
    Business Started:
    4/4/2011
    Business Incorporated:
    4/4/2011
    Accredited Since:
    4/19/2012
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Hydrobuilder Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Dave Isherwood, Director of Operations
    • Dave Isherwood, VP eCommerce Operations
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Dave Isherwood, Director of Operations
    • Dave Isherwood, VP eCommerce Operations

    Customer Contact

    • Dave Isherwood, VP eCommerce Operations
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (888) 582-0009
      Primary Fax

    Customer Complaints

    3 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    07/20/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    On May 6, 2023, we ordered Botanicare Slide Bench with TriLock Trellis: 4 Foot Width x **** Foot System Length x 20 Inch Height for a total of $4,002.39. Upon delivery, we were not given a packing slip with the number of parts for the tables, and boxes were open/busted. We took photos. Once our room renovation was completed, we started to build the tables, only to realize we were missing parts. On July 2nd, I emailed Hydrobuilder the list of missing parts and indicated we were missing parts for TWO tables, (The instructions do not include the quantity needed, so I expressed we needed the correct quantity for two tables).By July 13th, after over 6 phone calls and numerous emails, we received confirmation that the missing parts would be shipped, only after I mentioned needing to speak to a manager and/or that I was going to report this to BBB. We requested the missing parts be expedited, given the amount of downtime and money this has cost us. They declined to expedite shipping after we said we would pay for it. 'Missing parts' shipped on July 15th.On July 20th, the 'missing parts' arrived. HOWEVER, we only received 1 quantity each of the missing part, Not enough to put together 2 full tables! We have spent over $4,000 on equipment that is completely useless without the missing parts. Hydrobuilder blames the distributor. We are sick to our stomach on the amount of money we've spent, and at this point, lost because our operation (small, family run VT licensed indoor cultivators) is at a complete standstill thanks to Hydrobuilders. All we've been requesting is the missing parts so we can build the tables and no one is able to comprehend or relay this information to the right person. Extremely frustrated and disappointed in the customer service we've received. We have many colleagues in this industry and will be warning others of our experience so they do not encounter the same issues.
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    Customer Reviews

    8 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    J David K

    5 stars

    06/24/2023

    So farJUST WOW!! Cami was above and beyond I only ordered yesterday Friday 06/22/23.So today Saturday 06/23/23 9:27AMIts all shipped and scheduled for Tuesday Delivery!!!My total order was about $700 including tax and shippingmultiple items.I was somewhat concerned about a few BAD reviews I saw, but Im quite impressedI was correct when I decided that probably some customers simply cant be happy! and placed my order.The things and issues mentioned above were in fact the gist of the bad reviews but Im ****** impressed. Will be adding to this review as my experience proceeds

    Hydrobuilder.com Response

    06/26/2023

    Thank you very much *****, we appreciate the feedback!   I've let **** and the team know as well, they are pumped!

     

    Thanks again,

    ****

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