2026 data Public-data reference. official source

Cinch Home Services

Open-data reference.

Score: D

Formerly Cross Country Home Services and HMS Home Warranty, now operating under the Cinch brand with nationwide coverage.

Est. 1978 Boca Raton, FL BBB: B Parent: Cinch Home Services (formerly Cross Country Home Services)

D

Complaint Score

5,500

Total Complaints

88%

Timely Response

16%

Disputed Rate

Coverage Scope by System Type — Cinch Home Services
HVAC: 85% coverage Plumbing: 90% coverage Electrical: 80% coverage Kitchen: 75% coverage Laundry: 70% coverage Roof: 45% coverage HVACPlumbingElectricalKitchenLaundryRoof 85%90%80%75%70%45% Coverage 25% 50% 75%

Complaint Score

D

Total Complaints

5,500

Timely Response

88%

Below 90%

Timely Response Rate 88.0%
Industry avg. (~85%)

88% of complaints received a timely response.

Annual Cost: $350-$700
Service Fee: $75-$150
Est. Customers: 400,000+

Complaint Trend by Year

201920202021202220232024
9001,0001,1001,050900550

Top Complaint Issues

Claim Denial

1,800 complaints

Slow Response Time

1,200 complaints

Contractor Quality

900 complaints

Low Coverage Limits

700 complaints

Pre-existing Condition Exclusion

400 complaints

Cancellation Difficulties

300 complaints

Coverage Matrix

System / Appliance AppliancesBuilt-in SystemsComplete Home
Ceiling Fans
Central Vacuum
Ductwork
Electrical
Garage Door Opener
HVAC
Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Appliances
Plumbing
Pool/Spa
Roof Leak
Septic System
Water Heater
Well Pump

Hover over icons for limit and exclusion details. Based on published plan documents.

Available in 50 States

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What This Data Tells Us About Cinch Home Services

Cinch Home Services has logged 5,500 complaints in the CFPB consumer database and receives a composite complaint score of D based on volume relative to customer base, response behavior, and dispute patterns. Timely response rate sits at 88% against the CFPB's 15-day window, while the consumer dispute rate — the share of resolutions consumers reject as inadequate — runs at 16%. With an estimated 400,000+ customer base, these figures are most useful when indexed to company size: a large insurer can accumulate high raw complaint counts while still delivering average-to-good per-customer performance.

Pricing and reach tell the second half of the story. Annual plan cost ranges $350-$700, with service fees in the $75-$150 window per call — numbers that matter because total cost of ownership combines premium, deductible, and exclusions, not premium alone. The company's Better Business Bureau rating is B, a signal that tracks response speed to BBB-mediated complaints and adherence to advertising standards. Coverage footprint extends to 50 states, which both expands the potential complaint pool and indicates scale of operations.

The most common complaint category is "Claim Denial" — which concentrates disputes and points to where plan language, claim adjudication, or repair-network capacity most often break down. Founded in 1978, Cinch Home Services operates under parent company Cinch Home Services (formerly Cross Country Home Services), a corporate relationship that can affect claim funding, underwriting standards, and complaint-handling policy. For homeowners weighing this provider, the combined signal — complaint score, response and dispute rates, BBB rating, and state availability — is more informative than any single metric, and should be compared against at least two peer companies before committing.

Recent Complaints

Date Issue
2024-12-27 Slow Response Time
2024-12-26 Billing Issues
2024-12-26 Low Coverage Limits
2024-12-25 Claim Denial
2024-12-25 Billing Issues
2024-12-22 Cancellation Difficulties
2024-12-22 Claim Denial
2024-12-21 Billing Issues
2024-12-21 Claim Denial
2024-12-20 Pre-existing Condition Exclusion

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Data sourced from official CFPB Consumer Complaint Database and BBB complaint records. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by Kiznis Studio Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from CFPB complaint database, state insurance department records and public complaint data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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