Before you begin to post a project there are a few things you will need. First, you want to have pictures of your project. Second, you will need to have measurements; in some cases building plans are needed. Lastly, Material decisions and special instructions for your project are helpful.

1. Take pictures of your project. The more angles and details the better! Have pictures and/or video of your project ready to upload. The more visuals you show will help the contractor better understand your project.

2. Full building blueprints will work the best, but a quick sketch will work too. A simple sketch will give contractors a better understanding of your project. Enter the necessary measurements and dimensions for contractors to give more accurate estimates. Click here to see a simple sketch

3. Specify the different materials you want used for your project and describe your project in as much detail as you can. You can use our Design a Project Wizard or upload your material decisions.

Step 1: Click “Post a Project“

You will be asked to create an account or login to your existing account using your email address and password.

Step 2: What type of project are you posting?

- Do you have a residential or commercial project?
- Do you have a remodeling or new construction project?
- Do you want a Quick Estimate or a Detailed Bid?

Step 3: Choose from different categories in the Contractor Directory

- Select the categories that best describe your project in the contractor directory.

Review different contractor profiles and find the best fit for your project. Select the individual contractors that you want to bid and respond to your job. You may select them individually or select all to maximize your returned responses. When you’re done, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click “Go to Next Step”.

Step 4: Upload files, pictures and measurements

Option 1: Yes, I have plans, pictures and/or documents to upload

- Upload files from your computer

Good file examples: Sketches with measurements of you project, pictures of the area with a lot of views, blueprints, etc.

 

Option 2: No, I don’t have plans, pictures or documents to upload.

Go to the Wizard?
If you haven’t uploaded the necessary documents you can choose to explain your project in more detail using our Design Wizard. We’ll walk you though a series of questions to further explain your job to the contractors.

Step 5: Give Special Instructions, Review and Submit
 

Explain your project in your own words with as much detail as possible, provide the contractor with start and finish dates, and a provide a bid deadline. Carefully review the details of your project and submit it to the contractor(s).

Need Help? No Problem!

We can provide assistance and post the details of your project for you. For a small fee, we can come out to your home or business and gather the necessary information to post your project for you. All you will have to do is check your email and review the estimates. The size of your project will determine the fees. Our costs to design a project and post it for you are extremely reasonable and cost effective. Any plans or specifications developed by eContractorBids.com are your property after paid in full. To speak to a design representative, please schedule an appointment or complete the Contact Us form. A representative will contact you within 24 hours.