Clear scopes
Qualified jobs only
Real homeowners, clear scopes, and project details before you spend time bidding.
Founding contractor signups openGet qualified home service jobs.
Get qualified home service jobs.
Compete on value, not the lowest price.
Oliebids is the new reverse-bid marketplace for home services. Homeowners and property managers post real jobs, receive competitive bids from verified local pros, and pick the contractor they trust. No race to the bottom, no auto-award.
- No race to the bottom
- You set your price
- Verified founding badge
- First chance at launch jobs
Demo
Plumbing
Kitchen Faucet Repair
Austin, TX 78704 · Sample listing
Auction ends in
47:12:08
↑ Homeowners review bids and pick the contractor they want
Built for better jobs
Less chasing. More qualified opportunities.
Oliebids helps verified pros compete on value, scope, availability, and trust, not just the lowest price.
Your pricing
You set your price
Bid based on your work, timeline, materials, and value. No race to the bottom.
Trust signal
Verified profiles
Show your trade, service area, reviews, license details, and work history.
Privacy first
Contact after selection
Your contact details are revealed only when the homeowner chooses your bid.
How it works
Two sides. One simple flow.
Pick the side you’re on.
Post your job
Describe the work, add photos, set an optional budget range.
Receive competitive bids
Local pros bid on your job during the open window.
Compare profiles and bids
Review price, ratings, service area, and history side by side.
Pick your contractor
You choose the right fit. Contact unlocks. Take it offline.
Founding contractor program
Join the founding contractor list before Oliebids opens in your area.
Build your profile early, get verified, and be ready when homeowners start posting real home service jobs. Founding contractors receive search priority, matching-job alerts, and lifetime perks.
Enrollment open
Cohort 01
Free founding access
No card required. Lifetime founding status.
Free early access
Get on the platform now, while it is still quiet.
Founding badge
A visible founding mark, with a separate verified badge after document approval.
Priority profile review
We hand-review founding contractors first so you go live faster.
Early trade and service area placement
Claim your trades and ZIP codes before competitors arrive.
First chance at launch jobs
Verified founders receive alerts for public jobs matching their trade and ZIP.
Build reviews early
Start collecting ratings before more contractors join.
Trade catalogue
Browse trade categories
For contractors
Example jobs homeowners will post
A preview of the kind of work you will see in your contractor feed. Real listings appear here once homeowners start posting at launch.
Why Oliebids
The old way vs. Oliebids
Traditional
The old way
- Call multiple contractors yourself
- Wait days for replies
- Compare quotes manually
- Lowest-bid races push pros to cut corners
With Oliebids
Competitive bids, you decide
- Post once, multiple local bids
- Contractors compete on value, not just price
- You compare profiles, ratings, and bids
- Pick your contractor and chat opens
Pricing preview
Simple pricing for both sides
Pricing is illustrative until billing goes live. Founding contractors lock in free access for life.
For posters
Homeowners & property managers
Free
during launch · paid tiers later
Unlimited job posts
Receive bids from verified local pros
Compare profiles, ratings, and bids
In-platform chat after you pick
Founding offerClaim Founding Access
For founding contractors
Trades & service professionals
Free
during the founding enrollment window
Lifetime founding status
Founding badge on your profile
Priority contractor directory placement
Matching trade and ZIP job alerts
Safety & transparency
Trust, with eyes open.
Oliebids is a marketplace, not a vetting service. We make it easy to receive competitive bids and review profiles. You decide who to hire.
Self-reported credentials
Contractor credentials are self-reported and not verified by Oliebids.
Review before hiring
Always review profiles, licensing, insurance, and final terms.
Contact gated by your pick
Phone, email, and address unlock only after the homeowner picks the contractor.
Reports & moderation
Both sides can report abuse; our team moderates disputes.
Join the first cohort of founding contractors.
Get verified early, build your profile, and be ready when jobs open in your trade and service area.
Verified profilesLocal opportunitiesNo race to the bottom