How it works
Common questions about posting, quotes, payment, and your account.
How do I post a job?
Type what you need on the home page, or go to Post. You don't need an account — just an email address so providers can send you quotes.
Do I need to sign up first?
No. Posting a job with just your email counts as registering. We create your account automatically behind the scenes.
How do I get back into my job later?
Every email we send you (a new quote, your job going live) has a button that takes you straight back to that job — no login needed. If you'd rather sign in normally, go to Sign in and use Create account with the same email — we email you a one-tap sign-in link, no password to set.
The link in my email expired or isn't working. What now?
Those links are single-use and last 7 days. If yours stopped working, go to Sign in, enter your email and we send a fresh sign-in link (single-use, 15 minutes). If you have never signed in before, use Create account with the same email — it links to your existing jobs. There is no password to remember.
I tried to post a job but got an error about my email already being registered.
That means there is already an account for that email — nobody can post a new guest job under an email that is already a real account, to stop anyone hijacking it. Just sign in first (we email you a one-tap link), then post your job while logged in.
How do quotes work?
Once your job is live, providers send you quotes with a price and a message. You'll get an email for each one. Compare them and accept whichever works for you — there's no obligation until you do.
How do I pay?
When you accept a quote, you pay a small deposit through Stripe — this is our commission, and it's what secures the job. The rest of the quoted amount is settled directly with the provider once the work is done, however you both agree (cash, bank transfer, etc.) — it doesn't run through us.
Is posting really free?
Yes. Posting a job costs nothing. A commission is added on top of the provider's quote, so what you see is what you pay — never less than what they bid.
Can I bid on jobs and get paid instead of posting one?
Yes — anyone can browse open jobs and send a quote, whether you're a professional or just handy and free. Sign up, tick "I want to bid on jobs as a professional", then Browse to see what's live and quote what you'd charge. You keep 100% of what you bid — we never take a cut of your work — and there's no joining fee and no monthly subscription.
Does it cost anything to bid as a professional?
No. Joining is free, bidding is free, and there's no monthly subscription — unlike platforms that charge providers a membership fee just to receive leads. You keep 100% of what you bid; we never deduct a commission from your earnings. The only fee is a small deposit the customer pays on top when they accept your quote, so it never comes out of your pocket.
Do I have to be a registered business to bid?
No. Businesses and individuals both bid the same way — there's no separate signup. And it goes both ways: if you ever need something done yourselves, you can post a job too, same as anyone else.
Are the people bidding on my job vetted or verified?
We don't formally vet or certify providers, and we're not a party to the job itself — the agreement is directly between you and whoever you choose. What you do have is full visibility: every bid is public, you can see a provider's profile and review history before accepting, and reviews are tied to real completed jobs. For anything touching gas, electrics, or structural work, it's worth checking a provider's own qualifications directly before hiring — the platform doesn't substitute for that.
Can I see reviews before choosing who to hire?
Yes. After a job is completed, both sides can leave a public review tied to that provider's profile, based on the actual work done. Check a provider's review history before accepting their bid — it's the clearest signal you have of how their past jobs actually went.
Is my deposit refundable if I change my mind?
Yes, if it's before the provider has started work, or if they fail to carry out the job at all. Once work has been completed and you've accepted it, the deposit becomes non-refundable — it reflects the matching and booking service that's already been delivered at that point, not the work itself. Contact [email protected] with your job details to request a refund.
What happens if there's a problem with the work, or a dispute with a provider?
Because the job itself is agreed directly between you and the provider, we don't mediate quality disputes about the work — that's between the two of you, same as if you'd found each other any other way. What we do handle is anything on the platform side (payments, account issues). Leaving an honest review afterwards is also how the platform stays accountable over time, for you and for the next person considering that provider.
What if a provider doesn't show up or drops the job?
That counts as the provider failing to carry out the job, which means your deposit is refundable — email [email protected] with the job details and we'll sort it. It's also worth leaving an honest review so it's visible to other posters.
How much is the commission, exactly?
It's tiered by the accepted bid: 15% under £100, 12% between £100–£500, and 9.9% above £500, added on top of the provider's quote — never taken out of it. You only ever pay it when you accept a bid (posting is always free), and it's held as your deposit, refundable if the provider doesn't show or drops the job. And because providers pay nothing to bid — no monthly fees or per-enquiry lead charges like most trade sites — their quotes stay keen, so the all-in price stays competitive.
Is bids&more available outside the UK?
We're UK-based, but the job form now also accepts US ZIP codes while we test demand outside the UK — pricing is still shown in £ and full US terms aren't finalised yet, so treat it as early access rather than a full launch. You need to be at least 18 to use bids&more either way.
Who actually runs bids&more?
bids&more is operated by Bids & More Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales. Full details are in our Terms of Service, and you can reach us directly at [email protected].