The Vetting of Contractors on Bidmii: Community Vetting

One of the most frequent questions that we receive is "What kind of vetting does Bidmii put its contractors through?" Most homeowners are surprised to learn that we do not perform any vetting what-so-ever. In fact, anyone can sign up as a contractor and start bidding on jobs right away. The truth is, we believe that our community is the best judge of contractors and their ability to get a project completed.

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How does Bidmii protect its users?

Bidmii protects its users by holding the money.  When a project is awarded, Bidmii collects the funds from the homeowner up-front and in full on small jobs and in stages on larger projects.  We hold onto that money until the project or stage has been completed and approved by the homeowner. By providing this service, Bidmii protects homeowners by preventing deposits from disappearing into the night. This also helps contractors by taking care of the invoicing, and removing the need to chase someone for money after the job has been completed.

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How do I hire the right contractor for the job?

We believe that our community is the best judge of contractors and their ability to get a project completed. Because Bidmii holds on to the money on awarded projects, every Bidmii rating and review that a contractor receives is a purchase verified review.   When hiring a contractor without a rating and review, you're helping someone start their business on the platform but also taking on an increased level of risk.

Other tips on hiring the right person:

- Make sure they have completed similar projects in the past

- Ask them questions about your project during the bidding process

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The importance of a qualified contractor

When you're hiring a contractor, you're not just hiring someone to complete a task.  You're also trusting them with your home, your family, and your possessions.  It's important to do your research and make sure that the contractor you hire is qualified and capable of completing the job to your standards. We've made this process easier, not only by providing purchase verified reviews, but also by providing an easy to use platform for contractors to upload all qualifications and supporting documents to their profiles.

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How to verify a contractor's work?

In addition to reading reviews, you can also verify a contractor's work by looking at pictures or videos from within those reviews. In order to complete a project on the platform, the contractor is responsible for uploading a completed photo. This will give you a good idea of the quality of their work, but also the types of jobs that the contractor specializes in.

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What to do if something goes wrong with your project?

Due to the structure of Bidmii, the folks who typically have problems self-select-out of the platform. Contractors who need to have financial leverage don't like the idea of not holding the money, and homeowners who intend on renegotiating a price at the end of the project avoid paying up front. This is one of the reasons that the platform has over a 97% success rate.

If something does go wrong with your project, the first thing you should do is reach out to the contractor and try to resolve the issue. If you are unable to come to a resolution, you can always contact us and we will be happy to help where we can.

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What does the future look like?

In the coming months, you will begin to read about verified contractor partnerships within Bidmii. These integrations with well known third party vetting organizations will allow homeowners to further curate their experience. We've already said too much, but stay tuned!

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Final thoughts on using Bidmii for your next home improvement project

We take pride in our community and its ability to self-regulate. We believe that this is the best way to ensure that homeowners are getting quality work from qualified contractors.  When hiring a contractor without a rating and review, you're helping someone start their business on the platform but also taking on an increased level of risk.  Do your research, ask questions, and verify qualifications before awarding a job - this will help ensure a smooth and successful project. 

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