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Getting contractor bids in Iowa

What does it cost to get bids?

Nothing. Posting a project is free, there is no obligation to hire anyone, and you are never charged for a bid. Contractors pay us for placement in the directory; homeowners never pay us at all.

Who sees my name, email and phone number?

After you complete your request, signed-in Premiere contractors can see the address, phone and email you share. Those details are not included in contractor emails.

Who are the contractors bidding?

Businesses holding a current construction contractor registration with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Registration under Iowa Code § 91C is a filing requirement, not a licence, the State does not vet, screen or approve the businesses on this list. Always confirm insurance and references yourself before you hire.

How long does it take to get a bid?

As soon as you tap the link in your email, matching contractors can see your request. Email alerts are sent in batches. Responses depend on contractor availability. A quote or response time is not guaranteed.

Do I need to create an account?

No password, no signup form. You answer a few questions here and give an email address. We send a link, and tapping it proves the inbox is yours, opens your dashboard and sends your request to contractors. That link is also how you come back to read bids.

Do I need a photo of the job?

No, but it changes the bids you get. A contractor who can see the work quotes a real number; one who cannot either pads the estimate or turns up to re-quote. If there is nothing to photograph yet, a new build, work that has not started, say so and bidders will see that instead.

Can I get bids anywhere in Iowa?

You can post a project anywhere in Iowa. Contractors who have claimed their listing are notified when their trade and service counties match, and other registered contractors in the trade may hear about it in our email to them. Each one decides whether to quote, so in a quiet area you may get few quotes or none. Every registered contractor also has a page here, with a phone number where the State holds one, so you can always call directly.

What if I would rather just call someone?

Then do that instead. Every registered contractor in the State file has a page here with their registration number and, where the State holds one, a phone number. Nothing is behind a login, and you never have to post a project to use the directory.