Contractor bid request form
A contractor bid request form helps property owners provide a general contractor with enough detail to prepare an accurate bid for a renovation, addition or remodel project. Project type, scope, budget range and photos all influence the quote.
The form beside this text is live. Fill it in and submit it — it validates exactly as it would for a real respondent, and saves nothing.
A project-type dropdown helps contractors pre-screen for expertise
Kitchen remodels require different subcontractors and timelines than additions. A fixed list routes the bid to the right team.
Budget range is optional and purely informational
Not all owners want to share budget upfront. Optional fields let serious leads submit while contractors can follow up with budget questions.
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General Contractor Bid Request
Live previewHow to build this form
6 steps in the editor.
- Add text and email fields for the owner's name and email, plus a phone field.
- Add a text field for project address.
- Add a dropdown for project type (kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, addition, full renovation, other).
- Add a required textarea for project description—keep it flexible for custom work.
- Add an optional dropdown for estimated budget range (e.g., under 25k, 25k–50k, 50k–100k, over 100k) to pre-qualify.
- Add a date field for desired start date and an optional file field for plans, blueprints or reference photos.
Fields in this form
9 fields, using 7 of the 19 field types available.
| Question | Field type | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Short text | Yes |
| Email address | Yes | |
| Phone number | Phone | Yes |
| Project address | Short text | Yes |
| Project type | Dropdown | Yes |
| Project description | Long text | Yes |
| Estimated budget range (optional) | Dropdown | Optional |
| Desired start date | Date | Yes |
| Plans or reference photos (optional) | File upload | Optional |
What goes wrong with this form
Specific to a contractor bid request form, not general advice about forms.
Making budget required when many customers want a surprise bid first
Ask for budget as optional text; frame it as "helps us prepare a relevant estimate" but do not demand it upfront.
Asking for exact floor plans before the contractor has committed to bid
Owners often do not have detailed plans ready. Accept "reference photos" or a rough description; ask for plans during the formal bid phase.
Reusing this form for small repair bids that a handyman handles
A full renovation bid is complex. Reserve this form for projects that truly need a general contractor; hand smaller jobs to a dedicated handyman form.
Questions about this form
Does this form bind the contractor to a bid price?
No. This form collects a request only. The contractor will review details, request clarifications if needed, and provide a formal bid via email or in person. The form does not create a contract.
Should I ask for a detailed timeline?
Not on the initial form. A date field captures "desired start"; the contractor will propose a timeline based on project scope during the bid process.
Can I add a section for accessibility or building-code requirements?
Yes. Add a textarea or checkbox field if these are common questions for your market. Not all projects touch accessibility, so mark it optional.
This one uses file uploads, which is a paid feature — you can build and edit it on the free plan, but saving it needs an upgrade.