Bidly.io, an innovative digital platform designed to revolutionize the home improvement and construction bidding process, today announced its official launch. The comprehensive platform connects homeowners and property managers with qualified contractors through an efficient, transparent bidding system that eliminates the traditional time-wasting processes that plague both sides of the industry.
Solving a $400 Billion Industry's Biggest Problem
The home improvement industry, valued at over $400 billion annually, has long suffered from inefficient communication and project matching. Traditional methods force contractors to spend hours driving to sites, preparing estimates, and chasing leads that often go nowhere, while homeowners struggle with unreliable contractors, ghost encounters, and lack of transparency in pricing.
"I created Bidly.io after experiencing firsthand the frustration of posting projects on social media and spending hours calling contractors, only to be left on voicemail," said Paul Lorica, CEO and founder of Bidly.io. "Both contractors and homeowners were wasting 5+ hours per project just trying to connect. We knew there had to be a better way."
Key Platform Features
For Contractors:
- Submit detailed bids with pricing, timelines, and portfolio work
- AI-powered project matching based on skills and location
- Eliminate unnecessary site visits for simple estimates
- Track bid success rates and market insights
- Automated client communication and follow-up
For Homeowners:
- Create detailed project listings with AI-powered scoping assistance
- Compare multiple bids side-by-side with contractor profiles
- Automatic contractor notifications when bids are accepted
- Review system and contractor verification
- Real-time project status tracking
Technology Integration:
- AI-powered project scoping and cost estimation
- Azure Blob storage for secure file management
- Mapbox integration for location-based matching
- Clerk authentication for user security
- Real-time notifications and updates
Market Validation and Early Success
Since its beta launch, Bidly.io has demonstrated strong market validation:
- Average time savings of 5+ hours per project for both contractors and homeowners
- 85% reduction in unnecessary site visits for estimate-only projects
- Growing user base across the DFW market
- Positive feedback from early adopters praising the platform's efficiency
"The traditional process was broken," explains Paul Lorica. "Contractors were driving across town during rush hour, spending 10 minutes measuring, then going home tired to spend an hour on a takeoff, only to have clients ghost them. Meanwhile, homeowners were scheduling multiple site visits, taking time off work, and still only getting two bids back – one overpriced, one from a scammer."
Competitive Advantage
Unlike existing platforms that focus primarily on lead generation, Bidly.io emphasizes:
- Zero fees for basic platform usage (compared to expensive alternatives like Thumbtack)
- Quality over quantity in contractor-client matching
- Transparency in the bidding process with detailed bid comparisons
- Time efficiency by eliminating unnecessary in-person meetings for simple estimates
- Trust building through verified contractor profiles and review systems
Future Development and Investment
Bidly.io is currently in active development with several key features in the pipeline:
- Enhanced bid management interfaces
- Comprehensive contractor profile systems
- In-app messaging and communication tools
- Mobile app development
- Payment integration via Stripe
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities
The company is actively seeking strategic partnerships and investment opportunities to accelerate platform development and market expansion.
Industry Expert Commentary
"The home improvement industry has been ripe for digital disruption," said Carlos Arrazo, Project Manager at Arrazo Roofing Inc. "Platforms like Bidly.io that focus on solving real pain points rather than just generating leads represent the future of how contractors and homeowners will connect."
About Bidly.io
Founded in 2025, Bidly.io is a technology startup dedicated to streamlining the home improvement and construction project bidding process. The platform leverages modern technology including AI-powered project scoping, real-time communication tools, and comprehensive user verification systems to create a trustworthy, efficient marketplace for contractors and homeowners.
The platform currently serves the DFW Market and plans to expand nationwide throughout 2026. Bidly.io is committed to maintaining a free, open marketplace that prioritizes user experience and genuine value creation over profit extraction.
For more information about Bidly.io, visit www.bidly.io or follow the company on social media @BidlyIO.
Additional Resources
- High-resolution images and logos: www.bidly.io
- Platform demo video: www.bidly.io
- Founder interview availability upon request
- Platform screenshots and user testimonials available
Note to Editors: Bidly.io executives and beta users are available for interviews. Additional background information, statistics, and visual assets are available upon request.
This press release contains forward-looking statements about Bidly.io's business plans and market opportunity. Actual results may vary.
Media Contact
Company Name: Bidly.io
Contact Person: Amy Lorica, Public Relations
Email: Send Email
Phone: 1 (682) 235-7183
City: Dallas
State: Texas
Country: United States
Website: www.bidly.io
