About Us

eContractorBids.com is a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company with its headquarters in LaCrosse, WI. It’s a privately owned company with six equity shareholders that represent several industries, including decades of experience in the building industry.

Adam Etrheim, President/Founder of eContractorBids.com, established the business in early 2007 with assistance from University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse’s SBDC program and several Angel Investors from the La Crosse, WI area.  Since its conception, eContractorBids.com has developed a massive interactive portal-system and continues to make great strides within the building industry.  eContractorBids.com was featured in the Wall Street Journal in May of 2009 and continues to support several major markets across the nation.

eContractorBids.com keeps it local. Our regional offices provide the face-to-face business that we believe is a crucial part of your project’s success. Our territory representatives are here to serve you and uphold the values of our company with every interaction. They will assist you in posting your project, gathering prices, and selecting the contractor that is best for your project goals and budget.

A Vast Network of Certified Local Contractors

Every member of eContractorBids.com is pre-screened and meets several requirements before being accepted into our network. Our member approval requirements help ensure you’ll be working with the very best local contractors. All of our members undergo a rigorous 7-point certification and are rated and reviewed by the people who know their work best, their own past customers!

-This is how we screen our members:

VERIFY TRADE LICENSE

eContractorBids.com verifies that the business carries the appropriate state-level license and is registered with the state.

VERIFY INSURANCE

We contact the member’s insurance agent to confirm general liability insurance and post the insurance certificate online.

VERIFICATION OF STATE BUSINESS RECORDS

For businesses that require a Secretary of State filing, we confirm that the business is in good standing with the state. In addition, we check for bankruptcy filings, state level civil judgments, and liens placed against each member’s business.

CRIMINAL RECORDS SEARCH

We use several database sources to conduct a criminal background check for any relevant criminal activity in the state that the owner/principal is located.

SEX OFFENDER SEARCH

We confirm that the owner/principal is not listed on the official sex offender web site of the state in which the owner/principal is located.

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

We verify the identity of the owner/principal. We also do a reverse phone and address look-up to confirm that the information  provided matches the application for the business.

VERIFY PAST CUSTOMER REFERENCES

We contact past customer references to solicit feedback on the business’s performance, including gathering past customer ratings and reviews.

Get Pricing Online from LaCrosse, WI Contractors!

You can post extensive details of your project (including plans, pictures, and specifications) and receive “apples to apples” estimates from the contractors of your choice via email. You’ll also have a representative working on your behalf, following up with each contractor and coordinating your project to meet your time-frame, budget, and needs.

Posting a project is free and you will be emailed estimates from the contractors of their choice. You can compare “apples to apples” pricing and exchange relevant information on your time, with a few clicks. Material orders can also be requested through the website and can be submitted in several ways.

We also provide homeowners with assistance in posting their project for a small fee. All you have to do is check your email and review your estimates. Contact us today to set up an appointment.