Tradecraft Network
Post jobs. Bid on work.
General contractors and businesses post jobs and invite members to bid. Contractors, subcontractors, and service businesses find projects that fit their trade.
How it works
From a posted job to the right crew
One network for the businesses posting work and the trades bidding on it.
Post the work
Describe the job or project and invite members with the trades you need.
Submit bids
Invited members review the scope and bid on work that fits their skills and schedule.
Award the job
The business posting the work compares bids and chooses who does the job.
Get started
Join the Network
Choose the option that fits you. Membership is invite-only.
Independent contractor
Tell us your trade and region to be considered for an invitation.
Join the waitlistService Socket business
Post jobs and bid on invited work from your existing paid Service Socket account.
Open NetworkBuilt for service shops
Find help. Find your next job.
Need another crew? Post the job and invite bids. Have room for more work? Bid on projects from general contractors and other businesses.
Find another crew
Booked up or need a different trade? Post the job and invite other members to bid.
Take on more work
Review invitations from general contractors and other businesses. Bid when the job fits.
Keep work in one place
Manage the jobs you win in Service Socket, alongside your existing work.
Your name on the work
Show what you bring to the job
Your profile shows your trade, experience, credentials, and availability. A unique @handle makes your business easy to find and invite.
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AvailableMetro Atlanta
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Booking next weekInvite only
You choose who bids
Jobs are shared with invited members, not listed on a public job board. Choose who to invite, review their bids, and award the work.
Find the right trades
Review member profiles for the skills and service area your job needs.
Share by invitation
Only the members you invite can view the job and submit a bid.
Built for your business
More than a one-off job
Find work that fits today and build connections for the next project.
Choose your projects
Review the scope before you bid. Take on work that fits your business.
Build relationships
Connect with contractors and businesses you can work with again.
Keep the job you win
Awarded work becomes a job for your business to manage.
For general contractors
Need the right trades on your project?
BidBook connects general contractors to the Network for project posting, bid comparison, and awarding work. Join BidBook for early access.
Join BidBookPricing
Join and bid for free
Network membership, your profile, and bidding are free. Standard payment processing applies when payments run through Tradecraft.
Service Socket business tools require a paid plan. Joining the Network does not include a Service Socket subscription.
- Join the NetworkFree
- Bid on projectsFree
- Payments through TradecraftStandard processing
- Service Socket toolsPaid plan
FAQ
Questions, answered
What is Tradecraft Network?
A network for posting jobs and bidding on work. General contractors and businesses invite members to bid, compare bids, and choose who does the job.
Who is it for?
General contractors, contractors, subcontractors, and service businesses. From independent plumbers and electricians to HVAC companies and construction crews.
Can any member bid on a job?
Only members invited to a job can bid. Build a profile with your trade, experience, service area, and availability so other members can find and invite you.
How do I join?
Independents join the waitlist or claim an invitation. Paid Service Socket businesses open Network from their existing account. General contractors join BidBook for early access.
What does it cost?
Joining and bidding are free. Standard payment processing applies to payments through Tradecraft. Service Socket business tools require a separate paid plan.
How do I get paid?
Service Socket businesses invoice through their existing account. Payments made through Tradecraft go to your Stripe Connect account, with standard payment processing fees.
Get invited to the Network
Tell us your trade and region. If invited, you'll receive an email to set up your account. The waitlist does not create an account.
Already on Service Socket? Open Network.