How to set up a Websta profile as a builder or renovator in Cyprus

What your profile page should show

Your Websta profile acts as a business card and portfolio combined. It needs sections that let people know what you do and how to reach you. Start with a clear description of your services - whether you focus on new builds, renovations, maintenance, specific trades like plumbing or electrical work, or a mix. Customers in Cyprus looking for builders and renovators use the marketplace to search by service type and location, so being specific helps them find you.

Add high-quality photos of your completed work. These matter more than text. Show before-and-after shots if possible, finished kitchens, bathrooms, room renovations, or structural work. Include at least five to ten photos that represent the range of projects you handle. Photos build trust with potential customers who have never worked with you before.

Include the towns and regions where you work. Cyprus is small, but customers want to know if you service their area - whether that is Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, or smaller towns. List the geographic areas you cover so the right customers find you.

Set up a contact form and online booking or quote request system. Customers should be able to request a quote for a specific project without having to call. A quote request form lets them describe the job - the size, the materials, the timeline - so you have the details you need when you respond. Online booking is useful if you offer services that are quick to schedule, like inspections or consultations.

Which languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Greek and English. Greek is the main language on the island; most local customers and property owners speak it. English matters because many property owners in Cyprus are expats or foreign investors who conduct business in English, and they also hire builders and renovators. Having both languages on your profile doubles your reach.

You can add Russian or other languages if that matches your customer base - many Russian-speaking property owners live in Cyprus - but Greek and English are the foundation.

How customers search for you on Websta

People in Cyprus use the Websta marketplace to find builders and renovators by searching for a specific service and entering their town or region. They might search for 'bathroom renovation in Limassol' or 'general builder in Nicosia' or 'kitchen refit in Paphos'. The marketplace shows profiles of providers nearby who offer that service.

Customers also post tasks - a description of the project they need done - and providers like you make offers on the task. This is another way people find you: they describe a renovation or repair job, and you bid to do it. So your profile should make clear what services you offer and what areas you cover, because the marketplace algorithm matches customer searches and task posts to your profile based on service type and location.

What to sort out as an independent builder in Cyprus

Before you take your first booking through Websta, confirm a few things with the relevant authorities in Cyprus. Check that you have the correct business registration and licensing for your trade. Building work in Cyprus is regulated - you may need specific qualifications or certifications depending on the type of work you do. The Public Works Department and local municipality offices have the details for your area.

You will need a tax number and to be registered with the Cyprus tax authority if you are not already. Websta pays out customer payments to your bank account through Stripe, so you need your own bank account and tax registration in place.

Confirm insurance requirements. Check whether you need public liability insurance or professional indemnity insurance for the type of building work you do. This protects you if something goes wrong on a job.

Set your own prices for each service. Websta does not set them - you do. You can also offer quotes on a per-project basis through the quote request system, since renovation and building work varies so much in cost depending on scope and materials.

What to write in the first hour

You do not need to perfect your profile before you go live. Start with the essentials. Write a short description of what you do - for example, 'General building and renovation work, kitchens, bathrooms, structural repairs' or whatever your focus is. Two or three sentences is enough.

Add your name, contact details, and the towns where you work. List three to five main services you offer - bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, tiling, plastering, carpentry, or whatever applies. Add at least three to five photos of your best work if you have them ready.

Set up a quote request form or online booking so customers can contact you. Write a simple message that appears when someone submits a quote request - something like 'Thank you for your inquiry. I will review your project details and send you a quote within two working days.'

Publish in Greek first if that is your main market, then translate the key sections to English. You can refine your profile, add more photos, and expand your service list over the next weeks as you get used to the platform.

Payment and invoicing

When a customer books a service through Websta or accepts a quote you have made, payment comes through Stripe and is paid out to your bank account. You set the price; Websta takes a transaction fee. You keep the rest. This means you need a bank account and a way to issue invoices to customers for your records and tax purposes - Websta does not create invoices for you, so use your own invoicing system or software.