Builder and renovator profile on Websta: what to include

What sections your profile should have

Your Websta profile is made up of fixed sections that serve as your storefront. Start with a clear profile photo of yourself or your team on site - this builds trust more than logos or generic images do. Write a short description of what you do: for example, whether you handle full renovations, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, structural work, painting, tiling, or all of these. Be specific about the types of projects you take on rather than claiming to do everything.

Add a services section listing the main work categories you offer. Examples might be interior renovation, exterior repair, plastering, electrical work, plumbing, roofing, or kitchen installation - whatever matches your skills and experience. Each service can have its own short description.

Include a section for photos of completed work. Customers deciding whether to contact you will look at photos first. Show before-and-after pairs where possible, and include photos of your workspace, tools, or team at work. The clearer the image of what you deliver, the better.

Photos and presentation for a construction profile

Take photos in good daylight if you can. Photos of finished work should show the detail - a completed wall, installed fixtures, the result rather than just the site mess. Include at least five to ten images covering different types of work you do, if you have them. If you are starting out and have fewer completed projects, photos of your workspace, equipment, or preparatory work are better than no photos at all.

Update photos every few months if you take on new projects. This keeps your profile current and shows you are actively working. Websta lets you add photos directly to your profile page.

Services and booking or quote request options

Websta lets you set up services that people can book directly with a calendar, or that people can request a quote for. For construction and renovation work in Romania, quote requests usually make more sense than fixed-price bookings, since jobs vary widely. A quote request form lets a customer describe what they need, and you can reply with a price and timeline.

List your services with short descriptions so someone searching knows what you cover. You can offer both - for example, a simple repair might go to a booking calendar for a site visit, while a full renovation goes to a quote request where you can ask more questions about the scope and budget.

Languages to publish in

Publish your profile in Romanian. Many customers will search in Romanian, and it shows you are based locally. If you speak English or other languages fluently and expect international clients, you can add those as well, but Romanian should be your main language. Websta lets you manage multiple language versions of your profile.

How customers search for builders and renovators

On Websta, customers find builders and renovators by searching for the service they need - for example, 'renovation', 'plumbing', 'roofing' - combined with their location. They can also post a task describing their project, and providers nearby can make offers. If you set up a profile, you appear in search results when someone in your area looks for construction services you offer.

The Websta marketplace for construction services in Romania shows providers by service type and town. Your profile will appear there once you set it up. Customers in Romania searching on Websta for builders and renovators in your area will see your name, photos, and services.

What to sort out as an independent provider

Before or as you build your Websta profile, check your status with the Romanian tax and social security authorities. Most builders and renovators in Romania work as sole traders (PFA - Persoană Fizică Autorizată) or micro-enterprises. You need to be registered with the tax authority and comply with social insurance contributions. The exact requirements depend on your turnover and whether you employ others - check with your local tax office (Administrația Finanțelor Publice) or a local accountant to confirm what applies to you.

If you hire other workers on individual projects, you should understand the employment or contractor rules in Romania - whether they are self-employed themselves or whether you need to deduct and report their contributions. This is something to clarify with your tax advisor, as it affects both your and their compliance.

Keep records of your invoices and work. Websta handles payments through Stripe, which pays out to your Romanian bank account. Make sure your bank account details are correct in your profile settings so you receive payouts without delay. You set your own prices and terms.

What to write in your first hour

Start by filling in your profile name and a short description of what you do - no more than two or three sentences. Something like: 'I do interior and exterior renovation, including plastering, painting, tiling, and structural repair' tells people exactly what to expect.

Add a profile photo of yourself. Then list your main services - renovation, repair, painting, plumbing, electrical work, whatever you actually do. Write one or two sentences for each so someone skimming the list knows what you cover.

Upload at least three good photos of completed work if you have them, or a workspace photo if you are just starting. Add your contact information and confirm your bank account details so payments will reach you.

Set up at least one quote request form, or a booking calendar for site visits. Then your profile is live and customers can reach you. You can refine the photos and descriptions over time as you take on more projects.