Help & FAQ
Answers to the questions we are asked most.
General
What is CivilHive?
CivilHive is a construction services marketplace that connects clients with verified service providers and skilled professionals โ for requirements, tenders, projects and expert services.
Is CivilHive free to use?
Creating an account and posting a requirement is free. Service providers choose a subscription plan to bid and respond to clients; some premium actions require an active subscription.
For Clients
How do I find a service provider?
Post a requirement or float a tender and receive competitive bids, or browse "Find Professionals" to search verified providers near you.
How do I know a provider is trustworthy?
Verified providers carry a verified badge after CivilHive admins review their professional documents. You can also see ratings and reviews from past clients.
For Service Providers
How do I get verified?
Open your profile and complete the professional verification wizard (identity, business and professional documents). A CivilHive admin reviews every request and approves or rejects it.
Why can't I submit a bid?
Bidding requires an active subscription, completed KYC, and professional verification. If a re-verification is pending, new bids are paused until it is approved โ existing projects continue uninterrupted.
Tenders & Bidding
What is the difference between a requirement and a tender?
A requirement is an open request for service. A tender is a structured, formal bidding process with detailed terms, often used for larger works.
Payments & Subscriptions
How do subscriptions and payments work?
Service providers subscribe to a plan that defines their bidding limits and service radius. Payments are processed securely; invoices are available from your account.
Verification
What is re-verification?
CivilHive may ask an already-verified provider to refresh their documents (e.g. an expired licence). Existing projects and client chats continue; only new premium actions pause until re-verification is approved.
Still stuck?
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