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How to Find Jobs from Building Permits

The best contractors don't wait for referrals — they watch building permits. Here's the playbook for turning permit data into booked work.

1. Watch the permits that signal your work

A new-construction or addition permit means roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and finish work are all coming. A re-roof permit means gutters and solar may follow. Pick the permit types that lead into your trade and track them every week.

2. Reach out while it's fresh

Permit data ages fast. The owner who filed last week is deciding on contractors now; the one from six months ago has already hired. Weekly, current data is what converts — which is why a live permit feed beats a stale list.

3. Lead with specifics

"I saw the permit for your project at [address]" earns a reply that "we do great work" never will. The address and project value let you personalize and qualify before you ever pick up the phone.

4. Mine adjacent trades

Every permit is a lead for several trades. A pool permit is work for fencing, landscaping and electrical. Browse Roofing · Solar · HVAC · Electrical · Plumbing · Kitchen/Bath · Windows/Doors/Siding · Pool/Spa · New Construction · Deck/Porch · Renovation/Remodel to see how permits map to your services.

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