Lead Generation for Contractors, by Trade
How each trade can turn public building permits into leads, ad targets and follow-on work, with the live permit counts behind each guide.
| Guide | Metros on sale | Permits (8 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical lead generation | 30 | 26,470 |
| HVAC lead generation | 26 | 19,941 |
| Plumbing lead generation | 23 | 19,511 |
| Remodeling & GC lead generation | 20 | 15,292 |
| Roofing lead generation | 19 | 10,869 |
| New Construction lead generation | 25 | 7,588 |
| Solar lead generation | 16 | 7,420 |
| Water Heater lead generation | 16 | 5,387 |
| Kitchen & Bath Remodeling lead generation | 15 | 2,945 |
| ADU & Addition lead generation | 8 | 2,823 |
| Pool & Spa lead generation | 9 | 2,735 |
| Garage lead generation | 10 | 2,274 |
| Sewer & Septic lead generation | 9 | 2,252 |
| Battery Storage lead generation | 8 | 2,181 |
| Gas Line lead generation | 9 | 1,825 |
| Fire Sprinkler lead generation | 6 | 1,463 |
| Foundation Repair lead generation | 5 | 1,238 |
| EV Charger lead generation | 6 | 805 |
| Deck & Patio lead generation | 3 | 703 |
| Drywall & Plaster lead generation | 3 | 657 |
| Demolition lead generation | 4 | 555 |
| Siding lead generation | 4 | 549 |
| Generator lead generation | 3 | 306 |
Residential permits in the 8 weeks from Aug 31, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026, in the metros where each trade's feed is on sale.
Building permit leads for contractors · Every trade permit feed
The honest limit. A permit usually means the job is already sold. We say that up front. The value is what happens around it:
- Neighbor marketing around active jobs: same-age houses on the same street.
- Cross-trade follow-on demand: new roof → solar, gutters, insulation; remodel → HVAC, electrical, landscaping, pool; new build → pest, security, landscaping.
- Contractor activity: which contractors pull permits where (where the jurisdiction publishes it), and who to recruit as subs.
- Early-stage projects for commercial trades and GC subs.
Questions
What is permit-based lead generation?
Using public building permits to find where trade work is happening, then marketing to those streets and ZIPs: neighbor mailers, door-hangers, follow-on offers and local ads.
Is a permit lead the same as a homeowner request?
No. A permit usually means the job is already sold. The value is the neighbors, the follow-on trades and knowing which ZIPs are busy.
How do I check coverage for my ZIPs?
Ask for a free 10-permit sample with your trade and ZIPs before you buy. We only sell jurisdictions we actually pull, and we show you the trailing 8-week average count first.
See your jobs before you pay.
Send your trade, your ZIP codes and your email. We'll reply with 10 real jobs from your streets, or tell you plainly that we don't cover you yet.
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