Construction Supplier Leads from Building Permits: FAQ

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154,583
Named contractor profiles
20,856
Profiles with a phone
271,357
Public violation records
11,863,412
Public owner records
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For lumber yards, concrete suppliers, distributors, and building material reps, the question is always the same: which contractors are doing the most work this month, and where? PermitGrab answers that daily across 1061 cities with 154,583 contractors and 20,856 phones.

How do building material suppliers use permit data?

What types of permits matter for suppliers?

Can I see which contractors are pulling the most permits?

Yes — top contractor leaderboards for every city, with contact info including 20,856 phone numbers. Track activity over time to spot your best prospects before they ever call you for quotes.

How do I use this for outside sales?

Route your reps by neighborhood. Know what projects are coming BEFORE the GC calls for a quote. Show up with the right product catalog for the project type. Property owner data identifies the actual decision maker for owner-built jobs.

What cities do you cover?

1061 cities. Top markets:

How much does it cost?

$149/month, unlimited. One new contractor relationship pays for a year. Start 14-day trial →

Can I export data to my CRM?

Yes — Pro plans include CSV export of permits, contractors, and property owners. Filter the view, export, and load into your CRM or sales territory tool.

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Frequently asked questions

How do building material suppliers use permit data?

Track new construction permits for material packages. See which contractors are most active (your best repeat customers). Monitor permit values to estimate material needs. Target neighborhoods with the most construction activity for outside-sales rep routing.

What types of permits matter for suppliers?

New construction (full material package), additions and expansions (framing, roofing, concrete), renovation permits (finishes, fixtures, flooring), and commercial buildouts (high-volume orders).

Can I see which contractors are pulling the most permits?

Yes — top contractor leaderboards for every city, with contact info including 20,856 phone numbers across the database. Track contractor activity over time to identify your best prospects before they call you for quotes.

How do I use this for outside sales?

Route reps by neighborhood — see where permits are clustered. Know what projects are coming BEFORE the contractor calls for quotes. Show up with the right product catalog for their project type. Property owner data identifies the decision maker.

What cities do you cover?

1061 cities with active permit data. Top markets are Chicago (8,692 contractors), Miami-Dade, Phoenix, San Antonio, and NYC.

How much does it cost?

$149/month — unlimited contractor data, permit data, property owner info. One new contractor relationship easily pays for a year of access.

Can I export data to my CRM?

Yes — Pro plans include CSV export of permits, contractors, and property owners. Filter the view, export, and load into your CRM or sales territory tool.

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