Janitorial · Commercial Cleaning

Commercial Cleaning Contracts from Fresh Signage Permits

When a city issues a commercial signage permit, it's a public flag that a new business is moving into that space. They're 4-8 weeks from opening day. They need post-construction cleanup, ongoing janitorial, and trash service. Most of those vendors aren't picked yet. First quote on the desk usually wins.

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Every count above is live from the PermitGrab database. Here's what's in the product.

Filter every city's permit feed to signage + commercial build-out permits.
Each record includes the business name (where filed on the permit), address, and contractor on file — your first lead is often the GC running the build-out.
5.5 million new business applications filed in 2023 — a US record (Census BFS). Every applied tenant eventually files a signage permit when the lease closes.
$93B US janitorial industry (IBISWorld 2024). The recurring cleaning RFP is the single highest-LTV product in the trade — most subscribers' first contract off PermitGrab pays for 12-18 months of subscription.
Typical opening-day prep cost: $1,500-$8,000 for post-construction deep clean, then $1,500-$4,500/month for ongoing janitorial. Sign one contract per quarter and the data pays for itself.
Filter by zip + sub-trade (medical office, restaurant build-out, retail, warehouse). Restaurant tenants have the highest cleaning spend per sqft.
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Frequently asked questions

Real questions contractors have asked us. If yours isn't here, email [email protected].

How early in the build-out should I reach out?

Signage permits typically file 4-8 weeks before grand opening. The sweet spot is week 6: late enough that the tenant's mind is on opening logistics, early enough that they haven't committed to a janitorial vendor yet. Most subscribers send a quote letter the week the signage permit posts and follow up via phone at week 3.

What about a building owner vs. the tenant — who has the cleaning budget?

Depends on the lease structure. In triple-net leases (most retail/office), the tenant pays for their own interior cleaning. In gross leases, the landlord. PermitGrab's permit records show the tenant + permit-puller — that's usually the GC or sign company. Cross-reference the address against property owner data (included in Pro) to identify both parties and pitch each.

Are there other permit types that signal a new commercial tenant?

Yes — interior buildout permits, occupancy change permits, and (sometimes) ABC liquor license permits for restaurants. All show in the city feed. Filter the digest by 'permit_type CONTAINS sign OR buildout OR occupancy' to catch all three.

How fresh are the leads?

We collect permits daily from the city and county portals. Most cities show permits within 24-48 hours of issuance. The 'Today's Hot Leads' block on each city page shows permits issued in the last 7 days.

Do they include phone numbers?

Yes — owner phones where available (from enrichment), plus the contractor's business phone where the permit data publishes it. Coverage varies by city — Phoenix, Miami-Dade, San Antonio currently top 3 by phone count.

How much does it cost?

PermitGrab is $149/month flat. No annual contract. Cancel anytime. No per-lead fee, no shared-lead surcharge, no surprises.

Can I try before paying?

Yes. The first 10 contractor reveals each month are free with no card required. If you want unlimited reveals, exports, and city alerts, upgrade to Pro at $149/month.

Can I import the leads into my CRM?

Yes — CSV export is included on Pro. Works with ServiceTitan, Jobber, Housecall Pro, JobNimbus, HubSpot, and any CRM that accepts CSV.

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