Thumbtack charges you $20-80 every time you SEND A QUOTE — whether the homeowner reads it or not. Five other pros are quoting the same job. PermitGrab gives you raw permit data — homeowner name, address, project type — from public records before anyone else has access. No quote auctions, no shared inquiries, no per-quote charges.
Real permits filed in the last 7 days. Contractor names and phone numbers unmask on the trial.
| Date | City | Trade | Contractor | Phone | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | General Construction | H••• U••••••• INC | (888) •••-••87 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | HVAC | C••••••• T••••••• INC | (562) •••-••65 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | General Construction | A•••••• G•••• LLC | (800) •••-••90 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | General Construction | M••••• W•••• | (310) •••-••60 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | HVAC | M••••••• B••••••• C••••••• INC | (949) •••-••83 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | Long Beach, NJ | HVAC | V•••• C••••••• LLC | (310) •••-••79 | — |
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Thumbtack auctions every job to 4-6 pros. Each pro pays $20-80 to send a quote, regardless of whether the homeowner reads it. Even with a 30% close rate, your effective cost per closed deal can exceed $400-1,000 once you account for quotes that go unread.
For trades requiring permits — roofing, solar, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general contracting, restoration — yes, fully. For trades that don't typically require permits (lawn care, pest control, cleaning), Thumbtack still has a role though our address lists work for those via direct mail.
When a homeowner pulls a permit, you see it within 12 hours. Thumbtack pros sometimes don't see an inquiry until 24-48 hours after the homeowner sent it. First-to-respond contractors close 3-5x more often than late responders.
Lead with the project type and offer value, not a sales pitch: "Hi [name], I'm [contractor]. I noticed you just pulled a permit for [roof / HVAC / etc] at [address]. I wanted to offer a free 15-minute walkthrough to make sure you got the right contractor — no pressure, just want to make sure your project goes smoothly." Conversion rates run 8-15% from cold call on a fresh permit.
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