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How roofing businesses get jobs from permits

Another roofer's re-roof permit is a job that's already sold, so we don't send you those. We send the permits that come before a roof: new homes that need a roof crew, additions that tie into the old roof, and solar going onto a roof that may not last as long as the panels.

Sample The permits below are made up to show the idea. Subscribers get the real ones every morning, with the owner and contractor.

  1. 1 Additions that tie into the old roof

    Why it's a lead
    An addition's roof has to be tied into the old one, and remodelers usually sub that out. If the old shingles are tired, the owner often re-roofs the whole house so it matches.
    What to do and when
    Call the contractor on the permit before framing is done and offer the roof tie-in. Mail the owner a whole-house price so the roof matches.
    What to say
    "New shingles next to 15-year-old ones never match. I can price the addition alone, or the whole roof so it all looks the same."

  2. 2 New homes that need a roof crew

    Why it's a lead
    A new-home permit names the builder. When their usual roofer is booked out, builders look for another crew.
    What to do and when
    Call the contractor listed on the permit. Ask who is doing their roofs and whether they need a second crew.
    What to say
    "You've got a new build going on Shellbank Hollow. If your roofer is backed up, I can have a crew there when you're dried in."

  3. 3 Solar installs that need roof work first

    Why it's a lead
    Panels go on for 25 years. If the roof is old, the smart move is to re-roof first, and solar companies would rather hand that off.
    What to do and when
    Reach the owner before the install date and offer a roof inspection. Ask the solar company on the permit if they refer roof work.
    What to say
    "Before the panels go up, it's worth knowing your roof has the years left. I'll look at it for free."

The math

A year of the email costs $1,188. If it lands you one re-roof, it has paid for itself. Everything after that is profit.

And if your first 30 days don't pay off, you get your $99 back. You can't lose money trying it.

Next: pick your towns

You'll get new homes, remodels and solar jobs: the permits that lead to your work. You can change this any time.