Roofing Leads from Building Permits: What to Look For
Roofers find leads in building permits by watching for reroof, roof repair and new construction permits, plus adjacent projects like solar installs, additions and storm repairs. The best leads are residential permits with a clear roofing description and a declared value over a few thousand dollars.
By Matt K, Founder & CEO, PermitWire · Updated November 11, 2026
Permit descriptions that signal roofing work
Reroof, re-roof, tear-off, shingle, TPO, membrane, roof deck, roof repair and storm damage. Watch new construction and additions too: someone is roofing them, and GCs need reliable roofing subs.
Adjacent permits worth a look
Solar installs often need roof work first. Additions, dormers and attic conversions change the roofline. After a storm, a wave of repair permits shows which neighborhoods were hit.
How to follow up
Lead with a free inspection or second opinion rather than a price. Homeowners with a fresh reroof permit may already have a roofer, but neighbors on the same street often have the same roof age and storm exposure.
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