Window, Door and Siding Leads from Building Permits
Window, door and siding companies find leads in building permits by watching replacement permits for windows, doors and siding, exterior alteration permits, storm and fire repair permits, and remodels and additions that change a home's exterior.
By Matt K, Founder & CEO, PermitWire · Updated November 11, 2026
Permit descriptions that signal exterior work
Window replacement, door replacement, siding, exterior alteration, re-side, storm damage and fire damage. Some cities only require permits for structural changes, so watch remodel and addition permits too.
Neighbors buy together
Homes on the same street usually share an age and style. A cluster of window replacement permits on one block is a strong signal for door-hangers on the neighbors' homes.
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