How public-records leads work
Contractor Leads From Public Records
Instead of buying homeowner form-fills five other contractors also bought, you get homeowners the city has already flagged — permits filed, code violations cited, fines on a deadline. Real addresses with a documented reason to hire. One contractor per zip. Never shared.
7 days free, then $197/mo flat. Cancel anytime. One contractor per zip.
The public records we turn into leads
Code-enforcement violations
Cities cite properties for unsafe structures, red-tags, and habitability orders — the owner is on a legal deadline to hire a licensed pro.
Building permits
A filed permit is a planned project with a name and address attached — roofing, HVAC swaps, additions, electrical upgrades.
Hearing & fine dockets
Properties fined or scheduled for a compliance hearing must complete the work or face escalating penalties and liens.
Storm & hail events
NOAA storm data pinpoints neighborhoods with fresh roof, gutter, and siding damage days after a system passes.
Property & ownership records
Recent sales and new-owner records flag homeowners statistically most likely to renovate, re-key, and re-landscape.
Every lead links back to the public case or permit number, so you can verify it against the city yourself before paying a dollar.
Why public-records leads convert better than form-fills
| Form-fill / marketplace leads | Public-records leads | |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusivity | Sold to 3–5 contractors at once | One contractor per zip + trade |
| Homeowner intent | Price-shopping several quotes | Cited or permitted — needs the work done |
| Who calls first | Whoever dials fastest of the buyers | Only you |
| Pricing | Per lead / per call, variable | Flat $197/mo (~$4.92/lead) |
| Proof | Trust the aggregator | Public case/permit number you can verify |
Frequently asked questions
What are public-records leads for contractors?
Public-records leads are homeowners identified from government open data — building permits, code-enforcement violations, fine and hearing dockets, storm events, and property records — rather than from ad form-fills. Each lead is a real property address with a documented, public reason to hire a contractor (a citation, a filed permit, or a compliance deadline).
How are public-records leads different from HomeAdvisor or Angi leads?
Marketplace leads (Angi, HomeAdvisor, Thumbtack) are homeowner form-fills resold to multiple contractors who race to call. Public-records leads come from city data, so they are not a shared inbox — a homeowner cited by the city on a deadline needs the work done, they are not price-shopping five quotes.
Are public-records leads legal to use?
Yes. Building permits, code-enforcement violations, and hearing dockets are public government records that cities publish openly. Reaching out to a property owner about work their city has flagged is standard contractor outreach.
How much do public-records leads cost?
With BellAveGo they are a flat $197/month for 40 exclusive leads (~$4.92 each), after a 7-day free trial — no per-lead fees and no sharing. You can preview real masked records free with no card first; the trial requires a card, cancel anytime for $0.
Which trades can use public-records leads?
Any home-service trade. Code and permit records map cleanly to roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry, handyman, landscaping, tree service, pest control, junk removal, concrete, fencing, and more.
10 exclusive public-records leads a week, free for 7 days
Verify the first one against the city record yourself before paying a dollar.
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