How We Help Contractors Find More Work
Simple process: we download Austin's permit data every week, filter it for your trade, and show you exactly where to focus your business.
Four-Stage Research Process
1. We Download All Austin Permits Every Week
Every HVAC permit, electrical job, plumbing work, roofing project, solar install, pool installation—everything filed across Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Cedar Park. We pull it from the city databases so you don't have to.
2. We Filter for Your Trade and Target Areas
You tell us your business—plumber, HVAC, electrician, roofer—and which zip codes matter to you. We filter out everything else. Then we show you where homeowners are actively spending on home improvements, which neighborhoods have the highest permit density, and competitor permit activity—so you can make informed decisions about where to focus your marketing efforts.
3. We Map Where Jobs and Competitors Are
Our heat maps show permit density by neighborhood. You'll see exactly where homeowners are investing in home improvements and where your competitors are pulling permits based on their contractor license activity. These insights help you make informed decisions about where to focus your ad spend for maximum ROI.
4. You Get Permit Lists and Strategy Calls Every Week
Every Monday: fresh permits with addresses for ad targeting. Every two weeks: 15-minute call where we review current permit activity trends and show you where your competitors are currently working based on their permits. No fluff—just data-driven insights to inform your marketing strategy.
Intelligence Report Components
Geographic Heat Mapping
Visual density analysis displaying permit concentration patterns across neighborhoods and postal codes, revealing high-activity zones and opportunity areas.
Competitive Activity Tracking
Systematic monitoring of competitor permit activity, territorial expansion patterns, and market share evolution within your specified geographic zones.
Market Activity Analysis
Analysis of permit density patterns and competitor permit volumes across neighborhoods, revealing areas with high homeowner investment activity and varying levels of contractor presence.
Actionable Permit Databases
Structured CSV exports containing property addresses and permit details for integration with CRM systems or direct marketing programs.
Cross-Market Opportunity Analysis
Track multiple service categories (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, solar, pools) to identify potential cross-sell opportunities based on complementary permit activity.
Temporal Trend Analysis
Month-over-month and year-over-year comparative analysis of permit volumes, identifying seasonal patterns and long-term market trajectory.
See What You Get
View a demo report to see how we organize Austin permit data, track competitors, and show you where homeowners are spending on home improvements. No signup required.
See exactly what permit data and insights you'll receive
Service Area: We currently cover the Austin metropolitan area. Interested in other Texas markets? Contact us at contact@alertamo.com