The problem we're solving
Every day, thousands of building permits, inspections, and violations are filed across major US cities. That data is public — but it's buried across dozens of city websites and clunky portals. By the time most contractors find it, the opportunity is already gone.
Signals pulls from every source automatically and delivers the results to you in minutes, not days. The contractor who shows up first wins the job.
We don't hide leads — we just get them to you faster than anyone else.
Why contractors choose Signals
We collect the data
Our scrapers pull directly from official city databases every 10 minutes. No third-party aggregators, no stale data—just fresh permit filings, inspection results, and violation notices.
You set your filters
Tell us your trade and where you work. We match incoming data against your criteria so you only see opportunities that matter to you.
We alert you instantly
When a permit, inspection, or violation matches your criteria, you get notified immediately. No checking dashboards—opportunities come to you.
Instant text alerts to your phone
Detailed alerts with full context
Plumbing Permit Filed
123 Main Street, Manhattan 10001
Why you got this: Matches your plumber trade + Manhattan metro area
HVAC Inspection Failed
456 Oak Ave, Brooklyn
You take action
Review leads in your dashboard, claim the ones you want, and reach out while the opportunity is fresh. Speed is the advantage — the first contractor to call wins the job.
The Result
Contractors using Signals consistently report better outcomes
See new filings minutes after they're posted
First call advantage wins jobs
Signals vs traditional leads
Why timing beats everything else
| Feature | Signals | Traditional leads |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Real-time alerts | After they post publicly |
| Delivery | Aggregated & filtered to you | Manual searching required |
| Targeting | Precise rules & filters | Broad categories only |
| Context | Full permit/inspection details | Basic homeowner request |
| Pricing | Low monthly add-on | Pay per lead |