Panel upgrades, whole-home generators, EV chargers, service changes and rewires all pull electrical permits. Build Siren tracks those filings across Metro Detroit and sends the ones in your service area every weekday morning — address, scope, estimated value where recorded, and whether a contractor is already named.
What is in a Build Siren electrical lead report
- Exact address of every electrical permit
- Scope — service / panel upgrade (100A to 200A+), meter reset, standby generator, EV charger, solar PV interconnect, full or partial rewire, low-voltage, new-construction rough-in, commercial tenant electrical
- Estimated project value where recorded
- Named contractor or homeowner
- Lead score — Premium, Strong or Usable
- Formats — HTML dashboard, PDF, CSV
Electrical permit types we track
| Permit type | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Service / panel upgrade | High-volume, quick-turn residential work |
| Standby / whole-home generator | High-ticket, growing demand in Metro Detroit |
| EV charger install | Fast-growing category, repeat referrals |
| Solar PV interconnect | Signals a larger project; partner opportunity |
| Rewire / knob-and-tube replacement | Older Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak housing |
| New-construction & commercial TI | GC needs an electrical sub |
How electrical leads are scored
- Premium — commercial tenant electrical, generators, solar, multi-unit, or high-value service work.
- Strong — residential panel upgrades and rewires, or homeowner-pulled permits with no contractor named.
- Usable — small circuits and additions, or already-contracted jobs.
Cities we cover for electricians
Build Siren covers electrical permits in Detroit, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, Shelby Township and the rest of our coverage area.
Why permit leads beat shared electrical leads
Shared electrical leads are resold form fills for small residential jobs. The work with real margin — service upgrades, generators, commercial TI, new construction — shows up in the permit record first.
Electrical leads FAQ
Do you cover generator and EV charger permits specifically?
Yes — both are tracked and flagged; demand for each is climbing across Oakland and Macomb counties.
Can I get commercial-only electrical leads?
Yes, filter to commercial and tenant-improvement permits.
How current is the data?
Each weekday morning, prior-day filings.
What does it cost?
Electrical as a single trade in Metro Detroit starts at $99/month. See pricing.
Other trades we cover
Roofing · HVAC · Plumbing · Remodeling · General Contractor
Related reading
How Do Contractors Find New Construction Jobs? · How to Get Construction Leads from Building Permits
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Electrical leads by city
Detroit · Royal Oak · Troy — see all coverage areas.