Homeowners planning a kitchen, bath, basement, addition or whole-home renovation pull a building or alteration permit before the work starts. Build Siren tracks those permits across Metro Detroit and delivers the ones in your service area each weekday morning — with the address, the described scope, and the estimated value where the municipality records it.
What is in a Build Siren remodeling lead report
- Exact address of every alteration / remodel permit
- Scope — kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, basement finish, room or second-story addition, deck / porch, window & door replacement, whole-home renovation, garage
- Estimated project value where recorded
- Named contractor or homeowner — homeowner-pulled permits are open opportunities
- Lead score — Premium, Strong or Usable
- Formats — HTML dashboard, PDF, CSV
Remodeling permit types we track
| Permit type | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Additions (room / second story) | Highest-value residential remodeling work |
| Kitchen & bath remodels | Core bread-and-butter projects |
| Basement finishing | Very common across Oakland & Macomb subdivisions |
| Decks, porches, three-season rooms | Seasonal volume, quick close |
| Whole-home renovation | Large scope, often homeowner still choosing a GC |
How remodeling leads are scored
- Premium — additions, whole-home renovations, and high-value permits with no contractor named.
- Strong — kitchen and bath remodels and basement finishes with a recorded value.
- Usable — smaller alterations, decks, or already-contracted jobs.
Cities we cover for remodelers
Build Siren covers remodeling and alteration permits in Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Canton, Macomb Township, Shelby Township and the rest of our coverage area.
Why permit leads beat shared remodeling leads
Shared remodeling leads send the same homeowner to several remodelers who then compete on price before anyone has seen the space. A permit tells you the project is funded and scheduled — and homeowner-pulled permits often mean they are still deciding who does the work.
Remodeling leads FAQ
Can I filter to additions only?
Yes — additions and whole-home renovations can be isolated from smaller alterations.
Do homeowner-pulled permits mean the job is open?
Often, yes. A homeowner who pulled the permit themselves frequently still needs a contractor, or is managing subs directly.
How current is the data?
Delivered each weekday morning with the prior day’s filings.
What does it cost?
Remodeling as a single trade in Metro Detroit starts at $99/month. See pricing.
Other trades we cover
Roofing · HVAC · Plumbing · Electrical · General Contractor
Related reading
How to Get Construction Leads from Building Permits · Alternatives to Angi Leads & Thumbtack
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Remodeling leads by city
Troy · Birmingham · Novi — see all coverage areas.