Build Siren tracks building permit activity in Ferndale, Oakland County and delivers it to local contractors as a daily, trade-filtered report — the exact project address, the permit description, the estimated value where Ferndale records it, whether a contractor is named, and a Premium / Strong / Usable lead score.
Permit activity in Ferndale
Dense pre-war bungalows are renovated constantly — rewires, repipes, kitchen and bath remodels, dormers and additions — alongside an active walkable commercial district that keeps tenant-improvement permits moving.
What contractors use Ferndale permit data for
- Roofing — Ferndale re-roof and tear-off permits (roofing leads)
- HVAC — furnace and A/C changeouts, commercial rooftop units (HVAC leads)
- Plumbing — water heaters, sewer and water service, repipes (plumbing leads)
- Electrical — panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers (electrical leads)
- Remodeling — kitchens, baths, basements, additions (remodeling leads)
- General contractors — new builds, additions, commercial build-outs (GC leads)
How to look up a building permit in Ferndale
Ferndale’s Building Department handles permits with online lookup; issued permits are public records under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Build Siren monitors Ferndale along with every other Oakland County community at once, so new permits reach you without checking portals yourself.
Nearby cities we cover
Royal Oak · Detroit — see all coverage areas.
Ferndale permit leads FAQ
Are Ferndale building permits public record?
Yes. Building permits filed with Michigan municipalities are public records available under the Michigan FOIA. Build Siren aggregates them so you do not have to file requests.
How fast will I see new Ferndale permits?
New activity is included in the next weekday morning’s report.
Can I get only Ferndale, not the whole county?
Yes — single-city territories are available. Availability is limited per trade.
What does it cost?
One trade starts at $99/month. See pricing.
Request Ferndale access — from $99/month. Call (248) 290-8979.