Over 20,000 planning applications scanned every week

Find Local Construction Leads Instantly

Find homeowners planning work in your area and send personalised letters automatically, showcasing your business and recent projects.

Join + construction businesses already using BuildAlert.

Your local outreach campaign

5+ Responses

  1. Homeowner applies for planning

    You see it here before anywhere else

  2. Your letter gets posted the same day

    Your branded letter, with a QR code showcasing your recent projects

  3. Homeowner scans and gets in touch

    Get notified when they scan, with their address included

  4. You win the job

    The quote is accepted. The job is yours

See what your letters bring in

Track responses, jobs won and revenue in one place

See BuildAlert in action

Campaigns

Your area. Your projects. Your campaign.

Build campaigns around where you work and the jobs you want. Choose your locations, refine your targeting and decide which letters homeowners receive.

  1. Step 1

    Target exactly where you work

    Search around a postcode, draw your own area on the map, select counties or local authorities, or cover the whole UK.

  2. Step 2

    Find the projects that fit your business

    Filter by project type, estimated value and domestic or commercial work. Narrow your search further with keywords, named architects or agents, and the number of homes in a new development.

  3. Step 3

    Reach homeowners at the right planning stage

    Target recently submitted applications or projects approved within your chosen timeframe. Use different letter templates for different planning stages.

  4. Step 4

    Test which letters get a response

    Split your sends between different templates and choose the percentage each receives.

  5. Step 5

    Stay in touch with automatic follow-ups

    Schedule another letter after a set number of days or when planning is approved. Choose the template and timing, and we’ll handle the printing and posting automatically.

  6. Step 6

    We handle the printing, posting and tracking

    Approve each send or let your campaign run automatically. We print and post your letters, notify you of QR scans and keep a record of every letter sent.

  7. Step 7

    See what your campaign brings in

    Log homeowner responses, mark leads as won, lost or pending, and record the value of jobs you win. See your letters sent, responses and revenue in one dashboard.

    BuildAlert lead tracking dashboard showing letters sent, responses, work won and total return, with each lead marked won, responded or sent

What homeowners receive

Give homeowners a reason to choose you

Showcase your recent work

Build trust with photos of projects you’ve completed nearby. Add locations and short descriptions, and we’ll create a professional full-page insert to send with your letter.

Example branded letter from a builder to a homeowner, with a QR code and photos of recent projectsExample Our Recent Work insert with four completed projects, each with a photo, location and short description

Make it easy to get in touch

Your QR code takes homeowners straight to your branded business profile, where they can call, email, visit your website or save your details. Get an instant email alert when they scan, with the property address included.

Phone showing an example business profile with email, website and phone details, plus Add to Contacts and Share on WhatsApp buttons

Built for your trade

  • Builders
  • Renovation companies
  • Loft conversion companies
  • Groundworkers
  • Structural engineers
  • Scaffolders
  • Roofers
  • Garden room suppliers
  • Kitchen suppliers
  • Window & bifold suppliers

Built for Builders. Backed by Data.

10 mins/day

Spend Less Time Searching

Spend just 10 minutes a day on BuildAlert to stay on top of new planning opportunities.

4–8%

Letter Conversion Rate

Customers have reported enquiry conversion rates between 4–8% from homeowner direct mail.

Updated Daily

Fresh Planning Data

Planning applications and status updates are added every day, from initial submission through to final decision.

Documents in Seconds

Everything You Need

Access planning drawings, application forms and supporting documents in seconds.

Pricing

Up to 75% Cheaper Than Traditional Planning Lead Platforms

Traditional planning lead platforms

£4,000per year

Some planning lead platforms charge up to £4,000 per year just to access their platform

BuildAlert

  • No contracts
  • No annual platform fee
  • Just £2.00 per letter sent
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Sign up free and browse local planning leads. Pay only when you send a letter.

Browse live planning-led leads for free and decide when it makes sense to reach out.

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BuildAlert dashboard showing planning leads near you, each with estimated value, planning status and a button to send a letter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BuildAlert only for small builders?

No. BuildAlert is used by sole traders, growing SMEs, and established construction firms. You can use it for selective manual outreach or fully automated campaigns across multiple areas.

Does BuildAlert include automation?

Yes. BuildAlert supports fully automated daily hands-off campaigns. Choose your filters, location, and letter templates, then automatically contact every new matching planning application as soon as it appears.

Can I scale BuildAlert across multiple areas?

Yes. You can target multiple postcodes, towns, cities, or service regions. Many businesses use BuildAlert to grow beyond one local area and build a consistent pipeline across several locations.

Does monthly pricing mean fewer features?

No. BuildAlert includes advanced filtering, automation, follow-up campaigns, planning documents, lead tracking, and reporting with flexible pricing and no long-term contracts.

How is BuildAlert different from shared lead sites?

BuildAlert uses real planning application data, so you reach homeowners and developers early while projects are still being planned. That means less competition than shared lead marketplaces where multiple firms chase the same enquiry.

What area does BuildAlert cover?

BuildAlert covers the whole of the United Kingdom, monitoring planning applications across 400+ councils and local authorities, with thousands of new opportunities added every week.

Can I filter the exact type of projects I want?

Yes. Filter by domestic or commercial, estimated project value, radius, location, and project type such as extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions, refurbishments, new builds, and housing developments.

Does BuildAlert include keyword or free text search?

Yes. Use free text search to find specific opportunities inside planning applications and descriptions using keywords such as bifold doors, oak frame, rear extension, re-roofing, HMO, or any niche service you provide.

Do I get access to planning documents and application details?

Yes. BuildAlert provides planning application details and supporting documents, helping you review descriptions, drawings, and submitted files before choosing which leads to contact.

Can BuildAlert send follow-up letters automatically?

Yes. You can schedule follow-up letters in advance so homeowners continue seeing your business while they review quotes and decide who to hire.

Can I track results and return on investment?

Yes. BuildAlert includes lead tracking and ROI tools so you can record responses, monitor won work, and see what revenue your outreach is generating.

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