What Kind of Construction Jobs Come from Planning Applications?
BuildAlert highlights Dorset planning applications that turn into real construction work. These are some of the most common job types our users win:
Single & Double-Storey Extensions
High-value projects involving multiple trades, ideal for general builders and window suppliers.
Loft Conversions & Dormers
Roofing, insulation, structural timber work, and bifold installations for upper-floor expansions.
New Builds & Self-Build Homes
Ground-up projects needing bricklayers, electricians, heating engineers and more.
Garage Conversions
Ideal for multi-trade teams – internal walls, plumbing, and rewiring all needed.
Garden Rooms & Outbuildings
Growing demand for garden offices and annexes, with glazing, roofing, and heating work.
Roof Replacements & Structural Alterations
Re-roofs, dormers, and flat-to-pitch conversions – especially in conservation areas.
Listed Building & Heritage Works
Renovations often requiring specialist knowledge of timber frames, lime plaster, or sash windows.
Dropped Kerbs & Driveway Works
Often connected to home improvement schemes like extensions or annexes.
Whether you're a builder, roofer, bifold supplier, or underfloor heating installer – BuildAlert helps you discover projects at the planning stage, before anyone else knows about them.
Why Dorset Trades Use BuildAlert
- ✔️ Real construction leads from live Dorset planning applications
- ✔️ Filter by trade and postcode to target your work area
- ✔️ No subscription required – pay only when you want to contact a lead
- ✔️ Tools to contact homeowners via post or phone with one click
Who Uses BuildAlert in Dorset?
- ✅ Builders – for extensions, garden rooms, and conversions
- ✅ Roofers – for dormers, re-roofs, and flat roofs
- ✅ Electricians – for lofts, extensions, and garden outbuildings
- ✅ Underfloor Heating Engineers – for new kitchen and extension floors
- ✅ Window & Bi-Fold Suppliers – glazing for large open-plan extensions
- ✅ Groundworkers – for new builds, driveways, and kerbs
How BuildAlert Works
1. Sign Up & Set Your Preferences
Create your free account and tell us your trade and where in Dorset you work.
2. Get Daily Planning Alerts
We scan all Dorset planning submissions and notify you of new jobs like extensions, conversions, or builds that need your trade.
3. Reach Out with One Click
Send a printed letter directly to the homeowner. Introduce your business and offer a quote – no knocking doors or cold calls.
Areas We Cover in Dorset
BuildAlert monitors every planning application submitted across Dorset, including:
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