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Construction Leads in Suffolk – Real Jobs for Builders, Carpenters & Roofers in Your Area

BuildAlert monitors every planning application submitted across Suffolk — from Ipswich to Lowestoft — and delivers real-time construction leads and builder leads to tradespeople like electricians, roofers, heating engineers, and more.

Whether you install bifolds, rewire homes, lay underfloor heating, or build extensions — we help you find new construction jobs as soon as they’re filed.

We scan thousands of Suffolk planning applications every month — so you don’t have to.

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Latest Construction Leads in Suffolk

Description
Householder planning application - first floor rear extension.
Project Type
Extension
Location
West Suffolk, IP27 0LT
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion for habitable space.
Project Type
Extension
Garage Conversion
Location
West Suffolk, CB9 0LR
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Replacement Outbuilding.
Project Type
Outbuilding
Location
East Suffolk, NR33 8JB
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Proposed garage replacement, dwelling extension with annex, and garden outbuilding.
Project Type
Extension
Outbuilding
Location
East Suffolk, NR32 2QW
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Demolition of conservatory and new flat roof extension.
Project Type
Demolition
Extension
Location
Ipswich, IP3 8TW
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Single storey side extension after conservatory demolition.
Project Type
Extension
Location
West Suffolk, IP33 2UB
AI Match Score
90%
Description
First floor extension to side with new porch.
Project Type
Extension
Location
East Suffolk, IP13 6DD
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Householder application for bay window addition to front elevation.
Project Type
Porch
Location
West Suffolk, IP31 1TA
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Construction of a single-storey porch at the main entrance of the property.
Project Type
Porch
Location
East Suffolk, NR33 9BQ
AI Match Score
90%
Description
Planning for detached outbuilding construction.
Project Type
Outbuilding
Location
West Suffolk, IP28 6EX
AI Match Score
90%

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What Types of Construction Jobs Come from Planning Applications in Suffolk?

From coastal new builds to countryside extensions, BuildAlert helps surface Suffolk projects that need tradespeople. These are some of the most common construction leads our users receive:

Home Extensions & Renovations

From rear kitchen extensions to full refurbishments — Suffolk homeowners frequently file plans for major improvements.

Loft & Roof Conversions

Dormers, Velux windows, roof lifts — ideal for roofers, builders, and electricians.

Garden Rooms & Outbuildings

Offices, gyms, and annexes in garden spaces — increasingly popular and often needing groundwork, electrics, and heating.

Garage Conversions

Transforming garages into living space is a common planning trend in Suffolk’s towns and villages.

New Builds & Self-Builds

Planning permission for single plots and small developments across Suffolk’s rural and urban areas.

Barn Conversions & Agricultural Change of Use

Common in rural Suffolk — often complex projects needing multiple trades.

Structural & Roof Alterations

Re-roofs, ridge height increases, and structural adjustments are often part of planning submissions.

Listed Building Works

Heritage-sensitive projects that require trusted, experienced trades with attention to detail.

From Woodbridge to Bury St Edmunds, these planning applications lead to real builder leads — and BuildAlert helps you reach the homeowner first.

Who Uses BuildAlert?

  • ✅ Builders & General Contractors – for extensions, conversions, and full builds
  • ✅ Electricians – for rewires, lighting and garden rooms
  • ✅ Underfloor Heating Engineers – warm floors in kitchens, extensions, and outbuildings
  • ✅ Roofers – for conversions, dormers, and ridge alterations
  • ✅ Carpenters – for everything from structural work to finishing touches
  • ✅ Groundworkers – site prep, footings, drainage and more
  • ✅ Window & Door Installers – ideal for bifolds, sash, or Velux replacements

Why Suffolk Trades Use BuildAlert

  • Builder Leads from Planning Applications: We monitor genuine applications submitted to all Suffolk councils.
  • Tailored Alerts by Location & Trade: Whether you’re in Ipswich, Sudbury or Beccles, we deliver relevant construction leads to your inbox.
  • Daily Updates: We check for new planning submissions every day so you don’t miss a thing.
  • Free to Use – Pay Only When You Reach Out: No monthly fees. Use BuildAlert for free and only pay when you want to contact a lead.
  • One-Click Letter Sending: We generate and post your letter — all you do is review and click send.

How BuildAlert Works

  • 1. Sign Up & Set Your Preferences

    Create your free account and tell us your trade and where in Suffolk you work.

  • 2. Get Daily Planning Alerts

    We scan all Suffolk 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 Suffolk

BuildAlert covers planning applications from all Suffolk councils and towns, including:

• Ipswich• Lowestoft• Bury St Edmunds• Felixstowe• Sudbury• Newmarket• Haverhill• Woodbridge• Beccles• Stowmarket• Leiston• Mildenhall

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What trades benefit from BuildAlert in Suffolk?

    Any trade involved in residential construction projects — builders, electricians, carpenters, window fitters, groundworkers and more.

  • Where do the leads come from?

    We collect data from planning applications submitted to all Suffolk councils. These are real projects filed by homeowners.

  • How often are new leads added?

    We check Suffolk council planning portals daily and send alerts within 24–48 hours of submission.

  • Is there a subscription fee?

    No — BuildAlert is free to use. You only pay when you choose to send a letter to a lead.

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