Get Code Violation Leads Before Your Competition
Every day, properties get cited for code violations — damaged roofs, broken plumbing, peeling paint, electrical issues. These homeowners need a contractor now.
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| Address | Category |
|---|---|
| 4821 Westheimer Rd New | Roofing |
| 1293 Biscayne Blvd New | Plumbing |
| 710 E Broad St | Electrical |
| 3847 Cedar Springs Rd | HVAC |
| 562 NW 42nd Ave | Painting |
Live dashboard preview — addresses and violation details included on Pro plan. Owner info available on Business plan.
What Are Code Violation Leads?
Public records that most contractors don't know exist
How violations happen
When a city or county building inspector finds a property that doesn't meet local building codes — a damaged roof, exposed wiring, broken plumbing, peeling lead paint, or a crumbling foundation — they issue a code violation. This violation is filed as a public record in the municipality's database.
The property owner receives a notice and typically has 30-90 days to fix the issue or face fines. That means they need a contractor — and they need one fast.
Why this is your best lead source
Unlike cold leads from door knocking or expensive shared leads from HomeAdvisor, code violation leads are homeowners who already know they have a problem. They've been told by the city to fix it. They're not browsing — they're searching for a contractor right now.
CodeViolations scans hundreds of city databases every day, pulls new violations, categorizes them by trade (roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, etc.), and delivers them to your dashboard. You see the address, the violation type, and the date — everything you need to reach out.
How It Works
Three simple steps to start getting leads today
Pick Your Area
Select the states and cities where you work. We cover 28+ states with 51+ cities across the US. Add up to 3 areas on the Pro plan.
Get Fresh Leads Daily
We scan city databases every day for new code violations — roof damage, plumbing issues, structural problems, and more. Set up email notifications to get alerted instantly when new leads match your trade.
Reach Out First
Contact homeowners by mail, door knock, or phone before your competition does. These property owners have been told to fix their violations — they're looking for a contractor right now.
How to Turn an Address Into a Customer
You get the address and violation details — here's how top contractors close the deal
Send a Letter or Postcard
The #1 method contractors use. Mail a simple letter or postcard to the property address: "We noticed your property may need roof repairs. We offer free inspections — call us." The homeowner already knows they have a violation, so response rates are 3-5x higher than cold mail.
Pro tip: Send within 48 hours of the violation date — you'll be the first contractor they hear from.
Door Knock the Property
Drive to the address and introduce yourself. You can see the violation first-hand — a damaged roof, peeling paint, broken fencing. Offer a free estimate on the spot. This is the highest-conversion method because the homeowner sees you're local, professional, and proactive.
Pro tip: Batch 10-15 addresses in the same neighborhood for an efficient morning route.
Leave a Door Hanger or Flyer
If nobody's home, leave a professional door hanger with your info and a note about free inspections. Include your license number for credibility. Many homeowners call back within a few days — they've been thinking about the violation and your flyer reminds them to act.
Pro tip: Include a QR code linking to your Google reviews — it builds instant trust.
Export CSV & Load Into Your CRM
Export your leads as a CSV file and import into your CRM, mailing service, or spreadsheet. Set up a mail merge for bulk postcards, or track each lead through your sales pipeline. Power users export weekly and run automated direct mail campaigns.
Pro tip: Use a service like PostcardMania or Lob to automate postcard mailing from your CSV export.
Early Adopter Bonus — See the Value Before You Commit
We want you to experience every tier first-hand so you can decide what works best for your business:
Get addresses and start reaching out via mail and door knocking. Land your first jobs.
Now you see owner names too. Send personalized letters — close rates go up when you address them by name.
Phone numbers & emails unlocked. Call homeowners directly — skip the mail, close faster.
After month 3, you'll know exactly which tier pays for itself from the jobs you've landed. Pick the one that fits.
Why Contractors Switch to Code Violation Leads
Compare what you're using now to what you could be using
HomeAdvisor, Angi, Thumbtack
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Pay $15-$80 per lead
Costs add up fast — $300-$1,000+/month
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Same lead sold to 5-10 contractors
You're racing to call first, competing on price
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Homeowner is "just getting quotes"
Low urgency — many never follow through
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Unpredictable monthly spend
Charges per lead — hard to budget
CodeViolations
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$49/month flat — unlimited leads
One price, no surprises, cancel anytime
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Most contractors don't know about this data
Less competition — you reach out before anyone else
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Homeowner must fix it — or face fines
High urgency — the city is making them hire a contractor
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Fresh daily — updated every morning
See new violations the day they're filed
Built for Every Trade
Code violations create high-intent leads for all types of contractors
Roofing Leads
Roof damage is one of the most common code violations — missing shingles, storm damage, leaks, structural deterioration. When a city inspector cites a property for a roofing violation, the homeowner has a deadline to fix it or face daily fines. These are homeowners who must hire a roofer. With CodeViolations, you see every new roofing violation in your area the day it's filed — before any other roofer knows about it.
Common violations: damaged roof, missing shingles, roof leaks, structural roof damage, improper roof repairs
Plumbing Leads
Broken pipes, sewage backups, water damage, and non-compliant plumbing systems trigger code violations that require a licensed plumber to fix. Many of these violations are urgent — a sewage issue or water leak can't wait. CodeViolations filters plumbing-specific violations so you only see the leads that match your trade. Stop competing with 10 other plumbers for the same HomeAdvisor lead.
Common violations: broken pipes, sewage issues, water heater violations, drain problems, backflow issues
Electrical Leads
Electrical code violations are serious — exposed wiring, overloaded panels, unpermitted electrical work, and fire hazards. Cities enforce these strictly because of safety risks. Property owners with electrical violations need a licensed electrician and they usually can't delay. These are high-value jobs: panel upgrades, rewiring, and bringing old electrical systems up to code often run $2,000-$10,000+.
Common violations: exposed wiring, overloaded circuits, unpermitted work, outdated panels, fire hazards
HVAC Leads
Heating and cooling violations include broken furnaces, non-functional AC units, ventilation issues, and improper HVAC installations. These violations are especially time-sensitive in extreme weather. A property cited for a non-functional heating system in winter needs an HVAC contractor immediately. CodeViolations helps you find these urgent jobs before the homeowner even starts searching online.
Common violations: broken heating, AC failure, ventilation issues, improper installation, gas line problems
Painting & Exterior Leads
Peeling paint is one of the highest-volume code violations across the US, especially in older homes with lead paint. Cities issue thousands of peeling paint and exterior decay violations every month. For painters, this is a goldmine of motivated customers — the city is literally telling them they need to hire a painter. These are repeat jobs too: once you do quality work, the homeowner calls you for future projects.
Common violations: peeling paint, lead paint, exterior decay, siding damage, trim deterioration
General Contractor & Handyman Leads
Structural issues, unpermitted additions, foundation cracks, fence violations, property maintenance citations — these all require a general contractor or handyman. Many code violations involve multiple trades, making them perfect for GCs who can handle the full scope. CodeViolations shows you every violation in your area, so you can cherry-pick the jobs that fit your skills and schedule.
Common violations: structural damage, unpermitted work, foundation issues, fence violations, property maintenance
How Our Data Works
100% public records, updated daily, from official city sources
Official City Sources
We pull data directly from city and county government databases — the same systems inspectors use to file violations. No scraping random websites or outdated lists.
Updated Every Day
Our automated system scans every source daily. When a new violation is filed, it appears in your dashboard within 24 hours. You'll always have the freshest data available.
Filtered by Your Trade
Every violation is categorized — roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and more. Set up notifications for only the categories that match your trade so you never miss a relevant lead.
Trusted by Contractors Nationwide
"I landed 3 new roofing jobs in my first week. These are homeowners who actually need the work done — no cold calling random people. Best $49 I spend every month."
"This is a game changer. I used to drive around looking for damaged properties. Now I get addresses sent to me every morning. Closed $12K in my first month."
"The leads are super fresh. I show up the same week the violation was filed and I'm usually the first contractor they talk to. Way better than waiting for HomeAdvisor calls."
"Peeling paint violations are my bread and butter now. I close about 30% of the leads I reach out to. That's 10x better than Angi or HomeAdvisor where I was competing with 8 other painters."
"Found two commercial HVAC jobs from code violations I never would have known about. Paid for a full year of the service in one week. Seriously underpriced for what you get."
"I cover 3 cities in Colorado and get a steady stream of small repair jobs. The daily email notifications are clutch — I can pick the best leads each morning before anyone else."
Simple Pricing, Serious ROI
One plan, everything included. Less than the cost of a single HomeAdvisor lead.
Pro Plan
after 7-day free trial
- Full property addresses & violation details
- New leads added daily from 51+ cities
- Email notifications filtered by your trade
- CSV export for your CRM — up to 10/month
- Up to 3 areas (states or cities)
Card required — cancel anytime, no charge during trial
The Math Speaks for Itself
One job pays for an entire year of CodeViolations
Real-world scenario for a roofer in Houston
Based on average roofing job value of $2,500. Your results may vary by market and trade.
Coverage Across 28+ States
We're adding new cities every week. Here's where we have active violation data today.
Don't see your state? We add new sources every week. Start your trial and check — you might be surprised.
Frequently Asked Questions
When a city inspector finds a property with building code violations (damaged roof, broken plumbing, electrical issues, peeling paint), it becomes public record. We aggregate these records from city databases across 28+ states and deliver them to you as actionable leads — complete with the property address, violation type, and date.
Yes. Building code violations are public records maintained by city and county governments. When a property is cited for a code violation, that information is filed in the municipality's public records database. CodeViolations aggregates these public records from hundreds of city databases into one searchable platform.
We scan city databases every day. Most leads are from violations filed within the last 30 days. You'll see new leads appear in your dashboard daily, and you can set up email notifications to be alerted when new violations match your area and trade.
We currently cover 28+ states including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Maryland, Colorado, Arizona, and more. We're adding new cities every week.
Those platforms sell the same lead to 5-10 contractors at once and charge $15-$80 per lead. Code violation leads are public data that most contractors don't know about — you're often the first (and only) contractor to reach out. And you pay a flat $49/month, not per lead.
CodeViolations costs $49/month for the Pro plan, which includes unlimited leads in up to 3 areas, daily updates, email notifications, and CSV exports. That's less than the cost of a single lead on HomeAdvisor. We offer a 7-day free trial so you can see the value before you pay.
With the property address, you can send a direct mail piece (letter or postcard) introducing your services, door knock the property, or look up the owner's contact info. Many contractors send a simple letter offering a free inspection — since the homeowner already knows they have a problem, response rates are much higher than cold outreach.
We cover all types of building code violations including roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, structural, painting/exterior, fire safety, fencing, property maintenance, zoning, and more. You can filter by category to see only the violation types relevant to your trade.
You get 7 days of full access to all features. We ask for a card to start your trial, but you won't be charged until day 8. Cancel anytime from your account page — no questions asked.
Absolutely. Cancel from your account page in one click — no phone calls, no emails, no questions asked. During the trial you won't be charged at all. After the trial, cancel before your next billing date and you won't be charged again.
New Violations Are Filed Every Day
Right now, there are homeowners in your area who just got cited for code violations. They need a contractor — and the first one to reach out usually gets the job. Every day you wait is a lead your competitor picks up instead.
Early adopters get free upgrades to Business and Enterprise — experience the full value and let the jobs pay for your subscription.
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