GetCodeViolations

GetCodeViolations is the contractor's ultimate weapon for lead generation, turning public government data into exclusive, high-intent job opportunities. While competitors like HomeAdvisor and Angi force you into bidding wars with 5-10 other contractors for the same overpriced lead, GetCodeViolations gives you a direct, first-mover advantage. The platform continuously monitors hundreds of city and county government databases across 29+ states, identifying properties that have just been cited for building code violations. These are not homeowners who are "thinking about" a renovation; they are property owners who have received a legal notice from their city inspector to fix issues like damaged roofs, broken plumbing, electrical hazards, or peeling paint—or face daily fines. Built specifically for roofers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, painters, and general contractors, GetCodeViolations delivers these urgent leads directly to your dashboard. For a flat monthly fee, you get unlimited access to this curated stream of homeowners who need to hire a contractor immediately, eliminating competition and drastically reducing your cost per lead.

Nationwide Violation Monitoring

GetCodeViolations does the tedious, data-heavy work for you. Our system automatically scans and aggregates code violation records from hundreds of municipal databases across more than 29 states and 130 cities. We track new citations daily for issues including roofing damage, plumbing failures, electrical hazards, HVAC malfunctions, and painting violations, ensuring you have a constant pipeline of fresh, actionable leads without ever having to visit a single government website yourself.

Trade-Specific Lead Filtering

Stop sifting through irrelevant leads. Our powerful dashboard allows you to filter the massive database of violations by specific trade, including roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting. This means a roofer sees only roof damage leads, a plumber sees only plumbing issues, and so on. This precise targeting saves you hours of time and ensures every lead you see is a perfect match for your services, increasing your conversion rate from lead to customer.

Daily Alerts & CSV Export

Never miss a hot lead. Set up daily email notifications to get an instant alert when new violations that match your trade and service area are posted. Furthermore, all lead data can be easily exported directly from your dashboard into a CSV file. This allows for seamless integration into your existing CRM, mailing list, or door-knocking route, giving you maximum flexibility in how you manage and pursue your exclusive leads.

Unlimited Leads for a Flat Rate

Unlike pay-per-lead services that charge you $15 to $80 for a single shared referral, GetCodeViolations operates on a simple, transparent subscription model. For one flat monthly fee, you get unlimited access to our entire database of leads. This predictable cost structure allows you to scale your outreach aggressively without worrying about escalating costs, giving you a decisive financial advantage over competitors still using outdated lead services.

Roofing Contractors Targeting Storm Damage

After a major storm, city inspectors are busy citing homes for damaged shingles, exposed decking, and active water intrusion. Roofing contractors using GetCodeViolations get these addresses delivered daily. They can immediately send targeted mailers or visit these properties, knowing the homeowner has already been officially notified of the roof problem and is under a deadline to fix it, resulting in incredibly high close rates.

Plumbing Companies Finding Emergency Sewer Line Jobs

Plumbers can filter for severe violations like "sewage line backup" or "wastewater pooling." These are not minor drips; they are urgent, hazardous situations where the homeowner is facing health risks and fines. By reaching out first with a specialized solution, plumbing companies position themselves as the urgent fix for a critical problem, often securing the job at a premium before the homeowner even calls three other companies for quotes.

Electricians Securing High-Value Panel Upgrades

Electrical code violations often involve serious safety issues like exposed wiring or overloaded panels that require a full upgrade. Electricians using the platform can identify these high-ticket jobs directly from the violation description. They can proactively contact the homeowner to explain the safety imperative and offer a compliant solution, bypassing the price-shopping phase typical of standard referral leads.

General Contractors Building a Diversified Lead Pipeline

A general contractor or handyman business can use GetCodeViolations to monitor multiple trade categories at once. They can see a wide range of violations from roofing and painting to structural issues, allowing them to offer comprehensive repair services. This provides a consistent, diversified stream of qualified leads for various skillsets within their company, all from a single, cost-effective source.

How is this different from HomeAdvisor or Angi?

The difference is night and day. HomeAdvisor and Angi sell the same lead to 5-10 contractors, forcing you into a price war and charging you $15-$80 just for the chance to call. GetCodeViolations gives you exclusive leads sourced from public code violation data. The homeowner isn't shopping around; they've been ordered by the city to make repairs. You get the lead first, for a flat monthly fee with no per-lead charges, giving you a massive competitive and financial advantage.

Are the homeowner's name and phone number included?

The Pro plan provides the property address, violation details, category, and date. Owner name and phone number lookup is a feature of our upcoming higher-tier Business plan. However, with the address and violation details in hand, contractors successfully generate business through direct mail and door-knocking campaigns, as the homeowner is already primed to need the service.

What if there are no violations in my city?

GetCodeViolations actively covers over 130 cities across 29+ states, and we are constantly adding new municipalities. We recommend checking our coverage map or starting a free trial to see the live data for your selected areas. The volume of violations is typically substantial, with hundreds of thousands of active cases in the system at any time.

How fresh are the leads?

Our system is built for speed. We scan government databases every single day for new violations. Leads are typically added to your dashboard within 24-48 hours of being published by the city or county, ensuring you have the opportunity to reach out to the homeowner at the very beginning of their mandated repair timeline, long before they start calling other contractors.

GetCodeViolations offers a straightforward, contractor-friendly pricing model designed for scale and value. The core offering is a Pro plan for $49 per month. This plan includes unlimited leads from our database, filtering by trade, daily email notifications, CSV export capabilities, and coverage for up to 3 selected areas. This stands in stark contrast to pay-per-lead services, where costs can skyrocket with your success. A 7-day free trial is available with no credit card required, allowing you to see the volume and quality of leads in your service area before any commitment. An upgraded Business plan with additional features like owner name and phone number lookup is announced as coming in Q2 2026.