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Pool Build Permits

Fresh pool permits.Ranked by project value. Ready to call.

Every permit is scored, enriched, and turned into a clear job brief before it hits your phone. Filtered, ranked, and texted to you. New pool builds and real remodel scope only.

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Mike Force
Contractor

No contractor on file

Permit
Filed

Today, 8:05 AM

Permit
Address

9601 Hilltop View Dr

Permit
Scope

16x32 gunite pool + spa

Permit
Est. Value

$46,000

Permit

Qualified for trade, size, and match

Phone

(512) 555-0418

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Speed

⚡ Filed 9 hours ago

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History

1 permit at this address

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Occupancy

Owner-occupied

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We only deliver the green.

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BRIEFED FOR SPEED AND FIT

3–5

MAX POOL BUILDERS PER ZIP

1,000s

PERMITS SCANNED WEEKLY

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See It First. Then decide.

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Big Pool Jobs First

Real pool build permits — ranked, enriched, and ready to call.

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(949) 239-7314

Today 6:32 AM

Fresh pool permit — worth a call: Heather Barnes — 9601 Hilltop View Dr, Austin 16x32 gunite pool · $46,000 Call: (512) 555-1847 · 89% Filed 9 hrs ago · Lives there 1 prior permit That one's free. Want more like this in Austin? — Mike
these are actual builder jobs. not junk

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The Job Brief.

You're not getting a random list. You're getting a ranked job brief — address, scope, value, contact path when available, contractor status, freshness, occupancy, and permit history.

Builds, Not Noise.

Pool construction, larger remodel scope, and high-ticket outdoor projects only. Small noise is filtered out.

Dimensions Before You Dial.

Pool builders care about shape, size, and scope. We surface the details that make a job worth calling.

You Get There First.

Permits file before most builders know the project exists. We score and verify the strongest ones before they hit your phone.

Market Watch Included.

See who's pulling permits in your ZIP, who isn't, and which areas have no contractor competition.

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(949) 239-7314

Monday 6:00 AM

Fresh pool permit — worth a call: Paul Rivera — 5608 Spanish Oaks Club Blvd, Austin 18x36 gunite pool · $49,200 Call: (512) 555-4488 · 92% Filed 2 hrs ago · Lives there 2 prior permits Fresh permit. Call early. — Mike

Thursday 6:00 AM

Fresh pool permit — worth a call: Tara Sullivan — 503 Vineyard Bay Dr, Austin Pool remodel + spa · $31,500 Call: (512) 555-7712 · 79% Filed 14 hrs ago · Lives there 1 prior permit — Mike
got a site visit off the first one already

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What you see before you call

Context, not clutter.

We do not text every raw field. We text the strongest decision signals first, then expand in your feed.

Address + scope + freshness
Estimated value + rank context
Primary phone + confidence
Contractor/open-field signal
Occupancy + permit history
Upgrade activity where available
Reality check

A contractor on the permit doesn't always mean the job is gone.

Homeowners still shop. Scope changes. Prices move. Timelines slip. A permit is not a closed door. It is a live signal that money is moving, and Ignite helps you rank what to chase first.

What pool builders are texting me.

Real texts. Unedited.

Tuesday 7:40 AM
New pool build — 9601 Hilltop View, Austin. $46k job, phone match attached. — Mike
called her. she said they want bids next week

Delivered

Thursday 5:12 PM
that pool build on oak hill? 42k signed today. client wants the spa too 🔥
spa add-on always closes when they see the permit scope upfront — Mike

Delivered

Saturday 1:09 PM
booked a site visit on the spanish oaks one
that one alone covers a lot of months — Mike

Delivered

Monday 9:15 AM
gunite job on vineyard bay is a go. 18x36 with raised wall and equipment pad. $51k
you got the permit before they even started calling builders — Mike

Delivered

Wednesday 3:28 PM
I was skeptical honestly. first number I called she said nobody else reached out yet
permits file before most builders even know the project exists. thats the whole point — Mike

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Friday 11:44 AM
plaster + tile + new deck on the remodel one came in at 38k. already got the deposit check
one pool pays for years of this. nice work — Mike

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Monday 3:22 PM
resurfacing job on ridgeline dr. pebble tec was chipping everywhere. quoted 12k for the resurface + tile waterline. signed today
resurface jobs are fast turnaround good money. keep stacking — Mike

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Wednesday 8:15 AM
equipment pad replacement on the barton hills one. new VS pump + filter + heater. $9,200. homeowner said the old stuff was 15 yrs old
equipment replacements are easy closes when everything is ancient — Mike

Delivered

Thursday 6:50 PM
pool heater install on mesa verde. gas heater + plumbing. $4,800 done in one day. she wants a quote on a spa heater now too
heater jobs always turn into more work. nice — Mike

Delivered

Saturday 9:33 AM
water feature add on to the lakeway pool. 3 sheer descents + LED lighting. $18k and they want it done before memorial day 🔥
water features are the highest margin work in pool. good get — Mike

Delivered

Tuesday 11:05 AM
hot tub permit on rolling hills. permit said above ground but they want in ground conversion. $22k with the concrete pad and electrical
hot tub permits turn into real builds fast. the permit got you in the door — Mike

Delivered

Friday 7:28 AM
commercial pool at an apartment complex off 35. resurfacing + equipment room overhaul. $67k contract. biggest job this year for us
commercial pool permits are rare but when they hit they HIT. congrats — Mike

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Real Permits or Recycled Lists.

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Max 3-5 per zip. Not 50.
Real permits — active jobs being planned right now
Verified contact details on every permit
One closed job covers years of permits
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Angie / HomeAdvisor
×$65–85 per referral
×Shared with 4-5 contractors
×Form fills — they're "just browsing"
×You're competing on price before you show up
×$300–1,500/mo for recycled referrals

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Questions pool builders ask.

Where do the permits come from?+
Real pool construction and larger pool remodel permits filed this week. We filter the weak jobs out, verify all the details, and send the ones worth a builder's time.
How accurate is the contact info?+
We build contact paths from public records and licensed data providers. Some numbers connect better than others. If something misses, text me and I’ll make it right. You still have the address, scope, and timing either way.
How many permits do I get?+
Pool volume is lower than roofing or HVAC, but the jobs are bigger. You get what's real in your ZIPs, not fake volume.
What if a homeowner already has a contractor?+
Pool and design-build jobs are still shopped a lot. A contractor on file does not always mean the job is closed. We send the ones that still look competitive.
What if a number doesn't work?+
Text me and I'll replace it or make it right. You still keep the address and the scope.
Can't I just pull permits myself?+
You can, but the value is in the filtering, dimensions, ranking, and data enrichment. That's what saves you time.
How do you decide which permits I see first?+
By project size, freshness, scope clarity, and how well the job fits your service area. The best builds hit your phone first.
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Mike
Mike with two fellow Marines in dress blues
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About

Who’s Mike?

Mike grew up on a farm, worked construction, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He’s spent his career in marketing and data. Now he’s a dad who’s way too obsessed with permit data.