Roofers lack an efficient way to systematically extract and apply county permit data for accurate job scoping and estimating, leading to surprise costs and time waste.

Workarounds Described

• Pulls permits manually before driving out
• Flags deck replacement manually as a line item with range
• Factors in code upgrades manually based on permit age
• Uses previous contractor name for reference check or DIY warning manually

Implied Software Gaps

• Software that automates permit data extraction and parses roofing-specific details
• Estimating integration that uses permit data to auto-generate line items
• System that flags potential hidden costs and code changes based on permit analysis

PermitScope for Roofers

A web app that automatically pulls and parses county permit data for roofing jobs. It integrates with common estimating tools to pre-fill square footage, layers, decking details, and more, eliminating surprises and bid errors. Saves hours of manual research per job.