If you’re a tradesman in Essex — maybe a builder, electrician, or roofer — you know how tough it can be to keep a steady stream of jobs coming in. One week you’re up on a roof in Rayleigh, the next you’re wondering if you’ll land another decent job before payday.
That’s where planning applications come in. Homeowners across Essex file thousands of them each month — for everything from extensions and loft conversions to full self-builds. But unless you’re checking each council site manually (who has time for that?), those opportunities slip through the net.
Enter BuildAlert — a tool that tracks every planning application in Essex and turns it into a potential job lead. You tell it your trade and where you work (Chelmsford, Southend, Braintree — wherever), and it sends you fresh leads, sometimes before the homeowner has even started getting quotes.
So if you install underfloor heating, rewire kitchens, or build garden rooms — you could be one click away from your next local project.
Best part? It’s free to sign up, and you only pay if you want to send a physical letter to the homeowner.
It’s helping local trades from Basildon to Brentwood stay busy — and still find time to hit the water at weekends. Because let’s be honest, the dream is steady work and a couple of days on the bank.
If you’re a builder or spark in Essex, don’t wait for the phone to ring.
🎣 Check out the Essex building leads here — and get back to doing what you do best.