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All-in-One Construction Lead Generation Platform
We're an official partner of the Federation of Master Builders. Our goal is to help top quality SME builders generate leads and a solid pipline of opportunities by getting them in front of homeowners that have submitted planning for projects that match their skills and location.
If you're an FMB member, click below to find out more about our exclusive offer only for FMB members.
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What our clients say about us
The onboarding process was straightforward and the team have been helpful whenever we’ve needed support. Overall it’s a great system for contractors looking to stay ahead and connect with new work. Would definitely recommend giving it a try.
We’ve been using Buildscout for a while now and it’s made a huge difference to how we manage our projects and communication with clients. The platform is straightforward, reliable and keeps everything organised in one place, which has really helped streamline our admin and follow-up process. Overall, Buildscout has been a great tool for us as a growing construction company, and we’d happily recommend it to anyone looking to bring more structure and professionalism to their workflow.
Buildscout has been excellent for us at Simply Extensions & Lofts Ltd. The software does what it should—clean interface, stable, and easy to use—but the real value is the team behind it. Responses are fast, solutions are practical, and nothing feels like a runaround. We’ve had a consistently personal, efficient service that helps us get the most out of the platform, not just “use” it. In short: reliable tech, backed by people who care. Highly recommended.
Mercia Electrical has been using Build Scout for just over two months, and it has already proven to be an invaluable tool for expanding our customer base. Through the platform, we’ve been able to view both domestic and commercial projects commencing in our chosen areas, giving us access to detailed information on project managers, homeowners, and architects.
Buildscout works! Ganesh and his team are so helpful and have really made a difference to J H Building Services - We have secured 2 new projects through the platform and queries keep coming in from the letters we have sent. Great customer service and fresh ideas. We highly recommend them.
Buildscout have been absolutely brilliant at finding us construction leads through the local planning portal. It’s made a real difference to our business and saves us loads of time. Grant’s been amazing every step of the way, super helpful, always quick to respond, and really knows his stuff. Couldn’t ask for better service. Thanks guys
The staff are always on hand whenever you need them and so far being with build scout it has been an absolute joy, compared to our previous providers of this sort of service. would absolutely recommend buildscout to anyone that is looking for a portal into planning applications for their local area.
The platform provides us with more in-depth data than ever before, which significantly aids other processes across our entire business. We are also able to see the outreach process working in real-time, which is the most important measure of success.
Fantastic company transitioned from another provider to Buildscout, and my business has grown since making the switch.
What Buildscout will do for you
More than just a lead generation platform, Buildscout will help your business grow and stand out
Target high-value projects that fit your business
Focus only on projects that suit your business in terms of type of work, location and time frame.
Identify opportunities before your competitors
Get ahead of the market by engaging early and building trust before projects become widely visible.
Access accurate and up-to-date planning data
Rely on daily updated planning data to make smarter decisions and never miss an opportunity.
See every project in detail, including drawings and documents
Review full plans in the platform so you can qualify projects quickly and confidently
Connect with decision makers as early as planning is submitted
Start conversations sooner, building trust before competitors even know the project exists.
Position yourself as the practical expert early in the planning process
Offer informed, valuable input early to stand out as the trusted professional.
Track what's working, cut wasted marketing spend
Understand which efforts deliver results and focus your budget where it counts.
Create a predictable flow of high-value enquiries
Build a consistent pipeline of the right, high intent opportunities, not just more leads.
Win more of the right work with expert support
Convert good-fit projects with a dedicated customer success manager who’ll help you secure profitable jobs.
Learn how Buildscout works
Success Stories
Don’t take our word for it, see how some of our customers are using Buildscout to successfully win high value projects that are right for them.
Stats
Data sourced directly from our platform and verified user activity
Download in Seconds
We put all the drawings and documents for a proposal in our platform so you don’t have to trawl portals.
15min/day
Our users only need to login for 15mins a day to get the most out of our platform. The time you save can be reinvested into your business where it's needed.
4-8%
Letter Conversion rate - customers who’ve sent marketing to 1,500 homeowners reported an enquiry conversion rate that is over 4 times the industry standard.
90%
Of QR codes scanned from our customers direct mail resulted in enquiries within the same week - Quality leads driving high value enquiries
Daily Data
From submission to approval, rejection, or final decision, our data is updated daily and brings every application into our platform the same day. You’re always the first to see it and first through the door.
Meet The Team
The vision and leadership behind everything we do.
"After more than five years in the industry, working hands-on with planning application data to uncover new opportunities, I was determined to create a platform that truly maximises this data and sets the benchmark for generating new business for construction and property companies.
Buildscout has already been recognised as Number 1 in the market, and we are committed to continually developing our product and service to deliver ongoing value – just as we have for hundreds of customers across the UK."
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to your questions
Our platform lets you send targeted, personalised letters to new planning applications or permissions in your area. By focusing your outreach efforts on high-potential leads who’ve recently been granted (or applied for) planning permission, you maximise your chances of securing new business.
Whether you’re interested in single-storey residential extensions within a 10-mile radius of your place of work, or large commercial developments of 50+ units in a 100-mile radius… Our platform lets you build campaigns that suit your business.
Simply select the type of jobs you’d like to target and specify the distance you’re willing to travel. Once you’ve done this, choose a personalised letter from our library of conversion-optimised templates (or upload your own). Finally, set your follow-up frequency and then sit back and wait for the phone to start ringing.
Tracking your leads within the Buildscout platform is simple and hassle-free. Simply mark leads as “responded” and we’ll stop sending automated follow-ups. No complex CRM or other pipeline software needed.
Yes, you can run multiple side-by-side campaigns on Buildscout. Set up multiple campaigns in minutes so you can double double down on winners and maximise your return on investment.
Buildscout helps builders win work earlier in the process by using planning data to identify homeowners who are actively preparing to build or renovate. Instead of advertising to a broad audience, you’re targeting people with real, upcoming projects often before they’ve started contacting multiple contractors.
Traditional advertising (like Google Ads, directories, or flyers) tends to generate mixed-quality leads and higher competition, as you’re reaching people later in their journey. Buildscout focuses on precision and timing, helping you secure better-quality enquiries with less competition and more control over pricing.
- First, timing. Your business reaches homeowners at the exact moment they’re planning work, before they’ve chosen who to carry out the work.
- Second, quality. We professionally design personalised, high-quality marketing at no extra cost, positioning your business as a trusted, premium service, not generic advertising.
- Third, early insight. Our platform identifies right-fit planning applications early, allowing you to reach homeowners before most competitors are even aware of the opportunity.
No, reaching homeowners at the submission stage actually gives you a competitive advantage. At this point, homeowners are actively planning work but haven’t committed to a contractor, so you have the opportunity to position yourself as a practical expert and build trust before anyone else.
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Erection of single storey extension and raised platform to rear of dwellinghouse.
Loft conversion including raised ridge height and dormer window to rear; roof lights to front
Conversion of an existing two storey commercial building into 8 x 1 bedroom flats
Retrospective renovation to the shop front
Proposed 3 metre single storey rear extension to create enhanced kitchen/dining/family area and utility
Installation of dormer windows and roof lights to facilitate loft conversion; alterations to existing kitchen extension; new door to side
Installation of two ensuite bathroom facilities
Two storey front extension and part single/two storey rear extension
Demolition of canopy tower outside retail unit
Listed Building consent - Proposed internal wall insulation at first and second floors. Proposed replacement lime render on rear elevations.
C3 dwellinghouse to C4 6 occupant HMOUse dwellinghouse (Class C3) as 6 person HMO (Class C4).
Erection of first floor side extension, ground floor rear extension and resiting of existing prefabricated garage.
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