SME General Contractors
Buildscout helps small-to-medium contractors with a proven track record of building excellence get in front of homeowners with residential projects that are high-value and right for their business in terms of expertise, location and scope. This means higher-quality enquiries and less time and money wasted on unsuitable leads.
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Official Federation of Master Builders Partner
We are the Federation of Master Builds’ only lead generation partner. We work closely with the UK’s leading trade body to support SME builders in the UK.
Just as the FMB sets the benchmark for excellence in building, our lead generation service reflects the same first-class standard. We carefully limit the number of similar trades in each area to ensure homeowners and businesses connect only with the most trusted builders.
FMB members also benefit from an exclusive offer.
Quality Over Quantity
Our advanced search tools give you greater control over the leads you put your business in front of. Target homeowners with projects that match your preferred location, type of work and scope- filling your pipeline with high-value construction leads that truly make a difference to your business.
Leverage Your Network
Track the projects architects in your network are working on and discover new opportunities to build long-term relationships, keeping your business top of mind for future referral work.
With access to all relevant documents and drawings, you’ll be fully informed and confident to have meaningful conversations and win more referral opportunities.
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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.
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.
Traditional advertising methods such as directories, newspapers, and paid social media ads are expensive and untargeted. Buildscout offers a more focused and cost-effective approach by allowing you to target the hottest leads before anyone else.
- 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.
