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Exterior Permits vs Construction Monitor
Short answer: Construction Monitor is a national building-permit lead service with weekly editions, search, reports and an API. Exterior Permits is a weekly email of new Minneapolis exterior permits only, with the homeowner's mailing address, at published prices.
Side by side
| Exterior Permits | Construction Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Minneapolis | United States (per its site) |
| Format | Weekly Monday email + CSV | Weekly Editions, Powersearch, Real-time Leads, Top Company Reports, mapping, statistics, REST API & FTP |
| Trades | Roofing, windows & doors, siding, solar, decks | Building permits generally; also solar and pool permit data products |
| Owner mailing address | Included on all plans | See their site |
| Published price | Free / $49 / $99 per month | Pricing not published, as of Oct 15, 2026 |
Construction Monitor details from constructionmonitor.com, checked 2026-10-15. No public pricing page was found (constructionmonitor.com/pricing/ returns "Page Not Found").
When Construction Monitor fits better
- You bid commercial or new construction across many areas.
- You want statistics, market-share tools or an API.
When Exterior Permits fits better
- You sell exterior work in Minneapolis and want a ready weekly list for mail or door-knocking.
- You want to know the price before you sign up.
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Roofing permits · Windows & Doors permits · Siding permits · Solar permits · Decks permits · 12-month report · Free sample · Pricing · Compare all options · vs Shovels
FAQ
How much does Construction Monitor cost?
Pricing not published, as of Oct 15, 2026. Ours: a free weekly list, and paid plans at $49 and $99 a month.
Which one covers Minneapolis better?
Construction Monitor covers far more area. We cover only Minneapolis, filtered to residential exterior trades.
Is there a free trial?
Our free sample shows last week's actual list for your trade.
Get next Monday's list
New exterior permits every week. Get your trade's list free every Monday; owner names and mailing addresses on Pro.