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Toronto-based · Data & Automation

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Nova Essentials develops data-driven tools that help local businesses move faster, win more jobs, and stop leaving money on the table.

Today's Top Opportunities
Updated every 4 hours from Toronto Open Data

Full addresses, descriptions and 190+ more leads unlocked with a free trial.

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Active permit leads tracked
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Toronto
City-wide coverage
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Real-time open data
Products

Tools built for
local businesses

We turn publicly available data into actionable leads and insights — so you can focus on the work, not the search.

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Permit Leads
Real-time Toronto building permit data filtered for all trades — plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, new builds, renovations and more. Know about jobs before your competitors do.
  • Fresh leads every morning at 6am
  • Filter by trade, date and postal code
  • Interactive map view across Toronto
  • Save and track leads you're pursuing
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Market Insights
Neighbourhood-level analysis of permit activity trends. Know which areas of Toronto are heating up before everyone else.
  • Ward-by-ward permit volume trends
  • Seasonal demand forecasting
  • Competitor activity mapping
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Lead Alerts
Get notified the moment a new permit drops in your target postal codes. Never miss a job opportunity in your area again.
  • Instant email & SMS alerts
  • Custom postal code targeting
  • Trade type filters per alert
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How It Works

From raw data to
real opportunity

We pull from Toronto's open data portal daily, clean and filter it, and surface only the leads that matter to your trade.

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Data Collected

Every morning we pull fresh building permit data directly from the City of Toronto's open data portal.

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Filtered & Cleaned

We strip out irrelevant permits and surface only actionable leads across all trades — plumbing, electrical, roofing, HVAC, new builds, renovations and demolitions.

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Ready to Act

Log in, see today's leads on a map, bookmark the ones you want, and get there before the competition.

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Win More Jobs

Reach homeowners and property managers at the exact moment they need a licensed contractor.

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Guides for Toronto contractors

Practical advice on finding leads, contacting homeowners, and building a consistent pipeline.

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Permit Lead vs. Cold Call
A cold call is a guess. A permit lead is a declared intention to spend money. Here's why timing changes your conversion rate entirely.
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How to Contact a Homeowner
Building permits are public records. Here's how to reach out professionally after a permit is filed — and what CASL means for email outreach.
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Fastest Permit Types to Close
Trade permits move in days. New builds can sit for months. Know the difference so you're chasing jobs that are actually ready to start.
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FAQ

Common questions

Where does the lead data come from?
We pull directly from the City of Toronto's open data portal every day. Every lead is a real building permit application or issuance — no scraped listings, no third-party aggregators.
What trades does it cover?
All trades covered under Toronto building permits — plumbing, drains, electrical, HVAC, roofing, interior alterations, additions, new builds, underpinning, demolition, and more. You can filter by work type to see only what's relevant to you.
How fresh is the data?
The database is updated daily. Permits are pulled each morning so you're seeing leads within 24 hours of them being filed with the city — well before most contractors find out about them.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes — every new account gets a 7-day free trial with full access. No credit card charge until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime before then.
What happens after the trial?
After 7 days your subscription starts at $29/month. You'll get an email reminder before you're charged. Cancel anytime from your account — no contracts, no commitments.
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