Solar leads from new roofs: homes with a recent reroof and no solar permit
For solar installers: why a home that just got a new roof is the best solar lead there is, how many there are in our live Austin ZIPs from permit records, how to reach them, and quoting solar on your own website.
The best moment to sell solar is just after a homeowner has replaced their roof: the roof will outlast the panels, the roof question is settled, and they have been thinking about the house. City permits show exactly who that is.
How many there are
Find customers lists homes with a reroof permit in the last three years, or a home built in the last one to four years, and no solar permit at the address. Across our four live Austin ZIPs that is 796 homes:
- 78704 (South Austin · Zilker): 285 homes
- 78745 (South Austin · Westgate): 193 homes
- 78731 (Northwest Hills): 87 homes
- 78757 (Allandale · Crestview): 231 homes
Each card shows the permit month — “New roof Sep 2026, no solar permit” — and each home goes to at most two installers a month.
How to reach them
- Mail, with the reason. “Your roof was replaced in September — panels go best on a roof with its life ahead of it.” No cold calls or texts.
- Partner with roofers. Roofers see these homeowners first; a referral arrangement turns each reroof into a solar conversation.
- Make the number easy. An instant quote on your website traces the roof from satellite and prices panels at your rates, so a homeowner who reads your postcard can see a figure before your consultant calls.
Common questions
What is the best kind of solar lead?
A recent reroof with no solar — the roof will outlast the panels.
How do I find homes with a new roof and no solar?
Reroof permits without a solar permit — 796 homes in our four Austin ZIPs.
Can I quote solar on my website?
Yes — the roof is traced from satellite and priced at your rates.
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