Replacement openings, siding, and structural alterations are permitted work in most NC jurisdictions. That means your competitors' won jobs are public — and so are the neighborhoods where homeowners are actively spending.
Canvass behind the permit
One approved window permit on a street is the best predictor of the next one. Cluster filings by ZIP and subdivision, then canvass the block while the scaffolding is still up down the road.
Filters worth saving
- Residential alteration permits with window, door, siding, or wrap in the scope text.
- Job value between $6,000 and $40,000 — whole-home replacement range rather than single-unit repair.
- Older inside-the-beltline Raleigh and central Durham ZIPs where original single-pane units are still common.