What is the main difference between Poach.rr and Networx?

Poach.rr is a marketplace of roofing, solar and HVAC prospects built from public building-permit records. The Networx page opens with “Enter your zip code and compare qualified licensed local contractors,” which is a prompt aimed at homeowners.

Can I buy a roofing prospect exclusively on Poach.rr?

Yes. Contractors pick a state and county, filter by permit age, and buy a prospect exclusively or shared with other contractors.

Does Poach.rr cover every permit in my county?

No. Data comes from public permit portals and is swept daily, but coverage depends on which jurisdictions publish permits. Counts refer to recorded permits in our dataset.

How do I get a homeowner's phone number on Poach.rr?

Contact details are looked up on demand after you buy a prospect. Numbers flagged on do-not-call lists are marked.

Can I try Poach.rr before paying?

Yes. New accounts get free prospects to try the marketplace, and no card is required.

Poach.rr vs Networx: Lead Source Comparison for Roofers

Two different starting points for a roofer

A roofer choosing a lead source is really choosing between models. This page sets out what Poach.rr does and what the public contractor page of the other vendor says about itself. The Networx page opens with “Enter your zip code and compare qualified licensed local contractors.” We stick to that wording and do not guess at anything beyond it.

What Poach.rr is

Poach.rr is a marketplace of roofing, solar and HVAC prospects built from public building-permit records. Every count we publish refers to recorded permits in our dataset, collected from public permit portals. It is not a claim about every permit in any county.

Data is swept daily from those portals. Coverage depends on which jurisdictions publish permits, so a county that does not publish will be thin or empty.

How buying works

Pick a state and county.
Filter by permit age.
Buy a prospect exclusively, or shared with other contractors.
Homeowner contact details are looked up on demand after purchase, and numbers flagged on do-not-call lists are marked.

HVAC prospects are homes whose last HVAC permit on record is 12 or more years old, or with no HVAC permit since the home was built. They are scored from permit history.

New accounts get free prospects to try the marketplace, no card required.

What the other vendor's page says about itself

The Networx page says “Reliable contractors that are reviewed by homeowners and follow our quality code.” That is a statement about its pro network, and we have not verified it.

On the homeowner side, the Networx page promises “The contractors nearby will give you free estimates on your home improvement job.” The wording is aimed at someone hiring, so it says little about how a roofer receives work.

For pros, the Networx page shows “Are you a pro?” followed by “Join us or Sign in.” The text we reviewed does not explain what happens after a pro joins, so we will not describe it.

The Networx headline “Get Free Home Improvement Quotes.” frames the offer around home improvement in general. Poach.rr is narrower, limited to roofing, solar and HVAC prospects.

Where the models differ

Starting point: Poach.rr starts from permit history on a property. The other page starts from a homeowner typing in a zip code.
Targeting: Poach.rr lets you choose a county and filter by permit age. The other page text describes no such filter.
Exclusivity: Poach.rr offers exclusive or shared purchase. The other page text does not describe either option.
Contact details: Poach.rr looks them up after purchase and marks do-not-call numbers. The other page text does not address this.
Coverage limits: Poach.rr depends on which jurisdictions publish permits. Ask any vendor what limits its own coverage.

What to ask any lead vendor

These questions work whether you are weighing Poach.rr, the other vendor, or a third source.

Where does each lead come from? A permit record, a form a homeowner filled out, a call, or a purchased list?
Is it exclusive or shared? If shared, ask how many other contractors can receive the same lead.
How old is the information? Ask how often the source is refreshed and how the vendor dates a lead.
How is contact information obtained and checked? Ask when it is looked up and whether it is verified.
How are do-not-call numbers handled? Ask whether they are flagged before you dial.
Does it cover my county? Ask for coverage in your specific counties, not a national claim.
Can I try it first? Ask what a trial includes and whether a card is required.
What are the terms? Read how charges, disputes and cancellations work before you commit.

Which fits a roofer

If you want to pick a county, sort homes by permit age and contact prospects before they start shopping, a permit-based marketplace fits that approach. If you want homeowners to come to you after requesting quotes, a quote-request site may fit better. Many shops test both and compare the results in their own territory.

Poach.rr offers free prospects with no card required, so you can check how well its permit data covers your county before you spend anything. Whatever you test, ask the vendor the questions above and write down the answers.