Underwrite with verified property data, validate claims faster, and find new business based on real construction activity.
Shovels is SOC 2® Type II certified
We meet the security and compliance requirements of enterprise insurance carriers. Our SOC 2 Type II certification reflects controls independently audited over a sustained period, not just a point-in-time snapshot.
01
Permit records show exactly what was built, when, and by whom, giving underwriters a verified baseline for property risk.
02
Reach contractors and homeowners the moment coverage decisions are made, so you can time your messages for maximum impact.
03
Claims data can be incomplete or inconsistent. Permit records provide an independent source of truth.
04
What's insured doesn't always match the actual property. Compare your records against real construction activity and find what's missing.
05
After a major event, reconstruction activity determines how losses develop. Permit data provides a live view so reserves, contractor networks, and cash flow projections stay accurate.
Access our data via API, SFTP, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks. Custom feeds are also available.
Clean, structured inputs out of the box. No raw text parsing required. Check out our data dictionary for details.
Millions of new records (online and offline sources) are added each cycle to keep your data fresh.
We source data from thousands of jurisdictions online and offline through public records. New jurisdictions are added continuously based on market trends & customer demand, with coverage spanning all major metros and expanding rural markets.
Shovels data includes building permits, contractor profiles, contractor state license (CSL) files, and property metadata including permit type, project description, valuation, dates, contractor information, and parcel ownership records.
You can access Shovels via our online platform, REST API, SFTP, or direct cloud integration with Snowflake, BigQuery, or Databricks. Contact us to discuss customized delivery options.
Yes, we are SOC 2 Type II certified. Documentation is available on request.
The core difference is what the data covers and how it's delivered. BuildFax tracks permits. Shovels tracks permits and the contractors who pulled them, including standardized state license (CSL) files across 37 states, so you can verify contractor credentials, not just construction activity. We deliver via modern API or direct cloud integration with no legacy batch formats and no long-term lock-in.
Yes. We tag roofing permits using AI classification, which lets you query roof replacement activity by address, ZIP, or county. This is useful for risk banding, renewal triggers, and claims verification. Learn more about our roofing data by contacting us.
Yes, and actively expanding. Our team targets rural and offline jurisdictions underserved by existing data providers. We also prioritize coverage based on customer demand. If you need specific jurisdictions, let us know.
See how permit and contractor data fits into your underwriting, claims, and growth workflows.
