Illuminate public stair/hall
Also: repair exterior wall

Chicago owners who have been told to fix porches, stairs, decks, railings, fences, garages and sheds. Each lead shows what has to be fixed and who owns the property, so you can reach them while the clock is running.
A sample of the 858 properties. Your free account unlocks the address and the owner on every one.
Also: repair exterior wall
Also: repair interior walls/ceiling; repair door, interior; repair door hardware and 1 more
Also: replace d&h porch; install smoke detectors; carb monox detect in resid and 4 more
Also: repair porch system
Also: repair/rebuild garage or shed; repair interior stair system; maintain window sash and 2 more
| Repair | Properties |
|---|---|
| Repair exterior wall | 368 |
| Repair porch system | 201 |
| Repair exterior stair | 192 |
| Repair fence | 183 |
| Repair/rebuild garage or shed | 153 |
| Install smoke detectors | 108 |
| Replace d&h porch | 55 |
| Carb monox detect in resid | 51 |
| ZIP | Cited properties |
|---|---|
| 60649 | 48 |
| 60628 | 47 |
| 60620 | 46 |
| 60617 | 46 |
| 60623 | 44 |
| 60619 | 43 |
| 60608 | 39 |
| 60629 | 36 |
| 60637 | 31 |
| 60624 | 27 |
A Cited Lead is a property whose owner has been formally told to fix specific problems, like a failing porch, broken windows, a leaking roof or a dead furnace, usually by a deadline. We match every item to the trades that can fix it and add the owner's name and mailing address.
For carpenters and porch builders in Chicago, that means a steady list of owners who need porches, stairs, decks, railings, fences, garages and sheds and have a reason to act soon. 74% are landlords or investors, who tend to own more than one building and hire again. 23% are owner-occupied homes, where a quick, clear quote usually wins.
Lead with the exact repair. A short letter that names the item on their list, gives a price range and offers a fast start date stands out from generic mailers.
There are 858 cited properties in Chicago, IL that need carpentry work as of October 29, 2026. 42 were added in the last 7 days and 194 in the last 30.
Mostly porches, stairs, decks, railings, fences, garages and sheds. The most common item right now is "repair exterior wall" on 368 properties.
Every lead includes the property owner's name and mailing address. 23% of these owners live at the property and 74% are landlords or investors.
A Cited Lead is a property whose owner has been formally told to fix specific problems, like a failing porch, broken windows, a leaking roof or a dead furnace, usually by a deadline. We match every item to the trades that can fix it and add the owner's name and mailing address.
Neither. They aren't form fills sold to several contractors, and Buildedly is free during early access, with no per-lead fees and no card needed.
Every carpentry Cited Lead in Chicago, with the owner.