Public Record Listing
Free
Included automatically when a contractor appears in Decatur permit records.
- Contractor name from public permit records
- Permit count and recent activity
- Project type activity when available
- Linkable contractor profile
Claim Your Contractor Listing
Make sure your PermitExplorer profile shows the right business name, contact details, and service information.
Your public permit profile may already be visible
PermitExplorer connects contractors to public permit activity in the Decatur, IL area. That means homeowners, property owners, real estate professionals, and local business owners may find your business while researching permits, project types, and recent work.
A claimed listing helps make sure the profile reflects your business accurately.
What you can request
With a listing review, you can ask us to:
- Correct your public display name
- Add or update your website, phone number, and email
- Add your logo and service categories
- Clean up duplicate contractor names or aliases
- Add a short business description
- Ask about premium placement or advertising options
Public permit records remain public-record data, but your profile can present your business more clearly.
Listing options
Claimed Listing
$199/year
For contractors who want a cleaner, more complete profile.
- Claimed badge
- Corrected public display name
- Logo, phone, website, and email
- Service categories and short description
- Alias cleanup for name variations
Premium Listing
$799/year
For contractors who want a stronger profile and better visibility.
- Everything in Claimed
- Premium badge
- Expanded company description
- Special offer or promotion
- Eligibility for featured placement opportunities
Founding contractor pricing: Premium listings are available for $399 for the first year while we finish shaping contractor profile features and sponsored placement options.
How the review process works
- Submit the listing request form.
- We review the contractor profile and related permit records.
- We confirm any requested updates with you.
- If you choose a paid listing, we send an invoice or payment link.
- Once approved, your profile is updated on PermitExplorer.
Most requests are reviewed within 1 to 2 business days.
Based on public permit records
PermitExplorer profiles are built from public building permit data. Claimed and premium listings help improve business information, but they do not change the underlying public permit record.
Contractor listings and paid placements are not endorsements, guarantees, or licensing verification. Users should verify contractor credentials directly.
Common questions
Do I have to pay to correct an error?
No. Basic correction requests can be reviewed without purchasing a listing. Paid listings are for contractors who want a more complete public profile, added contact details, and enhanced presentation.
What is a claimed listing?
A claimed listing means the contractor has requested a profile review and provided business details for the public profile.
Does premium placement change permit rankings?
No. Permit counts and activity rankings should remain based on public permit data. Premium listings improve the contractor profile and may qualify for separate featured placements.
Can you merge duplicate contractor names?
Yes. If public records show your business under multiple names, we can review aliases and connect them to the correct contractor profile when appropriate.