More Work.
Less Chasing.
We find local planning leads, send personalised letters and get property owners calling you.
We scan planning applications that match your trade, job types, and postcode areas — then send personalised letters to those property owners with your details. You get the calls — no cold calling.
Your Trade Mailer Journey
Here's how it works
TradeMailer puts your business in front of property owners right when they’re planning a project. Choose your postcode areas, your trade, and the type of jobs you want. We review local planning applications — including the drawings — to understand what work’s proposed and pick out the strongest, most relevant leads.
When a matching project appears, we automatically post your personalised introduction letter straight to the property owner. No cold calling. No chasing. Just real letters landing at the perfect moment.
Property owners who’ve paid for planning are ready to move — and real mail gets noticed. Direct mail typically sees 4–8% response rates, compared to around 1% for email.
Set up your filters, customise your letter, add your branding, and you’re done. You simply pay for the credits you use, with a flexible subscription you can pause or cancel anytime.
Your dashboard explained
In this short video, we’ll walk you through everything — from picking your postcode areas to tracking sent letters and monthly lead credits.
Proven with local trades
“The leads have been spot on. Proper local jobs, not the usual rubbish you get from other sites.”
Clive Ash
Window Installer
“Been on MyBuilder for years but got fed up paying just to quote. TradeMailer’s miles better — real leads, no bidding wars.”
Builder
Jon Simmons
“I’m getting genuine enquiries from people who actually want the work done — can’t fault it.”
Paul Steward
Solar Installer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TradeMailer?
TradeMailer sends personalised letters to property owners with a recently approved planning application — meaning you reach them before other trades even know the job exists.
How does TradeMailer get the leads?
We scan planning applications daily and match them to your trade and postcode. Only real, approved projects are included.
Why do letters work better than online ads?
Because property owners actually open them. A personalised letter feels genuine, earns trust instantly and lands at the exact moment they’re choosing trades.
Do I need to chase the leads?
No. Property owners contact you directly if they’re interested — your phone number and details are on every letter.
Are the letters personalised?
Yes. Every letter is written about the property owner’s actual project and introduces your business in a friendly, professional way.
Is there a contract?
No contract. No minimum term. You control your monthly credits. You can cancel at any time.
Can I change my area or trade later?
Yes — you can adjust postcode areas, job types or your introduction letter any time.
Where does your planning data come from?
We monitor planning applications from local councils across the UK. When an application is granted, it becomes eligible for TradeMailer’s matching system.