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The Shovels free trial includes full permit and contractor search, access to the last 12 months of data, all filters, and 250 API credits. No credit card required. Paid plans unlock CSV downloads, 25+ years of historical data, and higher API credit limits.

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Features Available in the Free Trial

Users can access the permit and contractor search functionality from the left side of the user interface.

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Data Availability

The free trial includes access to the last 12 months of permit and contractor data. Paying customers get access to all historical Shovels data (on average, 25+ years).

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Filters and Sorting

Users can utilize various filters to refine their searches. Filters are available for categories such as:
  • Financial
  • Building
  • Permit
  • Contractor
Paying customers can download search results and sort them in Excel or Google Sheets.

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Data Refresh Rate

Shovels data is updated monthly. See data refresh frequency for details.

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Getting Started

  1. Create a free account to begin your trial
  2. Use the search functionality to explore permits and contractors
  3. Apply filters to narrow down your results
  4. Explore contractor profiles and permit details
The free trial provides a great way to evaluate Shovels’ data quality and coverage before committing to a paid plan.

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Next Steps