Countertops Construction Leads in Red Deer (2026): 24 Projects in the Award Window
To find countertop construction leads in Red Deer, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 24 permitted projects in the City of Red Deer were still at the point where countertop is awarded. The builder or general contractor awards countertops with or right after cabinetry; on custom and higher-end work the designer or owner chooses the material first. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many countertop projects are open in Red Deer right now
| Measure | Red Deer |
|---|---|
| Projects in the countertop award window | 24 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 10 / 14 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 3 |
| Rank among 25 markets for countertop | 24 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the Red Deer feed | October 7, 2026 |
42% of them are new buildings and 58% are renovations, additions or alterations: a mix of ground-up builds, where the builder decides, and renovations, where the owner or designer often does. Only 12% were permitted in the last 90 days, and that is expected: countertop is bought late, so a project permitted a year ago is only now reaching the stage where the countertop contract is decided. Red Deer ranks 24 of 25 markets Builtie covers for countertop, behind North Little Rock (26 projects).
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when countertop is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $3k of countertop work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets, plus Red Deer.
When countertop is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times countertop from about 55% of the way through the build to about 75%, with the last realistic approach at about 85%. The builder or general contractor awards countertops with or right after cabinetry; on custom and higher-end work the designer or owner chooses the material first.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where countertop is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in Red Deer: template-to-install turnaround, slab availability and how you coordinate with the cabinet installer.
What the Red Deer data covers
The data is Red Deer's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count. It is a small feed, so a trade's count can change quickly.
Trades bought around the same stage in Red Deer
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Finish Carpentry leads in Red Deer | 27 | 55% to 75% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Red Deer | 23 | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring leads in Red Deer | 29 | 50% to 70% |
| Tile leads in Red Deer | 20 | 45% to 65% |
| Appliances and Equipment leads in Red Deer | 24 | 65% to 90% |
| Landscaping leads in Red Deer | 22 | 65% to 90% |
Every trade in Red Deer: Red Deer construction leads by trade. Every market for countertop: Countertops construction leads by city.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Builtie's deepest coverage is in the Greater Toronto Area, where it started; depth in any city depends on what that municipality publishes. Ask for live sample projects in your own service area before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find countertop construction leads in Red Deer?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private countertop work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads the City of Red Deer's permits, keeps the projects still inside the countertop award window (24 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should countertop fabricators contact a builder in Red Deer?
Builtie times countertop from about 55% of the way through the build to about 75%, with the last realistic approach at about 85%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards countertop work on new construction in Red Deer?
The builder or general contractor awards countertops with or right after cabinetry; on custom and higher-end work the designer or owner chooses the material first.
How many countertop projects does Builtie track in Red Deer?
24 projects were inside the countertop award window on October 9, 2026: 10 new buildings and 14 renovations or alterations. The count refreshes hourly.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.