Contractor permit intelligence
HailTrace alternative with published pricing and no-card trial
Compare HailTrace and BLDR WRK: hail swaths versus NOAA hail points and roofing permits, with published pricing and a no-card trial.
The short answer
HailTrace and BLDR WRK answer different questions. HailTrace is built around meteorologist-produced hail swaths. BLDR WRK tells a roofing sales team where NOAA hail points landed and whether roofing permits in that area have moved since, across 143 verified markets across 20 states.
If you need forensic/certified swaths for a claim, HailTrace is the better choice.
Pricing side by side
Prices are a snapshot recorded October 13, 2026 from each vendor's public page. Check the source before you buy.
| HailTrace | BLDR WRK | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free 1-star hail maps | Free public Storm Gap pages |
| Paid plans | Paid tiers: contact us | $99, $249, $499 per month, published |
| Single purchase | Single map $229 | n/a |
| Trial | Not compared in this source snapshot | 7-day Pro trial, no card, no auto-charge |
| Refund | Not compared in this source snapshot | 30-day refund |
| Source | HailTrace plans | BLDR WRK pricing |
A different approach to the same storm
HailTrace describes its product as meteorologist-produced hail swaths; its FAQ says its hail map archive goes back to 2010.
BLDR WRK starts with NOAA Storm Prediction Center hail point reports and lines them up with measured roofing permit windows: how many roofing permits were filed before the storm and after it. That gap is a sales signal for where to knock, not evidence for an insurance file.
Which one fits
| You need | Better fit |
|---|---|
| Forensic or certified swaths for a claim | HailTrace |
| Hail history back to 2010 as swaths | HailTrace |
| Published monthly pricing without a sales call | BLDR WRK |
| Hail points compared with roofing permit activity by ZIP | BLDR WRK |
| A trial with no card on file | BLDR WRK |
Where BLDR WRK has data
Coverage today is 143 verified markets across 20 states. Outside those markets, permit windows are unavailable, and unavailable is not zero.
Next steps
Start with the free Storm Gap pages to see hail points next to roofing permit counts in your area. When you want ZIP-level detail, exports and alerts, the trial is seven days on Pro with no card and no automatic charge.
Frequently asked questions
Is BLDR WRK a replacement for HailTrace?
Not for every job. HailTrace publishes meteorologist-produced hail swaths with history back to 2010. BLDR WRK pairs NOAA SPC hail point reports with measured roofing permit windows. If you need forensic/certified swaths for a claim, HailTrace is the better choice.
What does BLDR WRK cost?
As of October 13, 2026 the published plans are $99, $249 and $499 per month, with a 7-day Pro trial that needs no card and does not auto-charge, plus a 30-day refund.
What does HailTrace cost?
As of October 13, 2026 HailTrace lists free 1-star hail maps, paid tiers as contact us, and a single map at $229, per hailtrace.com/plans.
Does BLDR WRK show hail swaths?
No. It shows NOAA SPC point reports, which are reported locations, not swaths, and not proof that every nearby property was hit.
Sources (checked 2026-10-13)
Competitor details reflect the dated source check, not a guarantee of current pricing. Live Storm Gap coverage is read from our database.