32,466 recent building permits filed in California.
32,466 permits
unit #8: addition of pre-existing wall and room door on western portion of living room, to including new lighting, closet, and removal and reinstallation of existing steam radiator, paint all areas an...
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
remodel an (e) kitchen. remodel an (e) full bath. add a powder room. add a new sub panel.
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
2/fl- take (e) conditioned room and convert into a commerical shared kitchen to include countertop, sink, cooking appliances air fryer, microwave, and 2 burner range) and fridge.
lower the concrete slab approx 1 ft to achieve 8 ft ceiling height on the ground floor. replace the existing concrete foundation in kind and add a full bathroom on the ground floor. replace the concre...
unit #8: install one new clothes washer and dryer. no wall demo.
reroofing hot works
reroofing with hot works
reroofing: hot works
revision to pa# 202506047943. structural footing, radiant heat, revised bathroom layout for strutural coordination.
revision to 202508263917: install retaining wall 5' high in rear yard w side stairs
revision to 202603046957 to include: new sliding glass door and window in bedroom 1. seismic retrofit to account for new door and window.
re-roofing (w/ hotworks)
north detached garage (1114a shotwell st.) -add 1-bedroom adu per ord. 162-16. infill garage door -add entry door and 3 windows at front facade
revision to pa# 202510016490: revise the design of the new concrete retaini9ng wall to one with spread foundation instead of deep piers.
28th fl - demo of (e) non-structural partitions, doors & frames, finishes, ceilings, lighting and plumbing fixtures; ductwork, hvac and electrical to be pulled back to source and plumbing to be apped...
south detached structure (1112a shotwell st.): 1-bedroom accessory dwelling unit in rear detached garage adjaent to virgil street per ord 162-16. infill garage doors - add entry door and 3 wood window...
re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
6th floor. 2 way emergency comminication system. tenant improvmenet. add 1 call station 6th fl elevator lobby to existing jeron system ref 202512222450
California's construction market is running hot right now. We're tracking 21,624 permits on file across the state, with 6,683 filed in just the last 30 days. That's real work happening on real projects, and it translates directly into lead opportunities for contractors. Los Angeles dominates the activity with 15,195 permits, followed by San Francisco with 6,429. Renovation work leads the charge at 11,473 permits, but roofing is solid too at 4,770 permits. Pool work, demolition, and specialty permits round out the rest. The point: there's enough variety here that roofers, HVAC techs, plumbers, and electricians can all find their next job. Permit data works because it's a record of decisions already made. When a property owner pulls a permit, they've committed money and timeline. DigPermit gives you access to this data so you can reach out before competitors do. You're not guessing who's building. You know exactly who filed what, where, and when.
Use permit data. Every building permit filed represents a property owner or GC who has already decided to build or renovate. DigPermit tracks permits as they're filed, so you can identify projects in your area, check the permit type to see if it matches your trade, and reach out directly. This beats waiting for bids to go public or hoping someone refers you work. You're working from actual filed permits, not speculation.
Los Angeles leads significantly with 15,195 permits on file. San Francisco is second with 6,429 permits. These two cities represent a huge share of construction activity in the state. If you're based in or willing to travel to either market, the volume of work is there. Even smaller cities show steady permit activity, so check your local area in DigPermit to see what's actually happening near you.
Renovation permits are most common at 11,473 permits. Roofing is second at 4,770 permits, which is significant work for roofers and GCs. Pool permits account for 1,317, demolition for 674, and another 1,986 are miscellaneous permit types. Your trade likely appears in the data. Use the permit type filters in DigPermit to narrow results to work that matches your services.
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