13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GAL GAS WATER HEATER.
Alterations - REPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER.
Addition and/or Alteration - Renovation of single-family dwelling, details as shown on the plan.
Addition and/or Alterations - Installation of a 2 ton condenser and new condensate line
Alterations - INSTALL 2 WATER HEATERS with 2 storage tanks and new mixing valve.
Alterations - We are installing/ replacing 1 toilet, 1 bath sink, 1 tub, 1 kitchen sink and 1 washer hook up.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING (TOILET, VANITY AND SHOWER)
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE BATH TUB AND COMPLETE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING.
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DO...
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require su...
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviatio...
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations...
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, an...
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WI...
Alterations - Tub/shower toilet vanity bath remodel
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of constru...
Addition and/or Alteration - ***INSPECTOR TO CONFIRM BASEMENT CEILING HEIGHT*** The basement MUST an EXISTING, habitable space with code compliant ceiling heights and means of egress. - For alteration...
Alterations - INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
New Construction - Install New 600amp Service With 16 Meters, Complete Electrical Fit Out Of 15 Unit Apt Building New Fire Alarm System. According to NFPA 72, 2016 & The Philadelphia Fire Code, 2018....
Pennsylvania has 13,108 building permits on file right now. In just the last 30 days, contractors filed 4,474 new permits across the state. That's solid construction activity if you know where to look. Philadelphia dominates the market with 11,017 permits, followed by Pittsburgh at 2,091. Most of the work breaks down into plumbing (3,355 permits), electrical (2,491 permits), renovation (2,389 permits), HVAC (1,541 permits), and other trades (1,778 permits). If you work in any of these areas, there's real demand happening. The contractors winning right now use permit data to find jobs before competitors do. When a permit gets filed, it means a property owner already committed to work. That's a qualified lead. Dig into Pennsylvania's permit database, filter by your trade and the cities you service, and contact property owners while the project is still fresh.
Search the Pennsylvania permit database by your trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, etc.) and filter by the cities where you work. Each permit record shows the property address, owner contact info, and project type. Sort by filing date to find the newest permits. Focus on permits filed in the last 30 days since those represent active projects. Many contractors contact property owners within 48 hours of permit filing, before other bidders call.
Philadelphia leads by a wide margin with 11,017 permits on file. Pittsburgh is second with 2,091 permits. These two cities represent the bulk of construction activity in the state. If you service Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you have access to the most opportunities. Smaller cities and suburban areas also have steady permit activity, so check your local market to identify secondary opportunities in your service area.
Plumbing is the most common permit type with 3,355 filings, followed by electrical with 2,491. Renovation permits total 2,389, HVAC comes in at 1,541, and other trades account for 1,778 permits. If you're a plumber or electrician, you're in high-demand categories. If you do HVAC, roofing, or general contracting, filter the database for those specific permit types to find jobs that match your services.