13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002608
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-003036
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002658
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. Deviation...
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...
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-002996
Alterations - Replace sump pump.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002658
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003189
Addition and/or Alteration - Install new 200 amp panel and rewire as per APPROVED plans-2017 NEC.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.
Addition and/or Alteration - Provide temp power for construction for playground on lot using existing aerial conductor and meter on site. See note below from site permit:
Addition and/or Alterations - EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construct...
Addition and/or Alteration - EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocat...
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC F...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BEAM WITH POSTS IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
Addition and/or Alteration - Remove stucco from the rear and 3' along the side wall. Details as shown on the plan. (Replace 100% of the sheathing. Replace 100% of the insulation. Replace any framing m...
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detec...
Addition and/or Alteration - - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of con...
Addition and/or Alteration - Low voltage CCTV wire system* -Installation of interior telecommunication wiring -(1) 30amp twist lock for CCTV system. -Installing OM3 6 strand fiber. -Running armored Ca...
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.
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