13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Alterations - Replacement of soil and waste pipe w/ hot and cold water line for 2-wc, 2-lav, 2-bt, 1-ks, 1-LT, 1-water heater inside building. Inside only.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION (TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION) FOR THE EXPANSION OF A GROUP A-3 RELIG...
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...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install GFCI and circuit 2nd floor, exhaust fan, 3 combo detectors, AFCI breaker
Addition and/or Alteration - Install (3) 30 amp wall heaters and connect them to existing panel.
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NECESSARY.
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...
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO) - FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A CHILD CARE CENTER (GROUP E) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT....
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200amp service. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-006368
Alterations - Install drain, waste, vent and water supply lines for 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 1 tub, 1 washer box and 1 kitchen sink. REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WDP.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE Underfloor plumbing to 3 fixtures.
Alterations - Replace fixtures with piping: 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 shower/tub.
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...
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVE...
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVE...
Addition and/or Alteration - To remove the existing garage door and replace it with a new masonry wall, remove an existing basement window and Install a new exterior door, install new mason stairs to...
Addition and/or Alteration - LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY, AND MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK...
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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