13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Alterations - Replace kitchen sink. *WITHOUT PIPING**
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER AP...
Alterations - INSTALL/REPLACE 3-W, 3-LAV, 3-SHOWER/TUB, 1-KS, 1-LS & 1-HWH
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF USE TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOORS, PROVIDE F...
New Construction - FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULL...
Addition and/or Alteration - Installation of power, lighting and new branch circuits
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Excavation - Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001413
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...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST-FLOOR KITCHEN OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN.*2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEC...
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 - Electrical demolition and renovation of existing office and kitchen areas. Work includes disconnecting and removing existing wiring, lighting, receptacles, and equipment....
Alterations - REPLACE RAINLEADER CESSPOOL.
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - Replace fixtures with piping: 2 toilets, 2 vanities, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 shower/tub.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - REPLACE Underfloor plumbing to 3 fixtures.
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD IF NECESSARY.
EZ Roof Covering Replacement - For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the at...
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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