13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
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 - REPLACE kitchen sink and dishwasher in same location. **WITHOUT PIPING**
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*
Addition and/or Alteration - Supply and install (1) 70A circuit breaker, (1) 45 KVA transformer, (1) 100A panelboard, and (25) receptacle outlets for office fit out as per 2017 NEC. All lighting is ex...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200amp service. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors.
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 - Replace 200 AMP service and panel Replace switches and outlets Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures
Make Safe Permit For RP - MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-010366 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQ...
New Construction - INSTALL 600 AMP SERVICE WITH GROUNDING. WIRE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, AND EXIT/EMERGENCY LIGHTING AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYS...
Addition and/or Alteration - For replacing of the front porch support posts with like in-kind materials.
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace underfloor plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement (1) Toilet (1) lav (1) Shower with Pipe replacement. 3 FIXTURES.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL (18) SWITCHES, (22) LIGHTS, (28) RECEPTICALES, (2)240 VOLT OUTLET FOR HVAC, KITCHEN EXHAUST FAN
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED...
Addition and/or Alteration - interior renovations (bathroom) of existing structure, details as shown on the plan.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE, ONE 200 AMP SUB PANEL FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE...
Addition and/or Alteration - Remove and replace (2) 6KW ceiling mounted heaters. Remove and replace (2) ceiling mounted fans. Provide (2) 60A 208V receptacles for temporary power.
Alterations - REPLACE 13 FIXTURES IN 3 FULL BATH, 2 KITCHEN & 2 LAUNDRY.
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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