13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Foundation - FOR FOUNDATION AND SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
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...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CS & 4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE FROM CURB INTO HOUSE.
New Construction or Additions - Installing 13 Fixtures 1 HWH 4 Lavs 4 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 Shower/tubs
Alterations - Replace house trap and fresh air inlet.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET.
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002666
Addition and/or Alteration - Perform electrical alterations to the training room, including installation of LED lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacle outlets. Install four (4) dedicated branch c...
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
Addition and/or Alteration - Perform tenant fit-out of a portion of Level 8 and the entirety of Level 9 of an existing office building for use as medical office and healthcare facility space. Work inc...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FO...
Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display - 1.4 g pyro and flame. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFP...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002665
Addition and/or Alteration - Replace 15 outlets, 6 switches, 12 fixtures--200 amp service
Alterations - Replace house trap and fresh air inlet for storm and sanitary drains.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI.
Alterations - REPLACE 7 FIXTURES & PIPING. 2 LAV, 2 WC, 1 SH/BT, 1 KIT, 1 WAS
Addition and/or Alteration - For the removal and replacement of two wall signs (internal static illumination, channel letter), and refacing of one existing directional sign (two faces, free-standing,...
Addition and/or Alterations - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WO...
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & 6ft of MD INTO HOUSE.
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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