13,633 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,633 permits
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005958
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 200 amp service and total rewire as per code
Alterations - Replace 3/4” water distribution
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003149
Alterations - Install 2 1/2 baths, 1 hot water heater, 1 kit sink and 1 laundry.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET.
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...
New Construction or Additions - Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-005227
Addition and/or Alteration - 200 Amp 3 Phase service with new meter socket, distribution panel and circuit breakers, in an existing commercial building for future use. **Service Only**
New Construction - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FI...
Addition and/or Alteration - Install 4 receptacles, 4 switches, 1 ceiling fan. Install 10 recessed lights. All work to be performed according to 2017 NEC.
Alterations - REPLACE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING IN THE BATHROOM.
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION TO THE LOAD-BEARING WALLS OF THE FRONT ENCLOSED PORCH TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN.
Alterations - Replace 3/4” water distribution
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower No basement work No structural changes
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003147
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE BUILDING DRAIN.
Alterations - REPLACE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING IN BATHROOM.
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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