13,618 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,618 permits
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE...
Alterations - Replacement of 60' of main house drain connecting onto the existing plumbing.
Alterations - INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 10 FIXTURES.
Addition and/or Alteration - Install New 200 amp Service with 4-gang meter socket and grounding, 2 dwelling unit panels, 1 commercial office space panel and 1 house panel. Complete re-wire as per 2017...
Addition and/or Alteration - Exterior work only. Install receptacles, lighting, lighting control, power feeds. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans.
Alterations - Replace 3/4" water service
Alterations - Install vents, drains, water lines, 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector pump
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
Alterations - REPLACE 9 FIXTURES: 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 bath tab, 1 shower, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry box and 1 water heater.
Solar Panels and Structure - Installation of roof mounted solar panels, flush mounted. Sperate Electrical Permit required for installation of electrical components.
EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. - **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from t...
Alterations - Install vents, drains, water lines & 16 fixtures 3 toilets, 3 lavs, 3 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 sump pump, 1 ejector p...
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 MAIN DRAIN.
Alterations - REPLACE 13 FIXTURES IN 3 Bathrooms, 2 Laundry & 2 Kitchen.
Addition and/or Alteration - Wiring to include smoke detectors, lighting, switches, outlets, gfcis and disconnects connecting to existing services. All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec.
Alterations - REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET & MAIN DRAIN IF NECESSARY..
Alterations - Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain
Addition and/or Alteration - FOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, FACADE WORK, AND THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE...
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.