13,716 recent building permits filed in Pennsylvania.
13,716 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...
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 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...
New Construction - FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY BUILDING FOR THE USE AS SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVE...
Addition and/or Alteration - 200A Service Replacement 200A Grounding System Complete Home Surge Protection Device
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....
Addition and/or Alteration - For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
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 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...
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards.
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 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 - Install floor receptacles, install lights, outlets, and horns/strobes for the meeting room space. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC.
Addition and/or Alteration - INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.99 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD.
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...
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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