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Washington has 1,562 building permits on file right now, with 578 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady construction activity across the state, and it means consistent opportunity for contractors who know where to look. Seattle dominates the permit activity with 1,561 permits in our database. If you're a roofer, HVAC tech, plumber, or electrician working in Washington, Seattle is where the volume is. Renovation work leads the pack with 841 permits, followed by roofing (107 permits), demolition (123 permits), and other project types. Permit data is how you beat your competitors to new leads. When a permit gets filed, that's your signal to reach out before the general contractor or property owner has filled all their contractor slots. DigPermit gives you that data sorted by permit type and location, so you can focus on the projects that match your trade.
Monitor new permits filed in your service area. Washington has 578 permits filed in the last 30 days, which means 578 active projects with contractors who need subcontractors or specialty trades. Use DigPermit to filter by permit type (roofing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and city. Set up alerts for new filings so you can call leads within hours of permit issuance, before your competition does.
Seattle has the most activity with 1,561 permits in our database. This makes Seattle the primary market for contractors looking for volume. The concentration of permits in Seattle means more competition but also more consistent work if you can move fast on leads and deliver quality.
Renovation permits lead with 841 filed permits, followed by other project types (364), demolition (123), and roofing (107). Pool permits round out the list at 49. If you're a roofer, you have 107 roofing-specific permits to target. For general contractors, renovation work dominates and offers the broadest opportunity.
1,697 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,697 permits
Construct interior alterations to L14 Common Area Tenant subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct addition to existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI).
Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
Construct interior alterations to existing Mult-family structure per STFI
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling per plan
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Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
Construct minor alterations to telecommunications facility (AT&T) at monopole & level 1 of existing commercial building per plan
Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
Construct alterations to mezzanine level of two-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI)
Fence installation to a single dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct roof addition to an existing commercial warehouse building per plans
Construct voluntary seismic upgrades per plan.
Construct fire damage repairs at level A of commercial building subject to field inspection (STFI)
Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
We will be replacing a composite shingle roof for a metal roof.
Demolish existing one-family dwelling and attached carport subject-to-field inspection (STFI)
Removal of existing comp shingles installation of like kind comp shingles. removal of existing gutters & downspouts installation of like kind gutters & downspouts.
Remove and install new 1/2"inch CDX plywood included in proposalRemoval and disposal of 1 existing layer of old roofing material down to the plywood decking. Installed directly on…