1,636 recent building permits filed in Washington.
1,636 permits
Construct alterations and additions to existing one family dwelling per plan.
Allow new attached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct alterations for a two family dwelling per plan.
Construct emergency repairs to institutional building at the roof (Medgar Evers Pool) per plan.
We will be removing the current composition shingles. We will then plan to replace 8 sheets of the decking with new 1/2" cdx plywood. We will replace any sheeting if necessary. We will then install ne...
Construct interior alterations and tenant improvements in commercial building on Levels 1-5 occupy per plan.
Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on floors: P2 P3 2 3 4 & 5 of existing commercial building per plan.
Remove existing shingles. Replace planned 4 sheets 1/2" CDX. Install new Owens Corning Duration shingles.
Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwellings. Review and processing for 2 records under 7112265-CN.)
Construct detached accessory structure (sauna) to a detached dwelling unit subject to field inspection.
Construct shed at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Demolish existing one-family dwelling per plan
Construct voluntary engineered seismic retrofit for one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI.
Construct interior alterations to existing one-family dwelling per plan.
Construct alterations to existing industrial outfall and regulator stations per plan.
Munro Residence project is a substantial alteration remodel & second story addition.
Construct deck at rear of existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI)
Repair existing detached garage and construct site improvements to existing single family dwelling per plan.
Comp to comp residential reroof remove all the skip sheeting & install plywood with ring shank nails
Construct repairs to foundation of existing three-family dwelling per plan.
Construct NE one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single-family residence per land use code. Construct (4) one-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for four records under 709875...
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.
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