Berkeley Building Permits & Project Research

4,051 indexed permits · 352 contractor names in the last 90 days · Berkeley, California.

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Berkeley building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 2,437
Total permit value (90d, 56 of 2,437 priced) $2,207,432
Top trade (contractor profiles) General Construction
Active contractors 352
Newest permit 2026-10-31

PermitGrab tracks 4,051 building permits in Berkeley, CA as of 2026-10-31, including 352 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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Filter Berkeley permits by trade: solar · roofing · HVAC · electrical · fire protection · new construction.

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Berkeley building permit activity

879 building permit records published by this source for Berkeley are dated in the last 30 days — up 6.5% from the prior 30 days, with $543,050 in declared project value across the 21 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 2,437 permits worth $2,207,432 across the 56 that report a cost.

Top trades among contractor profiles in Berkeley

General Construction30.7%
Roofing18.8%
HVAC15.3%
Electrical11.9%
Plumbing9.7%
Interior Renovation4.0%
Solar3.4%
Windows & Doors1.7%

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. OCCUPANCY — 443 permits
  2. Construction or Contractor State CSLB #: — 117 permits
  3. Construction or Contractor — 62 permits
  4. HASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITION — 32 permits
  5. WESTCO ROOFING CO — 26 permits
  6. NICHOLAS ROOFING — 22 permits
  7. PACIFIC COAST ROOFING SERVICE — 16 permits
  8. YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC — 13 permits
  9. BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC — 12 permits
  10. AARVAKS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING — 11 permits
Biggest project in the last 30 days
$140,000 · 1023 KEELER Ave · PLATINUM HOME BUILDERS INC
4,051
Indexed Permits
352
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-02
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-10-31
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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

TOWNE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
2026-10-31
📍 2802 TENTH St
Electrical service panel, solar Panel service
Contact details pending
SIMPLY SOLAR INC
2026-10-30
📍 2231 STUART St
Roofing battery solar Battery storage
Contact details pending
SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
2026-10-30
📍 2127 OREGON St
Roofing replacement Re-roof
Contact details pending

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2026-10-31 Electrical — 2802 TENTH St This work was initially performed under permit #B2021-03741. THe solar installat… service panel, solar Panel service TOWNE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
Contact details pending
2026-10-31 General Construction — 2448 SIXTH St — TOWNE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.
Contact details pending
2026-10-31 General Construction — 2629 REGENT St, A — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-31 General Construction — 2315 DURANT Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-31 General Construction — 1425 SAN PABLO Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-31 General Construction — 963 JONES St — —
2026-10-31 General Construction — 1515 HEARST Ave, 4 — Relocate electrical
2026-10-30 Roofing — 2231 STUART St RESIDENTIAL ESS & PV SOLAR, FLUSH ROOF MOUNT, GRID TIED, BATTERY BACKUP, WHOLE H… battery solar Battery storage SIMPLY SOLAR INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Roofing $3,600 2127 OREGON St uninstall solar for re-roofing project. put solar back exactly how it was with e… replacement Re-roof SUNWORK RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Interior Renovation $19,000 1401 WALNUT St, 1D bathroom tub to shower MY CONSTRUCTION GROUP
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Roofing $19,000 1406 DELAWARE St Tear off existing tar and gravel roof and replace with new modified bitumen roof… flat tear off replacement Re-roof MEIER & SONS ROOFING
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 General Construction — 985 SANTA BARBARA Rd — HASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITION
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2026-10-30 General Construction $14,000 1294 OXFORD St tear off all the way to wood installing one ply pilling stick one layer 4mil smo… JESUS LARA & SON'S ROOFING INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-30 Landscaping & Exterior $36,000 2605 ELLSWORTH St Replace damaged concrete walkway structure at side of building per plans. —
2026-10-30 Interior Renovation $140,000 1023 KEELER Ave Remodel (e) bathroom on 1st floor, remodel (e) bathroom on 2nd floor, (n) bathro… PLATINUM HOME BUILDERS INC
2026-10-30 Demolition $35,000 2830 HILLEGASS Ave SFR - Demolish two brick chimneys - exterior stack to remain. Perform voluntary … —
2026-10-30 Windows & Doors $30,000 84 FAIRLAWN Dr Replace 5 single-pane windows downstairs with double pane versions. Add small do… —
2026-10-30 Structural $13,500 1021 COLUSA Ave Seismic Safety work for transfer tax reduction. Remove existing chimney, infill … —
2026-10-30 Electrical $12,700 1471 SCENIC Ave Add AC to existing FAU and connect to existing 240-volt electrical circuit alrea… —
2026-10-30 Roofing $28,650 2816 WEBSTER St GAF Roof Replacement on Main House and studio on the back approx. 2000 sq ft -Te… 2,000 roof sf shingle tear off replacement Re-roof ELM ROOFING CONTRACTORS INC
2026-10-30 General Construction — 1613 KAINS Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 General Construction — 2632 ASHBY Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 General Construction — 693 HILLDALE Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 Electrical $8,000 19 HILLCREST Rd SFR - Electrical alterations to kitchen. relocate / replace existing fixtures, a… replacement LUCID BUILDERS
2026-10-30 General Construction — 678 CRESTON Rd — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 General Construction — 1660 SACRAMENTO St — —
2026-10-30 Roofing — 1614 GRANT St 8.17kW rooftop PV w/ ESS 8.17 kW battery solar Battery storage —
2026-10-30 Plumbing — 910 CRAGMONT Ave Replacement of current water heater standard replacement Water heater —
2026-10-30 General Construction — 2178 KITTREDGE St — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 General Construction — 1238 TALBOT Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-30 General Construction — 1643 WALNUT St — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-29 Structural — 791 PERALTA Ave replace one section of footing on south wall, new brace wall in crawlspace HOME HEALING RENOVATIONS
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 General Construction — 2960 SHASTA Rd — GREEN BAY REMODELING INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical — 2050 MCGEE Ave REPLACE GAS FURNACE IN SAME LOCATION (CLOSET), LIKE FOR LIKE. USE EXISTING DUCTW… replacement A PLUS HEATING & AIR-CONDITIONING
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Roofing — 1089 KEELER Ave RESIDENTIAL ESS & PV SOLAR, FLUSH ROOF MOUNT, GRID TIED, BATTERY BACKUP, WHOLE H… battery solar Battery storage SIMPLY SOLAR INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Solar — 1708 BUENA Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 12 REC460AA Pure-RX solar modules 1 17… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage GOT WATTS
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2026-10-29 Solar — 1605 CHANNING Way SFR - Installation of a 40-amp level 2 EV Charger. AOE INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Roofing $10,000 1210 OXFORD St Partial re-roof: 4SQ tear off install modified bitumen system. flat tear off replacement Re-roof APOLLO ROOFING COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 Solar — 1150 KEELER Ave (N) Residential Roof-mount Solar PV, (11) Modules, (4.84) kW (N) Battery Backup,… battery solar Battery storage SUN LIGHT & POWER
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 General Construction — 2451 RIDGE Rd, CDSP — LUMINALT ENERGY CORPORATION
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Roofing — 2231 OREGON St Reroof comp to comp replacement Re-roof VISTA BAY ROOFING INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Electrical — 1908 VIRGINIA St 200A MPU. Replace existing 100A main panel at existing location. Repl. existing … 200A replacement BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC
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2026-10-29 Solar — 915 INDIAN ROCK Ave Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 12 HiN-T440NF(BK) solar modules 1 1707… 11.5 kW battery solar Battery storage GOT WATTS
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 Electrical — 1168 STERLING Ave Install two Mitsubishi ductless multi-zone heat pumps: MXZ-5D36NL (upper level, … HOME SERVICES
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 General Construction — 8 POPPY Ln REV01-Approval ID: SA20260915-6943-185-701-B Manual for Construction
2026-10-29 General Construction — 762 NEILSON St — BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC
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2026-10-29 Electrical — 2816 WEBSTER St Upgrade existing 100A main panel to 200A main panel. Replace existing sub panel … 100A replacement BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC
📞 (•••) •••-••••
2026-10-29 Solar — 84 FAIRLAWN Dr Add 5.52 (DC) / 4.56 (AC) KW PV PV solar panels (12 modules) on the roof to exis… 12 panels solar Solar PV SUNERGY
Contact details pending
2026-10-29 Interior Renovation — 2446 NINTH St Construction of in-suite bathroom and relocation of closet - all within the exis… —
2026-10-29 General Construction — 1155 CRAGMONT Ave — OCCUPANCY
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Permit Types in Berkeley

The official source did not publish a permit type for 3,484 records; the chart reflects only source-classified permits.

Construction Activity in Berkeley

New building permits in Berkeley, California show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Berkeley Building Permits

Berkeley, California processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4,051+ Berkeley building permits — newest permit date: 2026-10-31 from official city sources.

Building permits in Berkeley can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Berkeley Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Berkeley building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Berkeley permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 4,051 building permits in Berkeley. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Berkeley permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Berkeley is dated 2026-10-31. Newest permit date: 2026-10-31. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Berkeley permit records?

Berkeley permitting activity covers 879 building permit records dated in the last 30 days. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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How to look up Berkeley building permits

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Frequently Asked Questions about Berkeley Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Berkeley?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4,051 building permits in Berkeley, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Contractors & subs
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Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Berkeley provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Berkeley renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
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