Berkeley Building Permits & Contractor Leads

1,618 indexed permits · 75 active contractors · Berkeley, California.

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Berkeley building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,533
Total permit value (90d) $20,968,350
Active contractors 75
Newest permit 2026-07-26

PermitGrab tracks 75 active contractors who pulled 1,618 building permits in Berkeley, CA as of 2026-07-26. Permits updated daily.

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Berkeley building permit activity

Contractors pulled 349 building permits in Berkeley over the last 30 days, with $10,427,032 in declared project value across the 46 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 1,533 permits worth $20,968,350.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. OCCUPANCY — 132 permits
  2. Construction or Contractor — 62 permits
  3. BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC — 9 permits
  4. WESTCO ROOFING CO — 8 permits
  5. NICHOLAS ROOFING — 8 permits
  6. ELEX SOLUTIONS INC — 4 permits
  7. GALAXY HVAC — 3 permits
  8. LEX ENERGY INC — 3 permits
  9. YOUR WARM FRIEND INC — 3 permits
  10. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, INC — 3 permits
Biggest project this month
$8,192,500 · 2909 NINTH St, BERKELEY CA 94710 · Construction or Contractor
1,618
Indexed Permits
75
Active Contractors
34
Verified Phones
2026-07-29
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-26
Berkeley had 349 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 160 general construction, 51 hvac and 43 roofing. The average project value is $226,674.

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NEW CENTURY ROOFING TILE INC
2026-07-24
📍 455 SPRUCE St, BERKELEY CA 94708
Solar
HASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITION
2026-07-24
📍 986 WILDCAT CANYON Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708
General Construction
YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC
2026-07-24
📍 3120 KING St, BERKELEY CA 94703
HVAC/Mech new

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1,618 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-24 Solar $3,900 455 SPRUCE St, BERKELEY CA 94708 Removal and reinstallation of 12 existing solar panels as part of reroofing. Pan… NEW CENTURY ROOFING TILE INC
2026-07-24 General Construction 1450 CAMPUS Dr, BERKELEY CA 94708 DRIVEWAY DECK FRAMING AND CONCRETE REPLACEMENT IN KIND, NEW METAL GUARDRAILS AND…
2026-07-24 General Construction 2911 AVALON Ave, BERKELEY CA 94705
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 1530 JULIA St, BERKELEY CA 94703 new 749 square foot detached ADU
2026-07-24 General Construction 1099 KEELER Ave, BERKELEY CA 94708 OCCUPANCY
2026-07-24 General Construction 2815 PIEDMONT Ave, A, BERKELEY CA 94705 OCCUPANCY
2026-07-24 General Construction 986 WILDCAT CANYON Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708 HASSLER HEATING & AIR CONDITION
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 2738 GARBER St, 1, BERKELEY CA 94705 Replacement of water heater in basement with Rheem 50 Gallon Heat Pump License #BL-007199
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech $6,500 3120 KING St, BERKELEY CA 94703 Install 65 Gallon Heat Pump Water Heater. - Place Cover over unit. - Remove old … YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC
2026-07-24 Solar 2751 PRINCE St, BERKELEY CA 94705 Rooftop Mounted Solar Energy System PV+ST 9 REC460AA Pure-RX solar modules 1 170… GOT WATTS
2026-07-24 General Construction 1711 CEDAR St, BERKELEY CA 94703
2026-07-24 General Construction 1951 SACRAMENTO St, BERKELEY CA 94702 OCCUPANCY
2026-07-24 Plumbing $3,934 812 DELAWARE St, 9-17, BERKELEY CA 94710 CHANGE OUT EXISTING NATURAL GAS WATER HEATER WITH NEW NATURAL GAS 40 GALLON WATE… ENVIRONMENTAL HEATING & AIR SOLUTIONS INC
2026-07-23 General Construction 1606 NINTH St, BERKELEY CA 94710 ×2
2026-07-23 General Construction 2139 STUART St, BERKELEY CA 94705
2026-07-23 General Construction 1530 UNIVERSITY Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 An automatic sliding gate installed to cross two parcels to close out NOV. Ref: …
2026-07-23 Plumbing 2024 ASHBY Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 Plumbing piping fixture and water heater installation
2026-07-23 Roofing 1721 TACOMA Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 Re-Roof Remove existing roofing materials. Install new class A fire rated comp s…
2026-07-23 Roofing 439 ARLINGTON Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 Existing roof to be removed and replaced with modified bitumen.
2026-07-23 Structural 1240 PERALTA Ave, BERKELEY CA 94706 Voluntary Seismic Retrofit. Not for any kind of grants or rebates.
2026-07-23 General Construction 2520 MCGEE Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 2425 CURTIS St, BERKELEY CA 94702 SFR - 3 Head Quilt Mini Split Heat Pump Install. Flatlands Mitigation Area.
2026-07-23 Plumbing 2530 DWIGHT Way, 6, BERKELEY CA 94704 replacing water heater
2026-07-23 General Construction 1300 ROSE St, BERKELEY CA 94702
2026-07-23 Roofing 940 DELAWARE St, BERKELEY CA 94710 Install Owens Corning TruDefinition® DURATION® COOL SHINGLES 20 SQ & Install 3-p…
2026-07-23 General Construction 183 FAIRLAWN Dr, BERKELEY CA 94708 R/R DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT. High Hazard Zone.
2026-07-23 General Construction 1401 ACTON St, BERKELEY CA 94702
2026-07-23 General Construction 801 KEELER Ave, BERKELEY CA 94708
2026-07-23 Electrical 2854 SHASTA Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708 SFR - Upgrade panel to 400A. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
2026-07-23 General Construction 961 ARLINGTON Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707 Fishing Method, single family residence: 43 switches, 66 oultlets,76 lights
2026-07-23 General Construction 961 ARLINGTON Ave, BERKELEY CA 94707
2026-07-23 Roofing 1740 WALNUT St, 22, BERKELEY CA 94709 Repair damage caused water incursion, change windows and update plumbing,electri…
2026-07-23 General Construction 2833 REGENT St, BERKELEY CA 94705 Knob and tube removal - modern rewire.
2026-07-23 Solar 1306 TALBOT Ave, BERKELEY CA 94702 Install 4.2 (AC) / 3.2 (DC) KW PV solar panels (10 modules) on the roof with a 1…
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 2318 PRINCE St, BERKELEY CA 94705 Install 9K BTU mini-split Heat Pump - Ductless
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 1100 MILLER Ave, BERKELEY CA 94708 Installing two heat pump systems. One Two head system, and One Three head system…
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 1422 HOLLY St, BERKELEY CA 94703 Ducted 4 Ton Fujitsu Heat Pump Install. non fire zone.
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 1413 SIXTH St, BERKELEY CA 94710 TRIPLEX - Ductless MULTI-ZONE FUJITSU 24K Mini-Split Heat Pump Install. Flatland…
2026-07-23 Electrical 2853 SACRAMENTO St, BERKELEY CA 94702 Panel Swap 100amp, no amp change, no additional load
2026-07-23 Electrical 51 CANYON Rd, BERKELEY CA 94704 100-200 AMP MAIN PANEL UPGRADE OVERHEAD, LOCATED ON EXTERIOR RIGHT SIDE OF HOME …
2026-07-23 Windows/Doors 805 DELAWARE St, BERKELEY CA 94710 Like for like window replacement at (1) location. Ref: B2026-03132 ( 807 Delawar…
2026-07-23 General Construction 728 SANTA BARBARA Rd, BERKELEY CA 94707
2026-07-23 General Construction 815 SAN LUIS Rd, BERKELEY CA 94707
2026-07-23 General Construction United States
2026-07-23 General Construction 1417 QUEENS Rd, BERKELEY CA 94708
2026-07-23 General Construction 1236 ORDWAY St, BERKELEY CA 94706
2026-07-23 Windows/Doors 807 DELAWARE St, 3-8, BERKELEY CA 94710 Like-for-like window replacement. Ref: B2026-03133 (805 Delaware St.)
2026-07-23 HVAC/Mech 1535 HEARST Ave, BERKELEY CA 94703 SFR - 3:1 Ductless Quilt Mini-Split Heat Pump Install. Flatlands Mitigation Area…
2026-07-23 General Construction 2023 DELAWARE St, BERKELEY CA 94709
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 10 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. OCCUPANCY 🔥 40 permits/30d Active 132 (132) - Verifying…
2. Construction or Contractor 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 62 (62) HVAC $472,301 🔒 Reveal
3. BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC 1 permits/30d 9 (9) Solar $2,000 Verifying…
4. WESTCO ROOFING CO 📞 5 permits/30d 8 (8) Roofing $25,750 🔒 Reveal
5. NICHOLAS ROOFING 3 permits/30d 8 (8) Roofing $20,933 Verifying…
6. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, INC 2 permits/30d 4 (4) Roofing - Verifying…
7. ELEX SOLUTIONS INC 📞 1 permits/30d 4 (4) Landscaping & Exterior $800 🔒 Reveal
8. GALAXY HVAC 1 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC $9,000 Verifying…
9. MAN-FER CONSTRUCTION 3 (3) HVAC $33,000 Verifying…
10. YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC $15,243 Verifying…
11. YOUR WARM FRIEND INC 3 (3) HVAC $27,540 Verifying…
12. BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC 📞 1 permits/30d 3 (3) Electrical $63,000 🔒 Reveal
13. YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC $15,243 Verifying…
14. LEX ENERGY INC 3 (3) Electrical $21,000 Verifying…
15. EFFICIENT MODERN HEAT PUMP - HVAC 📞 2 (2) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
16. BEAR MECHANICAL INC 1 permits/30d 2 (2) HVAC $25,600 Verifying…
17. WATER HEATER BOYS LLC 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Plumbing $5,000 Verifying…
18. AIR SYNERGY INC 2 (2) HVAC - Verifying…
19. MR ROOTER PLUMBING 📞 2 (2) Plumbing $5,000 🔒 Reveal
20. PAUL NIJSSEN PAUL NIJSSEN 📞 2 (2) Signage $500 🔒 Reveal
21. STRATTON PLUMBING 📞 2 (2) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
22. OLD TOWN ELECTRIC INC 📞 2 (2) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
23. ROSE REMODELING 📞 2 (2) - 🔒 Reveal
24. EVNATION LLC 2 (2) Solar $1,970 Verifying…
25. TYPE FIVE INC 2 (2) HVAC - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Berkeley
Construction Activity in Berkeley

New building permits in Berkeley, California indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Berkeley Building Permits

Berkeley, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 1618+ Berkeley building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Berkeley requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Berkeley.

How Contractors Use Berkeley Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Berkeley use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Berkeley building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Berkeley electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Berkeley open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Berkeley this week?

The most active contractors filing in Berkeley right now include OCCUPANCY, Construction or Contractor, BETTER EARTH ELECTRIC INC, WESTCO ROOFING CO and NICHOLAS ROOFING. PermitGrab tracks 75 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Berkeley permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Berkeley is dated 2026-07-26. Expected daily • newest record 10d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Berkeley right now?

In the last 30 days, Berkeley permitting activity covers 349 new building permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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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 1618 building permits in Berkeley, California. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Berkeley permit data?

PermitGrab collects Berkeley daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Berkeley permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Berkeley = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Berkeley GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Berkeley addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Berkeley are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Berkeley renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Berkeley permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Berkeley mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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