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
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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4,051
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352
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-02
Last Updated
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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.

SMART ELECTRIC
2026-10-21
📍 2442 MCGEE Ave
General Construction
Contact details pending
Construction or Contractor Stat…
2026-10-21
📍 3054 WHEELER St
General Construction
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YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC
2026-10-21
📍 808 ARLINGTON Ave
General Construction
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Permit data through 2026-10-31
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4,051 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-21 General Construction 2442 MCGEE Ave — SMART ELECTRIC
Contact details pending
2026-10-21 General Construction 2605 ELLSWORTH St — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-21 General Construction 3054 WHEELER St — Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-21 Signage 2168 SHATTUCK Ave Address Assignment - 2180 was split, other unit needs address - Proposed address… —
2026-10-21 General Construction 2959 COLLEGE Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-21 Roofing 2877 SHASTA Rd Removal of existing roofing materials and installation of new class-A roofing as… New installation Re-roof —
2026-10-21 General Construction 1650 FIFTH St — —
2026-10-21 General Construction 2733 STUART St — —
2026-10-21 General Construction 2508 RIDGE Rd — —
2026-10-21 Interior Renovation 1023 CRAGMONT Ave Bathroom remodel: Relocate shower fixtures for a walk-in shower, replace bathtub… Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-21 New Construction 2418 JEFFERSON Ave proposed construction to 299sf new detached ADU 299 sf New construction —
2026-10-21 General Construction 1716 SEVENTH St — —
2026-10-21 General Construction 1811 CEDAR St — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-21 General Construction 3054 WHEELER St new valve —
2026-10-21 General Construction 808 ARLINGTON Ave — YELLOWJACKET HEATING & COOLING INC
2026-10-21 General Construction 1924 PARKER St — —
2026-10-21 General Construction 1646 ASHBY Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-21 General Construction 1615 HARMON St See permit number B2013-04164 - PGE Service needed for Residence 2-story and Sep… 2-story residential —
2026-10-21 Structural 2738 PRINCE St Field-discovered conditions: Revised foundation and framing, minor layout change… —
2026-10-21 General Construction 2618 MILVIA St — 5S CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-10-21 General Construction 2707 DANA St Installing New space heater upstairs hallway. Associated with permit B2026-04064 Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Electrical 2327 SEVENTH St Upgrade main panel from 100 amps to 200 amps. 200A COTA ELECTRIC INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-20 Roofing 1915 CARLETON St Remove Existing Solar system. Install in the same location after new roof is ins… New installation New roof BACKBONE BUILDERS INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-20 Plumbing 2309 ASHBY Ave Hall Bathroom - Replace existing tub with new walk-in jetted tub – no change in … replacement AMERICAN STANDARD HOME SERVICES
2026-10-20 Electrical 1004 THE ALAMEDA Replace all (E) knob and tube wiring AFCI and GFCI outlets. Recessed cans. Repla… replacement GOLDEN ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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2026-10-20 General Construction 1200 NEILSON St — KENNETH BELL
Contact details pending
2026-10-20 Roofing 2736 GRANT St Tear off, install GAF EverGuard 60-mil white TPO roofing system with tapered ins… 38 sq tpo tear off replacement Re-roof SPARTAN HOME SERVICES
2026-10-20 Electrical 2959 PIEDMONT Ave Install new 200-amp main electrical panel relocate 100-amp subpanel in basement … replacement DONMAR ELECTRIC LLC
Contact details pending
2026-10-20 Electrical 2601 CALIFORNIA St 200A main panel upgrade. Replace 100A main panel at existing location. Replace e… 200A service panel replacement Panel service BERKELEY ELECTRIC INC
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2026-10-20 Roofing 1400 EUCLID Ave We shall tear of the old roof down to the sheathing board, install new #28 bases… metal New installation New roof Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Electrical 8 HOPKINS Ct SFR - Replace knob & tube via fishing method. 5 branch circuits and 25 device ou… replacement Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Landscaping & Exterior 1468 TENTH St Main Level: Add 226SF. Reorganize for entry, kitchen, hall 1, bedroom 2, laundry… —
2026-10-20 General Construction 2551 SAN PABLO Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-20 General Construction 1125 EUCLID Ave — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-20 General Construction 930 CARLETON St — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-20 Signage 1231 CARRISON St Address Assignment - ADU - Proposed address 1231 Carrison Street #A —
2026-10-20 General Construction 2410 SACRAMENTO St, A — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-20 Structural 1301 MILVIA St Voluntary seismic retrofit of existing single-family residence, including shear … —
2026-10-20 General Construction 3121 COLLEGE Ave, COM — —
2026-10-20 General Construction 150 BROOKSIDE Dr — Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Roofing 98 EL CAMINO REAL We shall tear off the old roof down to the sheathing, install new roof runner sy… shingle, metal tear off replacement Re-roof Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Electrical 1226 JOSEPHINE St Upgrading main service panel from 100A to 200A 200A service panel Panel service POWERCORE ELECTRIC INC
2026-10-20 Structural 1410 HOPKINS St Replace Entire slab in-kind in the basement. Valuation increases less than $3000… —
2026-10-20 General Construction 2732 HILLEGASS Ave Front building of 2732 Hillegass has 5 units, and the Back building of 2732 Hill… 5 units —
2026-10-20 Roofing 1633 SIXTH St We shall tear off the old roof down to the sheathing board, install new roof run… shingle, metal tear off replacement Re-roof Construction or Contractor State CSLB #:…
2026-10-20 Interior Renovation 2138 WOOLSEY St bathroom remodel, replace fixtures in existing locations —
2026-10-20 General Construction 1329 ROSE St, D — OCCUPANCY
2026-10-20 General Construction 2597 LE CONTE Ave — —
2026-10-20 Roofing 1836 RUSSELL St Reroof 1750 sqft. Install Comp Shingles 1,750 roof sf shingle replacement Re-roof —
2026-10-20 General Construction 2153 OREGON St New permit to close out B2021-05285. —
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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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PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (pop. 124K).

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 permit activity covers 4,051 indexed permits. 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

Search recent Berkeley, CA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Berkeley building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Berkeley Permit Pulse.

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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.

How fresh is the Berkeley permit data?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Berkeley?

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Contractors & subs
Recent Berkeley contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
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.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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