Cleveland Building Permits & Contractor Leads

4,027 indexed permits · 2,807 active contractors · 1,799 code violations · Cleveland, Ohio.

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Cleveland had 1693 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 798 general construction, 361 interior renovation and 143 hvac. The average project value is $289,725.

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Universal Windows Direct
2026-04-21
📍 17211 SEDALIA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135
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Allenbey Construction Co. LLc
2026-04-21
📍 1584 E 82 ST 1, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103
General Construction
1st Choice Roofing
2026-04-21
📍 2041 WEST BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102
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2026-04-21 Violation 983 E 128TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 VN Created & Mailed VN Created & Mailed
2026-04-21 General Construction $6,500 17211 SEDALIA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Exterior only remodel Universal Windows Direct
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2026-04-21 General Construction $7,500 1584 E 82 ST 1, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Interior Only Remodel Allenbey Construction Co. LLc
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2026-04-21 General Construction $11,213 2041 WEST BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Add or change existing construction elements 1st Choice Roofing
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2026-04-21 General Construction $15,248 12200 OAKFIELD AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Interior Only Remodel Cleveland Basement Systems
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2026-04-21 Fence $8,808 3166 W 165TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Residential Fences United Fencing
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2026-04-21 General Construction $50,000 19622 RIDGELAND AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Addition to an existing building Conor Design Build LLC
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2026-04-21 General Construction $143,000 7803 LEXINGTON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Correct Violations Construction Smith Inc.
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2026-04-21 General Construction $15,000 1737 E 37TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114 Interior/Exterior Remodel dan Ni
2026-04-21 Demolition $7,700 6416 WARSAW AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Demolition Darryl G Moore
2026-04-21 Demolition $16,300 864 LINN DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 Demolition Darryl G Moore
2026-04-21 Demolition $19,370 2291 W 6TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44113 Demolition Darryl G Moore
2026-04-21 General Construction $4,000 3853 W 40 ST 1, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Exterior only remodel Allenbey Construction Co. LLc
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2026-04-21 General Construction $11,652 3601 ERIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44113 Exterior only remodel Barbera Home Improvement
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2026-04-21 General Construction $7,367 15610 NORWAY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Add or change existing construction elements 1st Choice Roofing
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2026-04-21 Fence $15,000 1736 SUPERIOR AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114 Commercial Fences Borchert Fence Co. Inc.
2026-04-21 General Construction $7,948 14110 KINSMAN RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 Add or change existing construction elements Southeast Permits
2026-04-21 General Construction $9,749 619 PROSPECT AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44115 Commercial Signs Sign Erectors, Inc.
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2026-04-21 General Construction $13,822 1971 W 58TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Exterior only remodel SECOND TO NONE INC.
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2026-04-21 Violation 3587 E 146TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 VN Created & Mailed VN Created & Mailed
2026-04-21 General Construction $22,511 9001 JEFFRIES AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Exterior only remodel EXTERIORS PLUS LLC
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2026-04-21 Fence $15,000 6518 EDNA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103 Residential Fences Ruth Long Hall
2026-04-21 General Construction $15,000 1717 E 9TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114 Commercial Signs RUFF NEON & LIGHTING MAINTENANCE INC.
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2026-04-21 General Construction $25,000 4400 TURNEY RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Interior Only Remodel RT Design Group, LLC
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2026-04-21 General Construction $11,819 4241 RIDGEVIEW RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Add or change existing construction elements Firestone Restorations
2026-04-21 Violation 17550 LAKESHORE BLVD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44119 VN Created & Mailed VN Created & Mailed
2026-04-21 General Construction $15,000 12620 ERWIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Exterior only remodel ABA BUILDERS LLC
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2026-04-21 General Construction $15,000 11118 NOTRE DAME AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44104 Correct Violations Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $1,500 16301 WALDEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 Correct Violations Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $60,000 2182 E 35TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44115 Correct Violations Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 Demolition $1,000 3724 E 59TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Demolition Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $63,625 3594 E 113TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Correct Violations Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $57,500 16301 WALDEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 Correct Violations Riparian Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $40,580 9605 MADISON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Add or change existing construction elements RightMark Roofing
2026-04-21 General Construction $1,000 10628 BELLAIRE RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Exterior only remodel ABA BUILDERS LLC
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2026-04-21 General Construction $25,000 1640 E 85, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Correct Violations RAL PM,
2026-04-21 General Construction $550,000 127 PUBLIC SQUARE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44114 Interior Only Remodel Higley Construction
2026-04-21 General Construction $3,614 4360 E 156TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 Interior/Exterior Remodel Home Depot USA
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2026-04-21 Violation 444 E 152ND ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-04-21 Fence $7,000 4183 E 188TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44122 Residential Fences NEO Fence & Deck
2026-04-21 Fence $8,000 3006 HILLCREST AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Residential Fences NEO Fence & Deck
2026-04-21 General Construction $28,000 3394 W 128TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Interior/Exterior Remodel jamal seder
2026-04-20 Violation 1018 E 149TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 VN Created & Mailed VN Created & Mailed
2026-04-20 General Construction 3727 W 136TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Add or change existing construction elements RAMJIT UTOPIA BUILDERS INC.
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2026-04-20 General Construction 3895 W 162ND ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Add or change existing construction elements RAMJIT UTOPIA BUILDERS INC.
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2026-04-20 General Construction 5912 BROOKSIDE DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Add or change existing construction elements RAMJIT UTOPIA BUILDERS INC.
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2026-04-20 General Construction $1,709,618 1609 HAZEL DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Add or change existing construction elements J. KURTZ Architects
2026-04-20 Demolition $2,700 6602 FATHER CARUSO DR DR 0, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Demolition SNV CONTRACTING GROUP INC.
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2026-04-20 General Construction $726,228 2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Exterior only remodel Terik Roofing, Inc.
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2026-04-20 General Construction $10,000 1416 LAKEVIEW RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Exterior only remodel Anthony Holman
2026-04-20 General Construction $22,791 1752 VICTORIA RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44112 Exterior only remodel Renewal by Andersen
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2026-04-20 General Construction $5,021 6112 PARKRIDGE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Interior/Exterior Remodel SCOTT DOUGHMAN
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2026-04-20 General Construction $10,900 12611 SOIKA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 Add or change existing construction elements Remi Roofing and Construction, Inc.
2026-04-20 General Construction $17,025 11317 LAKE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Interior/Exterior Remodel SCOTT DOUGHMAN
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2026-04-20 Demolition $2,200 7807 NEW YORK AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Demolition QDC OF OHIO INC
2026-04-20 General Construction $8,500 6108 PARKRIDGE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Exterior only remodel THIRD ESTIMATE CORPORATION (THE)
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2026-04-20 Demolition $9,800 12710 FERRIS AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Demolition Darryl G Moore
2026-04-20 Demolition $3,500 7808 COLGATE AVE 1, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Demolition JODIAN DIXON
2026-04-20 General Construction $22,350 17208 BILTMORE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44128 Residential Garage Platinum Construction
2026-04-20 General Construction $46,525 7301 BESSEMER AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44127 Add or change existing construction elements Credible Construction LLC
2026-04-20 Fence $2,900 13509 WAINSTEAD AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Residential Fences McNamara’s Fence LLC
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2026-04-20 General Construction $30,000 1384 E 86TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Correct Violations TopShelf Development Inc
2026-04-20 General Construction 5919 HOSMER AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Change of use with no work Our Place Child Care Center
2026-04-20 General Construction $9,900 3790 W 116TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Exterior only remodel TopShelf Development Inc
2026-04-20 General Construction $32,305 5215 TILLMAN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Exterior only remodel Universal Windows Direct
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2026-04-20 General Construction $6,000 9703 PARMELEE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 Add or change existing construction elements AK LEGACIES LLC
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2026-04-20 General Construction $11,400 3716 W 41ST ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Exterior only remodel Universal Windows Direct
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2026-04-20 General Construction $7,400 18312 ROCKLAND AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Exterior only remodel Chappelle Roofing LLC
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2026-04-20 Violation 10018 LORAIN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Open Open
2026-04-20 General Construction $5,797 4327 W 139TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Exterior only remodel Universal Windows Direct
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2026-04-20 Fence $7,000 17622 ALLIEN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Residential Fences VETERANS FENCE COMPANY
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2026-04-20 Violation 14603 MILVERTON RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-04-20 General Construction $9,000 4431 W 4TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Interior/Exterior Remodel West Side Roofing Co.,Inc.
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2026-04-20 Violation 3394 W 128TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Closed Closed
2026-04-20 General Construction $17,000 5311 VANDALIA AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Interior/Exterior Remodel West Side Roofing Co.,Inc.
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2026-04-20 General Construction $8,000 4331 HODGSON AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Add or change existing construction elements LOVELL CONSTRUCTION LLC.
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2026-04-20 General Construction $11,921 7409 HALLE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Exterior only remodel Kerns Roofing and Restoration
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2026-04-20 Violation 13710 RUGBY RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Post&Photo (C) Post&Photo (C)
2026-04-20 Violation 6912 WORLEY AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Open Open
2026-04-20 General Construction $10,000 4643 BROADWAY AVE 1, CLEVELAND, OH, 44127 Interior Only Remodel MCW Contractors LLC
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2026-04-20 General Construction $12,000 1378 W 85TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Add or change existing construction elements A plus certified remodeling
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2026-04-20 General Construction $1,600 4505 W 148TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 Residential Garage keisha hawkins
2026-04-20 General Construction $5,500 11509 BEULAH AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Exterior only remodel RTCS Complete Home Repairs LLC
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2026-04-20 Fence $2,500 4464 W 49TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44144 Residential Fences MAE FENCE LLC
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2026-04-19 General Construction $4,000 12401 PHILLIPS AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 Exterior only remodel THIRD ESTIMATE CORPORATION (THE)
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2026-04-19 General Construction $239,000 17312 TARRYMORE RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44119 Add or change existing construction elements BLACKHAUS DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-04-19 General Construction $50,000 10325 JOAN AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Interior Only Remodel Roey Shavit
2026-04-19 General Construction $6,200 1456 E 123 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Foundation Tomorrow's Home Solutions
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2026-04-18 General Construction $250,000 1936 W 25 ST D, CLEVELAND, OH, 44113 Interior Only Remodel Abdo 4845605585 Atiah
2026-04-17 Violation 3210 MAPLEDALE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44109 Awaiting Reinspection Awaiting Reinspection
2026-04-17 General Construction 16702 ERNEST AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Add or change existing construction elements BY-TOR CONTRACTING INC.
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2026-04-17 General Construction 3126 W 160TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Add or change existing construction elements BY-TOR CONTRACTING INC.
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2026-04-17 Violation 853 E 149TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
2026-04-17 General Construction 2026 MURRAY HILL RD 04, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 Change of use with no work Cleveland Montessori
2026-04-17 General Construction $12,000 3741 E 118 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44105 Exterior only remodel Cleveland Property Investment…
2026-04-17 General Construction $75,000 1871 KNOWLES ST, EAST CLEVELAND, OH, 44112 Interior/Exterior Remodel CRITCHFIELD CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2026-04-17 Fence $2,600 1426 W 84TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 Residential Fences Dinah Helena Hahn
2026-04-17 General Construction $200,171 3739 W 165TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44111 Addition to an existing building Dover Home Remodelers
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2026-04-17 General Construction $2,000 2200 W 38TH ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44113 Interior/Exterior Remodel Elite Remodeling & Construction
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2026-04-17 Violation 872 E 143RD ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 Post&Photo (NC) Post&Photo (NC)
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 9 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SHINARD D BANKS 📞 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 204 (121) Windows & Doors - 🔒 Reveal
2. ALEJANDRO J AVILES 5 permits/30d Active 133 (65) Windows & Doors $3,532 Verifying…
3. JOHN H LANGER 📞 8 permits/30d Active 71 (37) Plumbing $5,546 🔒 Reveal
4. BRUCE C HOWARD 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (32) HVAC $7,689 Verifying…
5. DANIELE A CESARIO 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 52 (20) HVAC $6,303 Verifying…
6. Universal Windows Direct 📞 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Interior Renovation $10,576 🔒 Reveal
7. SCOTT DOUGHMAN 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Interior Renovation $9,738 🔒 Reveal
8. GABRIEL DEJESUS 4 permits/30d Active 41 (18) HVAC $4,707 🔒 Reveal
9. BY-TOR CONTRACTING INC. 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 38 (38) $1,953 🔒 Reveal
10. Next Generation Construction 📞 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 36 (36) $37,941 🔒 Reveal
11. JEFF AGNEW 9 permits/30d Active 36 (21) HVAC $1,870 Verifying…
12. DAVID FRIESORGER 1 permits/30d Active 36 (21) HVAC $8,931 Verifying…
13. ABA BUILDERS LLC 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Interior Renovation $11,568 🔒 Reveal
14. GINA M YAFANARO 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 32 (30) Roofing $11,784 🔒 Reveal
15. JOSH J BULLOCH 3 permits/30d Active 32 (17) HVAC $8,417 Verifying…
16. KARLA L DIBELL 2 permits/30d Active 30 (14) HVAC $12,028 Verifying…
17. ANTHONY NEWTON 9 permits/30d Active 29 (16) HVAC $17,082 🔒 Reveal
18. Tomorrow's Home Solutions 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Structural $8,962 🔒 Reveal
19. KEITH E SCHROETER 1 permits/30d Active 28 (15) Plumbing $774 Verifying…
20. ANDREW J WEINFURTNER 9 permits/30d Active 27 (27) HVAC $12,712 Verifying…
21. JONEL ROSU Active 25 (16) HVAC $3,220 Verifying…
22. LEONARD R DOLLY 6 permits/30d Active 25 (15) Plumbing $9,616 Verifying…
23. BARNEY B CALLAHAN 2 permits/30d Active 25 (13) Electrical $2,952 Verifying…
24. BRYAN K POLLARD 3 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $96,451 Verifying…
25. CODY T GREEN 1 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $1,373 Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Cleveland

New building permits in Cleveland, Ohio 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 Cleveland Building Permits

Cleveland, Ohio processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4027+ Cleveland building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cleveland 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 Cleveland.

How Contractors Use Cleveland Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cleveland 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.

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Who pulled permits in Cleveland this week?

The most active contractors filing in Cleveland right now include SHINARD D BANKS, ALEJANDRO J AVILES, JOHN H LANGER, BRUCE C HOWARD and DANIELE A CESARIO. PermitGrab tracks 2,807 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Cleveland permit data?

Updated daily. 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 Cleveland right now?

In the last 30 days, Cleveland permitting activity covers 1,693 new building permits alongside 1,799 active code violations. 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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Who’s Building in Cleveland?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
11200 LAKE AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44102 JOE*** Absentee owner County assessor
1961 COLTMAN RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44106 LAR*** Absentee owner 3 properties County assessor
532 E 108 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44108 GEO*** Absentee owner County assessor
988 RONDEL RD, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110 STA*** County assessor
4526 W 172 ST, CLEVELAND, OH, 44135 FLE*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cleveland?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4027 building permits in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Cleveland permit data?

PermitGrab collects Cleveland on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

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Cleveland permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Cleveland = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Cleveland GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Cleveland 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 Cleveland are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Cleveland renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Cleveland permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Cleveland 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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