Columbus Building Permits & Contractor Leads

4,193 indexed permits · 2,422 active contractors · 12,830 code violations · Columbus, Ohio.

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PermitGrab tracks 2,422 active contractors who pulled 4,193 building permits in Columbus, OH. Live tracking of 12,830 code violations in the same area. Updated weekly.

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4,193
Indexed Permits
2,422
Active Contractors
12,830
Code Violations
29,539
Property Owners
213
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-04
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Columbus had 2347 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1455 general construction, 792 addition and 95 hvac. The average project value is $211,648.

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17,023 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-02 Violation 2671 MAYBURY RD General Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 1466 FULLEN RD NA Active
2026-04-02 Violation 1466 FULLEN RD General Active
2026-04-02 Violation 1808 HOLBURN AVE General Active
2026-04-02 Violation 865 GREENFIELD DR UNIT 1E Other Emergency PACE - Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 1129 ROSEWOOD AVE General Active
2026-04-02 Violation 61 S CHAMPION AVE General Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 259 E MARKISON AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 1414 S CHAMPION AVE NA Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 282 E WELCH AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 269 E MARKISON AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 403 E MAYNARD AVE Solid Waste Active
2026-04-02 Violation 194 AVONDALE AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 253 MIDLAND AVE General PACE - Active
2026-04-02 Violation 253 MIDLAND AVE NA Active
2026-04-02 Violation 578 BULEN AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Active
2026-04-02 Violation 578 BULEN AVE NA Active
2026-04-02 Violation 163 NASHOBA AVE Weeds and Solid Waste Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 1468 BLISS ST NA Active
2026-04-02 Violation 3165 N HIGH ST Other Active
2026-04-02 Violation 1100 N HIGH ST NA Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 862 ELLSWORTH AVE General Active
2026-04-02 Violation 957 CAMPBELL AVE Emergency--Board Up Closed
2026-04-02 Violation 5662 GLENGREEN CT General Active
2026-04-02 Violation 44 E CALIFORNIA AVE General Closed
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. ECO PLUMBERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 101 permits/30d Active 152 (152) - 🔒 Reveal
2. Positive Electric 📞 1 permits/30d 137 (5) - 🔒 Reveal
3. Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling 📞 🔥 98 permits/30d Active 133 (133) - 🔒 Reveal
4. FEAZEL ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 69 permits/30d Active 123 (123) Addition $20,964 🔒 Reveal
5. COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 82 permits/30d Active 105 (105) - 🔒 Reveal
6. Able Roof ⚠️ 1 🔥 56 permits/30d Active 103 (103) Addition $14,828 🔒 Reveal
7. Fire and Ice Heating and Air conditioning 📞 Active 99 (99) - 🔒 Reveal
8. Rosati Windows 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 54 permits/30d Active 68 (68) Addition $8,498 🔒 Reveal
9. NEWMAN ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 43 permits/30d Active 66 (66) Addition $18,214 🔒 Reveal
10. TemperaturePro Columbus 📞 66 (1) - 🔒 Reveal
11. The Waterworks 📞 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 65 (65) - 🔒 Reveal
12. MOODY NOLAN 1 permits/30d Active 61 (14) Addition $1,398,528 🔒 Reveal
13. POWER HOME REMODELING 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 60 (60) Addition $20,857 🔒 Reveal
14. TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC SERVICE 🔥 55 permits/30d Active 55 (55) - 🔒 Reveal
15. FIVE STAR HOME SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 47 (47) - 🔒 Reveal
16. RIGHTER PLUMBING INC 📞 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 46 (46) - 🔒 Reveal
17. WINDOW NATION LLC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Addition $13,433 🔒 Reveal
18. Preferred Living Active 43 (23) $1,334,994 🔒 Reveal
19. Apex Pros 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 42 (42) - 🔒 Reveal
20. West Jefferson Plumbing and Heating 📞 🔥 34 permits/30d Active 41 (41) - 🔒 Reveal
21. New Season Air Comfort, LLC. 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 41 (41) - Verifying…
22. Rescue Rooter Plumbing, Drains, and Electric 📞 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 39 (39) - 🔒 Reveal
23. EFFICIENT ELECTRIC CORP 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 38 (38) - 🔒 Reveal
24. Electric ranch llc Active 36 (16) - Verifying…
25. Able Roofing 📞 3 permits/30d 36 (4) Addition $15,792 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Columbus
Construction Activity in Columbus

New building permits in Columbus, 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 Columbus Building Permits

Columbus, Ohio processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4193+ Columbus building permits — updated weekly from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Columbus 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 Columbus.

How Contractors Use Columbus Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Columbus this week?

The most active contractors filing in Columbus right now include ECO PLUMBERS INC, Positive Electric, Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling, FEAZEL ROOFING LLC and COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR. PermitGrab tracks 2,422 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Columbus permit data?

Updated weekly. 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 Columbus right now?

In the last 30 days, Columbus permitting activity covers 2,347 new building permits alongside 12,830 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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The motivated-seller list

12,830 open code violations in Columbus, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Columbus?

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
6101 JOLLIFF ST POW*** Absentee owner County assessor
341 DARBY CREEK DR BOA*** Absentee owner 15 properties County assessor
2208 BERRY HILL DR HAR*** Absentee owner County assessor
6244 HOOVER RD TRU*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
2453 NORTHEM CT SIL*** Absentee owner County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Columbus?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4193 building permits in Columbus, 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 Columbus permit data?

PermitGrab collects Columbus on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated weekly, 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.

How can contractors find construction leads in Columbus?

Contractors find leads in Columbus by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Columbus — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Columbus permit & owner data, by use case

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

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