Buffalo Solar Permits & Contractor Leads

6,137 indexed permits · 793 active contractors · 5,503 code violations · Buffalo, New York.

PermitGrab tracks 793 active contractors who pulled 6,137 building permits in Buffalo, NY as of 2026-06-09. Live tracking of 5,503 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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6,137
Indexed Permits
793
Active Contractors
5,503
Code Violations
2,311
Property Owners
2026-06-09
Last Updated
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Buffalo had 831 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 738 general construction, 44 plumbing and 34 electrical. The average project value is $199,299.

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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 12 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 61 🔥 37 permits/30d Active 382 (137) Electrical $2,979 🔒 Reveal
2. T-MARK PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 17 🔥 36 permits/30d Active 338 (138) Plumbing $8,327 🔒 Reveal
3. MICHAEL MARKS 📞 ⚠️ 30 🔥 50 permits/30d Active 274 (160) Plumbing $3,480 🔒 Reveal
4. MICHAEL DOLLENDORF 📞 ⚠️ 7 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 235 (94) Plumbing $6,567 🔒 Reveal
5. ZENNER & RITTER 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 160 (60) HVAC $6,759 🔒 Reveal
6. ZACHER ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 13 8 permits/30d Active 119 (36) Electrical $3,487 🔒 Reveal
7. FRANK'S COMMERCIAL AND HOME SE ⚠️ 2 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 108 (66) Plumbing $11,834 Verifying…
8. ROY HAMILTON ⚠️ 2 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 102 (57) $17,581 Verifying…
9. REIMER HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 100 (29) HVAC $12,252 🔒 Reveal
10. ABEDE DACOSTA ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 75 (38) Electrical $3,381 Verifying…
11. COMMUNITY ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 15 2 permits/30d Active 66 (23) Electrical $2,252 🔒 Reveal
12. PETER CASTRONOVO ⚠️ 3 7 permits/30d Active 65 (24) Electrical $8,414 Verifying…
13. DANIEL SHUMWAY ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 62 (14) $21,690 🔒 Reveal
14. TONY CELLINO ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 61 (23) Plumbing $5,246 Verifying…
15. BRADY ELECTRIC INC 📞 ⚠️ 5 6 permits/30d Active 60 (31) Electrical $10,558 🔒 Reveal
16. MICHAEL REED 📞 ⚠️ 8 Active 55 (27) Plumbing $8,429 🔒 Reveal
17. JIM WILLIAMSON ⚠️ 4 6 permits/30d Active 54 (25) Electrical $5,020 🔒 Reveal
18. PCS PLUMBING & HEATING 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 51 (28) Plumbing $43,628 🔒 Reveal
19. KEVIN MARLOWE ⚠️ 4 6 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $2,924 Verifying…
20. NICHOLAS CAPPELLI ⚠️ 1 4 permits/30d Active 48 (19) HVAC $8,220 Verifying…
21. ANTHONY HERTEL HARDWARE & PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 45 (23) Plumbing $13,695 🔒 Reveal
22. FRANK DIMARIA ⚠️ 4 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 43 (29) Electrical $1,291 Verifying…
23. TIMOTHY GALLAGHER ⚠️ 3 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 43 (18) Electrical $100 Verifying…
24. GREENSTAR HOME SERVICES ⚠️ 1 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 42 (25) HVAC $9,843 Verifying…
25. ROTO-ROOTER 📞 ⚠️ 3 4 permits/30d Active 42 (15) Plumbing $7,552 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Buffalo
Construction Activity in Buffalo

New building permits in Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo Building Permits

Buffalo, New York processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6137+ Buffalo building permits — updated periodically from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Buffalo 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 Buffalo.

How Contractors Use Buffalo Permit Data

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

Who pulled permits in Buffalo this week?

The most active contractors filing in Buffalo right now include AFFORDABLE ELECTRIC SERVICES, T-MARK PLUMBING, MICHAEL MARKS, MICHAEL DOLLENDORF and ZENNER & RITTER. PermitGrab tracks 793 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Buffalo permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Buffalo is dated 2026-06-07. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. 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 Buffalo right now?

In the last 30 days, Buffalo permitting activity covers 831 new building permits alongside 5,503 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 Buffalo?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Buffalo?

PermitGrab currently tracks 6137 building permits in Buffalo, New York. 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 Buffalo permit data?

PermitGrab collects Buffalo on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, 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 Buffalo?

Contractors find leads in Buffalo 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 Buffalo — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. No credit card required to start — cancel anytime before day 14.

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Who buys this data?

Buffalo permit & owner data, by use case

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

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