Columbus Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,067 indexed permits · 1,224 active contractors · 14,205 code violations · Columbus, Ohio.

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Columbus building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 11,566
Total permit value (90d) $708,536,714
Active contractors 1,224
Newest permit 2026-08-01

PermitGrab tracks 1,224 active contractors who pulled 12,067 building permits in Columbus, OH as of 2026-08-01. Live tracking of 14,205 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Columbus building permit activity

Contractors pulled 4,048 building permits in Columbus over the last 30 days — up 5.8% from the prior 30 days, with $217,763,482 in declared project value across the 1,516 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 11,566 permits worth $708,536,714.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. ECO PLUMBERS INC — 388 permits
  2. COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR — 365 permits
  3. Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling — 323 permits
  4. Able Roof — 224 permits
  5. Rosati Windows — 187 permits
  6. The Waterworks — 186 permits
  7. FEAZEL ROOFING LLC — 154 permits
  8. FIVE STAR HOME SERVICES — 141 permits
  9. AIRTRON INC — 126 permits
  10. RIGHTER PLUMBING INC — 120 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 43235 — 829 permits
  • 43228 — 548 permits
  • 43214 — 546 permits
  • 43219 — 538 permits
  • 43204 — 534 permits
Biggest project this month
$15,000,000 · Commercial · 3395 EASTON WAY · Mull & Weithman Architects
12,067
Indexed Permits
1,224
Active Contractors
14,205
Code Violations
510,350
Property Owners
545
Verified Phones
2026-08-03
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-01
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Columbus had 4048 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 2512 general construction, 1435 addition and 87 hvac. The average project value is $143,643.

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12,067 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-04-30 General Construction 7274 LEHMAN PARK PL 1,2,3 Family ROGAR PLUMBING GROUP LLC
2026-04-30 General Construction 245 E LAKEVIEW AVE 1,2,3 Family KENDAWGS HEATING & COOLING LLC
2026-04-30 General Construction 285 COZZINS ST Structures Other Than Buildings
2026-04-30 General Construction 2398 DUNKIRK DR 1,2,3 Family
2026-04-30 General Construction $19,080 4034 CARLOW CT Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential
2026-04-30 Demolition $87,700 45 W BARTHMAN AVE All Other Buildings and Structures Demolition B & B WRECKING & EXCAVATING INC
2026-04-30 General Construction $50,000,000 4001 OLENTANGY RIVER RD Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential
2026-04-30 General Construction 6425 SKYWAE DR 1,2,3 Family A MANN PLUMBING LTD
2026-04-30 General Construction 1375 CHAMBERS RD Graphics Sign Vision Co
2026-04-30 General Construction 335 E KOSSUTH ST 1,2,3 Family countrysideelectric
2026-04-30 General Construction $12,117 283 LELAND AVE Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential COLUMBUS WINDOWS AND SIDING LLC
2026-04-30 General Construction $9,127 348 SHERBORNE DR Additions, Alterations and Conversions - Residential HOME PRO EXTERIORS LLC
2026-04-30 General Construction 5115 FISHER RD Commercial Columbus Building Services Inc
2026-04-30 General Construction 1628 PARSONS AVE 1,2,3 Family
2026-04-30 General Construction 543 TAYLOR AVE
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2026-04-30 General Construction 3444 S HIGH ST Commercial HYBRID HEATING & COOLING
2026-04-30 General Construction 141 E GOODALE ST Commercial ALL SECURED SECURITY SERVICE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 24 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. ECO PLUMBERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 8 🔥 133 permits/30d Active 389 (376) - 🔒 Reveal
2. COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR 📞 ⚠️ 14 🔥 132 permits/30d Active 364 (354) - 🔒 Reveal
3. Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling 📞 ⚠️ 7 🔥 105 permits/30d Active 323 (316) - 🔒 Reveal
4. Able Roof 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 61 permits/30d Active 224 (206) Addition $15,933 🔒 Reveal
5. Rosati Windows 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 68 permits/30d Active 187 (186) Addition $8,528 🔒 Reveal
6. The Waterworks 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 55 permits/30d Active 187 (174) - 🔒 Reveal
7. FEAZEL ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 5 8 permits/30d Active 154 (147) Addition $26,272 🔒 Reveal
8. FIVE STAR HOME SERVICES 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 50 permits/30d Active 141 (135) - 🔒 Reveal
9. AIRTRON INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 65 permits/30d Active 126 (126) - 🔒 Reveal
10. RIGHTER PLUMBING INC 📞 🔥 38 permits/30d Active 120 (120) - 🔒 Reveal
11. POWER HOME REMODELING 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 116 (108) Addition $19,737 🔒 Reveal
12. NEWMAN ROOFING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 114 (113) Addition $18,086 🔒 Reveal
13. Kimberly Dao 🔥 49 permits/30d Active 111 (111) Addition $55,533 Verifying…
14. WINDOW NATION LLC 📞 ⚠️ 5 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 106 (101) Addition $11,550 🔒 Reveal
15. Suntria 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 49 permits/30d Active 102 (101) - 🔒 Reveal
16. Fire and Ice Heating and Air conditioning 📞 Active 99 (99) - 🔒 Reveal
17. Apex Pros 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 96 (85) - 🔒 Reveal
18. Rescue Rooter Plumbing, Drains, and Electric 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 88 (79) - 🔒 Reveal
19. CONSTRUCT PLUMBING DESIGN LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 85 (84) - 🔒 Reveal
20. CARE HEATING AND COOLING INC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 84 (83) - 🔒 Reveal
21. D.R. Horton 📞 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 79 (79) HVAC $391,138 🔒 Reveal
22. WEST SHORE HOME LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 79 (73) Addition $3,326 🔒 Reveal
23. West Jefferson Plumbing and Heating 📞 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 77 (75) - 🔒 Reveal
24. PECK ELECTRIC LLC 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 72 (69) - 🔒 Reveal
25. RT MOORE CO INC 📞 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 72 (68) - 🔒 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 12067+ Columbus building permits — updated daily 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, COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON AIR, Atlas Butler Heating and Cooling, Able Roof and Rosati Windows. PermitGrab tracks 1,224 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Columbus permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Columbus is dated 2026-08-01. 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 Columbus right now?

In the last 30 days, Columbus permitting activity covers 4,048 new building permits alongside 14,205 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.

Three plays that win in Columbus

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Columbus — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

14,205 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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How to look up Columbus building permits

Search recent Columbus, OH building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Columbus building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. 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 Columbus Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Columbus?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
2070 SHIRLENE DR COLUMBUS OH LAN*** County assessor
695 PERILOUS PL 1 COLUMBUS OH MCM*** Absentee owner County assessor
4281 WATERSIDE PL 4 COLUMBUS OH KUJ*** County assessor
1287 CASCADE DR 14 COLUMBUS OH KUJ*** Absentee owner County assessor
4330 SHIRLENE CT COLUMBUS OH KP *** 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 12067 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 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.

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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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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