Dayton Building Permits & Contractor Leads

2,192 indexed permits · 168 active contractors · Dayton, Ohio.

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Dayton building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 2,192
Active contractors 168
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 168 active contractors who pulled 2,192 building permits in Dayton, OH as of 2026-07-31. Permits updated daily.

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Dayton building permit activity

Contractors pulled 550 building permits in Dayton over the last 30 days — down 34.4% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 2,192 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. ERNEST BEN CROOKS — 93 permits
  2. FRYE MECHANICAL INC — 31 permits
  3. ELITE CONSTRUCTION — 27 permits
  4. FRANK F FOLIO — 20 permits
  5. AARON K GAYNOR — 20 permits
  6. M EXCAVATING, INC — 20 permits
  7. EVANS PLUMBING, LLC — 18 permits
  8. BRADY PLUMBING — 16 permits
  9. NELSON STARK COMPANY — 15 permits
  10. ONEWAY HOME SERVICES LLC — 15 permits
2,192
Indexed Permits
168
Active Contractors
133
Verified Phones
2026-08-02
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
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Dayton had 550 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 209 general construction, 113 plumbing and 101 electrical.

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2,192 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-11 General Construction 505 S Ludlow ST, DAYTON OH 45402-2606 1st REV 05/12/2026 - FIRST FLOOR RENOVATIONS
2026-05-11 General Construction
2026-05-11 General Construction 411 LOWES ST, DAYTON OH 45409-2439 United States
2026-05-11 General Construction 1325 OAKDALE AVE, DAYTON OH 45420-1519 United States
2026-05-11 General Construction 444 W THIRD ST, DAYTON OH 45402-1421 United States
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Sinclair CC
2026-05-11 Demolition 2932 TUBMAN AVE, DAYTON OH 45417-4243 United States PEW DEMOLTIONS, INC
2026-05-11 HVAC/Mech 1438 N KEOWEE ST, DAYTON OH 45404 Victors Taco Shop - Parking Lot Patio
2026-05-11 Demolition 2817 TUBMAN AVE, DAYTON OH 45417-4240 United States PEW DEMOLTION, INC
2026-05-11 General Construction 1427 PERSHING BLVD, DAYTON OH 45410-3114 United States
2026-05-11 General Construction 1815 Warner AVE, DAYTON OH 45404-1988
2026-05-11 General Construction 131 Ludlow ST N, 315, DAYTON OH Trost Health OH LLC
2026-05-11 General Construction
2026-05-11 General Construction 52 S TERRY ST, DAYTON OH 45403
2026-05-11 General Construction 113 CENTRE ST, DAYTON OH 45403-1905 United States Owner Occupied
2026-05-11 General Construction 816 WALTON AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5331 United States
2026-05-11 General Construction 113 MCDANIEL ST, DAYTON OH 45405-4819 United States
2026-05-11 General Construction 701 Longworth St., DAYTON OH 45414 RTA Paratransit Bus Garage
2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech 821 WESTWOOD AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5342 United States Special Services Inspection for Property in Structural Nuisance Program
2026-05-08 General Construction 173 AVONDALE DR, DAYTON OH 45404 Pathway School of Discovery - Food Prep Renovations
2026-05-08 General Construction 1805 W GRAND AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5721 United States BLADECUTTERS
2026-05-08 General Construction 238 DELAWARE, DAYTON OH
2026-05-08 General Construction 2010 W GRAND AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5630 United States BLADECUTTERS
2026-05-08 General Construction 905 E THIRD ST, DAYTON OH 45402-2248 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 3808 Cornell Woods W, Dayton OH 45406-3718 Andorra, 3808 REV 05/08/2026 - Bridges of Pine Creek Apartments
2026-05-08 General Construction 3300 NEEDMORE RD, DAYTON OH 45414 United States REV05/11/2026 - Needmore Rd Dispensary
2026-05-08 General Construction MAX CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-05-08 General Construction 1828 W Stewart ST, DAYTON OH 45417-3741 ×3
2026-05-08 General Construction 2016 W GRAND AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5630 United States BLADECUTTERS
2026-05-08 General Construction 431 E THIRD ST, DAYTON OH 45402 United States Madison Tilt
2026-05-08 General Construction
2026-05-08 Roofing 120 W APPLE ST, DAYTON OH 45402-2624 United States Society of St Vincents - Roofing Project
2026-05-08 General Construction 2915 LINDEN AVE, DAYTON OH 45410-3038 United States REV 5/8/26 - First Choice Kratom
2026-05-08 General Construction 925 CROYDEN DR, DAYTON OH 45420-1711 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 329 KLING DR, DAYTON OH 45419-4002 United States Owner
2026-05-08 General Construction 1924 BROWN ST, DAYTON OH 45409-2456 United States The Pine Club Offices
2026-05-08 General Construction 2313 FAUVER AVE, DAYTON OH 45420-2524 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction
2026-05-08 General Construction 525 IRVING AVE, DAYTON OH 45409-2442 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 60 BELL ST, DAYTON OH 45403-1941 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 1461 N EUCLID AVE, DAYTON OH 45406-5919 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 1441 WESLEYAN RD, DAYTON OH 45406 United States PARK BATHROOM
2026-05-08 General Construction 607 W FAIRVIEW AVE, APT/UNIT 7, DAYTON OH 45405-3200 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 1805 RIVERSIDE DR, DAYTON OH 45405-3847 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 2011 W GRAND AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-5631 United States BLADECUTTERS
2026-05-08 General Construction JF PETROLEUM GROUP
2026-05-08 General Construction 1721 RADIO RD, DAYTON OH 45403 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 105 GORDON AVE, DAYTON OH 45402-8116 United States
2026-05-08 General Construction 2046 BURROUGHS DR, DAYTON OH 45406-4420 United States
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 23 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. ERNEST BEN CROOKS 📞 ⚠️ 3 Active 93 (93) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
2. FRYE MECHANICAL INC Active 31 (31) HVAC - Verifying…
3. ELITE CONSTRUCTION 📞 Active 27 (27) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
4. FRANK F FOLIO 📞 1 permits/30d Active 20 (20) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
5. AARON K GAYNOR 📞 Active 20 (20) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. M EXCAVATING, INC 📞 Active 20 (20) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. BRADY PLUMBING 📞 6 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
8. EVANS PLUMBING, LLC 📞 3 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. NELSON STARK COMPANY 📞 Active 15 (15) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
10. ONEWAY HOME SERVICES LLC 📞 3 permits/30d Active 15 (15) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
11. WHITES PLUMBING 📞 ⚠️ 2 2 permits/30d Active 14 (14) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
12. GMAIL.COM PRESTON PLUMBING LLC 📞 Active 13 (13) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
13. LOGAN SERVICES INC. 📞 4 permits/30d Active 12 (12) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. FELTY ELECTRIC 📞 Active 11 (11) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
15. PAYNE ENTERPRISES INC 📞 10 (10) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
16. BONHAM ELECTRIC, INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 1 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. BTG HOME SOLUTIONS INC 📞 ⚠️ 1 3 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
18. HURRICANE ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 1 3 permits/30d 9 (9) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
19. DEAN A SUTTER 1 permits/30d 9 (9) Plumbing - Verifying…
20. A-1 MECHANICAL OF DAYTON, LLC 📞 9 (9) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
21. PRESTON PLUMBING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 1 permits/30d 8 (8) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
22. ACT PLUMBING LLC 📞 8 permits/30d 8 (8) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
23. GMAIL.COM MCGHEE ELECTRIC LLC 📞 7 (7) - 🔒 Reveal
24. Pipe Laying Contractor 📞 7 (7) - 🔒 Reveal
25. THE ECO PLUMBERS LLC 📞 7 (7) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Dayton
Construction Activity in Dayton

New building permits in Dayton, 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 Dayton Building Permits

Dayton, Ohio processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2192+ Dayton building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Dayton 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 Dayton.

How Contractors Use Dayton Permit Data

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

Who pulled permits in Dayton this week?

The most active contractors filing in Dayton right now include ERNEST BEN CROOKS, FRYE MECHANICAL INC, ELITE CONSTRUCTION, FRANK F FOLIO and AARON K GAYNOR. PermitGrab tracks 168 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Dayton permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Dayton is dated 2026-07-31. 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 Dayton right now?

In the last 30 days, Dayton permitting activity covers 550 new building permits. 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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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Dayton — 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

Code violations matched to property owners. 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 Dayton building permits

Search recent Dayton, OH building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Dayton 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 Dayton Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayton Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Dayton?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2192 building permits in Dayton, 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 Dayton permit data?

PermitGrab collects Dayton 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 Dayton?

Contractors find leads in Dayton 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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Dayton permit & owner data, by use case

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

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