Philadelphia Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,765 indexed permits · 2,148 active contractors · 7,999 code violations · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

PermitGrab tracks 2,148 active contractors who pulled 3,765 building permits in Philadelphia, PA as of 2026-06-09. Live tracking of 7,999 code violations in the same area. Updated weekly.

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3,765
Indexed Permits
2,148
Active Contractors
7,999
Code Violations
54,702
Property Owners
2026-06-09
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-05-31
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Recent hot leads

Freshly filed permits with named contractors — tap to call.

MANAFORT BROTHERS INC
2026-05-19
📍 759 PALLAS ST
Demolition
IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC
2026-05-19
📍 640 WATER WORKS DR
Plumbing
ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-19
📍 2031 E MADISON ST
General Construction

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3,765 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-19 Demolition 759 PALLAS ST Demolition Permit MANAFORT BROTHERS INC
2026-05-19 Plumbing 640 WATER WORKS DR Plumbing Permit IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC
2026-05-19 General Construction 2031 E MADISON ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-19 Plumbing 2911 W WISHART ST Plumbing Permit BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC
2026-05-19 Electrical 769 N 24TH ST Electrical Permit SOLAR STATES LLC
2026-05-19 Plumbing 1311 SIGEL ST Plumbing Permit BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC
2026-05-19 Plumbing 3729 N SYDENHAM ST Plumbing Permit BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC
2026-05-19 Plumbing 5209 OVERBROOK AVE Plumbing Permit QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 1520 W VENANGO ST Electrical Permit ×8 EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-05-13 Plumbing 728 W HUNTINGDON ST Plumbing Permit JACK EDMONDSON, INC.
2026-05-13 Electrical 5619 HEISKELL ST Electrical Permit EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 6672 MUSGRAVE ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-13 Plumbing 4115 DISSTON ST Plumbing Permit BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC..
2026-05-13 General Construction 9239 LANSFORD ST Zoning Permit Shay Argaman
2026-05-13 Electrical 5669 HEISKELL ST Electrical Permit EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 5642 HEISKELL ST Electrical Permit EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 711-19 N 7TH ST Electrical Permit ×3 QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 2001 RICHMOND ST Electrical Permit ×6 Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc
2026-05-13 Plumbing 713 MCCLELLAN ST Plumbing Permit Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC.
2026-05-13 Plumbing 2307 S BUCKNELL ST Plumbing Permit Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC.
2026-05-13 General Construction 5608 HEISKELL ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-13 Plumbing 715 MCCLELLAN ST Plumbing Permit Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC.
2026-05-13 General Construction 4946 KEYSER ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 1501 E WALNUT LN Electrical Permit PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech 5619 HEISKELL ST Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit Airzonehvac inc
2026-05-13 General Construction 3230 N 15TH ST Site / Utility Permit AR DEMOLITION INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 6674 MUSGRAVE ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 910-14 WILDER ST Fire Suppression Permit ×2 Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 1704 FRANKFORD AVE Commercial Building Permit MMB CONTRACTORS INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 1609 W NORRIS ST Fire Suppression Permit Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 2751 PRATT ST Residential Building Permit MMB CONTRACTORS INC
2026-05-13 General Construction 248 E PHIL ELLENA ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
2026-05-13 Electrical 1340 EARL ST Electrical Permit EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
2026-05-13 Plumbing 2404 N 3RD ST Plumbing Permit Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC
2026-05-13 General Construction 5514 MORTON ST Fire Suppression Permit ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 72 (72) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
2. EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC 📞 ⚠️ 7 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 51 (51) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
3. THOMAS UHL ⚠️ 7 🔥 32 permits/30d Active 50 (50) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
4. Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
5. 1 800 HEATERS INC 📞 ⚠️ 4 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
6. SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP 📞 ⚠️ 32 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 38 (38) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
7. ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC 📞 ⚠️ 17 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
8. BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. 📞 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
9. Sanks Mechanical ⚠️ 2 1 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
10. OK PLUMBING LLC 📞 ⚠️ 1 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
11. Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc 📞 ⚠️ 5 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
12. Reliant Utilities LLC 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
13. Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 20 (20) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
14. GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 20 (20) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
15. B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC 📞 ⚠️ 8 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 19 (19) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
16. ROBERT KATILAS 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 19 (19) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
17. Vincent Williams ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
18. Gaceta Plumbing LLC 📞 ⚠️ 10 7 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
19. Michael J Mccullough jr ⚠️ 5 8 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Fire Protection - Verifying…
20. EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC ⚠️ 4 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 18 (18) Electrical - Verifying…
21. MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC 📞 8 permits/30d Active 17 (17) Interior Renovation - 🔒 Reveal
22. DANIELS CONTRACTING OF… 📞 9 permits/30d Active 17 (17) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
23. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 17 (17) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
24. MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 17 (17) Plumbing - 🔒 Reveal
25. ARTHUR ABRAHAM 📞 6 permits/30d Active 17 (17) Interior Renovation - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Philadelphia
Construction Activity in Philadelphia

New building permits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia Building Permits

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3765+ Philadelphia building permits — updated weekly from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.

How Contractors Use Philadelphia Permit Data

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

Who pulled permits in Philadelphia this week?

The most active contractors filing in Philadelphia right now include FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC, EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC, THOMAS UHL, Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc and 1 800 HEATERS INC. PermitGrab tracks 2,148 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Philadelphia permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Philadelphia is dated 2026-05-31. Expected daily • newest record 10d old. 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 Philadelphia right now?

In the last 30 days, Philadelphia permitting activity covers 2,246 new building permits alongside 7,999 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 Philadelphia?

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

Property Address Owner Source
3064 WILLITS RD CHI*** County assessor
5010 N SMEDLEY ST MAN*** County assessor
8050 TEMPLE RD GAI*** County assessor
411 DUPONT ST YOH*** County assessor
424 CANTRELL ST LIM*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Philadelphia?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3765 building permits in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Philadelphia permit data?

PermitGrab collects Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

Contractors find leads in Philadelphia 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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Who buys this data?

Philadelphia permit & owner data, by use case

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

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