San Diego Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,484 indexed permits · 1,562 active contractors · San Diego, California.

PermitGrab tracks 1,562 active contractors who pulled 3,484 building permits in San Diego, CA. Updated daily.

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3,484
Indexed Permits
1,562
Active Contractors
Updated recently · 2026-06-07
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San Diego had 826 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 643 general construction, 77 solar and 38 electrical. The average project value is $16,130.

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3,484 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit ABLE TRANSPORTATION
2026-05-28 General Construction 11846 1/3 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA Construction Noise Permit Charter Communications
2026-05-28 General Construction 2504 C St, San Diego, CA 92102 Traffic Control Permit CAST BUILD
2026-05-28 General Construction 4051 Adams Av, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit hacienda development solutions inc
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit VALUE TRUCK OF AZ
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit Value truck of AZ LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit VALUE TRUCK OF AZ
2026-05-28 General Construction 13835 1/3 Carmel Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92128 Construction Noise Permit Eagle Paving LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction 5816 Alleghany St, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit Balfour Beatty / FJ Willert
2026-05-28 General Construction 6936 1/3 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 Construction Noise Permit TOM STUDDARD
2026-05-28 General Construction 7766 Girard Av, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit BASILE STUDIO
2026-05-28 General Construction 1261 Felspar St, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit Cats Excavating
2026-05-28 Signage 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA Standard-Sign:1549/El Prado Russell Warner
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit VALUE TRUCK OF AZ
2026-05-28 Electrical 4849 Mount Ararat Dr, San Diego, CA 92111 No-Plan - Nonresidential/Multifamily - Electrical HOLLY ELECTRIC
2026-05-28 General Construction 13010 Via Grimaldi, San Diego, CA 92014 Traffic Control Permit Jazmin Armenta
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit VALUE TRUCK OF AZ
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit Value truck of AZ LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction 11375 El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Diego, CA Rapid Review-Standard-Building Construction:11375/El Camino Real DYNALECTRIC
2026-05-28 General Construction 2161 Reed Av, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit Liz Timple
2026-05-28 General Construction Transportation Permit Value Truck of AZ LLC
2026-05-28 General Construction 8110 Camino Del Oro, San Diego, CA Rapid Review-Standard-Building Construction:8110/Camino Del Oro HCI Systems
2026-05-27 General Construction 4888 1/3 Convoy St, San Diego, CA Traffic Control Permit Trammell Crow Residential
2026-05-27 Solar 4209 Alder Dr, San Diego, CA 92116 Photovoltaic - SB 379 TIM BONIVER
2026-05-27 General Construction 4605 Morena Bl, San Diego, CA General-Standard-Building Construction:4605/Morena
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 8 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SDG&E 🔥 120 permits/30d Active 222 (155) HVAC - Verifying…
2. AT&T California 🔥 35 permits/30d Active 92 (54) - Verifying…
3. SYMONS FIRE PROTECTION, INC. 📞 Active 28 (16) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
4. Juan Rosales 2 permits/30d 27 (6) Electrical $82,728 Verifying…
5. Sky Ziv 3 permits/30d Active 26 (14) Plumbing $382,628 Verifying…
6. Rick Oriol 24 (8) Plumbing $292,864 Verifying…
7. BYCOR General Contractors 📞 1 permits/30d 22 (3) Electrical $248,613 🔒 Reveal
8. VALUE TRUCK OF AZ 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 21 (21) - Verifying…
9. Ruto Vo 20 (7) - Verifying…
10. Sunrun 📞 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 19 (16) Solar - 🔒 Reveal
11. Sara Mariana 7 permits/30d Active 19 (12) $11,313 Verifying…
12. Russell Warner 1 permits/30d Active 18 (13) Signage - Verifying…
13. Bright Company Inc 📞 18 (2) $4,892 🔒 Reveal
14. ASI Hastings HVAC Dept NEW Active 16 (16) HVAC - Verifying…
15. Nova Security 📞 3 permits/30d 15 (8) - 🔒 Reveal
16. WALTER ANDERSON PLUMBING LLC 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 14 (14) - 🔒 Reveal
17. URC West, Inc Active 13 (12) $82,728 Verifying…
18. Dexcore Restoration 📞 4 permits/30d 13 (9) $8,302 🔒 Reveal
19. Cox Communications 7 permits/30d 13 (9) - Verifying…
20. ASI HASTINGS 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 12 (12) - Verifying…
21. Kelsie Castro 7 permits/30d 12 (8) Electrical - Verifying…
22. ELEMENTS DESIGN & BUILD INC 📞 2 permits/30d 12 (7) $40,000 🔒 Reveal
23. Bright Restoration 11 (3) $6,868 Verifying…
24. Premier Fire Corp 11 (1) - Verifying…
25. Charter Communications 3 permits/30d 10 (5) - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in San Diego

New building permits in San Diego, California 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 San Diego Building Permits

San Diego, California processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3484+ San Diego building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in San Diego 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 San Diego.

How Contractors Use San Diego Permit Data

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

Who pulled permits in San Diego this week?

The most active contractors filing in San Diego right now include SDG&E, AT&T California, SYMONS FIRE PROTECTION, INC., Juan Rosales and Sky Ziv. PermitGrab tracks 1,562 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is San Diego permit data?

Updated daily. 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 San Diego right now?

In the last 30 days, San Diego permitting activity covers 826 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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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in San Diego?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3484 building permits in San Diego, California. 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 San Diego permit data?

PermitGrab collects San Diego on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, 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 San Diego?

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

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