Washington DC Building Permits & Contractor Leads

9,309 indexed permits · 4,785 active contractors · Washington DC, District of Columbia.

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Updated recently · 2026-06-17
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Washington DC had 3702 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 1005 electrical, 1001 plumbing and 602 hvac.

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SM IRVING LLC
2026-04-15
📍 2510 IRVING ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Plumbing
JESSE TARR
2026-04-15
📍 1301 U ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
General Construction
JOSHUA PIERCE
2026-04-15
📍 1434 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010
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2026-04-15 Plumbing 607 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS KUHLA, DIANE L
2026-04-15 General Construction 2030 37TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL MAXWELL, LAUREN
2026-04-15 General Construction 1131 48TH PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 Electrical Trade Permit BRANDON SHORES
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2510 IRVING ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 PLUMBING AND GAS SM IRVING LLC
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2026-04-15 Plumbing 1220 WYLIE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS O'DONNELL, RACHEL P
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3220 CLEVELAND AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 MECHANICAL GREENSTEIN, JARED
2026-04-15 Plumbing 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 PLUMBING AND GAS STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1520 TRINIDAD AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AUKARD, MICHAEL V
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1830 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS DAVIDSON-LADLY, SARAH J
2026-04-15 General Construction 1301 U ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 HISTORIC Parking Garage concrete repairs JESSE TARR
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2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1006 SHEPHERD ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: TLP··· 🔒
SCOPE OF WORK: LEVEL 1 INTERIOR RENOVATION. NO REPLACEMENT OF HVAC, PLUMBING OR … E. WISE;
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1800 R ST NW 204, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PLUMBING AND GAS CASSAIN, MARTA I
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4180 LIVINGSTON RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 MECHANICAL STATE TENANCY LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 2818 NEWTON ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL TSUI, SIU FAI
2026-04-15 General Construction 4848 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 ELECTRICAL YEWANDE JOHNSON
2026-04-15 Roofing 3200 6TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032 SCOPE OF WORK REHABILITATION OF EXISTING 1970s ERA SCHOOL; SELECTIVE DEMOLITION … DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA C/O MCN BUILD GC DISTRICT OF
2026-04-15 Roofing 4326 18TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 REPLACE EXISTING FRONT PORCH ROOF & COLUMNS EXTERIOR WORK ONLY NO HVAC OR PLUMBI… NULL NULL; PETER SCHANS
2026-04-15 Windows/Doors 1011 SOUTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 Removing the interior and exterior trim, removing the window frames from the ope… NULL NULL; MIKE HEIN
2026-04-15 Roofing 5215 BLAINE ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 Tear off existing underlayment, ice and water, shingle, drip edge, flashing, and… NA NA; RENE DIONNE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1434 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 Mechanical trade Permit JOSHUA PIERCE
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2026-04-15 Pool/Spa 4501 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
Approval to work on Emancipation Day, 4/16/2026, FULL CONSTRUCTION within standa… KURT PHILLIPSON
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3420 LIVINGSTON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 MECHANICAL MUSE DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1620 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 2, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 MECHANICAL BISHOP, JAMES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1930 18TH ST NW 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 MECHANICAL SIEGALL, BRIGITTE T
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1125 MORSE ST NE 3, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Mechanical trade Permit JOSHUA PIERCE
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2026-04-15 General Construction 2145 30TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL RICHARDSON, WILLIAM A
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1822 MONROE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS HOLT, CHRISTOPHER A
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5524 UTAH AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 PLUMBING AND GAS SHAPIRO, CRAIG A
2026-04-15 General Construction 6901 GREENVALE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL MARGO RICKS
2026-04-15 General Construction 740 HOWARD RD SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Owner: BD ··· 🔒
Installation of 2 monitoring wells BRONSON GERKEN
2026-04-15 Battery Storage 6605 13TH PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20012 Installation of :72 LF Drain Tile System72 LF Drainboard 1x 3/4 HP Sump pump (w/… NA NA; YOSVANY RODRIGUEZ
2026-04-15 Plumbing 303 K ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 PLUMBING FOX, DAVID
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 5100 39TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016
Owner: BAK··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING KITCHEN TO INCLUDE NEW DOOR AND WINDOWS, NEW LIG… NULL NULL; DANIEL WATSON DE ROUX
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 5524 UTAH AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 MECHANICAL SHAPIRO, CRAIG A
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2602 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 1009 CONGRESS ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20032
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
Interior renovation and demolition, framing, drywall, doors, trim, paint, new sh… TIMOTHY WARREN
2026-04-15 General Construction 1250 MARYLAND AVE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 Extended work hours to allow for permitted work to continue from 7AM-4:00 PM dur… KYLE RUBIN
2026-04-15 General Construction 113 W ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Owner: 113··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL 113 W STREET LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 6429 31ST PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 ELECTRICAL JEZIOR, MATTHEW R
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2614 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2921 TILDEN ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 PLUMBING AND GAS LONG, MARIA W
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2022 REAR SUMMIT PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS 134 U STREET NE LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 2416 EVARTS ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL DC CAPITAL RESTORATION LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 2021 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006
Owner: EPC··· 🔒
Plumbing trade Permit EDIN DIAZ
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 4705 46TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 Mechanical trade Permit JEREMY RIVERA
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2026-04-15 General Construction 823 DELAFIELD PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Remove all trash and repair or replace damaged drywall, add recessed lighting in… SD SOLUTIONS LLC
2026-04-15 Plumbing 500 KENYON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING TAYLOR-ZAPATA, PERDITA
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1257 16TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS JENNIFER WEINBERG TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2604 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 General Construction 1840 POTOMAC AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 ELECTRICAL - HEAVY UP COBB, WILLIAM
2026-04-15 Plumbing 1838 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS MARK ELTON TRUSTEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 601 F ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 MECHANICAL DOME, LAUREN M
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2923 11TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 MECHANICAL GARGOUM, JAZMIN D
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2612 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 3802 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 MECHANICAL TWIN OAKS LLC
2026-04-15 General Construction 3323 RESERVOIR RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 Electrical Trade Permit ANDRE WILLIAMS
2026-04-15 Plumbing 5310 BROAD BRANCH RD NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech 2610 HAZEN CT NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 Mechanical trade Permit PERRY HUGEE
2026-04-14 General Construction 301 NORTH CAROLINA AVE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003 SOE JONATHAN KOAGEL
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1921 16TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 Plumbing trade Permit NULL NULL; KEVIN LOPEZ
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1350 27TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 PLUMBING AND GAS EVERETT, ALLISON L
2026-04-14 General Construction 2250 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL BROOKS, NICHOLES
2026-04-14 General Construction 1534 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 ELECTRICAL VILLARROEL, ELIZABETH G
2026-04-14 Plumbing 2250 12TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 PLUMBING AND GAS BROOKS, NICHOLES
2026-04-14 General Construction 116 T ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Scope of work is a repair in kind for water damage: 1. Replace gypsum board fini… GREGORY MINKOFF
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 817 VARNUM ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 Construction work including unloading, staging, and the performance of excavatio… KEVIN STRUPP
2026-04-14 General Construction 4124 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 BUILDING EYASU ALEMU
2026-04-14 General Construction 4124 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL EYASU ALEMU
2026-04-14 General Construction 3027 CAMBRIDGE PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL ROSENTHAL, ALINA
2026-04-14 General Construction 1245 4TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024 PERMIT
2026-04-14 General Construction 3719 MORRISON ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015 Alteration to existing 2nd floor bathroom, bedroom and closets. NA NA; JOHN CLARK
2026-04-14 Plumbing 521 QUINTANA PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit MANNING SAVAGE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1400 41ST ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020 THIS IS A SUPPORT OF EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED NEW FORT DAVIS COMMUNITY… DC DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES…
2026-04-14 Plumbing 2218 RANDOLPH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: RON··· 🔒
PLUMBING AND GAS RONES, STEPHANIE K
2026-04-14 General Construction 2218 RANDOLPH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20018
Owner: RON··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL RONES, STEPHANIE K
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1889 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 PLUMBING AND GAS ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES…
2026-04-14 General Construction 3914 49TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 BUILDING MARY FENCES INC/CAYCE WERTS…
2026-04-14 General Construction 700 19TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Replace existing WALSH, ANTHONY
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 2702 N ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 MECHANICAL HEMPEL, DOUGLAS J
2026-04-14 General Construction 1121 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING TOUSSAINT WALLACE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1121 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING TOUSSAINT WALLACE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1121 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING TOUSSAINT WALLACE
2026-04-14 General Construction 1121 K ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING TOUSSAINT WALLACE
2026-04-14 General Construction 5045 13TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20017 ELECTRICAL ADAMS, ASHLEY
2026-04-14 General Construction 4403 38TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 BUILDING MARGO RICKS
2026-04-14 General Construction 3241 M ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20007 ELECTRICAL SML INTERESTS LLC
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 2632 WOODLEY PL NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 MECHANICAL GRAY, FANNIE
2026-04-14 Pool/Spa 1400 16TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Owner: C M··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 2ND FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. PARTITIONS, FURNITURE, FINISHES, … SAM HOLLEN
2026-04-14 Plumbing 106 IRVING ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20010 PLUMBING AND GAS WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
2026-04-14 General Construction 700 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001 ELECTRICAL TMG 800 K STREET LLC
2026-04-14 General Construction 1534 D ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 BUILDING ELIZABETH VILLARROEL
2026-04-14 Plumbing 720 TAYLOR ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-14 General Construction 3617 NEWARK ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016 EXPEDITED
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1005 E ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 PLUMBING AND GAS HILLENBRAND, BENNETT
2026-04-14 Roofing 1909 K ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006 AH Permit for B2506952. The project in question is the build-out of a Penthouse … ELIZABETH FROST
2026-04-14 General Construction 2300 WASHINGTON PL NE, APT# 112S, WASHINGTON, DC 20018 ELECTRICAL WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSITY AUTHORITY
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 5310 DRAKE PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20019 MECHANICAL JOHNSON, MILDRED G
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech 2739 MACOMB ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008 Mechanical trade Permit JOSE VEGA ROMERO
2026-04-14 Plumbing 1317 CORBIN PL NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002 Plumbing trade Permit NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON
2026-04-14 General Construction 1201 GIRARD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009 ELECTRICAL CABAN, JONATHAN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 1 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MARGO RICKS 🔥 132 permits/30d Active 278 (278) Electrical - Verifying…
2. NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON 🔥 77 permits/30d Active 216 (216) Plumbing - Verifying…
3. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING… 🔥 57 permits/30d Active 141 (141) Electrical - Verifying…
4. MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES 🔥 41 permits/30d Active 93 (93) Electrical - Verifying…
5. NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 80 (80) HVAC - Verifying…
6. DOMINIC DIPIETRO 🔥 31 permits/30d Active 65 (65) - Verifying…
7. CHRISTOPHER HARTMAN 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 65 (65) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 🔥 25 permits/30d Active 62 (62) Electrical - Verifying…
9. DFM PERMITS 🔥 39 permits/30d Active 62 (62) New Construction - Verifying…
10. NULL NULL; JOHN WILLIAMS 🔥 46 permits/30d Active 56 (56) Solar - Verifying…
11. MCMILLAN ASSOCIATES LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 53 (53) Electrical - Verifying…
12. NA NA; MARGO RICKS 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 46 (46) Roofing - Verifying…
13. NICK HAYES 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 45 (45) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
14. STEVEN G STAHL 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 44 (44) Electrical - Verifying…
15. WILL NELSON 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 43 (43) Plumbing - Verifying…
16. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
17. SAM HOLLEN 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 41 (41) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
18. NULL NULL; RAQUEL FLORES 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 39 (39) Plumbing - Verifying…
19. MATTHEW YOUNG 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 35 (35) Roofing - Verifying…
20. NULL NULL; MICHELLE CLANCY 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 34 (34) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
21. BRANDON SHORES 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 33 (33) Electrical - Verifying…
22. NULL NULL; GERARDO PEREZ 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 29 (29) Roofing - Verifying…
23. NULL NULL; MORGAN MALONE 8 permits/30d Active 28 (28) Solar - Verifying…
24. INSPECTOR STEVENS 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 26 (26) HVAC - Verifying…
25. MANNING SAVAGE 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 26 (26) Plumbing - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in Washington DC

New building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia 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 Washington DC Building Permits

Washington DC, District of Columbia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 9309+ Washington DC building permits — updated weekly from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Washington DC 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 Washington DC.

How Contractors Use Washington DC Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Who pulled permits in Washington DC this week?

The most active contractors filing in Washington DC right now include MARGO RICKS, NA NA; BRYCE CARRINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING…, MARCOS ARREDONDO TORRES and NULL NULL; KARLEN MURRAY. PermitGrab tracks 4,785 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Washington DC permit data?

Updated weekly. 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 Washington DC right now?

In the last 30 days, Washington DC permitting activity covers 3,702 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 Washington DC Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Washington DC?

PermitGrab currently tracks 9309 building permits in Washington DC, District of Columbia. 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.

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PermitGrab collects Washington DC 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.

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