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HVAC Contractors
Filter by Mechanical permits and size quotes to sqft. Active permits mean the GC is staffing now.
Book installs before the drywall crew arrives.
Electricians
Electrical permits show up early in the cycle. Contact the GC before rough-in is scheduled.
Get panel and rough-in work locked in first.
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Roofers
Roofing permits are fast-turnaround. Most owners haven't picked a roofer when the permit is issued.
Close in days, not weeks — the budget is already approved.
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Plumbers
New construction and addition permits need rough-in before slab. Be first to the site walk.
Secure the full build contract, not just the service call.
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General Contractors
See every active permit in your market. Some owners pull permits before hiring a GC.
Pitch before the owner gets 3 other bids.
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Specialty Trades
Solar, pool, flooring, fire suppression — filter by project type and jump on niche jobs.
Less competition, higher margins on specialized work.
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Material Suppliers
Track high-value new construction and commercial projects. Sell before the contractor buys elsewhere.
Be the quoted supplier before bids go out.
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Real Estate Investors
Find stalled or recently-issued permits on distressed properties. Off-market deal intelligence.
Contact owners of expired permits — they may be stuck and selling.

San Francisco General Construction Permits

Find active general construction permits in San Francisco. These permits cover new construction, additions, and major alterations — the highest-value projects in any market. A single new home permit can represent $300,000–$1,000,000 in total construction value.

Many property owners in San Francisco pull building permits before hiring a general contractor, especially on custom homes and major renovations. The permit database reveals these projects weeks before they appear on public plan rooms or bid boards, giving proactive GCs a massive head start.

San Francisco's complex seismic codes and density restrictions mean general contractor projects that do get permitted are typically high-value and carefully scoped. The permit data includes estimated costs that help general contractor contractors prioritize the most lucrative opportunities.

San Francisco has the highest stalled permit rate of any market we track — strict code enforcement kills many projects mid-process, creating opportunities for contractors who specialize in reviving dead projects. Project values are extremely high, but timelines are longer than in other markets.

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