Top Construction Trades in Raleigh

Most active construction trades in Raleigh, NC ranked by permit activity and project value. These rankings show which specialized trades are in highest demand, from electrical and plumbing to HVAC and roofing. Identify hot specialties and find contractors in growing trades.

12 Trades Ranked
#1

hvac

211 active contractors in this trade

1st

Total Permits

412

Total Value

$73,822,802

Avg Project

$179,182

#2

renovation

199 active contractors in this trade

2nd

Total Permits

394

Total Value

$61,277,556

Avg Project

$155,527

#3

residential

70 active contractors in this trade

3rd

Total Permits

140

Total Value

$218,682,061

Avg Project

$1,562,015

#4

foundation

45 active contractors in this trade

4th

Total Permits

88

Total Value

$20,004,776

Avg Project

$227,327

#5

addition

60 active contractors in this trade

5th

Total Permits

80

Total Value

$10,439,591

Avg Project

$130,495

#6

electrical

34 active contractors in this trade

6th

Total Permits

65

Total Value

$6,410,927

Avg Project

$98,630

#7

demolition

44 active contractors in this trade

7th

Total Permits

60

Total Value

$41,543,553

Avg Project

$692,393

#8

new_construction

22 active contractors in this trade

8th

Total Permits

53

Total Value

$203,705,101

Avg Project

$3,843,492

#9

plumbing

37 active contractors in this trade

9th

Total Permits

50

Total Value

$6,525,630

Avg Project

$130,513

#10

framing

20 active contractors in this trade

10th

Total Permits

45

Total Value

$3,957,310

Avg Project

$87,940

#11

roofing

25 active contractors in this trade

11th

Total Permits

37

Total Value

$6,615,949

Avg Project

$178,809

#12

commercial

26 active contractors in this trade

12th

Total Permits

34

Total Value

$43,997,044

Avg Project

$1,294,031

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