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.
hvac
211 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
412
Total Value
$73,822,802
Avg Project
$179,182
renovation
199 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
394
Total Value
$61,277,556
Avg Project
$155,527
residential
70 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
140
Total Value
$218,682,061
Avg Project
$1,562,015
foundation
45 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
88
Total Value
$20,004,776
Avg Project
$227,327
addition
60 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
80
Total Value
$10,439,591
Avg Project
$130,495
electrical
34 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
65
Total Value
$6,410,927
Avg Project
$98,630
demolition
44 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
60
Total Value
$41,543,553
Avg Project
$692,393
new_construction
22 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
53
Total Value
$203,705,101
Avg Project
$3,843,492
plumbing
37 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
50
Total Value
$6,525,630
Avg Project
$130,513
framing
20 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
45
Total Value
$3,957,310
Avg Project
$87,940
roofing
25 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
37
Total Value
$6,615,949
Avg Project
$178,809
commercial
26 active contractors in this trade
Total Permits
34
Total Value
$43,997,044
Avg Project
$1,294,031
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