Where the Work Is in Raleigh

Most active construction trades in Raleigh, NC ranked by project volume and total contract value. These rankings show which trades have the most opportunities right now - helping you focus on where the bidding opportunities actually are in your market.

14 Active Trades Ranked
#1

Alteration/Repairs

72 active contractors in this category

1st

Total Permits

133

Total Value

$10,670,710

Avg Project

$80,231

#2

New Residential Dwelling

20 active contractors in this category

2nd

Total Permits

34

Total Value

$21,224,974

Avg Project

$624,264

#3

Deck/Porch

20 active contractors in this category

3rd

Total Permits

30

Total Value

$1,016,125

Avg Project

$33,871

#4

Addition

21 active contractors in this category

4th

Total Permits

25

Total Value

$2,735,940

Avg Project

$109,438

#5

Townhouse

5 active contractors in this category

5th

Total Permits

21

Total Value

$6,665,329

Avg Project

$317,397

#6

Retaining Wall

7 active contractors in this category

6th

Total Permits

16

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

#7

Accessory Structure

7 active contractors in this category

7th

Total Permits

16

Total Value

$281,445

Avg Project

$17,590

#8

Pool/Spa

11 active contractors in this category

8th

Total Permits

14

Total Value

$1,578,212

Avg Project

$112,729

#9

Foundation Only

5 active contractors in this category

9th

Total Permits

10

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

#10

New Building

10 active contractors in this category

10th

Total Permits

10

Total Value

$23,913,722

Avg Project

$2,391,372

#11

Interior Completion

7 active contractors in this category

11th

Total Permits

7

Total Value

$1,889,750

Avg Project

$269,964

#12

Change of Use

3 active contractors in this category

12th

Total Permits

3

Total Value

$1,601,067

Avg Project

$533,689

#13

Manufactured Home

1 active contractors in this category

13th

Total Permits

1

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

#14

Temporary Trailer

1 active contractors in this category

14th

Total Permits

1

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

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