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.

15 Active Trades Ranked
#1

Alteration/Repairs

185 active contractors in this category

1st

Total Permits

369

Total Value

$55,196,227

Avg Project

$149,583

#2

New Residential Dwelling

55 active contractors in this category

2nd

Total Permits

108

Total Value

$59,893,953

Avg Project

$554,574

#3

Deck/Porch

52 active contractors in this category

3rd

Total Permits

74

Total Value

$2,469,200

Avg Project

$33,368

#4

Addition

47 active contractors in this category

4th

Total Permits

63

Total Value

$9,044,719

Avg Project

$143,567

#5

Townhouse

8 active contractors in this category

5th

Total Permits

45

Total Value

$13,894,571

Avg Project

$308,768

#6

Retaining Wall

16 active contractors in this category

6th

Total Permits

43

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

#7

Accessory Structure

16 active contractors in this category

7th

Total Permits

30

Total Value

$844,722

Avg Project

$28,157

#8

New Building

16 active contractors in this category

8th

Total Permits

25

Total Value

$191,949,282

Avg Project

$7,677,971

#9

Pool/Spa

12 active contractors in this category

9th

Total Permits

20

Total Value

$2,220,732

Avg Project

$111,037

#10

Interior Completion

16 active contractors in this category

10th

Total Permits

18

Total Value

$19,220,229

Avg Project

$1,067,791

#11

Foundation Only

7 active contractors in this category

11th

Total Permits

12

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

#12

Change of Use

8 active contractors in this category

12th

Total Permits

8

Total Value

$3,341,701

Avg Project

$417,713

#13

Temporary Trailer

7 active contractors in this category

13th

Total Permits

8

Total Value

$5,000

Avg Project

$625

#14

Shell Building

3 active contractors in this category

14th

Total Permits

3

Total Value

$66,272

Avg Project

$22,091

#15

Manufactured Home

1 active contractors in this category

15th

Total Permits

1

Total Value

$0

Avg Project

$0

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