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Recent Building Permits Showing 21-40 of 2787, sorted newest first person_check Owner Not specified person_text Applicant Michael Phillips engineering Contractor Not specified description Work Description Lean-to to garage on the west side.
description Work Description Installing rooftop solar panels and meter main combo,
description Work Description Water Heater Replacement
description Work Description Bring to city min code
description Work Description Installing New 200A Meter Combo and 200A Panel Upgrade
description Work Description Panel and Meter Upgrade
description Work Description Meter Upgrade
person_check Owner Not specified person_text Applicant Steven Shaha engineering Contractor Not specified description Work Description Installing two mini split systems with a wall mounted unit on each side of the house. Electrical to be done later.
description Work Description Tear-off and re-roof house
description Work Description Tear-off and re-roof house
person_check Owner Not specified person_text Applicant John Lowe engineering Contractor Not specified description Work Description 12x16 metal shed in the back yard next to existing smaller one
person_check Owner Not specified person_text Applicant Robert Meola engineering Contractor Not specified description Work Description Remodel / Renovation of Existing House (No Additions) Scope of Work Includes.1. New Roof2. Framing Repair of Joist - Studs - Rafters where need to Repair water Damage.3. Replace Exterior Wood Siding Where Needed.4. New House Wrap / Vinyl Siding5. Replace Sub floors where Needed / New Floor Coverings6. Add Kitchen / Bath Circuits - Lights in Living room.7. Replace Drywall where needed - New Taping and Painting.8. Remodel Bathroom and Kitchen
description Work Description Replace furnace
description Work Description Replace furnace and a/c
description Work Description 17.1kw pf roof install / 38 panels with ess and expantion pack(s); mpr; install a new ameren approved 200 amp meter/main • panel with lever bypass and 100 amp main breaker. Service feeder wires to be replaced; meter bypass level meter base per plans
description Work Description Meter Combo Upgrade
person_check Owner Not specified person_text Applicant Steven Bond engineering Contractor Not specified description Work Description reinstalling a new fence.
description Work Description roof replacement on house
description Work Description Roof replacement
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Permits 212
Total value $4.3M
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