Permit activity in North Reading was led by renovation/remodel during the week of August 31 – September 6, 2026, which produced 36 filings in all. Measured by volume, renovation/remodel ranked first among the week's trades, responsible for 15 of 36 permits spread over 32 streets. Recent weeks have averaged 34 permits; this week's count marks a -16% change from the seven days prior.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Renovation/Remodel | 15 |
| Electrical | 9 |
| Plumbing | 5 |
| Gas | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Sign/Awning | 2 |
Streets with new filings: Anglewood Ln, Ashwood Dr, Aspen Rd, Belmont Ln, Berridge Way, Bishops Way, Chester St, Cleek Ct and 24 more.
Property addresses, ownership, and declared values accompany every entry in the North Reading permit file maintained for contractors at masspermits.com.
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