Plumbing Construction Leads in Fort Worth (2026): 419 Projects in the Award Window
To find plumbing construction leads in Fort Worth, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 419 permitted projects in the City of Fort Worth were still at the point where plumbing is awarded. The builder or general contractor awards plumbing, usually alongside the mechanical package; on custom homes the owner and designer often choose the fixtures while the builder picks the plumber. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many plumbing projects are open in Fort Worth right now
| Measure | Fort Worth |
|---|---|
| Projects in the plumbing award window | 419 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 385 / 34 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 158 |
| Rank among 25 markets for plumbing | 12 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the Fort Worth feed | October 7, 2026 |
92% of them are new buildings and 8% are renovations, additions or alterations, so most of this work is awarded by builders and developers on ground-up projects. 158 of them (38%) were permitted in the last 90 days. Fort Worth ranks 12 of 25 markets Builtie covers for plumbing, behind San Antonio (573 projects).
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when plumbing is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $5k of plumbing work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets, plus Fort Worth.
When plumbing is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times plumbing from about 20% of the way through the build to about 45%, with the last realistic approach at about 55%. The builder or general contractor awards plumbing, usually alongside the mechanical package; on custom homes the owner and designer often choose the fixtures while the builder picks the plumber.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where plumbing is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in Fort Worth: rough-in timing against framing, fixture and water-heater lead times, and the drainage and backflow work the inspector will check.
What the Fort Worth data covers
The data is Fort Worth's own building permits. Neighbouring cities issue their own permits and are not in this count. Arlington, Dallas and the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area are separate permit offices. Builtie looks up the owner company and its contacts behind Fort Worth permits rather than reading a builder off the permit.
If you work from Keller, Benbrook, Haltom City and the rest of Tarrant County, Builtie shows you this feed as your nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not in the count above.
Trades bought around the same stage in Fort Worth
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical leads in Fort Worth | 427 | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical leads in Fort Worth | 427 | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection leads in Fort Worth | 336 | 25% to 50% |
| Roofing leads in Fort Worth | 341 | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing leads in Fort Worth | 346 | 15% to 35% |
| Insulation leads in Fort Worth | 357 | 30% to 55% |
Every trade in Fort Worth: Fort Worth construction leads by trade. Every market for plumbing: Plumbing construction leads by city.
Plans
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find plumbing construction leads in Fort Worth?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private plumbing work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads the City of Fort Worth's permits, keeps the projects still inside the plumbing award window (419 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should plumbing contractors contact a builder in Fort Worth?
Builtie times plumbing from about 20% of the way through the build to about 45%, with the last realistic approach at about 55%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards plumbing work on new construction in Fort Worth?
The builder or general contractor awards plumbing, usually alongside the mechanical package; on custom homes the owner and designer often choose the fixtures while the builder picks the plumber.
How many plumbing projects does Builtie track in Fort Worth?
419 projects were inside the plumbing award window on October 9, 2026: 385 new buildings and 34 renovations or alterations. The count refreshes hourly.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.