Plumbing Construction Leads in Miami-Dade (2026): 4,586 Projects in the Award Window
To find plumbing construction leads in Miami-Dade, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On September 23, 2026, 4,586 permitted projects in Miami-Dade County were still at the point where plumbing is awarded, and 2,510 of them were permitted in the last 90 days. 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 Miami-Dade right now
| Measure | Miami-Dade |
|---|---|
| Projects in the plumbing award window | 4,586 |
| Of those, permitted in the last 90 days | 2,510 |
| Median declared construction value of those projects | $1,000,000 |
| Rank among the nine covered cities for plumbing | 3 of 9 |
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 not counted as projects.
Read September 23, 2026 from Builtie's permit data. Miami-Dade is one of nine cities with live counts.
When plumbing is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times plumbing at 20% to 45% of the way through a build, with the last realistic approach at about 55%; the plumbing crew is usually on site between 35% and 65%. 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: rough-in timing against framing, fixture and water-heater lead times, and the drainage and backflow work the inspector will check.
How Miami-Dade permits show plumbing work
In Miami-Dade, plumbing work carries its own permit, and the firm named on it is the contractor already hired. A trade permit tells you who won, not who is still choosing, so Builtie groups trade permits into their parent project and counts the project, not the permit.
The feed is Miami-Dade County's permit system. About four in five permits are for unincorporated Miami-Dade; the rest span more than 30 municipalities, including the City of Miami, Coral Gables, Hialeah and Doral. Cities with their own building departments, such as Miami Beach, route only some permits through the county, so their coverage is partial.
Who is winning this work today: the most active plumbing contractors in Miami-Dade, ranked from the permit record.
Other trades in Miami-Dade
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Permitted in the last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical leads in Miami-Dade | 4,900 | 2,824 |
| HVAC and Mechanical leads in Miami-Dade | 4,944 | 2,868 |
| Roofing leads in Miami-Dade | 3,812 | 2,529 |
| Framing leads in Miami-Dade | 2,542 | 2,045 |
| Drywall leads in Miami-Dade | 4,397 | 1,425 |
| Flooring leads in Miami-Dade | 3,707 | 656 |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Miami-Dade | 3,460 | 409 |
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Builtie's deepest coverage is in the Greater Toronto Area, where it started; depth in any city depends on what that municipality publishes. Ask for live sample projects in your own service area before you buy.
Across the United States: Construction leads for plumbers (US), with projects in the award window for six metros side by side.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find plumbing construction leads in Miami-Dade?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private plumbing work is awarded by the builder or GC without a public bid. Builtie reads Miami-Dade's permits, keeps the 4,586 projects still inside the plumbing award window (4,586 on September 23, 2026), and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should plumbing contractors contact a builder in Miami-Dade?
Between about 20% and 45% of the way through the build, and no later than 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 Miami-Dade?
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 Miami-Dade?
4,586 projects were inside the plumbing award window on September 23, 2026, 2,510 of them permitted in the last 90 days. 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.