Permits filed in Reading for the week of October 26 – November 1, 2026: 22, versus 29 the week prior. Jobs classified as deck/porch made up 6 of the 22 filings, part of a mix that included 7 trades. Against a four-week average of 28, the weekly total represents a -24% change from the period before.
| Trade | Permits |
|---|---|
| Deck/Porch | 6 |
| HVAC | 4 |
| Roofing | 4 |
| Kitchen/Bath | 3 |
| Building | 2 |
| Windows/Doors/Siding | 2 |
| Renovation/Remodel | 1 |
Streets with new filings: Beaver Road, Causeway Road, Dustin Road, Green Street, Grove Street, Hancock Street, Hanscom Avenue, Haven Street and 11 more.
Contractors can review the Reading filings one by one, with addresses and declared values, plus permit holders where the town lists them, through the record kept at masspermits.com.
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