15,098 permits from 2,280 contractors across 16 kinds of work in the City of Sugar Land, October 2023 through September 2026: about 5,033 a year. Roofing is the biggest trade with 3,045 permits. The busiest month for filings is April.
Firms are distinct business names on the file. A linked usual filed value opens what that work costs. Finished is the share of permits a year or more old that the city closed out. Days to finish run from issue to the city's completion date, not from application.
| Trade | Permits | Firms | Active last 12 mo | Finished | Days to finish | Busiest month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 3,045 | 604 | 223 | 46.5% | 17 | April |
| Electrical | 2,345 | 515 | 290 | 33.5% | 115 | September |
| Foundation Repair | 1,801 | 86 | 49 | 45.7% | 45 | October |
| Plumbing | 1,792 | 276 | 151 | 56.4% | 23 | January |
| HVAC | 1,616 | 230 | 114 | 36.1% | 56 | June |
| Water Heater | 1,358 | 91 | 53 | 5.1% | — | January |
| Generator | 839 | 135 | 4 | 64.0% | 57 | August |
| Gas Line | 475 | 151 | 77 | 91.3% | 5 | September |
| Driveway & Flatwork | 439 | 175 | 66 | 8.9% | 90 | March |
| Solar & Battery | 320 | 49 | 0 | 77.8% | 66 | June |
| Addition & Patio Cover | 287 | 157 | 70 | 63.9% | 100 | August |
| Irrigation | 184 | 38 | 19 | 85.7% | 16 | April |
| Remodel & Repair | 169 | 122 | 41 | 80.2% | 120 | May |
| Pool | 159 | 69 | 31 | 62.2% | 156 | November |
| New Home | 156 | 33 | 9 | 85.0% | 199 | January |
| Siding | 113 | 55 | 17 | 35.2% | 28 | April |
The file we publish splits exactly into the last 12 months on file and the 24 months before them, so these are 12-month periods ending September 2026, not calendar years. Per year scales each period to 12 months. Counts cover the 16 kinds of home work we track, not every permit Sugar Land issues.
| Period | Months | Permits | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023–Sep 2025 | 24 | 10,688 | 5,344 |
| Oct 2025–Sep 2026 (last 12 months) | 12 | 4,410 | 4,410 |
Share of filings by month, 100 = an average month (the thin line). The 7 biggest trades (every trade with 500 or more permits), October 2023 through September 2026. A tall bar is a busy month at the permit counter, which usually means a longer wait for a contractor.
3,045 permits · busiest April, quietest January
2,345 permits · busiest September, quietest October
1,801 permits · busiest October, quietest July
1,792 permits · busiest January, quietest October
1,616 permits · busiest June, quietest December
1,358 permits · busiest January, quietest October
839 permits · busiest August, quietest April
| Trade | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 50 | 82 | 88 | 173 | 170 | 147 | 102 | 92 | 107 | 86 | 53 | 50 |
| Electrical | 96 | 119 | 101 | 99 | 88 | 110 | 111 | 106 | 125 | 71 | 83 | 90 |
| Foundation Repair | 113 | 121 | 101 | 108 | 84 | 77 | 69 | 76 | 92 | 124 | 112 | 124 |
| Plumbing | 127 | 120 | 98 | 102 | 97 | 88 | 98 | 97 | 101 | 80 | 94 | 98 |
| HVAC | 76 | 68 | 102 | 119 | 129 | 143 | 136 | 133 | 90 | 75 | 66 | 64 |
| Water Heater | 132 | 100 | 116 | 110 | 99 | 101 | 96 | 92 | 80 | 66 | 95 | 111 |
| Generator | 79 | 100 | 80 | 49 | 73 | 79 | 97 | 179 | 102 | 150 | 107 | 106 |
For each trade, the month with the most permit filings and the month with the fewest, October 2023 through September 2026. Trades do not all peak together, so the busy season depends on the job. Busiest is not the same as best: these are counts of filings, not prices or weather, though a quiet month at the permit counter can mean contractors have more room in the schedule.
April: Sugar Land roofing permits peak in April (173 against an average month of 100, about 14% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (50). That is from 3,045 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule roofing work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 17 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the roofing chart →
September: Sugar Land electrical permits peak in September (125 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); October is the quietest (71). That is from 2,345 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule electrical work, October has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 115 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the electrical chart →
October: Sugar Land foundation repair permits peak in October (124 against an average month of 100, about 10% of a year's filings); July is the quietest (69). That is from 1,801 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule foundation work, July has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 45 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the foundation repair chart →
January: Sugar Land plumbing permits peak in January (127 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); October is the quietest (80). That is from 1,792 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule plumbing work, October has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 23 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the plumbing chart →
June: Sugar Land HVAC permits peak in June (143 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (64). That is from 1,616 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule HVAC work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 56 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the HVAC chart →
January: Sugar Land water heater permits peak in January (132 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); October is the quietest (66). That is from 1,358 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule water heater replacement, October has the fewest filings. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the water heater chart →
August: Sugar Land generator permits peak in August (179 against an average month of 100, about 15% of a year's filings); April is the quietest (49). That is from 839 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule generator installation, April has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 57 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month. See the generator chart →
September: Sugar Land gas line permits peak in September (142 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); March is the quietest (63). That is from 475 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule gas line work, March has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 5 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
March: Sugar Land driveway & flatwork permits peak in March (131 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); July is the quietest (68). That is from 439 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule concrete flatwork work, July has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 90 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
June: Sugar Land solar & battery permits peak in June (154 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); October is the quietest (45). That is from 320 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule solar installation, October has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 66 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
August: Sugar Land addition & patio cover permits peak in August (130 against an average month of 100, about 11% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (63). That is from 287 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home addition, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 100 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
April: Sugar Land irrigation permits peak in April (156 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (33). That is from 184 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule irrigation work, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 16 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
May: Sugar Land remodel & repair permits peak in May (156 against an average month of 100, about 13% of a year's filings); January is the quietest (64). That is from 169 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a home remodel, January has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 120 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
November: Sugar Land pool permits peak in November (143 against an average month of 100, about 12% of a year's filings); September is the quietest (45). That is from 159 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule a pool build, September has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 156 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
January: Sugar Land new home permits peak in January (231 against an average month of 100, about 19% of a year's filings); February is the quietest (23). That is from 156 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule new home construction, February has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 199 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
April: Sugar Land siding permits peak in April (180 against an average month of 100, about 15% of a year's filings); December is the quietest (11). That is from 113 permits, October 2023 through September 2026. If you can choose when to schedule siding work, December has the fewest filings; the usual permit then takes 28 days from issue to sign-off. Busiest is not the same as best: this counts filings, not prices or weather, and we have no prices by month.
Top 10 by permits pulled in the last 12 months, all trades. This is volume, not quality: a busy firm is not a careful one. Pick what you value on the compare page to build a ranking.
| Contractor | Trades | Last 12 mo | All permits |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&B Plumbing | Plumbing, Water Heater, Generator, Gas Line | 215 | 576 |
| New Abacus LLC | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Water Heater, Generator, Gas Line | 190 | 472 |
| Allied Foundation | Foundation Repair, Plumbing, Water Heater | 109 | 402 |
| Critical Air | HVAC | 106 | 362 |
| ARS | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Water Heater, Generator, Gas Line | 98 | 365 |
| Doug Turner Plumbing Co | Plumbing, Water Heater, Gas Line | 98 | 235 |
| John Moore | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Water Heater, Generator, Gas Line | 96 | 264 |
| Jericho Foundation Repairs | Foundation Repair | 95 | 325 |
| Dura Pier Foundation Repair | Foundation Repair, Plumbing, Driveway & Flatwork | 71 | 214 |
| Holden Roofing Inc | Roofing | 59 | 318 |
Each permit counted at its property's ZIP code, October 2023 through September 2026, for the 16 kinds of home work we track. All 3 ZIP codes with 100 or more permits; each opens permits by trade and the most active contractors there.
Source: City of Sugar Land building permits on homes (the city's EnerGov permit exports). The window is October 2023 through September 2026; a permit filed after that isn't here yet.
A filed value is what the contractor wrote on the permit when they applied. It is not a quote and not the final bill.
Counts are permits, not jobs: one job can need several permits, and one permit can cover several visits. 26.2% of the 2,280 firms on the file match an active license at the Texas TDLR public license file (A/C and electrical contractor business licenses); the match goes by name and can miss one.
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