Updated: Jun 06, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
4613 Woodland Ave 1st Floor Rear, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
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Bell Weather Construction
Bellweather Construction, LLC is an award-winning, NKBA trained, NARI and BPI-certified general contractor with over 20 years of experience on residential home improvement projects in Philadelphia, PA
From BuildZoom: Bell Weather Construction, 4613 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA (Owned by: William C. Giesey) holds a Home Improvement Business Contr license and 5 other licenses according to the New Jersey license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Bell Weather Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (215) 724-1116
Address: 4613 Woodland Ave 1st Floor Rear, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Quality
112
97th percentile
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Bell Weather Construction has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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15 projects
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2024 |
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16 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Bell Weather Construction has worked on at least
34.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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22 projects
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Home Additions |
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11 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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7 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Bell Weather Construction mostly works on
home addition
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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6 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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12 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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7 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $146,438. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Bell Weather Construction
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
The project scope includes a remodel of two existing bathrooms at the basement level with minor finish upgrades to the adjacent bedrooms and common spaces to include new closet doors upgraded flooring throughout and a laundry room refresh. there are no changes proposed to the existing building footprint or facade
Valuation:
$233,952
Permit #:
R-2025-49
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full gut remodel of 1st-floor kitchen including framing infill of (1) interior doorway to hallway and non-load bearing opening between kitchen and dining room. assumes all exterior doors and windows to remain intact (no changes). full-gut remodel of 2nd-floor primary suite including shower double vanity and toilet. toilet location to remain at existing. create new walk in closet for p... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
R-2025-2365
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii interior alterations without a change of occupancy to an existing condominium unit (#1-b) within an existing four (4) story attached structure used as group r-2 (eleven (11) dwelling units total). all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and phc approval. separate permits required for mechanical electrical and plumbing work. building is only... see more
Valuation:
$485,000
Permit #:
CP-2023-002187
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For interior alterations to an existing three-story attached structure as per approved plan; for continued use as single-family household living. *separate permits required for electrical plumbing and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
Valuation:
$423,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-002590
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one-family dwelling as per the attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/... see more
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-005078
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
3rd floor addition above existing 2nd floor roof details as shown on plan. permit amended on 3/9/23: approved documents include wrong s-series please review updated s-series uploaded as miscellaneous documents. revised plan stamped
Valuation:
$275,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-000642
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations- for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof... see more
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-003789
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof fra... see more
Valuation:
$156,835
Permit #:
RP-2024-000738
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof ... see more
Valuation:
$340,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-007340
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
**amendment approved on 2/16/2024: to amendment previously approved building permit # rp-2023-000402 for masonry chimney terminus extension above roof deck and the remaining permit same as previously approved. philadelphia historical commission's final approval required prior to start the work. size and location as shown on the plans** *to replace the existing roof deck only as part o... see more
Valuation:
$249,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-000402
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
No work to exterior windows or exterior doors on this permit. interior renovation of existing bathroom. permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this p... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-004294
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof ... see more
Valuation:
$126,420
Permit #:
RP-2022-006108
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the construction of a rear addition to an existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. for a single-family household living. as per plans. ***************no underpinning on this application. separate permits are required for plumbing mechanical. or electrical work. ************************
Valuation:
$286,151
Permit #:
RP-2021-006096
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof fra... see more
Valuation:
$53,013
Permit #:
RP-2024-001411
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof ... see more
Valuation:
$63,556
Permit #:
RP-2023-005224
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof ... see more
Valuation:
$57,551
Permit #:
RP-2022-013880
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code all references codes and standards and the attached ez standard where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
GM-2023-002106
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code all references codes and standards and the attached ez standard where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means... see more
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
GM-2023-001885
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez exterior windo...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to an existing convent (r3 occupancy - congregate living w/16 or fewer occupants) alterations to include the erection of partition walls provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained ... see more
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
CP-2022-005792
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Ez permit standards alterations for alterations to an existing one family dwelling as per attached standard. deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited structural work includes any modification to exterior walls party walls floor/roof ... see more
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
RP-2021-013073
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 13VH11676200 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Business Contr |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| HIC # | 42420 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| HIC # | PA049389 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2025. Check the current license status of Bell Weather Construction with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| HIC # | NAT-26697-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | PA082004 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- According to the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | NAT-26697-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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112
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Western World/Hull |
| Insured up to | $100,000 |
127
Permits
- Building permit records show that Bell Weather Construction has worked on 127 permitted projects.
Bell Weather Construction Employees
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William C. Giesey
Owner
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William Giesey
Owner