Updated: Jul 11, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
2237 Hartranft St, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
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Geppert Bros Site Work Contractor
For over 90 years, Geppert Bros. Inc. has been in the business of demolition in the Philadelphia area. Founded in 1925 by William A. Geppert, Sr., and operated today by his son Richard, P. Geppert and wife Mary Pat Geppert, Geppert Bros., Inc. has unparalleled experience: from the days of hand wrecking and salvage to today's mechanized demolition.
Throughout the 90 years of Geppert Bros., Inc. history, the company has built a reputation for high-quality work and exceptional safety. Today, Geppert Bros., Inc. provides demolition for the Tri-State area specializing in complete industrial, commercial and residential demolition as well as interior and selective demolition. Our workforce is fully trained and comprised of qualified operators whose skills cover all aspects of work within our industry. Our Site Managers and Foremen have considerable experience in all types of demolition and our office personnel are fully qualified Managers who work together with all levels of administration.
While many processes and procedures have changed over the years, one thing remains constant: our commitment to personalized service. It is not unusual to see our owners at a jobsite daily, working to ensure the quality and safety of your project. And that commitment to making your project run smoothly, safely, on time and on budget is evident on every job site: from the demolition of the Philadelphia Spectrum to the demolition of 20-plus buildings at the former Byberry State Hospital to the work performed for Demolition Contract #1 and Demolition Contract # 2 for the Pennsylvania Convention Center Expansion Project.
From BuildZoom: Geppert Bros Inc, 2237 Hartranft St, Philadelphia, PA (Owned by: Mary Pat Geppert) holds a Demolition license and 5 other licenses according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (215) 822-7900
Address: 2237 Hartranft St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Geppert Bros Inc Philadelphia
Quality
113
97th percentile
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Geppert Bros Inc has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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27 projects
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2025 |
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24 projects
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2024 |
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31 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Geppert Bros Inc has worked on at least
83.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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34 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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14 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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59 projects
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Demolitions |
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3 projects
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Excavation and grading projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Geppert Bros Inc mostly works on
demolition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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12 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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11 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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16 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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6 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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18 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $200,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Complete demolition of multiple existing detached one and two-story masonry concrete steel and wood commercial buildings by hand and mechanical methods. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amend... see more
Valuation:
$390,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000268
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For site work and for the construction of an attendant booth fencing and an exit stair and elevator serving the existing educational use (group b) and for the additon of fenestrations as shown on approved plans. ** addition to be sprinklered in accordance with nfpa 13** all work to be done in accordance with the 2018 iebc.** if field conditions vary contact design professional prior t... see more
Valuation:
$4,650,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-001220
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of all existing structures on the lot varying one (1) to two (2) stories in height. demolition to be done with mechanical demolition equipment. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation ... see more
Valuation:
$1,536,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-001502
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of multiple structures utilizing a combination of hand-held and mechanical equipment per approved plans. pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets depa... see more
Valuation:
$593,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000086
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations and structural work to the founders building in association with the removal and replacement of rooftop cooling towers. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 iebc and pa doh approval. separate permits required for mechanical electrical and plumbing work. if site conditions vary contact design professional prior to start of work. se... see more
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-000280
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Sub demolition permit for 568636. for the complete demolition of a property as part of the city of philadelphia demolition program. add'l specs: no sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1941-47 n. 2nd 1952 palethorp. break slab and remove. erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4 corral fence around perimeter
Valuation:
$324,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-001161
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
City demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For alterations at the 11th 2th 14th floors and roof to reinforce structural steel columns and install new roof drains to prepare for rooftop cooling tower replacement. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc and pa doh approval. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. if site conditions vary contact design professional prior to start of work
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-006364
Status:
issued
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:
$285,000
Permit #:
GM-2025-010022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez interior non-l...
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of a one (1) story detached building and associated site work for use as a recreation center as per approved plans. building to be fully sprinklered per nfpa 13. *2018 ibc review* **separate permits required for mep & fire suppression work** amendment approved 6/13/25 amend new construction permit cp-2024-003082 to include underpinning to be monitored by a pa licensed... see more
Valuation:
$10,759,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-003082
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Level ii alterations with partial change of occupancy to create a bank (financial services) in an existing commercial tenant space on the ground floor of an existing building as per approved plans. existing building fully sprinklered. *2018 iebc review* **separate permits required for any mep or fire suppression work**
Valuation:
$1,270,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-000821
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of multiple one (1) story interconnected masonry structures. all permitted demolition activity to be done in accordance with site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times. demolition to be done by both mechanical and hand tool methods (see plan for extent of hand and mechanical demo). protection of pedestrians public right-... see more
Valuation:
$210,000
Permit #:
DP-2025-000744
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a three (3) story detached structure of type v-a construction for use as thirty-one (31) dwelling units (group r-2) including type a and type b units. building to be fully sprinklered with a minimum of a nfpa 13r automatic sprinkler system. all work to be done per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 ibc. separate permits required for mechanical electrical pl... see more
Valuation:
$8,444,454
Permit #:
CP-2023-004902
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For a level ii interior alterations (no change in occupancy) to the 8th floor of an existingstructure. alterations to include selective partition demolition and the erection of new partition walls provide finishes/furnishings throughout. building is fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. ** if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of ... see more
Valuation:
$2,200,000
Permit #:
CP-2024-003874
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of all existing detached two (2) and three (3) story structures. structure to be demolished by hand and with hand held tools and by mechanical means (see site safety demolition plan for details). pedestrian protection to be in place prior to start of work and to be maintained during all demolition activities. * asbestos remediation required prior to start o... see more
Valuation:
$354,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-000827
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
Complete demolition of multiple existing detached one-story masonry concrete and wood industrial buildings by mechanical methods. slabs and foundations to remain for future development per department waiver in accordance with code bulletin b-2203. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all... see more
Valuation:
$966,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-000189
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
**reconstricion on existing foundations***seperate permit required for demolition***erection of an attached structure for use as single-family household living. sheeting and shoring as prescribed in geo tech report. separate permits required for electrical mechanical and plumbing. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance ... see more
Valuation:
$1,172,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-010559
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of a four (4) story detached parking garage structure. demolition to be done with mechanical demolition equipment. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended buildin... see more
Valuation:
$1,600,000
Permit #:
DP-2023-001481
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of one (1) existing three-story detached masonry structure and one (1) single-story detached masonry garage structure. demolition to be done with mechanical demolition equipment. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia ... see more
Valuation:
$37,600
Permit #:
DP-2024-001138
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of one existing detached 3-story building by mechanical demolition only. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan & such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code.any deviation will require an amended building permit. pedestrian protection to be in pl... see more
Valuation:
$28,500
Permit #:
DP-2024-001125
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Minor demolition
Building Type:
N/A
For the complete demolition of the existing one (1) story detached masonry structure. demolition to be done with mechanical demolition equipment. all permitted demolition activity to be in accordance with approved site safety demolition plan and such plan to be maintained on site at all times in accordance with philadelphia administrative code. any deviation will require an amended bu... see more
Valuation:
$166,000
Permit #:
DP-2024-001295
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Major demolition
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 45942 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Demolition |
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Verified License
| HIC # | 13VH01457800 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Business Contr |
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Verified License
| HIC # | 21794 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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| HIC # | PA031301 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of July, 2025. Check the current license status of Geppert Bros Inc with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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Inactive License
| HIC # | DEMO6813292 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Coatesville |
| Type | Demolition Contractor |
- According to the City of Coatesville, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| HIC # | DEMO9180480 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Coatesville |
| Type | Demolition Contractor |
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113
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Navigators Specialty Insurance, Co. |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
426
Permits
- Building permit records show that Geppert Bros Inc has worked on 426 permitted projects.
Geppert Bros Inc Employees
MG
Mary Pat Geppert
Owner