Updated: Jul 16, 2026
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86 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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Hanson General Contracting
Hanson General Contracting serves clients in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focusing on residential remodels, additions, and historic restorations. With two decades of experience in the region, the firm is known for working on rowhomes, single-family homes, and older properties throughout neighborhoods such as Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy. Their portfolio includes kitchen and bathroom renovations, custom carpentry, and large-scale home additions that preserve the architectural integrity of period homes. Hanson General Contracting frequently undertakes projects that require careful restoration of original woodwork, masonry, and historic detailing. The company works directly with homeowners, architects, and preservation specialists to ensure renovations respect both client needs and the city’s historic character. Their expertise includes sourcing compatible materials for restoration and addressing the structural complexities of Philadelphia’s older building stock.
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Phone Number: (215) 483-8338
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Address: 86 W Johnson St, Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Hanson General Contracting Philadelphia
Quality
113
97th percentile
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Hanson General Contracting has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Hanson General Contracting has worked on at least
22.0 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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12 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Hanson General Contracting mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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5 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $225,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Hanson General Contracting
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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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited ... see more
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-000564
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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. separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. prohibited ... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-000236
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For new construction of a one (1) story wood-frame detached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. separate permits required for all mechanical electrical and plumbing systems. *protection of right-of-way pedestrians adjacent properties required during all construction.*energy code compliance in accordance with 2015 iec... see more
Valuation:
$525,600
Permit #:
RP-2023-010706
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
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:
$800,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-003209
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a one-story addition to the rear of an existing attached structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical plumbing and mechanical work* **underpinning is not part of this permit**
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-003740
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For structural repairs interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. separate permits are required for all associated mechanical electrical and plumbing work. basement to remain non-habitable to be used for storage and utilities only. amend permit 5/30/2024 to reduce the total scope of work. rear first floor to be repaired not replaced. st... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
RP-2024-001711
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
**amendment approved on 1/08/2024: to amendment previously approved building permit # rp-2023-003757 to document the updated signed and sealed structural drawing s-1 with structural revisions; and the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans** for interior alteration and rear addition and reconstruction of interior stairs as part of an exis... see more
Valuation:
$545,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-003757
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:
$291,950
Permit #:
RP-2023-006601
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For alterations to an existing attached structure as shown on application/plan and in accordance with the 2018 irc. if field conditions vary contact design professional prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical work
Valuation:
$291,950
Permit #:
RP-2023-009944
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:
$142,000
Permit #:
RP-2023-000843
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the extension of an existing rear deck to an attached structure used as a single-famliy dwelling; size and location as per application/plan
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-000980
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a roof deck accessed by the 4th floor and garage renovation in an existing attached structure used as a single-family dwelling as per building application/plan
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
RP-2025-007396
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alterations to include new partitions fixtures furnishings finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for mep work
Valuation:
$392,918
Permit #:
CP-2023-004542
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
One story addition. ** separate permit is required for the pool installation ** ** separate electric permit required (electric for addition and pool can be combined to one permit) **
Valuation:
$388,750
Permit #:
R-2021-1874
Status:
filed
Fee:
$4,512
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Prescriptive alterations throughout exist. multi-story dwelling unit w/in exist. mixed-use highto including removal of existing residential elevator & surrounding stair & new work for renovation throughout dwelling unit per approved plans; building is fully sprinklered. separate permit req'd for any mechanical electrical plumbing & firesupp work. no exterior work permitted
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
935876
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation and erection of a one story addition on existing two story masonry building details as per plan including corrections as per revised plan
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
RP-2021-008622
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
New construction 2 story residence will new basement. exterior brick veneer: beldent tri state burton field sanded smooth norman size 1/2 bond
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
903368
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
**existing philadelphia historic property** restoration of 3 existing front facade windows as per philadelphia historic approval. restoration of 3 existing front facade windows
Valuation:
$8,100
Permit #:
GM-2024-005103
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Ez exterior windo...
Building Type:
N/A
***amendment approved on 7/17/2024: to amendment previously approved zoning permit # zp-2024-002123 for reducing the size of the addition from 144 sq ft to 90 sq ft and the remaining permit same as previously approved. size and location as shown on the plans*** for the erection of one story rear addition and one story side rear addition all as part of an existing attached structure. s... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ZP-2024-002123
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction ...
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of rear portion and for the erection of a rear one-story addition to an existing single family attached structure size and location as shown on plan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ZP-2023-005072
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction ...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 21506 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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| HIC # | PA035715 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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| HIC # | PA035715 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | We Are A Historic Preservation And Fine Building Company. We Also Have A Small Projects Division Which Offers Work On Any Small Projects Around The House. |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2020. Check the current license status of Hanson General Contracting with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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113
BuildZoom Score
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| Insurer | Lechner And Stauffer Inc. |
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
128
Permits
- Building permit records show that Hanson General Contracting has worked on 128 permitted projects.
Hanson General Contracting Employees
JH
John Hanson