Updated: Jul 16, 2026
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Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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Thomas Rafter Electrician
Thomas Rafter, Philadelphia, PA (Employee: Rafter Electric, Inc.) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 1 other license according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Thomas Rafter Philadelphia
Quality
104
91st percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Thomas Rafter has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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13 projects
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2024 |
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8 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Thomas Rafter has worked on at least
21.0 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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19 projects
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Home Additions |
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19 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Thomas Rafter mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $65,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Electrical fitout & addition including new service. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **separate fire alarm permit req'd**
Valuation:
$1,918,520
Permit #:
EP-2024-001133
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing public restroom; electrical installation @ new construction public restroom. power lighting and fire alarm according to the 2017 nec nfpa 72 and per plans
Valuation:
$175,031
Permit #:
EP-2023-009617
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:
$10,327
Permit #:
EP-2024-004632
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
1. electrical demolition per plans 2. furnish & install new panel (p-1) per plans 3. furnish & install receptacles within walls and surface mounted per drawings. 4. furnish & install light fixtures per plans 5. relocation & re-installation of owner electrical devices per plans 6. power new mechanical units 7. expedited permits 8. submittals 9. trash to gc dumpster as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$32,432
Permit #:
EP-2023-002964
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Service and fit-out of entire building. install lighting receptacles fire pump low-voltage wiring as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72
Valuation:
$1,300,000
Permit #:
EP-2022-001575
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing rec center. new service lighting and power distribution as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$305,134
Permit #:
EP-2024-001132
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical fit-out for new restaurant including: power for equipment lighting as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72
Valuation:
$183,599
Permit #:
EP-2022-008698
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 200 amp service and replace with new 400 amp service. install ct cabinet per peco blue book and connect all exiting loads to new service panel as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$65,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-004236
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of engine 11 firehouse including new lighting new receptacles hvac equipment and low voltage work as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$169,997
Permit #:
EP-2023-000045
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of new receptacles and lighting and fire alarm. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec, 2016 nfpa-72
Valuation:
$241,700
Permit #:
EP-2023-008777
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For level ii alteration to include the removal of existing bar and new fixtures furnishings finishes as per approved plans. separate permits required for any mep and fire suppression work
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
CP-2023-002314
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing service. remove/repair existing jbs. replace existing receptacles @ counter with gfci type
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-005124
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit for combo cp-2023-006895
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
EP-2024-001914
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install temporary holiday lights within trees surrounding rittenhouse square from 11/6/2020 to 1/6/2021. all lights are led type using existing service at shed house as per 2017 nec. (cc district)
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
EP-2020-009537
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of receptacles lighting and fa modification as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$116,000
Permit #:
EP-2023-008772
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install temporary holiday lighting at franklin square park. existing exterior receptacles will be utilized for this installation. installation to occur on 11/6/2020 and end on 1/18/2021 as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
EP-2020-009543
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing 120/240 volt 100 amp service. as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
EP-2023-005164
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing 120/240 volt 100 amp service. as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
EP-2023-001501
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of 120/240volt 100 amp service as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
EP-2023-001161
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing fa system per new layout as per approved drawings-2016 nfpa 72, 2017 nec, 2018 phila fire code
Valuation:
$16,664
Permit #:
EP-2021-009591
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 053215 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 055492 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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104
BuildZoom Score
43
Permits
- Building permit records show that Thomas Rafter has worked on 43 permitted projects.
Thomas Rafter Employees
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Rafter Electric, Inc.