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1712 Scott Dr, Newtown, PA, 18940
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Universal Building and Construction Inc
Serving Newtown, PA and surrounding areas, Universal Building and Construction Inc offers general contracting services with a portfolio featuring residential construction and remodeling projects. The company brings 19 years of experience to home renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, home additions, and basement finishing. Universal Building and Construction Inc works with homeowners seeking both minor upgrades and large-scale transformations. The company manages all phases of the construction process, coordinating demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, and finish carpentry. Projects typically involve close collaboration with clients to ensure specification and design preferences are met throughout each stage. Universal Building and Construction Inc emphasizes clear communication from initial planning through final walkthrough. The firm's project management experience allows them to navigate permitting and inspection requirements in Bucks County and nearby communities.
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Phone Number: (215) 416-6945
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Address: 1712 Scott Dr, Newtown, PA 18940
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Quality
96
80th percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Universal Building and Construction Inc has worked on at least
2.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by Universal Building and Construction Inc
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For new construction of an attached three-story building with cellar roof deck and rood-deck access structure for use as single-family household living. building to be fully sprinklered with nfpa 13d. separate permits required for mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-004511
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For the construction of a roof deck above the existing rear second story portion accessed from the rear third story of an existing three-story attached structure as per approved plan. *separate permits required for electrical mechanical and plumbing work* **underpinning is not part of this permit** permit amended on 8/23/22: rear exterior walls discovered to be of wood construction an... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-003196
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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 plumbing and sprinkler (13r) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing ... see more
Valuation:
$1,517,600
Permit #:
RP-2020-012060
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
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 plumbing and sprinkler (13r) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing ... see more
Valuation:
$1,517,600
Permit #:
RP-2020-012070
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For a door addition to an existing business occupancy. all work to be completed plans. if field conditions vary please contact design design professional prior to start of work
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-001390
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Amend permit application for permit #983146 changing sprinkler system from 13r system to proposed 13d system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
996126
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For the new construction of an attached three (3) story single family dwelling with cellar and roof deck with a pilothouse as per plan. see a/p # 863204 for plan
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
924674
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erection of a new three (3) story building with basement a roof deck and a roof access structure. for use as single-family household living as per plans. all work to be done per approved plans. a covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 10 feet of building façade in accordance with section 3306 of the ibc. separate building and/or streets department permits are req... see more
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
RP-2022-004515
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
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 plumbing and sprinkler (13r) work. (no underpinning on this permit). energy code compliance in accordance with 2018 iecc. prior to issuance of c.o submittal of air barrier checklist and envelope testing ... see more
Valuation:
$559,880
Permit #:
RP-2020-012026
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with rear egress well roof deck and one roof access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered separate permits required for all mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way ... see more
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
RP-2020-008678
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For new construction of a three (3) story wood-frame attached structure on reinforced concrete footings/foundations with rear egress well roof deck and one roof access structure. for use as a single-family dwelling throughout. building shall be fully sprinklered separate permits required for all mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression systems. *protection of right-of-way ... see more
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
RP-2020-008668
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of an addition as part of an existing semi-detached structure. addition to extend existing commissary catering services. all exterior rated walls are required to be fire retardant treated wood. structure is no sprinklered. separate permit required for plumbing mechanical and electrical work. work contained entirely on premises a no work at premises b (2019-39r s. 26t... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
721454
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For the amendment of ap#640731 to reference that no sprinkler system to be provided due to no replacement of more than 2/3rds of the floor joists. original application approved for the erection of a three story addition to an existing single family dwelling. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact structural engineer prior to the start of any work. sep... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
696149
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial demolition of the existing structure (partial rear second floor side and collapsed porch - framing removal replacement shall not exceed 2/3 of existing building). construction of wood-frame addition with rated side walls cantilevered over southwest side masonry bearing wall with new interior frame walls for additional bearing. addition to have partial roof deck with setback a... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
694318
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of a three story addition to an existing single family dwelling. building to fully sprinklered. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact structural engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits required for mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
640731
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For the construction of an attached structure with cellar and roof deck accessed by a roof deck access structure. for a single family household living. as per plans
Valuation:
$165,000
Permit #:
RP-2020-008683
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Make safe permit - for installation of brace outside side walls as per engineer's report to resolve case #523780. abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6 in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #523780
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
698702
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Make safe permit - repair front wall to satisfy violtaion# 265845 abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6? in height. separate streets department permit required for sidewalk closure. a separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case 265845
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
629484
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction a three (3) story addition to an existing shell reconstruct the front wall extended sidwalls above existing structure. install new floor joists on all floors and renovate existing shell & basement. construct pilot house addition and roof deck/garden as per plans
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
477713
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For the erection of an addition to an existing attached light-framed structure to include new roof deck installation and access pilot house erection. **separate permits to be required for electrical and plumbing installations.**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
640723
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Verified
| HIC # | PA051623 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 27732 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| HIC # | 13VH07276800 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Home Improvement Contractor |
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96
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Erie |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
40
Permits
- Building permit records show that Universal Building and Construction Inc has worked on 40 permitted projects.
Universal Building and Construction Inc Employees
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Joseph J. Smith
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