Norfolk Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,361 indexed permits · 278 active contractors · 2,000 code violations · Norfolk, Virginia.

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3,361
Indexed Permits
278
Active Contractors
2,000
Code Violations
17
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Norfolk had 1128 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 538 general construction, 171 hvac and 139 electrical. The average project value is $84,118.

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5,361 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-26 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-26 Violation 8228 OLD OCEAN VIEW ROAD Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-26 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-26 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-25 Violation 2733 DANWOOD DRIVE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-25 Violation 1523 LAFAYETTE BOULEVARD Exterior Open
2026-05-25 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-25 General Construction $1,500 9454 MASON CREEK ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 General Construction 5245 SILVEY DRIVE Building
2026-05-25 General Construction $1,500 5245 SILVEY DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 Violation 2537 VINCENT AVENUE Trash & Debris Closed
2026-05-25 HVAC/Mech $12,000 5233 ROLFE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 General Construction $9,750 616 CONNECTICUT AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 General Construction $10,000 116 BATTERSEA ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 HVAC/Mech $12,000 9325 MASON CREEK ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 General Construction $32,800 730 W PRINCESS ANNE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-25 Violation 648 MARINERS WAY Interior Open
2026-05-25 General Construction 9713 15TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 Violation 1164 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD Building Violation Open
2026-05-25 Violation 2622 KIMBALL TERRACE Trash & Debris Closed
2026-05-25 Violation 3321 E PRINCESS ANNE ROAD Building Violation Open
2026-05-25 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-25 Violation 2622 KIMBALL TERRACE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-25 Violation 1134 BOLLING AVENUE Interior Open
2026-05-25 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-25 General Construction $15,000 535 WOODFORD STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-25 Violation 3745 GARFIELD AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-25 Violation 8308 CAPEVIEW AVENUE Short-term Rental Open
2026-05-25 Violation 9634 9TH BAY STREET Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-25 Violation 790 MAYFIELD AVENUE Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-24 Violation 933 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Signs/Flags Concerns Open
2026-05-24 Violation 1717 49TH STREET Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-24 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-24 General Construction $1,800 6957 RIDDICK STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-24 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-24 Violation 2816 VICTORIA AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation 218 38TH STREET Illegal Parking in yard (2+ offenses) Open
2026-05-23 Violation 1121 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Illegal Parking in yard (2+ offenses) Open
2026-05-23 Violation 310 E WESTMONT AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-23 Violation 1527 SPRUCE STREET Interior Open
2026-05-23 Violation 187 COMMODORE DRIVE Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-23 Violation 6253 EDWARD STREET Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation 425 MONTICELLO AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation 9558 8TH BAY STREET Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-23 General Construction $4,000 383 DORWIN DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-23 Violation 1324 OAK PARK AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 General Construction $44,544 6332 CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-23 Violation 114 W BRAMBLETON AVENUE Graffiti Open
2026-05-23 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-23 Violation 5948 LOCKAMY LANE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation 219 LENOX AVENUE Illegal Parking in yard (2+ offenses) Open
2026-05-23 General Construction $39,283 823 JASMINE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-23 Violation 7750 TIDEWATER DRIVE Trash & Debris Open
2026-05-23 Violation 1705 MORRIS AVENUE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Violation 5367 KINGSWELL DRIVE Interior Open
2026-05-23 Violation 8008 WESTCLIFF DRIVE Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-23 Electrical 7425 OLD MILL ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-23 Violation 740 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-22 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-22 Plumbing $6,700 2832 MERRIMAC COURT One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 1410 MONTICELLO AVENUE Manufactured Office
2026-05-22 General Construction 1466 GABRIEL DRIVE Multi Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
2026-05-22 Violation 4902 KILLAM AVENUE Exterior Open
2026-05-22 Violation 866 47TH STREET Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-22 General Construction 1356
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2026-05-22 Violation 5948 PRINCE AVENUE Commercial Vehicle in Residential Area Open
2026-05-22 Violation 9605 19TH BAY STREET Vacant & Open Open
2026-05-22 Violation 9605 18TH BAY STREET Graffiti Open
2026-05-22 General Construction 1320 INGLESIDE ROAD Commercial
2026-05-22 Electrical $2,227 1028 PHILPOTTS ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Plumbing 821 N NEWTOWN ROAD Commercial
2026-05-22 Violation 9605 18TH BAY STREET Graffiti Open
2026-05-22 Plumbing $10,000 1825 TIDEWATER DRIVE Commercial
2026-05-22 Signage $16,750 740 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Commercial
2026-05-22 Violation 232 36TH STREET Illegal Parking in yard (2+ offenses) Open
2026-05-22 General Construction 933 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Manufactured Office
2026-05-22 General Construction $60,000 932 HARRINGTON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $2,500 6052 NEWPORT CRESCENT One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Plumbing 3803 FLOWERFIELD ROAD Multi Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 6315 NORTH CENTER DRIVE Commercial
2026-05-22 Signage $1,440 3321 E PRINCESS ANNE ROAD Commercial
2026-05-22 Electrical $1,000 323 NEW STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 8006 GALVESTON BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Plumbing 2430 BALLENTINE BOULEVARD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 9601 9TH BAY STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Electrical $1,195 7460 TIDEWATER DRIVE Commercial
2026-05-22 General Construction $23,087 1823 KESWICK DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Electrical $75,679 108 E TAZEWELL STREET Commercial
2026-05-22 General Construction 3613 AMHERST STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 1228 W 40TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction $2,000 909 W 27TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction 5524 TEXAS AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Violation 2586 RUFFIN WAY Tall Grass & Weeds Open
2026-05-22 General Construction 1353 GABRIEL DRIVE Zoning
2026-05-22 General Construction 414 W 30TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 General Construction $9,200 1353 GABRIEL DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-05-22 Violation Abandoned Vehicle Open
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 4 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. VERIZON VA. INC. 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 105 (105) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
2. Southern Castings (VNG contractor) 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 82 (82) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
3. Brian Wright 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 52 (52) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
4. COX COMMUNICATIONS 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 37 (37) - Verifying…
5. ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
6. Dominion Energy 8 permits/30d Active 25 (25) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
7. Ryan Garland 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 21 (21) - Verifying…
8. Virginia Natural Gas 📞 6 permits/30d Active 16 (16) - 🔒 Reveal
9. LANDSTAR RANGER 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 15 (15) - Verifying…
10. Jackie Burns, Crofton Construction Services, Inc. Active 14 (14) - Verifying…
11. WO Grubb Crane Rental 6 permits/30d Active 14 (14) - Verifying…
12. Andrew Bilyeu/Dominion Energy 2 permits/30d 9 (9) - Verifying…
13. JRS Contracting Company Inc 5 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
14. City of Norfolk Department of… 2 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
15. Ashley Swenson, Dominion Energy 1 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
16. Cranemasters, Inc 📞 6 (6) - 🔒 Reveal
17. Emily Johnson 3 permits/30d 6 (6) - 🔒 Reveal
18. Bennett Motor Express LLC 4 permits/30d 6 (6) - Verifying…
19. Verizon 📞 6 (6) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
20. PFC Construction 6 permits/30d 6 (6) - Verifying…
21. CITY OF NORFOLK 6 (6) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
22. E.T. Gresham Co, Inc. 📞 2 permits/30d 5 (5) - 🔒 Reveal
23. ATLANTIC CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO 5 permits/30d 5 (5) - Verifying…
24. Fridley Brothers INC 2 permits/30d 5 (5) - 🔒 Reveal
25. Blanchet Concrete Pumping LLC 3 permits/30d 5 (5) - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Norfolk
Construction Activity in Norfolk

New building permits in Norfolk, Virginia indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Norfolk Building Permits

Norfolk, Virginia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3361+ Norfolk building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Norfolk requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Norfolk.

How Contractors Use Norfolk Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Norfolk use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Norfolk building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Norfolk electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Norfolk open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Norfolk this week?

The most active contractors filing in Norfolk right now include VERIZON VA. INC., Southern Castings (VNG contractor), Brian Wright, COX COMMUNICATIONS and ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR. PermitGrab tracks 278 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Norfolk permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Norfolk right now?

In the last 30 days, Norfolk permitting activity covers 1,128 new building permits alongside 2,000 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Norfolk — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

2,000 open code violations in Norfolk, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norfolk Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Norfolk?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3361 building permits in Norfolk, Virginia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Norfolk permit data?

PermitGrab collects Norfolk on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Norfolk?

Contractors find leads in Norfolk by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Norfolk permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Norfolk = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Norfolk GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Norfolk addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Norfolk are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Norfolk renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Norfolk permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Norfolk mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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