Raleigh Building Permits & Project Leads

6,775 indexed permits · 941 active contractors · 3,305 code violations · Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Raleigh building permits — key stats
Active contractors 941
Newest permit 2026-08-20

PermitGrab tracks 941 active contractors who pulled 6,775 building permits in Raleigh, NC as of 2026-08-20. Live tracking of 3,305 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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6,775
Indexed Permits
941
Active Contractors
3,305
Code Violations
19,526
Property Owners
361
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Permit data through 2026-08-20

6,775 permits sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-03 Signage 510 W Cabarrus St
Owner: KLL··· 🔒
Oldham & Worth Blade Sign- Parking SouthWood Corpation
2026-03-02 HVAC/Mech 5516 Falls Of Neuse Rd
Owner: RAL··· 🔒
Covered Court Viewing Area (replacing prior platform) being constructed after th… RALEIGH RACQUET CLUB INC THE
2026-03-02 General Construction 3808 Meadow Bend Trl 5593229 TRASH COMPACTOR FOR APARTMENT COMPLEX AND CLUBHOUSE SPR-0028-2025 SPR-0020-2025 … Scott Porter
2026-02-27 Structural $3,610 6157 Blakeman Ln
Owner: MEY··· 🔒
Remove closet wall to kitchen. Structural engineer (Stonewall) confirmed non-loa… MEYERS, CLIFFORD JAMES MEYERS,…
2026-02-27 General Construction $1,733 2720 Charleston Oaks Dr
Owner: ZAN··· 🔒
Remove the existing fiberglass tub and convert to a tiled walk-in shower. Reloca…
2026-02-26 General Construction $7,220 2609 Hazelwood Dr portion of upstairs bathroom being converted to laundry room and bathroom. Conne… Casella Holdings, LLC
2026-02-25 General Construction $274,520 305 Dartmouth Rd
Owner: DJF··· 🔒
THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A RENEWAL OF PERMITS BLDR-038313-2025, MECHR-039837-2025… Aquatic Artists Luxury Pools Inc
2026-02-24 General Construction 9400 Forum Dr NEW CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR NEW SCHOOL MOVING INTO AN EXISTING SCH… LEAD MINE LAND CO
2026-02-24 General Construction 601 W South St 2808038 ROSEWOOD Apartments Buildings A 198 Units & B 71 Units Building A, with a total … 198 units 5-story residential ×2 W.M. Jordan Company, Inc.
2026-02-24 Pool/Spa 1913 Chase Ct
Owner: WAL··· 🔒
REPLACE EXPIRED PERMIT # BLDR-021152-2025 20' x 60' pool with spa, autocover, an… 1,450 roof sf replacement Dean A. Schaeffer Landscape Const. Inc.
2026-02-24 General Construction $25,000 4305 Old Colony Rd
Owner: FIT··· 🔒
Removing old deck and installing a 14x16 screened in porch. We will be installin…
2026-02-23 HVAC/Mech 8747 Asher Gray Way
Owner: DR ··· 🔒
REPLACE EXPIRED PERMIT # BLDR-032024-2025 NEW TH LOTS 1-5, SPR-0068-2022, PROJEC… replacement HVAC replacement D R HORTON, INC
2026-02-23 General Construction $43,320 5941 Clarks Fork Dr
Owner: HOI··· 🔒
Upstairs bathroom 1: Replace bathtub, fixtures, and bathtub surround. Replace vi… HOIRUP, CARSTEN HOIRUP, CINDY
2026-02-22 Structural 8900 Barleymoor Dr
Owner: MOG··· 🔒
Remove a column in Kitchen and add a new structural LAM Beam to support load.
2026-02-22 General Construction $6,498 1913 Glenwood Ave
Owner: ADA··· 🔒
Complete remodel of 2 bathrooms, strengthen floor joists with LVL's and remove p… ADAMS, DEANNA R
2026-02-21 Electrical $43,320 2601 Bradford Pl
Owner: GOO··· 🔒
Service upgrade from 100amp to 200amp. New meter combo exterior panel, and New i… 100A service panel New installation Panel service GOODINGS LLC
2026-02-20 Structural 2150 Southall Rd
Owner: M/I··· 🔒
Subdivision entrance column for the Southall Station Subdivision at the corner o… NBD Masonry
2026-02-20 Pool/Spa $88,084 6015 Bramblewood Dr
Owner: WAT··· 🔒
Addition of approximately 410 SF bedroom, bathroom, pantry on rear of existing g… 410 roof sf New installation WATKINS, JORDAN BAILEY WATKINS, SARAH ANNE
2026-02-20 HVAC/Mech 8753 Asher Gray Way
Owner: DR ··· 🔒
REPLACE EXPIRED PERMIT# BLDR-032021-2025 NEW TH LOTS 1-5, SPR-0068-2022, PROJECT… replacement HVAC replacement D R HORTON, INC
2026-02-19 General Construction $10,524 100 E Peace St This project includes the construction of a trash enclosure per PE details. This… HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF RALEIGH INC
2026-02-19 General Construction $13,357 904 Northclift Dr A full kitchen renovation with a minor change to kitchen layout. MEP's to be com… Oak City Homes LLC
2026-02-19 HVAC/Mech 7108 Laketree Dr
Owner: HIN··· 🔒
Exterior wood framed chimney water damage repair. Replace rotted framing studs a… replacement HVAC repair Kielcz Strategic Solutions LLC
2026-02-18 Plumbing $25,000 4531 New Bern Ave 120
Owner: NEW··· 🔒
Install gas pack , and gas pipe, no ducting, Additional permit(s) WILL BE REQUIR… NEW BERN STATION LLC
2026-02-18 HVAC/Mech $78,337 3008 Abington Ln Repair/Replace damage to home caused by water leak: Replace the removed top laye… replacement HVAC repair STEWART, KENNETH EARL TRUSTEE STEWART, PENNY BETTS
2026-02-17 Fire Protection $401,152 1101 E Whitaker Mill Rd
Owner: RIW··· 🔒
SUITE 140 B OCC 3535 SF BUILDING IS 2 STORY 2-B CONST MIXED USE 132670 SF SPRINK… 3,535 roof sf sprinkler, standpipe JMA
2026-02-17 General Construction $3,899 1200 Gatling St
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
Renovate an existing bath, modify the arrangement, install a walk in shower unit… Rebuilding Together of the…
2026-02-16 Pool/Spa $38,122 6507 Jean Dr
Owner: ZHO··· 🔒
We propose to convert an existing single-car garage into a heated living space b… ZHOU, YAN PAN, YINJI
2026-02-14 Plumbing $11,552 630 Watauga St We have plumbing for a bathroom in the first floor of our three story townhouse …
2026-02-14 General Construction $4,000 5400 Oldtowne Rd
Owner: COO··· 🔒
I would like to add additional square footage to an existing deck that needs rep… SHEPPARD, ROBERT G SHEPPARD, TAMMY K…
2026-02-13 General Construction $76,388 705 N Bloodworth St
Owner: PEA··· 🔒
Change Of Use to existing accessory structure to Accessory Dwelling Unit. Creati… residential Waystone Construction and Management INC.
2026-02-12 Solar $190,000 4907 Yadkin Dr
Owner: HIG··· 🔒
31.5'x13' In-Ground Concrete Heated Swimming Pool with solar ledge, 6'x7' raised… solar Solar PV Aquatic Creations by Dean…
2026-02-11 General Construction $875,064 4115 Rockingham Dr
Owner: WOO··· 🔒
New SFD, driveway, walkways, patio, etc. per plot plan North Hills Lot 9 Custom … John C. Sanders & Company
2026-02-11 HVAC/Mech $811,961 2623 Birney Park Cir
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
Townhomes, Lots 4-6, 3 units, 3 stories, Fireplace, VB Construction, R3 Occupanc… 3 HVAC systems John C. Sanders & Company
2026-02-11 General Construction $2,599 127 Longview Lake Dr
Owner: HIG··· 🔒
Adding a half bath in the entry area closet and adding a second closet to an exi… Gray Wolf Contracting LLC
2026-02-11 Plumbing 611 W South St 2797274 Water and Sewer ROSEWOOD Apartment BLDG B BLDNR-034889-2025 Cline Design Associates
2026-02-11 Pool/Spa $11,985 509 Compton Rd
Owner: LAZ··· 🔒
CONVERTING PART OF AN EXISTING GARAGE INTO OFFICE SPACE FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. P… LAZZAROTTI, JAMES JR LAZZAROTTI, MEGAN ROSE
2026-02-11 Plumbing 601 W South St 2808038 Water and Sewer BLDG A BLDNR-034768-2025 Main 4 inch water meter and 8 inch sewe… W.M. Jordan Company, Inc.
2026-02-10 HVAC/Mech $32,346 1800 Bridgeport Dr
Owner: TUB··· 🔒
224 sqft laundry room addition. plumbing/electrical/mechanical/ new exterior wal…
2026-02-09 General Construction $14,440 2824 Wyncote Dr
Owner: SPE··· 🔒
Scope of work includes interior renovations to my single-family residence. Work … MCNEILL, KENNETH T MCNEILL, LINDA K…
2026-02-09 Plumbing $11,047 8829 Walking Stick Trl
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
Bathroom remodeling- Plumbing and Electrical were obtained online and rough in i…
2026-02-09 General Construction $30,600 6108 Winthrop Dr
Owner: QUI··· 🔒
new deck 423 sq ft 423 roof sf New installation New roof
2026-02-09 HVAC/Mech $165,990 1603 Hillsborough St
Owner: YMC··· 🔒
RP26011 - REMOVE EXISTING POOL UNIT. DEMO EXISTING REFRIG PIPING AND DUCTWORK AN… replacement HVAC replacement YMCA INC
2026-02-06 Electrical $15,000 3317 Falls River Ave Convert room into a salon. Original electrical permit was pulled for the electri… CELAURO, MICHAEL
2026-02-06 HVAC/Mech 5401 Forestville Rd
Owner: KB ··· 🔒
REPLACE EXPIRED PERMIT# BLDNR-055542-2024 Retaining Wall #1.1 replacement HVAC replacement TBD - General Contractor
2026-02-06 HVAC/Mech $9,000 6213 Garrett Rd
Owner: BOU··· 🔒
Covering existing front stoop. For existing back deck, extending four feet, cove… MITCHELL, LAURENCE GEORGE
2026-02-05 Windows/Doors $14,000 9521 Lumley Rd D
Owner: 642··· 🔒
Adding one exterior door at rear of suite in masonry wall. Adding a concrete pad… Oak City Construction and…
2026-02-05 HVAC/Mech 5304 Cypress Ln
Owner: CLO··· 🔒
Adding electrical, insulation, drywall and minisplit HVAC to new built shed with… mini-split New installation HVAC installation
2026-02-05 General Construction $1,155 8316 North Creek Run
Owner: BEC··· 🔒
Add a half bath to garage. The utility sink will be switched out for a vanity as… BECHTLE, JOSEPH F III BECHTLE, GRACE C…
2026-02-04 HVAC/Mech 5401 Forestville Rd
Owner: KB ··· 🔒
REPLACE EXPIRED PERMIT# BLDNR-055719-2024 Retaining Wall #3.3 replacement HVAC replacement TBD - General Contractor
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Permit Types in Raleigh
Construction Activity in Raleigh

New building permits in Raleigh, North Carolina show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Raleigh Building Permits

Raleigh, North Carolina processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 6775+ Raleigh building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Building permits in Raleigh can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Raleigh Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Raleigh building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

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Who appears in Raleigh permit records this week?

PermitGrab indexes 6,775 building permits in Raleigh. New records appear as they are available from the source. Each permit is matched against 19,526 property-owner records for direct outreach.

How fresh is Raleigh permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Raleigh is dated 2026-08-20. Updated daily • newest record from 4h ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction is happening in Raleigh right now?

Raleigh permit activity covers 6,775 indexed permits alongside 3,305 active code violations. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

3 workflows for Raleigh research

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The business-profile check

Filter Raleigh to your trade and review the source date before researching a project. Business contact details appear only for covered profiles where the relevant source supports them.

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The project-team lookup

Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Raleigh and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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The code-case research list

3,305 code violations are on record in Raleigh. A code record may warrant repair or restoration research. Review the official record before outreach, including its current status, scope, and contact permissions.

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How to look up Raleigh building permits

Search recent Raleigh, NC building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Raleigh building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Raleigh Permit Pulse.

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Raleigh Building Permit Activity — August 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh Building Permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 6775 building permits in Raleigh, North Carolina. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Raleigh permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Review published code-enforcement records with property context where linkage is available. A violation is a research signal, not evidence that an owner intends to sell.
Contractors & subs
Recent Raleigh contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Verified business contacts are available for covered profiles.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Owner records are available where public data can be matched.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Raleigh provide project context for solar-market research. Owner-occupancy data is available where public records can be matched.
Insurance agents
Raleigh renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers
Use published job type, description, and value fields where available to prioritize route and demand research.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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