Wake County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

418 indexed permits · 207 active contractors · 1,083 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Wake County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 391
Active contractors 207
Newest permit 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors who pulled 418 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-08-06. Live tracking of 1,083 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Wake County building permit activity

319 building permits were filed in Wake County over the last 30 days — up 641.9% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 391 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Tool Time Electric — 24 permits
  2. Romanoff Electric Residential LLC — 15 permits
  3. IDEALELECTRIC — 13 permits
  4. Tool Time Services — 11 permits
  5. ARS — 11 permits
  6. Ideal Electric, Inc — 9 permits
  7. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC — 8 permits
  8. MSF Electric Inc — 6 permits
  9. Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc — 6 permits
  10. J. Crabtree Electric Co. — 6 permits
418
Indexed Permits
207
Active Contractors
1,083
Code Violations
2026-06-13
Last Updated
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Wake County had 319 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 154 hvac, 99 new construction and 30 general construction.

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1,501 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech 437 SHADOW FALLS DR WENDELL 27591 install dedicated hardwired 60A circuit for EV charger in garage new hvac_installation Chris Lee Electric, Inc
2026-08-06 General Construction 3300 GREEN LEVEL WEST RD CARY 27519 Well Abandonment Acme Well Service Company Inc
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech 124 FAWN DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Mid static ducted mini split replacement. Indoor unit is located hanging in the … mini_split replacement hvac_replacement Prime Electrical Company, LLC
2026-08-06 General Construction 3617 LYNN RD RALEIGH NC 276133832 Property owner repair request Mark Purser
2026-08-06 HVAC/Mech 1404 CHATSWORTH LN RALEIGH 27614 Bore *NO TRENCHING* main water line new penetration new hvac_installation JR Lane Plumbing LLC
2026-08-06 General Construction 110 BLUESTONE CROSSING RD Unit: 100 ROLESVILLE 27571 ABC Permit - Lime and Lemon Indian Grill - Cobblestone Ravi Jeyaraman
2026-08-06 General Construction 1516 LIATRIS LN RALEIGH NC 276136600 PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Ken Heflin
2026-08-06 Plumbing 2936 HODGE RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Abandonment of Septic Tank Cecil Holcomb Renovations Inc.
2026-08-06 Plumbing 3300 GREEN LEVEL WEST RD CARY 27519 Abandonment of Septic Tank Cecil Holcomb Renovations Inc.
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 425 TUCANA ST WENDELL 27591 Install 50amp EV charger located in the garage new hvac_installation Touchstone Electric RDU, LLC
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 6 TOWNE CRIER CT WENDELL 27591 200amp meter base replacement/200amp outdoor panel replacement replacement hvac_replacement BLAZE HCPE Triangle
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 1053 WINTER HAVEN DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Whole Home Surge Protection Installation in main electrical panel garage new hvac_installation Turbo Electric LLC
2026-08-05 Fire Protection 1160 INSPIRATION CIR WENDELL 27591 PreAction: Install heat detectors to existing (sprinkler contractor provided) re… BFPE International
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 5936 HAMPTON RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27603 change out 2 ton split HP in pull down attic serving u/s and 2 ton split HP in c… 2 tons replacement hvac_changeout Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 2922 BELLS POINTE CT APEX 27539 Replace like for like 2 ton AC, coil, and 40,000 BTU furnace in crawl space. 2 tons 40,000 BTU ac, furnace like for like replacement Powers electric llc
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 6009 WALKING STICK TRL RALEIGH 27603 Replacement of (1) 2.5 ton split heat pump, work being performed on the right si… 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Dawson's Electric & Air, Inc
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 1013 HAWK HOLLOW LN WAKE FOREST 27587 change out 3 ton gas AC split in pull down attic serving u/s 3 tons ac replacement hvac_changeout Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC
2026-08-05 General Construction 851 INNOVATE AVE Unit: PUMP HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 6"x300' drilled Woodall's Pump
2026-08-05 General Construction 8913 NICEWONDER WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 new single family dwelling residential new_construction PermitFlow
2026-08-05 General Construction 4042 BERMAN EDGE RD HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 This is a new application for the permit already issued under ASP-172162-2026. t… residential new_construction Odyssey Contracting LLC
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 1305 GLENNIS CT WAKE FOREST 27587 New gas line to outdoor grill. No underground/No trenching new hvac_installation Apostle Service Group LLC
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 304 COACH AND FOUR CT RALEIGH 27614 replace heat pump and air handler located in crawlspace serves 1st floor. replac… heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Newcomb and Company
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 1457 AMBER ACRES LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Replace heat pump serving whole house. IDU in crawlspace. heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Langley Heating and Air, Inc
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 4932 CREMSHAW CT RALEIGH 27614 change out 2 ton furn/AC split in walk up attic serving 3rd floor 2 tons ac replacement hvac_changeout Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC
2026-08-05 General Construction 1721 MEADOWFERN PL WILLOW SPRING 27592 Lot 90 FW - AOWE Single Family residential New Home Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction 5009 OLD ELIZABETH RD RALEIGH NC 276165416 Contractor repair request Drainsemporium llc
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7033 LEANDO DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 Nema 1450 in garage Steady Hand Electrical, LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 3613 HERRING GULL PL WAKE FOREST 27587 Remove and replace first floor dual fuel package unit. Unit is located outside. … replacement hvac_replacement Earl Winstead ELectric
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 4333 BLOSSOM HILL CT RALEIGH 27613 Install York 96% 2 Stage Furnace Retrofit located in the basement serving the wh… furnace new hvac_installation Comfort Monster RDU, LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 2100 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 add gas hookup for dryer in laundry room new Reliable Heating & Air
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1820 PROC RIDGE LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Change out Packaged gas system located outside of home. replacement hvac_changeout A Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 4917 SWORDFISH DR RALEIGH 27603 Full Installation of a 2 1/2 Ton Heat Pump Located within the crawl 1 story home 2 tons heat_pump new hvac_installation Dogwood Electrical Services
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 10508 WHITESTONE RD RALEIGH 27615 change out ductwork in crawl serving left side of home replacement hvac_changeout Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7304 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 New Construction Septic new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 3100 BAYNAM POND DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace 3 ton gas package unit serving first floor. Located outside 3 tons replacement hvac_replacement Quick Electrical Contracting Inc
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 18 W HESTER CT WENDELL 27591 remove AHU and HP, Install new package unit. install new duct work in crawl spac… new hvac_installation On Point Heating and Cooling
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 2108 POSSUM TROT RD WAKE FOREST 27587 replace first floor heat pump and air handler located in crawl space and heat pu… heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Holm heating and cooling
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7509 WEATHERED BARN WAY WENDELL 27591 New Construction Septic new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 16029 NEW LIGHT RD WAKE FOREST 27587 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE LP GAS PACKAGE UNIT. LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE HOUSE… ARS
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1016 OLD ZEBULON RD WENDELL 27591 replace standard electric Hot Water Heater with hp Hot Water Heater replacement hvac_replacement C&M Power LLC.
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7313 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 Single Family Septic New Constructions new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1117 TURKEY TROT RD WENDELL 27591 Replace 17x20x48 Supply Plenum in the attic. Like for like. like for like replacement hvac_changeout Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1012 TELLIS DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 HVAC Equipment Change Out - one to one heat pump/air handler replacement-serving… heat_pump replacement hvac_changeout Next Level Electric
2026-08-04 Plumbing 1304 HANNAHS VIEW DR RALEIGH 27615 Septic permit for an existing single family residential home to accommodate a po… Basic Plumbing Inc
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7537 HOLLY SPRINGS RD RALEIGH 27606 repair riser for electrical service (fallen tree) hvac_repair E P I C Electric LLC
2026-08-04 Plumbing 4348 COLDWATER SPRINGS DR RALEIGH 27616 New System new ECI Construction
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7308 RIVER GLEN CT RALEIGH 27614 replace tank w/h with tankless on exterior + run 10 ft gas line - No Trenching w… replacement hvac_replacement MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7605 DOUBLE E CT RALEIGH 27613 Replace 1.5 Ton Heat Pump Air Handler in Attic 2nd Floor 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1013 WHISPERING CREEK CT KNIGHTDALE 27545 EV charger installation new hvac_installation Corey N Craig Electric LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7305 COSTA VERDE CT WAKE FOREST 27587 200amp meter main combo upgrade 200A BLAZE HCPE Triangle
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value
1. Tool Time Electric 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 24 (24) New Construction -
2. Romanoff Electric Residential LLC 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) New Construction -
3. IDEALELECTRIC 7 permits/30d Active 13 (13) New Construction -
4. ARS 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC -
5. Tool Time Services 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) New Construction -
6. Ideal Electric, Inc 8 permits/30d 9 (9) New Construction -
7. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC 8 permits/30d 8 (8) HVAC -
8. J. Crabtree Electric Co. 6 permits/30d 7 (7) New Construction -
9. Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc 6 permits/30d 6 (6) New Construction -
10. MSF Electric Inc 6 permits/30d 6 (6) New Construction -
11. MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
12. BLAZE HCPE Triangle 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
13. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC 4 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
14. Dawson's Electric & Air, Inc 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
15. A Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 3 permits/30d 5 (4) HVAC -
16. Acme Well Service Company Inc NEW 4 (4) -
17. Reliant Electric & Power Inc. 3 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
18. Orca Blue, LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
19. Prime Electrical Company, LLC 3 permits/30d 4 (3) HVAC -
20. Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC NEW 3 (3) Plumbing -
21. Cape Fear Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC -
22. Turn2 Electric LLC NEW 3 (3) HVAC -
23. Complete Solar, Inc. 1 permits/30d 3 (2) Solar -
24. Comfort First Heating & Cooling 2 permits/30d 2 (2) HVAC -
25. ESB Electric Company Inc 1 permits/30d 2 (2) New Construction -

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Construction Activity in Wake County

New building permits in Wake County, North Carolina 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 Wake County Building Permits

Wake County, North Carolina processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 418+ Wake County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Wake County 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 Wake County.

How Contractors Use Wake County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Wake County 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 Wake County 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 Wake County 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 Wake County open data portal.

Who appears in Wake County permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Wake County right now include Tool Time Electric, Romanoff Electric Residential LLC, IDEALELECTRIC, ARS and Tool Time Services. PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Wake County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wake County is dated 2026-08-06. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wake County right now?

In the last 30 days, Wake County permitting activity covers 319 new building permits alongside 1,083 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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1,083 code violations are on record in Wake County. An owner facing a citation can be a strong restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead; verify current status before outreach.

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How to look up Wake County building permits

Search recent Wake County, NC building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Wake County 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 Wake County Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wake County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 418 building permits in Wake County, 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.

How fresh is the Wake County permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Wake County?

Contractors find leads in Wake County by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a business profile has been publicly verified; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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Wake County permit data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Wake County = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent Wake County contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A Wake County addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wake County are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wake County renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Wake County permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Wake County 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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