Wake County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

462 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) 449
Active contractors 207
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors who pulled 462 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-08-07. Live tracking of 1,083 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Wake County building permit activity

419 building permits were filed in Wake County over the last 30 days. Over 90 days: 449 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Tool Time Electric — 24 permits
  2. Ideal Electric, Inc — 21 permits
  3. Romanoff Electric Residential LLC — 15 permits
  4. IDEALELECTRIC — 13 permits
  5. Tool Time Services — 11 permits
  6. ARS — 11 permits
  7. J. Crabtree Electric Co. — 10 permits
  8. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC — 8 permits
  9. Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc — 6 permits
  10. MSF Electric Inc — 6 permits
462
Indexed Permits
207
Active Contractors
1,083
Code Violations
2026-06-13
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-07
Wake County had 345 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 158 hvac, 114 new construction and 33 general construction.

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1,545 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-01 Violation 4220 VINEYARD RIDGE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-06-01 Violation 4206 VINEYARD RIDGE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 4208 VINEYARD RIDGE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-06-01 General Construction 1832 ROLESVILLE RD WAKE FOREST 27587 SP - Kalas Falls - NO TRADES - Installation of one segmental block retaining wal… CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING, LLC
2026-06-01 Violation 7445 SEXTONS CREEK DR Malfunction found during O&M In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 9308 LAKE CAROL DR Homeowner repair request In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 174 WAKELON ST 95.01 Trash and Debris In Progress
2026-06-01 Pool/Spa 6607 FALLS OF NEUSE RD RALEIGH 27615 new inground concrete swimming pool. Emler Swim School ( https://emlerswimschool… Aquatic Design Partners
2026-06-01 Violation 1536 SAGE TREE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 1604 SAGE TREE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 1807 BOWLING GREEN TRL IIIb Inspection Failure In Progress
2026-06-01 Violation 1808 BOWLING GREEN TRL IIIb Inspection Failure In Progress
2026-05-30 Solar 1221 RANDWICK VALLEY CT ZEBULON 27597 12.71 kW PV Solar Installation on Roof - 31 panels 12.71 kW 31 panels solar solar_pv Complete Solar, Inc.
2026-05-29 Violation 452 GUSTY LN 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds In Progress
2026-05-29 Violation 601 PARKS VILLAGE RD Across from this address. 95.01 Trash Closed - Resolved
2026-05-28 Violation 5540 FANTASY MOTH DR DETACHED 10X14 STORGAE SHED INSTALLED AND A HOT TUB WITH NO PERMITS In Progress
2026-05-28 Violation 556 HIPWOOD DR 95.01 Trash Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-28 Violation 4861 WENDELL BLVD SITE VISIT REQUIRED TO VERIFY HOUSE IS SECURED AND SPEAK TO OWNER ABOUT THE DEMO… In Progress
2026-05-27 Pool/Spa 1132 PARKSIDE MAIN ST CARY 27519 Teriyaki Madness; Town of Cary Permit #26-BP-10332; State ID#15371; Tenant remod… Roxanne Berlien
2026-05-27 General Construction 806 CALLOWAY DR RALEIGH 27610 SP - FULLER ES - NO TRADES - Furnish and install 30' x 30' Pre-Engineered Shade(… Carolina Recreation and Design
2026-05-26 Violation 2400 SKYLINE DR Anonymous Complaint In Progress
2026-05-26 Violation 209 W GANNON AVE UDO 4.3.7 C; Animal husbandry NOT permitted in corporate limits Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-26 Violation 506 PROCTOR ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-22 Violation 700 CRACKLING CT 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 229 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 1013 BLACK RIVER DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 768 MIRROR POND DR 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 608 FROSTY WAY 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 701 CRACKLING CT 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-22 Violation 12205 THE GATES DR IIIb Inspection Failure In Progress
2026-05-22 Violation 621 JASMINE ST RESIDETIAL HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE In Progress
2026-05-22 Pool/Spa 9525 LIVIO CT ZEBULON 27597 SHADOW RIDGE SUB, Lot 7 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 2… 2,668 sf 2-story 4 beds residential new_construction J Crabtree Electric Company
2026-05-21 Violation 11400 LEESVILLE RD site visit requested by tenant for possible code violations or life safety issue… In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 4207 VINEYARD RIDGE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-21 Violation 801 CAINHOY CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-21 Violation 808 CAINHOY CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 813 CAINHOY CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 837 CAINHOY CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 233 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 5834 WOODCREST DR Homeowner Repair Request - New 1000 gallon ST Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-21 Violation 212 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 2604 BRANSTON WAY Point of sale inspection - Home owner request Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-21 Violation 1208 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-21 Violation 1217 AZALEA DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-21 Violation 1200 GOLDEN SLIPPER CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-20 Violation 13417 NEW LIGHT RD PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Escalated
2026-05-20 Pool/Spa 9521 LIVIO CT ZEBULON NC 27597 Not enough space left on lot to site a well location that meets minimum setbacks… new_construction CAVINESS & CATES
2026-05-20 Violation 612 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-20 Violation 608 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-20 Violation 616 BERKELEY GLEN RD 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
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Top Contractors

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

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

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Permit Types in Wake County
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 462+ 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.

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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Source: Building Permits via Accela (Wake County NC, pop. 1.2M).

Who appears in Wake County permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Wake County right now include Tool Time Electric, Ideal Electric, Inc, Romanoff Electric Residential LLC, IDEALELECTRIC and ARS. 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 2026-08-07. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 345 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 462 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?

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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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Who buys this data?

Wake County permit data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

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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