Wake County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

455 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) 423
Active contractors 207
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors who pulled 455 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

347 building permits were filed in Wake County over the last 30 days — up 707.0% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 423 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. ARS — 11 permits
  6. Tool Time Services — 11 permits
  7. J. Crabtree Electric Co. — 10 permits
  8. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC — 8 permits
  9. MSF Electric Inc — 6 permits
  10. Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc — 6 permits
455
Indexed Permits
207
Active Contractors
1,083
Code Violations
2026-06-13
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
Wake County had 347 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 158 hvac, 115 new construction and 34 general construction.

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1,538 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-11 Violation 217 DALTON DR scope of work for this site with no contractor or an owner's affidavit on file In Progress
2026-05-11 Violation 100 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-11 Violation 1415 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.11 Time Requirements for collection Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-11 Violation 1491 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.11 Time requirements for collection Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-11 Violation 212 W SYCAMORE ST B 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-11 Violation 2808 MATTLYN CT Installer Repair Request Escalated
2026-05-08 Violation 501 PITT ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 205 E GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 509 PITT ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 632 KENYON SPRING DR 95.01Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 117 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1211 BANJO DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1224 BANJO DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1215 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1222 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1436 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 101 SOUTHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-08 Violation 1446 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-08 Violation 8325 BELLS LAKE RD homeowner repair request Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1486 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 100 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1229 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1216 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 1457 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 104 SOUTHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-08 Violation 205 E NORTH ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-07 Violation 2109 SIMPKINS RD In Progress
2026-05-07 Violation 310 E GANNON AVE 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - Resolved
2026-05-07 Violation 1005 LOGAN CANYON LN 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-07 Violation 6008 TUNDRA LN homeowner repair request Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-07 Violation 249 W BARBEE ST Maintenance Standards Closed - VIO Justified
2026-05-07 General Construction 1817 STOCKTON SPRINGS DR WAKE FOREST Rockport Lots 21, 22, 25, 26, 37, 39 Davidson Homes
2026-05-07 Violation 5008 TRAIL RIDGE DR PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Escalated
2026-05-07 Violation 2323 KING MALCOLM LN 95.01 Tall Grass and Weeds Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 1101 J R DR Homeowner repair request Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 120 W GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 241 PINEVIEW DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 118 W GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 General Construction 1424 SUMMERLIN WOOD WAY WILLOW SPRING Summerlin Estates Lot 24 ESC for new single family dwelling Disturbed acres .51 residential new_construction Poythress Construction Company, Inc
2026-05-06 Violation 1720 SLATER DR CONTRACTOR REPAIR REQUEST Escalated
2026-05-06 Violation 4001 WIDEWATERS PKWY E STORE SPACE DAMAGED BY IMPACT FROM A CAR In Progress
2026-05-06 Violation 306 E HORTON ST CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS WITH NO PERMITS In Progress
2026-05-06 Violation 213 W HORTON ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-05-06 Violation 306 DOBRO CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 206 W HORTON ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 111 E JUDD ST 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-06 Violation 1415 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-05 Violation 2319 KING MALCOLM LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Closed - VIO Resolved
2026-05-05 Violation 105 E FRANKLIN ST 95.01 Tall Grass In Progress
2026-05-05 Violation 7025 KIT CREEK RD 5 POSSIBLE CHANGE OF USE ( OCCUPANCY TO BE DETERMINED BY FIELD INSPECTOR) In Progress
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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 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) New Construction -
4. IDEALELECTRIC 7 permits/30d Active 13 (13) New Construction -
5. J. Crabtree Electric Co. 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 11 (11) New Construction -
6. ARS 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC -
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. MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
13. Dawson's Electric & Air, Inc 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
14. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC 4 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
15. BLAZE HCPE Triangle 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
16. A Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 3 permits/30d 5 (4) HVAC -
17. Orca Blue, LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
18. Acme Well Service Company Inc NEW 4 (4) -
19. Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC NEW 4 (4) Plumbing -
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. 1st.Step Electrical Services, LLC 2 (2) New Construction -

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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 455+ 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, Ideal Electric, Inc, Romanoff Electric Residential LLC, IDEALELECTRIC and J. Crabtree Electric Co.. 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 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 347 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 455 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

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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