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
Updated today · live from city records
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
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 7313 DUNSANY CT WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace 5 ton AC condenser, cased coil, and 96% gas furnace serving whole home. … 5 tons ac, furnace replacement hvac_replacement Quick Electrical Contracting Inc
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 4301 GRAHAMSTONE RD RALEIGH 27610 Residential HVAC system change out. Replacing 2 ton split heat pump system. Air … 2 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_changeout Quality Comfort Services, Inc.
2026-07-28 Violation 11912 PEMBRIDGE LN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION In Progress
2026-07-28 Violation 144 OGDEN POND PL 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-28 Violation 128 BRISK DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-28 Violation 5408 SYLVAN LN CONTRACTOR REPAIR REQUEST In Progress
2026-07-28 General Construction 6216 HAMPTON RIDGE RD RALEIGH 27603 Foundation repair using the installation of 1 helical pier. Repair will not alte… Foundation Pro NC LLC ta Ram Jack
2026-07-28 General Construction 7001 STARCHASE LN FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Steel pier (2) stabilization of existing chimney foundation. See attached engine… Powerlift Foundation Repair
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 1505 LENA LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 EV Charger in garage Point Electric, LLC
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 14200 POSSUM TRACK RD RALEIGH 27614 Replace like for like, 4.0 Ton Split system, Wall mount air handler located in m… 4 tons ac like for like replacement hvac_changeout Plugged In Electrical Services
2026-07-28 Violation 960 RIFT VALLEY DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-28 Violation 612 SPELLBROOK RD 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-28 Violation 717 SHEPARD ROCK DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 9344 OLD CASCADE DR New 67' horizontal PPBPS drainline to be installed. (Replacing line that was da… Escalated
2026-07-27 Violation 305 DOBRO CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Solar 704 WILLOW WINDS DR RALEIGH 27603 Installation of roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 and installation of… solar solar_pv NC Solar Now, Inc.
2026-07-27 Demolition 7204 CEDAR TREE ST WILLOW SPRING 27592 Scope of Work: Demolish and remove of existing fire-damaged double-wide home bui… NC Demolition
2026-07-27 Violation 200 W GANNON AVE UDO 5.6.16 Required Maintenance / Tree Trimming In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1491 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 216 W GANNON AVE UDO 4.4.7 X Accessory Uses / Swimming pools- Fence Required In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1316 SASSWOOD LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1111 BRAEMAR HIGHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 2733 JOHNNY BAKER RD Contractor repair request Escalated
2026-07-27 Violation 1415 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1116 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 3200 WENDELL BLVD WENDELL 27591 FAMILY DENTISTRY- 2 STY - 4501 SQ FT - LEVEL 2 - M & E TRADES - A2L - replacing … heat_pump like for like replacement hvac_changeout Triangle Comfort Heating & Cooling Inc.
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 109 CINDER ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 replacing like for like atmospheric vent water heater in garage like for like replacement hvac_changeout Dave’s plumbing repair llc
2026-07-27 Violation 1207 BRAEMAR HIGHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 216 W GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 2318 KING MALCOLM LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1402 MANDOLIN PL 95.01 Trash and Debris In Progress
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 205 CARRINGTON DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Replacement of 2.5 ton heat pump split system in crawlspace and outdoor unit 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement L2M Electrical
2026-07-27 Violation 1402 MANDOLIN PL 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 General Construction 8920 BROOK TROUT LN WILLOW SPRING 27592 Fish Hawk Ranch Phase 3 - Lot 71 - Convert Garage of Model Home to a Sales Cente… JW Electrical Contractors Inc
2026-07-27 Violation 1218 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1486 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 2300 GINGER GOLD CT APEX 27539 240v outlet for EV charger 240V ev_charger All Connected Electric LLC
2026-07-27 Violation 1208 GOLDEN SLIPPER CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 5812 VENTRY CT RALEIGH 27613 HVAC CHANGEOUT- 2TON A/C GAS FURNACE LOCATED IN THE ATTIC. CONDENSER UNIT LOCATE… 2 tons ac, furnace replacement hvac_changeout J-CO HVAC & ELECTRICAL SERVICES
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 1505 HARMONT DR RALEIGH 27603 HVAC changeout like for like of the existing system with a 2T split h/p located … like for like replacement hvac_changeout Thermo Direct, Inc.
2026-07-27 Plumbing 10605 OLD PINE CT RALEIGH 27613 New package for IP and CA new Cimpi Construction
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 902 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 15 E THIRD ST WENDELL 27591 Furry Tails Grooming - M & E TRADES - Install (2) 1.5 Ton Mitsubishi Ductless Mi… 1.5 tons mini_split new hvac_installation Alford Mechanical, Inc.
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 900 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 910 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 4 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 906 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 908 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1938 … 1,938 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 Pool/Spa 904 CHERRY BEECH WAY WENDELL 27591 ABODE AT WENDELL FALLS MINOR SUB, Lot A - 2 Story Townhome ADU:No on Slab, 1950 … 1,950 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-27 Violation 3204 ROYAL DEESIDE CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1431 SMOKEY MOUNTAIN DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
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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. Tool Time Services 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) New Construction -
5. ARS 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC -
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. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC 4 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
13. BLAZE HCPE Triangle 5 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. Reliant Electric & Power Inc. 3 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
17. Orca Blue, LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
18. Acme Well Service Company Inc NEW 4 (4) -
19. Prime Electrical Company, LLC 3 permits/30d 4 (3) HVAC -
20. Turn2 Electric LLC NEW 3 (3) HVAC -
21. Cape Fear Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC -
22. Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC NEW 3 (3) Plumbing -
23. Complete Solar, Inc. 1 permits/30d 3 (2) Solar -
24. ESB Electric Company Inc 1 permits/30d 2 (2) New Construction -
25. A.Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2 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, Tool Time Services 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 2026-08-06. 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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