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
2026-07-27 Violation 1218 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 General Construction 430 MATTOX ST WENDELL 27591 EXIST SFD: Attached 32' x 48' garage, remodel storage are behind family rm and e… 400A service_panel new panel_service V and S electrical
2026-07-27 Violation 1116 SPRUCE DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
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 Violation 1222 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Trash and debris In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 216 W GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 3204 ROYAL DEESIDE CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech 7535 HOLLY SPRINGS RD RALEIGH 27606 Install of Customer Supplied Car Charger on Exterior of home new hvac_installation One Call Electric NC LLC
2026-07-27 Violation 1111 BRAEMAR HIGHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1211 PINEY GLEN LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1207 BRAEMAR HIGHLAND DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-27 Violation 1316 SASSWOOD LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-26 HVAC/Mech 6005 FARMPOND RD APEX 27523 Tub To Shower, 2nd FL For Both Bath 1 & 2. both drain will remain place on the r… Shalanda Love
2026-07-26 Pool/Spa 2105 GENTRY DR WAKE FOREST 27587 CAMBERLY - ALL TRADES - finishing WALKUP third floor attic to REC ROOM AND BATHR… 3,501 sf 2-story 4 beds ESB Electric Company Inc
2026-07-25 Pool/Spa 1236 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL PONDER PH 1A, Lot 28 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 1826 Sq … 1,826 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction J. Crabtree Electric Co.
2026-07-25 General Construction 1236 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL Ponder- LOT 28- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft 394 sf J. Crabtree Electric Co.
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 1309 ENDERBURY DR RALEIGH 27614 Replace 2 ton heat pump for 2nd floor. AHU in attic. 2 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 9512 BARTONS CREEK RD RALEIGH 27615 Replace 2 ton heat pump for 2nd floor. AHU in attic. 2 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC
2026-07-24 Violation 300 W GANNON AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 1076 OLD KNIGHT RD KNIGHTDALE 27545 Forestville Yard PH 1, Lot 88 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 1832 … 1,832 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Tool Time Electric
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 1143 N SPRING GARDEN CIR RALEIGH 27603 CLUB HOUSE - M & E TRADES - REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE MORTEX HEAT PUMP LOCATED IN CL… heat_pump ARS
2026-07-24 General Construction 3125 MCDADE FARM RD RALEIGH 27616 New Well new_construction Satterwhite Solutions, LLC
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 757 CRAFTSMAN RIDGE TRL KNIGHTDALE 27545 MAILMAN POST WEST PH 4, Lot 244 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 154… 1,546 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Tool Time Electric
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 1761 GARDEN FALLS LN WENDELL 27591 WENDELL FALLS FLEX, Lot 2897 - 1 1/2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspa… 2,659 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Romanoff Electric Residential LLC
2026-07-24 General Construction 6801 PULLEY TOWN RD WAKE FOREST 27587 EXISTING WELL FOR REPLACEMENT OF MANUFACTORED HOME new_construction Ginger Baker
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 753 CRAFTSMAN RIDGE TRL KNIGHTDALE 27545 MAILMAN POST WEST PH 4, Lot 245 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 177… 1,778 sf 2-story 4 beds residential new_construction Tool Time Electric
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 7801 AILESBURY RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. new hvac_installation Orca Blue, LLC
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 1520 SILVER STAR DR RALEIGH 27610 Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. new hvac_installation Orca Blue, LLC
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 2312 BLUE CRAB CT WAKE FOREST 27587 Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. new hvac_installation Orca Blue, LLC
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 9209 MACON RD RALEIGH 27613 Install water softener and reverse osmosis systems. new hvac_installation Orca Blue, LLC
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 2805 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 PRESERVE AT MARKS CREEK PH 1A, Lot 290 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,895 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 2157 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 ALLEN PARK PH 2B, Lot 216 - 2 Story Single-Family Home*** HOUISE ONLY*** ADU:No … 1,826 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa 2804 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 PRESERVE AT MARKS CREEK PH 1A, Lot 293 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Sl… 1,826 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-24 General Construction 2805 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 Garage Only: Preserve at Marks Creek -Lot 290- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheate… 394 sf Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-24 General Construction 2157 GLEN HOLLOW DR RALEIGH 27604 Garage Only: Allen Park -Lot 216- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheated: 394 sqft 394 sf Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-24 General Construction 2804 MAR BONITA ST KNIGHTDALE 27545 Garage Only: Preserve at Marks Creek -Lot 293- E TRADE - Detached Garage-Unheate… 394 sf Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc
2026-07-23 Roofing 1620 HASENTREE VILLA LN WAKE FOREST 27587 EXIST SFD: CONVERT EXIST COVERED DECK TO CONDITIONED ("PLUG&PLAY" PTAC) 3 SEASON… 150 sq 150 roof sf Vince Gayhardt Electrical
2026-07-23 Plumbing 2345 EDDIE HOWARD RD WILLOW SPRING 27592 Finishing out bathroom in existing structure (refer to permit RABS-157160-2025) … NAT Services LLC
2026-07-23 General Construction 1208 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL Lot 22, 2-car detached garage ***B/E**DETACHED GARAGE ONLY. HOUSE IS RBPR-176384… A.Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2026-07-23 Pool/Spa 1208 PONDER LAKE PKWY WENDELL PONDER PH 1A, Lot 22 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Crawlspace, 1699 Sq … 1,699 sf 2-story 3 beds residential new_construction A.Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2026-07-23 General Construction 6745 BRIXLEY CREST CT RALEIGH 27614 Brixley Lot 1, Stormwater Management of Single Family Lot to Manage Additional I… 1,063 roof sf Ken Havey Homes, LLC
2026-07-23 Pool/Spa 1620 COPPER JOHN RD WAKE FOREST 27587 Rolesville Crossing PH 2, Lot 132 - 2 Story Single-Family Home ADU:No on Slab, 3… 3,516 sf 2-story 5 beds residential new_construction Ideal Electric, Inc
2026-07-23 Violation 302 W FIRST ST HOME DAMAGE BY A FALLING TREE. NEED ASSESSMENT FOR HOME TO DETERMINE PERMIT REQU… In Progress
2026-07-23 Violation 12600 VICTORIA WOODS DR PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Escalated
2026-07-23 Violation 5521 BREAMORE CIR PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Escalated
2026-07-23 General Construction 1112 STONEWATER DR RALEIGH 27603 EXIST SFD: ****SCOPE OF WORK***SCREEN PORCH BUILT OVER EXIST DECK W/OUT PERMIT/I… Riverson Electric Company, LLC
2026-07-23 General Construction 6521 MOUNTAIN OAKS WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… Groundworks NC, LLC (Tar Heel Basement Systems)
2026-07-22 Violation 1017 PURPLE VERBENA CT 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-22 Violation 1233 WHITESPIRE WAY 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-07-22 Violation 652 BIRCHHEAD 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. 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. MSF Electric Inc 6 permits/30d 6 (6) New Construction -
10. Ogilvie Enterprises, 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. Dawson's Electric & Air, Inc 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
13. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC 4 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
14. BLAZE HCPE Triangle 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. Acme Well Service Company Inc NEW 4 (4) -
18. Orca Blue, LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
19. Prime Electrical Company, LLC 3 permits/30d 4 (3) HVAC -
20. Cape Fear Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC -
21. Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC NEW 3 (3) Plumbing -
22. Turn2 Electric LLC NEW 3 (3) HVAC -
23. Complete Solar, Inc. 1 permits/30d 3 (2) Solar -
24. ESB Electric Company Inc 1 permits/30d 2 (2) New Construction -
25. Oleson building company llc 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, 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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How to look up Wake County building permits

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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.

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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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