Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,833 indexed permits · 281 active contractors · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,695
Total permit value (90d) $1,178,962,507
Active contractors 281
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 5,833 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-07. Updated daily.

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Wilmington building permit activity

1,097 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 40.3% from the prior 30 days, with $221,982,857 in declared project value across the 253 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,695 permits worth $1,178,962,507.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396) — 64 permits
  2. MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228) — 32 permits
  3. PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579) — 25 permits
  4. GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) — 24 permits
  5. THIRD NORTH CONSTUCTION LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 84966) — 22 permits
  6. CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077) — 21 permits
  7. BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON LLC (B) (LIC# 34586) — 19 permits
  8. SOUTHEAST FOUNDATION AND CRAWLSPACE REPAIR LLC (LIC# 88118) — 18 permits
  9. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC (B) (LIC# 106323) — 18 permits
  10. MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC# 30896) — 17 permits

Busiest ZIP codes (last 90 days)

  • 28412 — 735 permits
  • 28411 — 701 permits
  • 28403 — 636 permits
  • 28409 — 629 permits
  • 28405 — 606 permits
Biggest project this month
$9,378,001 · NHC Commercial Electrical · MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
5,833
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-07
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Wilmington had 1104 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 372 hvac, 326 general construction and 216 electrical. The average project value is $877,402.

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5,833 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech ORVILLE WRIGHT Install a new air handler and heat pump heat_pump new
2026-05-05 Electrical $42,462 NORTHCREEK We are building a screened porch and a deck attached to the back of the house. T… BLACKLINE BUILDING LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech COLUMBIA FLOODPLAIN / AOR Split System/2.5 ton Trane 15 seer system with 8 kw heat strips 2.5 tons 15 SEER
2026-05-05 Plumbing CHURCH Add washer box New lines to kitchen sink new
2026-05-05 Plumbing AZALEA We will run gas line from new meter to cooktop and fire logs. Will need meter re… line work new
2026-05-05 Electrical FORT FISHER FLOODPLAIN / Like for like 22KW generator change out replacement
2026-05-05 General Construction ECHO FARMS Stand Alone
2026-05-05 Fire Protection CENTER POINT See note before assessing fee/BUILDING C- PHASES 1-4/SHELL- Building C Project c… 75 HVAC systems new hvac_installation CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077)
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech $264,696 DOCK INSTALL MECHANCIAL DEHUMIDIFICATION UNIT AND ASSOCIATED DUCTING TO SECOND FLOOR … new
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech CANAL FLOODPLAIN /Replace existing system with a 5 Ton 10 KW heat pump split system. 5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-05-05 Fire Protection CENTER POINT See note before assessing fee/BUILDING C- PHASES 1-4/SHELL- Building C Project c… 75 HVAC systems new hvac_installation CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077)
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech BRADLEY REPLACE 3 TON GAS SPLIT SYSTEM - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 3 tons replacement
2026-05-05 Electrical CHANNEL BLDR-003305-2026/240 AMPS/ADD, ALTER, INSTALL ELECTRICAL 240A new
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech CONSTITUTION Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw Heat Strip. The Pines Bldg. 9 Apt K 2 tons replacement
2026-05-05 Windows/Doors LUMINA Outdoor
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech SEVENTH Renovate home, kitchen, bathrooms HVAC Kure Beach Permit 260040
2026-05-05 Electrical LAKE PARK FLOOD PLAIN/McDonald's -Add 200 amp sub panel. Relocate 1, 50 amp, 3 phase circu… 200A new
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech CONSTITUTION Changeout 2-ton HP Split System with 5kw heat strip. The Pines Bldg. 13 Apt I 2 tons replacement
2026-05-05 Demolition $169,395 16TH Salon Upfit , demolition of two non load bearing walls , addition of washer and …
2026-05-05 Electrical OLD WRIGHTSBORO Installing whole home generator with 200 amp ATS & setting (2) 120 gallon tanks.… 200A
2026-05-05 HVAC/Mech FULLFORD FLOODPLAIN_Replacing a 2.5 ton air conditioner with a water heater coil air hand… 2.5 tons
2026-05-04 Electrical TECHNOLOGY E-prior of shell house panel only - need exterior lighting and irrigation power … TIMELESS PROPERTIES INC (LIC#…
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2026-05-04 Electrical $258,800 SUNSET RIDGE 2215 SF POOL AT MOSBY BARCLAY 2,215 roof sf MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228)
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech GRENOBLE 2psi natural gas piping to furnace on 2nd floor. furnace
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech HENRY 2 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip 2 tons heat_pump
2026-05-04 Electrical 6TH ** Emergency Permit Needed/ No power to home** Michael and son Electrical - 200 … 200A replacement
2026-05-04 Electrical STEVENSON Remove and replace sub panels install arc fault & gfci protection breakers insta… replacement
2026-05-04 Signage $145,583 TOULON Interior residential renovation. NO PLANS/Current phase includes removal of exis…
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech ESSEX HVAC change out of a 2.5 ton ducted system - 24,000 BTU 2.5 tons replacement
2026-05-04 Plumbing SEVENTH 260040 /relocate misc drain and water lines in bathrooms to accommodate new fixt… new
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech CARLETON Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 3 Ton SHP w/10KW 3 tons replacement
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech RAILROAD Replacing existing 100# propane cylinders with a 57 gal aboveground propane tank
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech COLUMBUS Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. 2 tons replacement
2026-05-04 Plumbing $5,514 HARBORWAY Interior alteration to existing residential laundry room including relocation of… GCM CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 107615)
2026-05-04 Electrical RIVER change of service
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech WINDEMERE Removing and replacing duct work in the crawl space due to rodent damage. Reusin…
2026-05-04 Electrical TOWLES Wiring mud room and back porch
2026-05-04 General Construction FORT FISHER Existen One Bathroom Remodel on the Third Floor. / KB# 260049
2026-05-04 Electrical SWIFT WIND O'Brien's Electrical - adding a 60amp circuit 60A
2026-05-04 General Construction $583,342 PINER Modular Building Addition for Pre-K to 8th grade school HATCHER BUILDERS LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-05-04 Electrical MYRTLE GROVE Setting Spectrum Cable power supply cabinet for replacement replacement
2026-05-04 Demolition CASTLE HAYNE FLOODPLAIN - Demolition by fire training.
2026-05-04 Solar $20,000 GEORGETOWN 4 roof mounted solar photovoltiac modules wtih a battery. battery solar TOP TIER SOLAR SOLUTION LLC (LIC#…
2026-05-04 Fire Protection $2,579,548 WRIGHTSVILLE One pool house building; one story of type V-B wood construction (non-sprinklere… W M JORDAN COMPANY INCORPORATED (B) (LIC# 29260)
2026-05-04 General Construction $244,072 MCRAE New Single Family Dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-05-04 General Construction $239,660 MCRAE New Single Family Dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-05-04 General Construction $474,026 WATERSAIL New Single Family Dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-05-04 General Construction $253,777 MCRAE New Single Family Dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-05-04 Solar $11,506 TACKABURY Installation of 10-panel, 3.84kW rooftop solar PV system. 3.84 kW solar CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC (B) (LIC# 65677)
2026-05-04 Solar $50,708 NICHOLAS CREEK Rooftop installation of 36 solar modules, Service upgrade, and 1 powerwall 3 (DC… battery solar CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC (B) (LIC# 65677)
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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. CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396) 4 permits/30d Active 64 (56) New Construction $299,655
2. MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228) Active 33 (30) Electrical $5,477,458
3. PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579) 1 permits/30d Active 25 (20) HVAC $47,737
4. GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) 2 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $78,449
5. CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077) 4 permits/30d Active 24 (14) Electrical $1,739,921
6. THIRD NORTH CONSTUCTION LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 84966) 1 permits/30d Active 22 (19) Windows & Doors $24,950
7. BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON LLC (B) (LIC# 34586) 4 permits/30d Active 19 (13) Electrical $337,618
8. SOUTHEAST FOUNDATION AND CRAWLSPACE REPAIR LLC (LIC# 88118) Active 18 (17) Electrical $173,423
9. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC (B) (LIC# 106323) 1 permits/30d Active 18 (15) Windows & Doors $38,325
10. MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#… 4 permits/30d Active 17 (12) HVAC $2,360,656
11. OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 73760) 1 permits/30d Active 16 (14) Landscaping & Exterior $59,870
12. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC (B) (LIC# 80796) Active 16 (14) Electrical $22,414
13. PBC BUILDING CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 100860) 1 permits/30d Active 16 (13) Electrical $1,112,077
14. INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480) 3 permits/30d Active 16 (12) HVAC $32,080
15. PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC (B) (LIC#… 3 permits/30d Active 16 (12) New Construction $299,042
16. COMPLETE RENOVATION SOLUTIONS LLC (B) (LIC# 84207) 16 (6) Interior Renovation $47,998
17. CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC (B) (LIC# 65677) 1 permits/30d Active 15 (11) Solar $38,305
18. CAPE FEAR CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 88407) Active 14 (14) Electrical $30,395,105
19. KONRADY & SON CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 69050) 13 (10) HVAC $131,260
20. MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC (LIC#… 6 permits/30d 11 (9) Electrical $5,533,427
21. TRUSST BUILDER GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 73371) 11 (8) New Construction $322,197
22. NEW LEAF BUILDERS OF NC LLC (B) (LIC# 86840) 10 (9) New Construction $249,657
23. COASTAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC (B) (LIC# 73151) 📞 1 permits/30d 10 (7) Interior Renovation $15,882
24. CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC 8 permits/30d 9 (9) $363,569
25. CARIBBEAN POOLS & SPAS INC (B) (LIC# 41598) 1 permits/30d 9 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $113,888

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Construction Activity in Wilmington

New building permits in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington Building Permits

Wilmington, North Carolina processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 5833+ Wilmington building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Wilmington 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 Wilmington.

How Contractors Use Wilmington Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Wilmington 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.

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Who appears in Wilmington permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Wilmington right now include CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396), MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228), PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579), GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) and CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077). PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Wilmington permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wilmington is dated 2026-08-07. Updated daily • newest record from 20h 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 Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,104 new building permits. 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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Contractors & subs
Recent Wilmington contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A Wilmington 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 Wilmington are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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Developers & new construction
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