Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,825 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 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 5,825 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-06. 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
5,825
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-07
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Wilmington had 1097 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 372 hvac, 325 general construction and 216 electrical. The average project value is $877,402.

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5,825 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech MENDENHALL D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, like for like - Installing a 2.0-ton HP w/ a vari… 2 tons replacement
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech DEERVIEW Adding 18K BTU mini split with all new ductwork mini_split new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech SHORT FLOODPLAIN Changing 5 ton split system 10kw heater No ductwork 5 tons
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech JAYBIRD HVAC CHANGE OUT, REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEM.2 TON HP SPLIT, CHANGE BREAKER… 2 tons replacement
2026-07-17 General Construction $29,765 MOHAWK Installation of 8ft of band board replacement, 80ft of flush mount main beam rep… SOUTHEAST FOUNDATION AND CRAWLSPACE REPAIR LLC
2026-07-17 General Construction $243,520 RODANTHE new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 General Construction $245,726 RODANTHE new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 General Construction $321,937 PEPLOW new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 General Construction $374,435 PEPLOW new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 General Construction $496,526 PEPLOW new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 General Construction $245,175 RODANTHE new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC
2026-07-17 Roofing 20 PRINCESS ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 Renting equipment to boom steel material to upper floors and roof
2026-07-17 Plumbing LAUGHING GULL 07/21/2026 Revision "Milam Gas piping from meter location to a generator. Not fo… tankless
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech APPOMATTOX D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, like for like - Upstairs Unit: installing a 1.5-t… 1.5 tons replacement
2026-07-17 Plumbing SUMMER HIDEAWAY Run gas line from existing tank to pool heater line work
2026-07-17 Electrical STONEWALL JACKSON Emergency permit needed. Swapping out 200 amp meter main combo. Installing new r… 200A new
2026-07-17 Electrical PARK meter changeout, overhead to underground. replacement
2026-07-17 Roofing $26,470 WHISKEY BRANCH removal of existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install a custom built 3'x17'x3… new INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480)
2026-07-17 Electrical $19,411 BENTON Furnish & Install (1) SolaView Pergola Cover. Custom built Four Season's 16' x 1… new INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480)
2026-07-17 General Construction SIDBURY Well Permit
2026-07-17 Roofing $4,413,805 23RD INSTALLATION OF THE MECHANCIAL SYSTEM PER ENGINEERED DRAWING THAT INCLUDE 3 NEW … new MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#…
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech MARKET Change out 5 ton AC, furnace and evaporator coil for space. One 120,000 BTU natu… 5 tons ac, furnace replacement
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech MOHICAN CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON PACKAGE UNIT 2.5 tons replacement
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech $86,026 COUNTRY CLUB enclose existing pergola covered terrace to make a screen porch STONE MONTGOMERY CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 28130)
2026-07-17 Roofing $162,648 WRIGHTSVILLE Renovation of existing building upfit for new office for Excel Roofing new
2026-07-17 General Construction MOORINGS Install 8 Floor Support System (1-3'), 29 ln ft Supplemental Beam - S4 GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech $79,960 TEAKWOOD FLOODPLAIN/Adding master suite off the back of the home to include a full bath, … new RONALD JAMES BARNELLO II (B) (LIC# 87739)
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech GREEN MEADOWS Beach Town Heating and Air, LLC // 2 ton heat pump and air handler like for like… 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-17 General Construction 1918 WRIGHTSVILLE AV WILMINGTON NC 28403 Install new driveway after removing old one. Keeping same size.
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech WRIGHTSVILLE Change out a 2.5 ton 5 kw split system. 2.5 tons replacement
2026-07-17 General Construction $11,029 PEMBERTON Install 12 Floor Support System (1-3'), 16 ln ft Supplemental Beam - S4, 15 ln f… GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS
2026-07-17 Plumbing GRAND HARBOUR Install gas fire pit. Gas line and source are existing line work new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech WOODCREEK misc ductwork for the upstairs frog zone area and adding a vent into the storage…
2026-07-17 Plumbing PRESTWICK Gas piping for a Range FP and outdoor grill
2026-07-17 Electrical $50,733 ROSE adding 2 circuits to new addition. one 20 amp to mini split and one general purp… 20A 2 circuits add_circuits
2026-07-17 Plumbing 17TH install exterior tankless water and route hot and cold water lines to new water … tankless new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech KELLY Replace 3 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 3 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-17 General Construction $19,632 Renovation of Primary bathroom on 1st floor and one bathroom on 2nd floor. BROOKSHIRE ESTATE MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech 17TH install 12' of 3/4" black fuel line from NG meter to 160,000BTU exterior tank,le… new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech LYNETTE Remove existing HVAC system and install new 2.5-ton RunTru 13.4 SEER2 package he… 2.5 tons 13.4 SEER heat_pump new
2026-07-17 Electrical SNOWDEN Install One 20kw Cummins Generator. Install 30' of Gas Piping from Natural Gas M… new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech SURFRIDER FLOODPLAIN / Disconnect/reconnect Install 2ton 16 seer HP, Multi-position AH, an… 2 tons 16 SEER new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech MIDNIGHT CHANNEL Replacing a 1.5 ton heat pump split system with 5KW strips 1.5 tons heat_pump
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech $643,983 LONDON Running gas lines for range, logs and tankless water heater. KIRK PIGFORD HOMES LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech $70,806 HAWTHORNE INSTALLING 4-TON GAS A/C SYSTEM 60K BTU IN THE ATTIC. INSTALL NEW DUCTWORK FOR A… 4 tons ac, furnace new SD CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 76172)
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech $675,358 4TH Harrelson Center Legal Aid SOUTH wing. Demo WSHP's & install new VRF system new MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#…
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech 3RD Changing out a 2 ton mini split heat pump 2 tons heat_pump, mini_split
2026-07-17 Electrical SNOWDEN Install One 20kw Cummins Generator. Install One 200amp Automatic Transfer Switch… 200A new
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech SNUG HARBOUR Change out / replace HVAC Install new 3.5 Ton Goodman Package Heat Pump w/ 10KW 3.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-17 HVAC/Mech BREEDON Adding 24K BTU mini split mini_split
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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. CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077) 4 permits/30d Active 24 (14) Electrical $1,739,921
5. GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) 2 permits/30d Active 24 (14) HVAC $78,449
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. PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC (B) (LIC#… 3 permits/30d Active 16 (12) New Construction $299,042
15. INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480) 3 permits/30d Active 16 (12) HVAC $32,080
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 5825+ 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), CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077) and GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336). 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 2026-08-06. 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 Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,097 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
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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.
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