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
2026-04-15 HVAC/Mech $9,575,797 US HWY 421 Turn on lights for punch list and HVAC equipment to acclimate finished space./Fi… MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#…
2026-04-15 General Construction $622,366 THIRD FLOODPLAIN / New Single Family Home residential new_construction JOHN CHARLES HYATT (B) (LIC #…
2026-04-15 Pool/Spa SAINT ANDREWS Annual pool permit
2026-04-15 Electrical $347,976 17TH non-structural renovation to an existing Taco Bell restaurant. replace finishes,… replacement Willoughby Construction and…
2026-04-15 General Construction $353,369 LONGHILL New construction, single family home residential new_construction NEW LEAF BUILDERS OF NC LLC
2026-04-15 Pool/Spa LUMINA Public Pool - no night use permitted, cabana door to pool deck must remain locke…
2026-04-15 Structural $303,298 ASTER Kitchen fire repair - removing/replacing floor throuhout the house. Repainting. … RESTOREPRO RECONSTRUCTION INC (LIC# 68322)
2026-04-15 General Construction $301,062 WRIGHTSVILLE Renovation to the existing building for a new convenience store. Elevate Construction, Inc
2026-04-15 General Construction RUTH Stand Alone
2026-04-15 General Construction LAKE PARK Stand Alone
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech $51,481 COUNTRY CLUB Installation of (3) mobile kitchen units which will form a temporary kitchen fac… new hvac_installation THOMAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 57620)
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2026-04-14 General Construction RANDALL Stand Alone
2026-04-14 Demolition CAPE FEAR FLOODPLAIN Demo of (1) 41x47 structure including the underslab
2026-04-14 Signage OLEANDER Remove existing internally illuminated 48" x 98" monument sign with 2' x 5' alum… POWERSIGNS INC
2026-04-14 Plumbing TREYBROOKE HOMEOWNER / Roughly a 30 sq ft corner pool bathroom to include a toilet and an 1… line work
2026-04-14 General Construction RANDALL Stand Alone
2026-04-14 General Construction CASTLE Stand Alone
2026-04-14 General Construction HOLLY TREE ABC building and fire inspection needed for new sports club and restaurant. Zoni… new_construction
2026-04-14 General Construction $114,260 PIPERS NECK FLOODPLAIN/ addition and renovation to existing residence BRYAN HUMPHERY DESIGN BUILD INC (LIC# 79035)
2026-04-14 HVAC/Mech CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN /Restore Private Beach Access Deck Walk BID KING CONTRACTORS LLC (LIC#…
2026-04-14 General Construction $232,712 MONTCLAIR Single Family home residential AIRLIE HOMES LLC (LIC# 75624)
2026-04-13 Pool/Spa $75,328 FOREST HILLS New construction detached ADU/pool house. new_construction ECHO GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC (LIC# 102319)
2026-04-13 General Construction $154,627 SAILFISH FLOODPLAIN / single family house on piles / residential W3 BUILT LLC (B) (LIC# 84763)
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech HARBOUR Job 87695 change out of 2 ton split heat pump system 2 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_changeout
2026-04-13 General Construction $27,572 TRACE Kitchen remodel to include new cabinets, countertops and tile backsplash. COMPLETE RENOVATION SOLUTIONS LLC (B) (LIC# 84207)
2026-04-13 Demolition GIBSON FLOODPLAIN- SFH Demo
2026-04-13 General Construction $29,337 DALLAS 266 sq ft enclosed porch 19x14'. replacing an existing wood deck 19x14' 266 roof sf WILLCOX BUILDERS LLC (LIC# 82426)
2026-04-13 HVAC/Mech COLLEGE CAPE FEAR ACADEMY SCHOOL EXPANSION
2026-04-13 General Construction $210,323 SEABREEZE Construct new one-story ADU 1-story new_construction TILYOU HOMES LLC (B) (LIC# 86593)
2026-04-10 Pool/Spa MACMILLAN Stand Alone
2026-04-10 General Construction $155,068 31ST General renovation on house recently purchased LIGHTNING LABOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC (LIC #100531)
2026-04-10 General Construction $33,087 HICKORY KNOLL FLOODPLAIN / Master bathroom remodel, Guest Bathroom remodel, Turn Existing half… COMPLETE RENOVATION SOLUTIONS LLC (B) (LIC# 84207)
2026-04-10 Demolition $274,071 RALEIGH FLOODPLAIN / Single Family Home /** DEMO PERMIT 25-023228 COMPLETED 07/08/26** MARLOW CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-04-10 HVAC/Mech NOTTINGHAM 18x12 foot shed on slab
2026-04-10 General Construction $101,467 RICE ADU DELANEYS COASTAL CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 86286)
2026-04-10 Demolition $107,202 BLADEN Single Family Residence/Demo completed 25-028476 SPALLER & O'BRIEN, LLC
2026-04-10 HVAC/Mech DAWNING CREEK OWNER//New Shed 12x24 new hvac_installation
2026-04-10 Electrical JUPITER HILLS Install24kw standby generator / EXISTING ATS 24 kW
2026-04-10 General Construction $348,827 PERGOLA 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Single Family with a detached garage / DETACHED GARAGE TO BE … 4 beds residential COASTALL CHIC LLC (GC)
2026-04-10 HVAC/Mech RIVER VISTA Type IIIb System. Move existing System and Provide Expansion Capacity for future…
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa GRACE Andre Sides asked to cancel the pool inspection for tomorrow 5/15/2026 at Hampto…
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa JEAN RABIN Pool permit 2026
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech $49,410 BRANDYWINE ADU after the fact (foundation) stick built sfh relocated to this property
2026-04-09 HVAC/Mech RALEIGH Retaining Wall MARLOW CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-04-09 Plumbing FORK Stand Alone
2026-04-09 General Construction DAVID Tidal Wave Construction new_construction
2026-04-09 General Construction $946,178 BEACH **FLOODPLAIN** Residential new build new_construction KINGPOST DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION INC (LIC# 52564)
2026-04-09 Pool/Spa MARKET Spark by Hilton of Wilmington permit to operate a seasonal pool.
2026-04-09 General Construction $75,873 The proposed site will be a 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Shop with a remote cooler a… NELLA CONSTRUCTORS INC
2026-04-09 General Construction CAROLINA BEACH WAWA convenience store selling beer and wine for off premise consumption only.
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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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Permit Types in Wilmington
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.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Wilmington 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.

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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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How to look up Wilmington building permits

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PermitGrab currently tracks 5825 building permits in Wilmington, 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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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.
Material suppliers
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Developers & new construction
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