5,825 indexed permits · 281 active contractors · Wilmington, North Carolina.
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| 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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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.
5,825 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Pool/Spa | — | COWAN | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | ILEX | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | ANTELOPE TRAIL | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | RADIAN | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Plumbing | $22,058 | KINGSTON | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Solar | — | ECHO FARMS | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | GRACE | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | $58,123 | GREENHOWE | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | SAINT ANDREWS | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | BURNT MILL | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | BURNT MILL | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | LIVE OAK | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | MOUNT VERNON | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Plumbing | — | KERR | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | FOREST HILLS | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | DRYSDALE | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | GLENARTHUR | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | General Construction | $4,542 | SEA CANYON | PBC BUILDING CORPORATION | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | $58,123 | GREENHOWE | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | LIPSCOMB | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | FORT FISHER | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | — | EDGEWATER CLUB | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | HVAC/Mech | $58,123 | GREENHOWE | — | |
| 2026-07-15 | General Construction | $267,784 | TRANQUIL | PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC | |
| 2026-07-15 | Electrical | — | RICOCHET | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | SIERRA | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | SAINT ANDREWS | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | MCKINNON | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | General Construction | $262,490 | TRANQUIL | PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC (B) (LIC#… | |
| 2026-07-14 | Plumbing | — | SPENCER FARLOW | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Electrical | $1,000 | TENNESSEE | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | GROVE POINT | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | NEEDLE GRASS | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | MARYWOOD | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | General Construction | — | 808 S 17TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Electrical | $15,000 | COUNTRY CLUB | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Electrical | — | MONROE | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Demolition | — | FRONT | THOMPSON RESTORATION COMPANY T/A SERVPRO OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY (B) (LIC# 67933) | |
| 2026-07-14 | Plumbing | — | TIARA | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | General Construction | $15,882 | BLACKBEARD | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Plumbing | — | MAGNOLIA | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | Electrical | — | LEES CUT | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | MAPLE RIDGE | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | TIDALWALK | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | MARINA CLUB | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | DRIFTWOOD | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | LUMINA | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | $17,205 | HILL | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | HVAC/Mech | — | BEACH | — | |
| 2026-07-14 | General Construction | — | WRIGHTSVILLE | — |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses.
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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.
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.
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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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Wilmington open data portal.
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.
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.
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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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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