Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,824 indexed permits · 281 active contractors · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,754
Total permit value (90d) $1,182,470,998
Active contractors 281
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 5,824 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-05. Updated daily.

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Wilmington building permit activity

1,191 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 32.0% from the prior 30 days, with $254,025,851 in declared project value across the 286 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,754 permits worth $1,182,470,998.

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 — 748 permits
  • 28411 — 707 permits
  • 28403 — 641 permits
  • 28409 — 633 permits
  • 28401 — 617 permits
Biggest project this month
$13,070,310 · NHC Commercial Mechanical · US HWY 421
5,824
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-07
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-05
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Wilmington had 1096 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 372 hvac, 324 general construction and 216 electrical. The average project value is $877,402.

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5,824 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-28 General Construction replace existing FA system
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech FLOODPLAIN/Replacing a 4 ton heat pump split system with 10kw heat strips 10 kW
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech US HWY 421 change-out (one) 2.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 5kw 5 kW
2026-07-28 General Construction change-out (one) 4T gas pack "like for like" 90,000 btus like for like replacement hvac_changeout
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech CHANGE OUT 2.5 TON SPLIT SYSTEM 3 KW HEAT STRIPS ; NO DUCTWORK 3 kW
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech Replace 3 Ton Split Heat Pump including 8 KW Heat Strip 8 kW
2026-07-28 General Construction OBRIEN/MEADE - Change out and install a 3 ton 70K BTU Gas Pack with an LP Kit. R… 3 tons replacement
2026-07-28 Roofing $26,470 WHISKEY BRANCH removal of existing screenroom system. Furnish & Install a custom built 3'x17'x3… service_panel new
2026-07-28 Electrical $353,298 CHESTNUT Need prior power to energize entire building to condition full space./Remodel ex… THOMPSON DESIGN BUILD
2026-07-28 General Construction US HWY 421 Build new permanent pole service, 200 Amp 200A new
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech Remove existing mini-split and install new single-zone ductless mini-split syste… new_construction
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech 13TH FLOODPLAIN / Like for like change out of 2 ton split heat pump, air handler, and… 3 kW
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech Changeout attic 3.0 ton split system heat pump with 10 KW heat strip 10 kW
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech FLOODPLAIN/Replace 3 Ton Split Heat Pump including 8 KW Heat Strip 8 kW
2026-07-28 General Construction GREE MINI Split. 12,000 BTU/H, 19 SEER 19 SEER mini_split
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech REPLACE 2.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech $104,776 addition off rear of house including family room, dining room, office, laundry, … new
2026-07-28 General Construction KERR Emergency service panel and service pole replacement-tree fell on service
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech REPLACING CURRENT SYSTEM WITH A NEW 2 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP. HOOKING TO EXISTING D… 2 tons heat_pump new
2026-07-28 General Construction 218 OAK LEAF DR WILMINGTON NC 28403 Driveway
2026-07-28 Demolition 20 S 4TH ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 30 yard roll off for demo at church need 2 parking spaces
2026-07-28 General Construction Michael & Son electrical- bathroom remodel installation demo and relocate 1 outl…
2026-07-28 General Construction FLOODPLAIN/ Install circuit for hot tub
2026-07-28 Plumbing $847,215 MEDICAL CENTER Proposal for the labor, piping, and select fixture supply for a ground up new bu… new JENISON CONSTRUCTION, INC
2026-07-28 General Construction like for like: change out 2.5 ton split HP w/7.5KW 7.5 kW
2026-07-28 Plumbing OBRIEN - removing water heater from attic and installing a new gas tankless wate… new_construction
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech $30,661 FLOODPLAIN / Remove existing deck + replace with new deck and glass sunroom addi… replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction FLOODPLAIN New water line from meter to house new_construction
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech Replace 4 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 10 kW
2026-07-28 General Construction Installing whole home generator with gas piping from generator to gas source
2026-07-28 Plumbing installing vent free gas fireplace insert using and reworking current gas lines.
2026-07-28 General Construction Wiring for hot tub. Existing hot tub, moved to new location at same property new_construction
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech Run circuit to pool heat pump.
2026-07-28 Plumbing OBRIEN - run new gas line for water heater install new_construction
2026-07-28 HVAC/Mech FLOODPLAIN/REPLACE 2T HEAT PUMP AND AIR HANDLER 5KW SAME FOR SAME 5 kW
2026-07-28 General Construction FLOODPLAIN/Install sub panel rear left corner-90 amp. Replace outside main panel… 90A replacement
2026-07-28 General Construction Meter base update
2026-07-28 Electrical $417,159 US HWY 421 LOW VOLTAGE: (3) POS, (2) Access Point, NO SECURITY EQUIP OR CABLING, (1) Back O… low_voltage
2026-07-27 Plumbing $145,406 CASTLE New construction upfit retail bookstore with on-site beer & wine. Milam Plumbing… line work new PBC BUILDING CORPORATION
2026-07-27 Electrical $9,378,001 BUILDING B - Apartment Building/98-unit /4 story apartment building - VENTURE AT… MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $15,882 WHISKEY BRANCH 12x12 addition new BARROW CONSTRUCTION OF NC, LLC
2026-07-27 Electrical $15,882 WHISKEY BRANCH 12x12 addition new BARROW CONSTRUCTION OF NC, LLC
2026-07-27 Electrical $235,238 LANDMARK Construct a demising wall to create a 43,500sf tenancy in a 240,300sf building. … new UHL INC
2026-07-27 Fire Protection $145,406 CASTLE BFPE International to Design, Furnish, and Install a Fire Alarm system to code i… new PBC BUILDING CORPORATION
2026-07-27 Electrical $9,378,001 BUILDING B - Apartment Building/98-unit /4 story apartment building - VENTURE AT… MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-07-27 Electrical $30,996 CASTLE HAYNE Upfit of a breakroom in the FCO Building at the GE Plant SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS INC
2026-07-27 Plumbing $1,005,300 MARKET Basic Tenant upfit for School of Wonder/ Moving some interior walls/ Remodel bat… new BTM CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2026-07-27 Electrical $9,378,001 BUILDING B - Apartment Building/98-unit /4 story apartment building - VENTURE AT… MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-07-27 Electrical $9,378,001 BUILDING B - Apartment Building/98-unit /4 story apartment building - VENTURE AT… MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech $847,215 Interior Finish and partial exterior renovation of an existing 1-story building.… JENISON CONSTRUCTION, INC
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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 5824+ 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), 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 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 1,096 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.
Material suppliers
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