Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,836 indexed permits · 281 active contractors · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Wilmington building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,702
Total permit value (90d) $1,178,962,507
Active contractors 281
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 5,836 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-07. Updated daily.

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Wilmington building permit activity

1,104 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 40.0% from the prior 30 days, with $221,982,857 in declared project value across the 253 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,702 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
5,836
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-07
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Wilmington had 1031 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 328 hvac, 325 general construction and 198 electrical. The average project value is $934,533.

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5,836 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-07-09 Plumbing $86,199 HIDDEN COVE Chemical Storage Room/ Commercial Pool under 26-001645
2026-07-09 Electrical $2,104,659 23RD Existing trucking dock facility. Demolition of existing office, and construction… new
2026-07-09 Electrical PARMELE Replacing old 200 Amp overhead service. installing new main panel and meter and … 200A new
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech PEMBROKE JONES Like for like change out 4-ton package heat pump with 10KW heat kit no duct work… 4 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech ARBORETUM Install new gas piping to serve pool equipment . Work includes underground gas p… new
2026-07-09 Electrical OAKLEY D. O'Brien/Meade - Changing out the main breaker panel
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech BACKFIN FLOODPLAIN/Change out 4 ton 10 kw split system heat pump 4 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-09 Plumbing 904 RANKIN ST WILMINGTON NC 28401 CFPUA Lead Service Line Replacement Project. Identify whether there is a lead wa… line work replacement
2026-07-09 Electrical $347,619 HALL WATTERS Reconfiguring existing space for current building owner/operator
2026-07-09 Electrical TRISAIL Pool was finished and had all inspections about 1 year ago. The homeowner hired … new
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech WASHINGTON Replace existing duct system and install new 3-ton Goodman gas package unit. 3 tons replacement
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech HENDERSON FLOODPLAIN/replacing 4 ton heatpump 8 kw unit a/h in the attic 4 tons heat_pump
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech $347,619 HALL WATTERS Reconfiguring existing space for current building owner/operator
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech OAKLEY D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, like for like - Installing a 2.5-ton HP w/ a vari… 2.5 tons replacement
2026-07-09 Plumbing MACCUMBER **EMERGENCY PERMIT** We will run gas lines from meter to tankless water heater. tankless
2026-07-09 General Construction Install 7 Brew Signs SEPTEMBER SIGNS & GRAPHICS LLC
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech $202,338 MAIN Wire new jewelry store per approved plans. Existing service and HVAC new
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech FIDDLESTICK FLOODPLAIN/Replace 2 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech BEASLEY Replacing gas tankless heater with same
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech CAMERON Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. 2 tons replacement
2026-07-09 Plumbing ROSE Milam Plumbing: rewire entire house 200 AMPS 200A
2026-07-09 Fire Protection $7,529,509 SHOREBIRD Elevator startup and testing. Fire alarm testing. HVAC startup. General equipmen… MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC (LIC#…
2026-07-09 Electrical $357,464 RODANTHE garage gfi/ MODEL HOME - new single family model home with sales center in garag… new CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
2026-07-09 Plumbing PERRY FLOODPLAIN/ Relocating washer box to a nearby closet.
2026-07-09 Electrical CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN/ Install Electrical Feed from pool panel to house for (2) two 20amp c… 20A new
2026-07-09 Plumbing MACCUMBER **EMERGENCY PERMIT** We will run water lines to new tankless water heater. tankless new
2026-07-09 General Construction AVANT out of water looking to drill new well well casing broken and beyond repaiable new_construction
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech TWO MILE CHANGE OUT 3 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; 10 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK 3 tons replacement
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech SANDERS demo existing walk in cooler and walk in freezer. install like for like walk in … replacement
2026-07-09 Plumbing BEASLEY Replacing gas tankless heater with same tankless
2026-07-09 HVAC/Mech $2,811,690 MARKET Replace two RTUs, Two Split systems, bathroom exhaust fans, diffusers, and add t… mini_split replacement
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech $357,464 RODANTHE 2.5 TONS - MODEL HOME - new single family model home with sales center in garage new CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech CHARLOTTE FLOODPLAIN/change out 2 ton heat pump and matching air handler with 5kw heat str… 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-08 Electrical $102,018 SUMMER HAVEN FLOODPLAIN__Master bedroom and bathroom addition on rear of home new PORT CITY EXTERIORS LLC (B) (LIC#…
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech $428,686 BRUNSWICK FLOODPLAIN__Cold dark shell upfit to complete Bagel Boss restaurant *UPFIT FROM …
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech CHANNEL FLOODPLAIN/change out / replace (2) 2 ton split systems w/ 5 kw heat strips 2 tons replacement
2026-07-08 Signage AMSTERDAM Wall Sign: Non illuminated dimensional letters, Flat Cut out SOUTHERN SIGN COMPANY
2026-07-08 Plumbing BARCLAY HILLS Moving washer/dryer to new location and updating toilets/vanities/fixtures new
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech CASTLE HAYNE replace 2.5 ton split heat with 8 kw of heat 2.5 tons replacement
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech HIGHGREEN Replacement Well Current well has gone dry. We have no water replacement
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech $140,840 MERCER relocate air handler and ductwork since ceiling height was raised//Raise ceiling… CASADY BUILDING COMPANY (LIC#…
2026-07-08 Electrical $367,975 ALVERNIA FLOODPLAIN - 80 AMPS - Pool equipment wiring -Cotton's Electric -Lic# 12059 80A CAROLINA CREATIONS LANDSCAPE INC (B) (LIC# 73105)
2026-07-08 Pool/Spa $17,665 OCEAN RIDGE Caribbean Pools & Spa install inground shotcrete swimming pool 14'x30' CARIBBEAN POOLS & SPAS INC (B) (LIC# 41598)
2026-07-08 Fire Protection STEDWICK CHANGE OUT FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER AND JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER THAT ARE FED FROM DUK… replacement
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech POTOMAC INSTALLING 9KBTU DAIKIN MINI SPLIT - CONDENSER BEHIND GARAGE ON BACKSIDE OF HOUS… ac, mini_split
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech HORSHAM Enclose existing screen room using structural aluminum and glass windows THIRD NORTH CONSTUCTION LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 84966)
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech $63,527 WALTMOOR Converting an existing detached garage to an ADU. ADU will have 576sf of heated … 1.5 tons BUCKMAN CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN LLC (LIC# 87687)
2026-07-08 Electrical $13,231 CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN** 10 AMPS - Install Egress Emergency Door and Push-Button Release 10A new TEC ELECTRIC LLC (GC)(LIC# 73015)
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech HIGHGREEN Replacement Well Current well has gone dry. We have no water replacement
2026-07-08 HVAC/Mech WILLIAM LOUIS REPLACE 2.5 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement
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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) 3 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) 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. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC (B) (LIC# 80796) Active 16 (14) Electrical $22,414
12. OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 73760) 1 permits/30d Active 16 (14) Landscaping & Exterior $59,870
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) 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 5836+ 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 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 1,031 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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