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
2026-07-07 General Construction $213,080 MARYWOOD Renovation and remodeling of the 1st floor and FROG. Complete kitchen remodel, a… FRANK BRUNO HOMES LLC
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech $16,544 ARBORETUM Remove Doorway to open wall for larger open concept. Adding LVL header with corr…
2026-07-07 General Construction $277,821 BARNACLE New Construction Single Family Home residential PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-07-07 Electrical $177,685 US HWY 421 New Sheetz Diesel Canopy STORE 26-0005, DUMPSTER 26-001434, GAS CANOPY 26-001436 new Venture Construction Company
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 Electrical 17TH Replacing parts on EV Pedestal.
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech EARLY D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, changes made - Installing a 2.0-ton Package unit … 2 tons replacement
2026-07-07 General Construction WAYNE ALE FOR RESTAURANT
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech CAROLINA BEACH FLOODPLAIN / c/o of 1.5 ton 5kw split system in closest 1.5 tons
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech TROY Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip 2 tons replacement
2026-07-07 Fire Protection $374,603 CAROLINA BEACH BFPE International to Design, Furnish, and Install a Fire Alarm system to code i… DELTA CONSTRUCTION NC LLC (B) (LIC# 84696)
2026-07-07 Electrical $12,249 US HWY 421 New Sheetz Truck Diesel Electrical Out Building new
2026-07-07 Plumbing $1,907,944 GRASS ALT/RENO FOR UNITS 101-109 and 201-212 - - - -We have 21 units in this apartment… 21 HVAC systems DARCIE ANN WHITAKER (LIC# 84421)
2026-07-07 Pool/Spa $16,985 WOLCOTT Applying to enclose existing rear porch to create additional living space for a … SHANE A TAYLOR
2026-07-07 General Construction $277,821 BARNACLE New Construction Single Family Home residential PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 General Construction $227,749 MOONSHELL New Construction Single Family Home residential PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-07-07 General Construction COLLEGE Commercial ALE
2026-07-07 Plumbing $1,539,582 CONTROL TOWER Private hangar storage building with office space
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech $1,539,582 CONTROL TOWER Private hangar storage building with office space
2026-07-07 Plumbing $459,160 WRIGHTSVILLE Upfit existing building for new golf simulator club new
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech FIDDLER Install downstairs 4 ton heat pump split replacement 4 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-07 Electrical PERGOLA *****NSFR must have a final c.o. prior to a c.o. for this permit*** swimming poo… new
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech BARCLAY HILLS Installation of NEW HVAC System for the property. 2 Ton Goodman package heat pum… 2 tons heat_pump new
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech WINDSOR Goodman 1-1/2 Ton 14.3 SEER. 5Kw 2 tons 14.3 SEER
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech 15TH Changeout of 2.5 Ton straight AC condenser with cased coil and 40,000 BTU gas fu… 2.5 tons ac, furnace replacement
2026-07-07 Pool/Spa $33,648 SUNNYVALE Installing an inground fiberglass swimming pool (12'6x26') with approx. 646 sq f… 646 roof sf OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 73760)
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech DALKEITH FLOODPLAIN/change-out (one) 3 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 8kw 3 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-07 Solar $73,503 SANDWEDGE Installation of roof-mounted solar panel array via DOI opt 2 and installation of… battery solar NC SOLAR NOW INC (GC) (LIC# 69583)
2026-07-07 Electrical MILITARY CUTOFF New construction electrical. Site work, secondary underground, rough-in to finis… new
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech WILD DUNES Remove 120- gallon above ground propane tank and install new 120- gallon above g… new
2026-07-07 Electrical $7,529,509 SHOREBIRD Apartment building MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC (LIC#…
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech $595,566 BEACH Fulford Heating and Cooling - 4 Ton SHP w/10KW and (2) 2 Ton SHPs w/5KW each. Al… 4 tons new
2026-07-07 HVAC/Mech BAYFIELD change out like for like install a 12K BTU ductless mini split in the FROG mini_split replacement
2026-07-07 Plumbing $292,887 Outside sewer service. No work inside building line work
2026-07-06 Structural $880,666 LODER FLOODPLAIN / New Construction single family home. Owner Demoed home that was exi… residential MICHAEL CHRISTIAN HOMES LLC
2026-07-06 General Construction $173,491 KITTY HAWK Place 24' x60' modular office trailer in parking lot. For use while main buildin… MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#…
2026-07-06 Electrical $29,227 BLACK DIAMOND Convert covered porches on first and second floor room into unconditioned sunroo… new SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC (B) (LIC# 80796)
2026-07-06 General Construction $199,845 SWEET JASMINE Construct a new single family home 3 bedroom townhouse residential HERRINGTON CLASSIC HOMES LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 68106)
2026-07-06 General Construction $199,845 SWEET JASMINE Construct a new 3 bedroom townhouse 3 beds new_construction HERRINGTON CLASSIC HOMES LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 68106)
2026-07-06 HVAC/Mech $11,470 WISHING WELL Install 4 helical piers new GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336)
2026-07-06 Electrical $106,540 AMBER Install 1 box drain, 370 sq ft crawlseal for walls , 15 CrawlSeal Wrap Piers, 1 … new GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336)
2026-07-06 HVAC/Mech $20,624 DOCKSIDE Per contractor on 7/16/26 - Sunroom will be conditioned space. Convert existing … mini_split new SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC (B) (LIC# 80796)
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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. 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. 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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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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