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
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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
2026-07-01 Plumbing STURBRIDGE
Owner: JER··· 🔒
SET 2 120GAL PROPANE TANKS, RUN GAS LINE TO GENERATOR
2026-07-01 HVAC/Mech SURFRIDER FLOODPLAIN Obrien/Meade to change out 2 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 5 kw BTU h… 2 tons replacement
2026-07-01 Fire Protection AMSTERDAM Installing fire alarm panel, smoke detectors, horn strobes, jockey pump. Also in…
2026-07-01 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-01 HVAC/Mech TALL MAST FLOODPLAIN /Replace existing system with 5 Ton 10kw Trane Multi-Stage heat pump … 5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-01 Electrical $74,500 HOLLY SHELTER Wire Single Wide Manufactured Home/Set Up Single Wide Manufactured Home
2026-07-01 Plumbing FIELDING
Owner: VIS··· 🔒
New plumbing fixtures new
2026-07-01 Electrical FLOWERY BRANCH 125 Outdoor Sub Panel Feeders in conduit mounted on back of home. (2)50 amp gfci… 50A
2026-07-01 Electrical ECHO FARMS Add 15A dedicated GFCI circuit for sump pump 15A new
2026-07-01 Electrical OVERLOOK
Owner: ORC··· 🔒
Installation of pool equipment and bonding/Installing an inground fiberglass swi… new OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 73760)
2026-07-01 Electrical OLEANDER
Owner: LUZ··· 🔒
Upgrade service to 400amps 400A
2026-07-01 General Construction LITTLE KNOLWOOD RIVER LIGHTS PHASE VII ON LOT 921 FOR BILL CLARK
2026-07-01 Plumbing MASONBORO SOUND SET 120 AG LP TANK AND RUN OUTSIDE G/P TO WATER HEATER standard
2026-07-01 Electrical OCEAN RIDGE Wiring of pool equipment. /FLOODPLAIN/In ground swimming pool. MURRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WILMINGTON (B) (LIC# 10106)
2026-07-01 HVAC/Mech CAVALIER
Owner: STE··· 🔒
2 ton like for like PTAC change out. 2 tons replacement
2026-07-01 HVAC/Mech 23RD
Owner: HIP··· 🔒
OBRIEN/MEADE- Change out/ Remove furnace straight ac and installing a 3.5 ton s/… 3.5 tons ac, furnace replacement
2026-07-01 HVAC/Mech $26,161 SEMMES building a detached garage for storage A STEP ABOVE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE, INC. (GC) (LIC # 106619)
2026-07-01 Electrical CAMERON Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-07-01 General Construction $363,185 FOLKLORE FLOODPLAIN/Construction of single-family home. LOMR- Letter 25-04 6223A. 6223A
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech CEDAR BLUFF
Owner: JAN··· 🔒
Like for like - change out - 3ton s/s w/10kw heaters. 3 tons replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech RAINTREE
Owner: TWO··· 🔒
Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 2.5 Ton Pkg HP w/8KW 2.5 tons replacement
2026-06-30 General Construction $402,558 RODANTHE new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
2026-06-30 General Construction $368,699 RODANTHE new sfr residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
2026-06-30 Roofing $28,234 NAVAHO Attached shed roof/covered patio. 256 sq ft (16’x16’) (3) 6x6 PT posts with plat… 256 roof sf LBI CONSTRUCTION LLC (GC) (LIC…
2026-06-30 Electrical $435,204 ASHBROOK
Owner: ALP··· 🔒
Kitchen and bathroom remodel. adding outlets and lights in house/Renovate interi… LACKEY BUILDERS INC (B) (LIC#…
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech $72,791 ASCOTT BUILDING ADDITION ONLY DECKS ON PERMIT 26-006406 20x16 living room addition on t… 4 tons new LAB CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 99786)
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech $101,428 NEW HANOVER MEDICAL PARK Provide concrete foundation, slab and possible CMU screen wall per owner's direc… replacement ADAMS SOUTHEASTERN CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 68856)
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech $15,805 MASONBORO SOUND FLOODPLAIN/INSTALLING A 3 TON SPLIT SYSTEM W/ DUCT WORK 3 tons KRISTOFFER BUILDING COMPANY, LLC (LIC# 79861)
2026-06-30 Electrical TRIBUTARY
Owner: BOX··· 🔒
Install electric conduit, wire, circuit breaker, and labor associated with the i… ev_charger new
2026-06-30 Electrical $301,152 US HWY 421
Owner: CHU··· 🔒
New Sheetz Gas Canopy STORE 26-00055, DUMPSTER 26-001434, DIESEL CANOPY 26-00143… new Venture Construction Company
2026-06-30 Electrical $61,762 GREENVILLE LOOP PATIO ADDITION WITH 2ND FLOOR BALCONY new INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480)
2026-06-30 Roofing $37,499 BRIGHT LEAF Demo existing sunroom walls, roof, & trim. Keep existing foundation. Furnish & I… new INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480)
2026-06-30 Plumbing $72,571 MCCULLOCH Renovation of existing home and new addition of bedroom, laundry and master bath new HEATH AND SONS MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC (LIC# 88491)
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech $164,525 CHESTNUT
Owner: MEC··· 🔒
Short gas piping run from meter to range in kitchen. Black iron pipe, pressure t…
2026-06-30 General Construction CAPE FEAR Big Burger
2026-06-30 Plumbing $85,490 METRO
Owner: RK ··· 🔒
Construct two offices/no new plumbing in scope new STONEHENGE BUILDING INC (LIC#…
2026-06-30 General Construction CAPE FEAR Diner/Mexican
2026-06-30 Electrical TRINITY LANDING
Owner: PIT··· 🔒
install standby 24kw generator with ATS new
2026-06-30 Electrical 5TH
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
Install a 600 amp 4 gang meter base and riser. We will be replacing the current … 600A new
2026-06-30 Electrical EIGHTH
Owner: KAW··· 🔒
Replace residential electrical 200A panel, 200A meter base, and exterior service… 200A service_panel replacement
2026-06-30 General Construction $8,412 MOHICAN 10' x 20' lofted barn/shed
2026-06-30 General Construction $338,149 MIDPARK new single family dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-06-30 General Construction $334,289 MIDPARK new SF dwelling residential ROBUCK HOMES TRIANGLE LLC (B) (LIC# 57083)
2026-06-30 General Construction CAPE FEAR Pizza
2026-06-30 Electrical DAPHINE 50a subpanel for outdoor receptacles near pergola and back deck stairway. 8/3 w/… 50A new
2026-06-30 Windows/Doors $3,198 SOUTHERLAND FARM Replacement of 1 existing entry door with sidelight and transom with 1 new Ander… RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC (B) (LIC# 106323)
2026-06-30 Plumbing $722,024 CASTLE HAYNE alterations to a 5,000 sf existing 1 story building. Redoing bathroom/replacing … 5,000 roof sf ATD BUILDING INC (B) (LIC# 79709)
2026-06-30 Fire Protection BRIDGE
Owner: Phi··· 🔒
60x70 20x40
2026-06-30 Plumbing TERESA
Owner: SPR··· 🔒
The well has been down for 5 day. I had a plumber replace the pump and he determ… replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech LONDON
Owner: HAW··· 🔒
Gas piping to fireplace, firepit, firewall
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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 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.

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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 2026-08-05. 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
Recent Wilmington contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
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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