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) 4,754
Total permit value (90d) $1,182,470,998
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

1,191 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
5,825
Indexed Permits
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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
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech HALLBROOK FARMS replacing 3 ton heatpump unit 8kw 3 tons heat_pump
2026-06-30 Fire Protection BRIDGE
Owner: Phi··· 🔒
60x70 20x40
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 General Construction CAPE FEAR Big Burger
2026-06-30 Electrical ELM
Owner: HER··· 🔒
Installation of a 12k BTU mini-split in sunroom ~ separate electrical pulled for… new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech DRUID
Owner: GER··· 🔒
HVAC change out of an 18k mini-split mini_split replacement
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 HVAC/Mech SEA BASS INSTALL WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE FLOODPLAIN / construct a workshop connect to gara… new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech ROWSGATE Replace 2.5 ton split heat pump 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech LUMINA
Owner: PUL··· 🔒
Like for like replacement of 2 Ton HP w/5 KW Heat Kit. 2 tons replacement
2026-06-30 Solar THIRD
Owner: SUL··· 🔒
Instal Ev charger
2026-06-30 Electrical RIDGELY
Owner: KUY··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN_Trenching and running electric wire for gate
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech FOUNTAIN
Owner: LLO··· 🔒
4T Split HP w/4kw to existing duct & line voltage 4 kW
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech LUMINA
Owner: PUL··· 🔒
Like for like replacement of 2.5 Ton HP w/8 KW Heat Kit. 2.5 tons replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech DOWNEY BRANCH change out / replace 1.5 ton split system w/ 5k 1.5 tons replacement
2026-06-30 Solar CORAL TIDE install ev charging circuit
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech SUN RUNNER Whole Home Generator Swap Out-Replacement. Reconnecting Existing Gas Piping to G… replacement
2026-06-30 Electrical LYNN
Owner: HUT··· 🔒
Mobile home meter panel replacement replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech BEACH
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN_change out like for like - install a new 2-ton s/s HP, AHU & 5kw heat… 2 tons replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech TARPON
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
Install new 2.5-ton Carrier heat pump system in top floor closet. Install 8kw he… 2.5 tons heat_pump new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
Install 36,000 btu ductless mini split mini_split new
2026-06-30 Plumbing AUTUMN CREST Milam Plumbing: install tankless water heater tankless new
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 HVAC/Mech KERR
Owner: ZIM··· 🔒
Michael and son HVAC - 3 ton duct work in crawl space only - 3 tons
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech CONSTITUTION
Owner: MAJ··· 🔒
Changeout 2-ton HP Split with 5kw heat strip 2 tons replacement
2026-06-30 Plumbing DRILL SHELL Relocation of primary shower valve and drop ear. Install of new tub valve. New b… new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech WRIGHTSVILLE CHANGE OUT 2 TON SPLIT SYSTEM, 3 KW HEAT STRIP; NO DUCTWORK 2 tons replacement
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 HVAC/Mech MAPLE RIDGE
Owner: GAT··· 🔒
3 Ton, Heat Pump. 10 kW 3 tons heat_pump
2026-06-30 Solar THIRD
Owner: SUL··· 🔒
Install Ev charger
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech KERR
Owner: ZIM··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN_Fulford Heating and Cooling - Installing 9,000 BTU Mini split mini_split
2026-06-30 Electrical FAYETTEVILLE
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
Adding outlets to outside pergola structure.
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech NEWCASTLETON Replace 3.5 Ton Split Heat Pump zoned including 10 KW Heat Strip 3.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech OCEAN
Owner: TRO··· 🔒
SET 2 - 120 AG LP TANK AND RUN OUTSIDE G/P TO EXISTING POOL HEATER
2026-06-30 Electrical RALEIGH
Owner: BAQ··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN_SET 2 - 120 AG LP TANK AND RUN OUTSIDE G/P TO EXISTING GENERATOR
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech KELLUM
Owner: LEN··· 🔒
HVAC CHANGE OUT, REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEM. 2.5 TON SPLIT GAS/AC, CHANGE … 2.5 tons ac replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech SAGE VALLEY
Owner: SOO··· 🔒
Install One 22kw Generac Air-Cooled Generator Install Approx. 15' of ACR Gas Pip… new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech ROBIN HOOD
Owner: MUR··· 🔒
HVAC CHANGE OUT REMOVE & REPLACE EXISTING SYSTEM. 4TON HP SPLIT, CLOSET/OUTSIDE,… 4 tons replacement
2026-06-30 Electrical SAGE VALLEY
Owner: SOO··· 🔒
UPDATED SCOPE TO: INSTALL ONE 22KW GENERAC AIR-CODED GENERATOR, INSTALL ONE 200 … 200A new
2026-06-30 Electrical PARMELE install new panel install panel surge upgrade ground rods new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech LIBERTY BELL
Owner: COX··· 🔒
D. O'Brien/Meade - Change out, like for like - Upstairs Unit: installing a 12K B… mini_split replacement
2026-06-30 Electrical ROBERT STEPHENSON Install electric conduit, wire, circuit breaker, and labor associated with the i… ev_charger new
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 Electrical FULBRIGHT Add 200 amp outdoor main breaker/panel service for building and backyard 200A new
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech KORNEGAY REPLACE 2.5 TON 14.3 SEER SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCAT… 2.5 tons 14.3 SEER heat_pump replacement
2026-06-30 HVAC/Mech SIDBURY HVAC change out of a 12k BTU mini-split mini_split replacement
2026-06-29 General Construction $245,395 RODANTHE new sfr townhouse residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
2026-06-29 General Construction $243,520 RODANTHE new sfr townhouse residential CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396)
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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. 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.

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 2026-08-06. 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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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
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