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
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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
2026-07-27 HVAC/Mech FLOODPLAIN Install 5 ton split heat pump with 10 kw of heat and ductwork in atti… 10 kW
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 General Construction Extension of current 20amp circuit for the copier machine ~ circuit will be exte… 20A
2026-07-27 General Construction QUAIL WOODS like for like 3.5 ton change out 3.5 tons replacement
2026-07-26 General Construction MAGNOLIA EMERGENCY OCCUPIED Repair overhead service mast
2026-07-26 Plumbing LAKE Relocating water heater and adding a shower to turn the 1/2 bath into a full bat…
2026-07-26 General Construction SHINN POINT FLOODPLAIN / Tie into the existing gas system for 3 tankless HWH, 2 will be at t… new_construction
2026-07-25 General Construction AIRLIE Existing home; NG Piping to Generator
2026-07-25 HVAC/Mech SPRING CREEK Replace upstairs 2-Ton split heat pump 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-25 General Construction BOZEMAN This is for temporary power for build a shed. This has already passed inspection… new_construction
2026-07-25 Plumbing PINE GROVE Installation of backflow assembly
2026-07-25 General Construction DURANT Whole home water repipe. Replacing all water distribution system (Polybutylene) … new_construction
2026-07-24 Pool/Spa WINDEMERE Upgrade existing electrical service to 200 AMP, including new 200 AMP outdoor me… 200A 48 circuits new
2026-07-24 General Construction AVENSHIRE 2.5 Ton Split System. 7kw, 15 SEER 7 kW
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech EASTWIND REPLACEMENT OF 3.5 TON HEAT PUMP SPLIT SYSTEM W/10KW 10 kW
2026-07-24 General Construction SHAWNEE This is an EMERGENCY SAME-DAY install. Replace meter/panel combo Replacing 4/0 f…
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech BROOKVIEW Replacement of 2Ton heat pump split system w/5kw 5 kW
2026-07-24 General Construction TROWBRIDGE Add 50 amp 240 volt circuit for Tesla charger 50A new
2026-07-24 General Construction FLOODPLAIN/Like for like - change out - (x2) 2.5 ton s/s HP w/10kw heaters (x1) … 10 kW
2026-07-24 Roofing $15,771 FRATERNITY FLOODPLAIN / 1. Structural Deck Construction Dimensions: 11' (Width) x 12.75' (P… new GREAT DAY IMPROVEMENTS LLC
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech $220,580 BAY BLOSSOM Install new Split HVAC system, zone system and duct work. Vent bath fans, range … new
2026-07-24 General Construction SPY GLASS OBRIEN/MEADE ; Change out install a 2.5 ton HP with a variable speed AHU w/ 5kw … 5 kW
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech $89,335 SUMMER REST Install one bath supply and Install one bath supply. new
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 13TH Adding a 480 volt electrical service to existing building. Two 200 amp panels. N… 200A new
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech PRINCESS Remove existing HVAC and install new 3-ton 16 SEER2 variable-speed heat-pump spl… 3 tons 16 SEER ac new
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech TURTLE HALL Fulford Heating and Cooling - 2 system ductwork change out - Attic & Crawl 2 HVAC systems replacement hvac_changeout
2026-07-24 General Construction SKEET FLOODPLAIN/ Install 100-ampere 120/240v electrical service to power a new pond a… new_construction
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech DOGWOOD Changeout attic 2.5 ton split system heat pump with 10 KW heat strip 10 kW
2026-07-24 Electrical ROYAL PALM Install a 15' 2" x 39' 6" fiberglass inground pool with paver coping installed a… new
2026-07-24 General Construction HIDDEN VALLEY ****EMERGENCY*** Replace meter base/ PER CONTRACTOR METER BASE IS MELTING.
2026-07-24 General Construction WATER FLOODPLAIN/ City of Wilmington/ Replace existing 200ampere meter socket 200A replacement
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech 19TH REPLACE 2.5 TON CONDENSER ONLY - AND 75KBTU FURNACE ONLY - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SI… 2.5 tons ac, furnace replacement
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech TENNESSEE change-out (one) 3.5 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 10kw 10 kW
2026-07-24 Plumbing $66,174 23RD Adding a new approximately 600 SF master suite and bathroom addition located at … new
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech ORCHARD TRACE REPLACE 2.0 TON SPLIT HEAT PUMP - NO DUCTWORK - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-07-24 General Construction DRIFTWOOD FLOODPLAIN/INSTALLING 24000 BTU MINI SPLIT SYSTEM. THIS WORK IS BEING DONE IN WR… mini_split
2026-07-24 Electrical $1,587,300 16TH Electrical Upfit of a dental surgery center
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech LEGEND OBRIEN ; replace all accessible ductwork in attic.
2026-07-24 General Construction SWANN crawlspace dehumidifier circuit
2026-07-24 General Construction SWANN HOMEOWNER / 4ton like for like change out 4 tons replacement
2026-07-24 Plumbing WATER FLOODPLAIN / Install direct vent fireplace and venting. Gas line and source bein…
2026-07-24 General Construction $438,954 New Single Family Dwelling with attached garage. Construction method prescriptiv… residential CHARTER BUILDING GROUP INC
2026-07-24 General Construction RACINE Repair wiring damaged by fire.
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech MIDDLE SOUND LOOP FLOODPLAIN/change-out (one) 4 Ton s/s heat pump "like for like" 10kw 10 kW
2026-07-24 General Construction KIRBY SMITH Remove/Replace Meter Base Combo
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech $352,284 TRANQUIL RUN GAS LINES TO FURNACE & APPLIANCES furnace
2026-07-24 General Construction 23RD Conveyor Additions Rework on Conveyor Controls MCP11x Controlling 2 Small Powere… 30A
2026-07-24 HVAC/Mech CAPE FEAR REPLACE DUCTWORK ONLY - SAME SIZE - SAME LOCATION
2026-07-24 General Construction RENOVAH Electrical for garage addition with room above.
2026-07-24 General Construction LAKE PARK Change Out Bus Bar on 2-200amp Existing Panels. 200A 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) 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.

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), 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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