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) $1,178,909,127
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

1,031 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 44.0% from the prior 30 days, with $218,680,864 in declared project value across the 234 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,702 permits worth $1,178,909,127.

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 — 734 permits
  • 28411 — 700 permits
  • 28403 — 636 permits
  • 28409 — 628 permits
  • 28405 — 606 permits
Biggest project this month
$9,378,001 · NHC Commercial Electrical · MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
5,836
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-08
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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
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech STAPLETON
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
Replace 1.5 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech THAIS Replace 2 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 Electrical 6TH
Owner: GOO··· 🔒
OWNER - AFTER THE FACT/Replace receptacles, light fixtures, run wire for stove a… replacement
2026-06-23 Electrical CAMERON
Owner: FLE··· 🔒
Interior Panel replacement replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech ORVILLE WRIGHT 3.5T Split HP w/10kw to existing duct and line voltage 10 kW
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech THE CAPE Replace 4 Ton Split Heat Pump including 10 KW Heat Strip 4 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 Windows/Doors $161,290 SAINT JOSEPH FLOODPLAIN Demo all flooring baseboard doors and door casing kitchen cabinets an… STONER & JACOBS CONSTRUCTION LTD (B) (LIC# 82131)
2026-06-23 Pool/Spa SWAN MILL spa
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech POWDER KEG Installing new direct vent fireplace using existing gas line. new
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech SUMMER HIDEAWAY Replace existing system with a 3.5 Ton 10 KW heat pump split system. 3.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 Electrical $4,412 CANAL Master Bedroom Addition to expand onto 3rd floor porch area and enclose to inclu… new SCOTT GROVES CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 104620)
2026-06-23 Roofing $149,333 APOLLO
Owner: CAL··· 🔒
Fire damage restoration involving structural framing replacement and full roof s… replacement
2026-06-23 Electrical MURRAYVILLE FLOODPLAIN / Single wide to be Set Up on lot with existing septic and community …
2026-06-23 Demolition COVIL Demolition ROLINA HOMES NC LLC
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech 5TH
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
Like for like replacement of 12K BTU VERT-I-PAK UNIT replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech SIDBURY change out like for like install a new 4-ton package unit w/10kw heater 4 tons replacement
2026-06-23 General Construction $410,830 BARNESMORE New 2405 sq ft SF Home 2,405 sf RICHARD WALLACE BUILDER INC
2026-06-23 General Construction $198,632 ANDERSON Build New construction Home new_construction RETE CONSTRUCTION INC (B) (LIC#…
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech GEROME FLOODPLAIN//CHANGE OUT 2 TON SPLIT SYSTEM; 8 KW HEAT STRIPS; NO DUCTWORK 2 tons replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech JAMES EDWARD changing out existing system and reconnecting electrical
2026-06-23 Electrical AVENSHIRE Replacement of outdoor square D 40 circuit panel, 150-200amp ~ includes dual mai… 200A 40 circuits replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech MURRAYVILLE FLOODPLAIN / Single wide to be Set Up on lot with existing septic and community …
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech NAUDIN Replace 2 Ton Split Heat Pump including 8 KW Heat Strip 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech $96,894 FRIDAY
Owner: CLI··· 🔒
Install Inground Swimming Pool new PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579)
2026-06-23 Electrical $708,157 HOLLY TREE eprior/New Service/New indoor Clubhouse and Restaurant building with offices, a … new DAE BUILDING INC (B) (LIC# 78264)
2026-06-23 Electrical $412,690 23RD
Owner: HIP··· 🔒
STORE ONLY CANOPY, SIGN, AND DUMPSTER ON SEPARATE PERMITS RFS 551 Convenience St… PREMIER CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.(LIC# 102003)
2026-06-23 Electrical $710,355 MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
Renovation and adaptive reuse of the Rose Brother's Ice Building into a bar and … DAE BUILDING INC (B) (LIC# 78264)
2026-06-23 Pool/Spa LULLWATER Stand Alone
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech MASONBORO SOUND FLOODPLAIN/Change out 2.5 ton split system heat pump 8 kw 2.5 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-06-23 General Construction $57,351 AZALEA
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
Build a second floor addition over the existing first floor living room and dini… BALDING BROTHERS LLC T/A BALDING DESIGN BUILD (LIC# 66865)
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech TENNESSEE
Owner: CAD··· 🔒
change out 12,000 btu mitsubishi minisplit; no ductwork mini_split replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech EXTON PARK HVAC change out of a 2.5 ton split system, 10 KW's, 30,000 BTU 2.5 tons replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech LAKE EMERALD 3 1/2 Ton, 15 seers Goodman Heat Pump 2 tons heat_pump
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech AIRLIE FLOODPLAIN 12k btu wall mounted ductless mini split like for like equipment only… mini_split replacement
2026-06-23 General Construction WINDING MARSH 26-009426/ SFHA AE 13'/ NSFR Coastal Cypress Building Company
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech TIMBER CREEK
Owner: ALV··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN HVAC change out of a 4 ton split system, 10 KW's, 48,000 BTU 4 tons replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech COLLEGE
Owner: HUL··· 🔒
Fulford Heating and Cooling - Change Out - 5 Ton SHP w/5KW 5 tons replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech BLOOMFIELD
Owner: DYE··· 🔒
Like for like - change out - 1.5ton s/s hp w/5kw heaters. 1.5 tons replacement
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech $8,743 HASTINGS
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
Above-Ground Pool 18' Round 52" tall to be installed on top of ground
2026-06-23 Electrical FOLKLORE
Owner: MOJ··· 🔒
New construction, detached garage new
2026-06-23 Electrical $520,303 CASTLE HAYNE new build for a 1-story 3,460 sf classroom building accessory to worship new ATD BUILDING INC (B) (LIC# 79709)
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech COPPERFIELD
Owner: GRI··· 🔒
change out / replace 3 ton split system w/ 7 kw 3 tons replacement
2026-06-23 Electrical FOLKLORE
Owner: MOJ··· 🔒
New construction, detached garage new
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech MACKEREL FLOODPLAIN/AOR Split System 2Ton Trane HeatPump system With 5kw Heater kit, two … 2 tons heat_pump
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech $19,852 SABAL
Owner: FOS··· 🔒
Close in existing covered porch. adding elect-install new circuit for wall mount… new
2026-06-23 HVAC/Mech KENILWORTH
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
HVAC change out of a 2 ton split system, 5 KW's, 24,000 BTU 2 tons replacement
2026-06-23 Plumbing BELVEDERE
Owner: LAL··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF TANKLESS WATER HEATER tankless new
2026-06-23 Electrical SAND DOLLAR
Owner: TUC··· 🔒
FLOODPLAIN_Install Tesla charger at max rating of 48 amps 48A
2026-06-23 Electrical COLQUITT Install Customer Supplied EV Car Charger Hardwired and Main Panel Surge Protecto… ev_charger new
2026-06-22 General Construction $243,520 FRISCO 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) 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. 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) 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. 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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Permit Types in Wilmington
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), 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 2026-08-07. 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
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