Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,866 indexed permits · 281 active contractors · Wilmington, North Carolina.

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PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 3,866 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-07-01. Updated weekly.

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Active Contractors
2026-07-01
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-06-28
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Wilmington had 1460 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 709 hvac, 456 electrical and 135 plumbing. The average project value is $692,389.

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3,866 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech LANDFALL Expand opening from kitchen/dining room into living room. prefab fireplace swap …
2025-09-22 General Construction $286,533 PARK
Owner: HWA··· 🔒
New single family dwelling/DEMO COMPLETED UNDER 25-036609 JACOBS REDEVELOPMENT LLC (B) (LIC# 88121)
2025-09-22 General Construction $226,756 PARK
Owner: HWA··· 🔒
New single Family dwelling JACOBS REDEVELOPMENT LLC (B) (LIC# 88121)
2025-09-19 General Construction COLLEGE
Owner: HUL··· 🔒
Stand Alone
2025-09-18 HVAC/Mech $25,433,040 WRIGHTSVILLE ** CONTRSCTOR ADDED AND UPDATED **NEED MECH CONTRACTOR*INSTALL NEW MECH/Condensa… W M JORDAN COMPANY INCORPORATED (B) (LIC# 29260)
2025-09-12 General Construction $110,290 CAROLINA BEACH FLOOD PLAIN/Replace back deck, Railing, stairs Siding, Rotten Facia Boards & Som…
2025-09-08 General Construction $119,334 EDGEWATER CLUB Renovation of existing barn structure into ADU
2025-09-08 General Construction PARK
Owner: HWA··· 🔒
STRIKES ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
2025-08-14 General Construction SAVINGS COASTAL BUSINESS CENTER - 155 SAVINGS ST
2025-08-11 HVAC/Mech $406,500 MILITARY CUTOFF New 3,374 sf, 1 story building for proposed banking / financial institution. Wor… POTTER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC (B) (LIC# 67677)
2025-08-08 General Construction EASTWIND OWNER//24 x 20 detached garage
2025-08-01 General Construction PINER
Owner: FAM··· 🔒
I'm looking to permit a 142 inch by 96 inch container. That is aluminum for stor…
2025-08-01 Pool/Spa $5,147,100 OLEANDER
Owner: LUZ··· 🔒
Change of Use from furniture store to grocery store/See demo permit 25-033001 -T…
2025-07-18 General Construction $17,977 4TH
Owner: PAR··· 🔒
Closing in a portion of an existing 12.5 ' x 13' screened in porch to add an add…
2025-07-11 Plumbing NEWINGTON pre fab gas fireplace change out only. pre existing gas line
2025-07-10 General Construction $481,920 MARKET
Owner: GUI··· 🔒
Applying for phase 2 at 6748 Market St. -Front 2000 sq ft to be a restaurant BURGESS INDUSTRIAL LLC (GC) (LIC # 106513)
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 4 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396) 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 38 (38) New Construction $300,838 Verifying…
2. MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228) 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 33 (32) Electrical $5,477,458 Verifying…
3. CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077) 6 permits/30d Active 20 (14) Electrical $14,609,275 Verifying…
4. GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) 4 permits/30d Active 18 (18) HVAC $89,114 Verifying…
5. PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579) 6 permits/30d Active 18 (17) HVAC $31,090 Verifying…
6. THIRD NORTH CONSTUCTION LLC T/A (B) (LIC# 84966) 4 permits/30d Active 15 (15) Windows & Doors $24,867 Verifying…
7. SOUTHEAST FOUNDATION AND CRAWLSPACE REPAIR LLC (LIC# 88118) 5 permits/30d Active 14 (14) Electrical $191,744 Verifying…
8. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC (B) (LIC# 106323) 2 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Windows & Doors $42,238 Verifying…
9. PBC BUILDING CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 100860) 6 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Electrical $1,159,170 Verifying…
10. CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC (B) (LIC# 65677) 4 permits/30d Active 13 (13) Solar $38,305 Verifying…
11. PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC (B) (LIC#… 5 permits/30d Active 13 (12) New Construction $297,542 Verifying…
12. KONRADY & SON CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 69050) 2 permits/30d Active 12 (12) HVAC $84,572 Verifying…
13. BILL CLARK HOMES OF WILMINGTON LLC (B) (LIC# 34586) 2 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Electrical $283,412 Verifying…
14. COMPLETE RENOVATION SOLUTIONS LLC (B) (LIC# 84207) Active 12 (12) Interior Renovation $48,056 Verifying…
15. OCEAN BLUE POOLS AND SPAS OF NORTH CAROLINA CORPORATION (B) (LIC# 73760) 2 permits/30d Active 11 (11) Landscaping & Exterior $106,488 Verifying…
16. INGRAM BROS INC (B) (LIC# 66480) 4 permits/30d 11 (10) HVAC $33,506 Verifying…
17. MCKINLEY BUILDING CORP (B) (LIC#… 2 permits/30d 10 (10) HVAC $2,963,158 Verifying…
18. SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SUNROOMS LLC (B) (LIC# 80796) 1 permits/30d 10 (10) Electrical $24,683 Verifying…
19. TRUSST BUILDER GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 73371) 10 (8) New Construction $302,735 Verifying…
20. DR HORTON INC T/A EMERALD HOMES (B) (LIC# 29676) 10 (8) $243,598 Verifying…
21. COASTAL BUILDING CONCEPTS LLC (B) (LIC# 73151) 📞 1 permits/30d 9 (9) Interior Renovation $16,176 🔒 Reveal
22. NEW LEAF BUILDERS OF NC LLC (B) (LIC# 86840) 2 permits/30d 8 (8) New Construction $301,114 Verifying…
23. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC (B) (LIC# 57620) 📞 1 permits/30d 7 (7) HVAC $614,172 🔒 Reveal
24. DECK AND PATIO TUNEUP INC (B) (LIC# 81496) 📞 1 permits/30d 7 (7) Structural $89,423 🔒 Reveal
25. TMC TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION INC (B) (LIC# 18885) 📞 3 permits/30d 7 (7) Electrical $1,283,921 🔒 Reveal

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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 3866+ Wilmington building permits — updated weekly 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.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Wilmington electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Wilmington open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Wilmington this week?

The most active contractors filing in Wilmington right now include CLAYTON PROPERTIES GROUP INC (LIC# 81396), MIDDLEBURG CONSTRUCTION LLC (B) (LIC# 81228), CLANCY & THEYS CONSTRUCTION CO (LIC# 02077), GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336) and PRESTIGE POOLS OF WILMINGTON INC (B) (LIC# 54579). PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Wilmington permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wilmington is dated 2026-06-28. Expected daily • newest record 4d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Wilmington right now?

In the last 30 days, Wilmington permitting activity covers 1,460 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wilmington?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3866 building permits in Wilmington, North Carolina. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Wilmington permit data?

PermitGrab collects Wilmington on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated weekly, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Wilmington?

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Wilmington permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Wilmington = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Wilmington GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Wilmington addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wilmington are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Wilmington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Wilmington permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Wilmington mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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