Wilmington Building Permits & Contractor Leads

5,833 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) $1,178,962,507
Active contractors 281
Newest permit 2026-08-07

PermitGrab tracks 281 active contractors who pulled 5,833 building permits in Wilmington, NC as of 2026-08-07. Updated daily.

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Wilmington building permit activity

1,104 building permits were filed in Wilmington over the last 30 days — down 40.0% from the prior 30 days, with $221,982,857 in declared project value across the 253 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,702 permits worth $1,178,962,507.

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 — 735 permits
  • 28411 — 701 permits
  • 28403 — 636 permits
  • 28409 — 629 permits
  • 28405 — 606 permits
Biggest project this month
$9,378,001 · NHC Commercial Electrical · MILLSTONE MANAGEMENT LLC
5,833
Indexed Permits
281
Active Contractors
2026-08-07
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Wilmington had 1104 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 372 hvac, 326 general construction and 216 electrical. The average project value is $877,402.

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5,833 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-06 Demolition TRUESDALE Outside Detached Garage Demolition
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech FAWN CREEK Install new main panel Install generator interlock kit Install panel surge Insta… new
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech CASTLE HAYNE Change out / replace (2) 1 ton Mini Splits 1 ton replacement
2026-05-06 Plumbing STAFFORDSHIRE Building 3308 Unit #3: Cut the existing 3” vertical vent and add a laundry drain… new
2026-05-06 Electrical $215,617 BEECH NO PLANS / general cosmetic updates and renovation, any engineering to be field …
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech SAINT ANDREWS Like for like change out of 1.5 ton split heat pump and air handler. Air handler… 1.5 tons heat_pump
2026-05-06 Electrical SALISBURY Upgrade existing 200a service to a 400a service. House was built during Covid wh… 200A new
2026-05-06 Electrical 13TH ***EMERGENCY PERMIT NEEDED*** Overhead feeder has been pulled off of the house b…
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech COLLEGE Change out 2-ton heat pump system #7A for space. 500sq ft. AHU/attic/8kw/50amps,… 2 tons ac, heat_pump replacement
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech ROGERS change out like for like install a new 9k BTU ductless mini split system mini_split replacement
2026-05-06 Electrical $743,685 EDGEWATER Gas piping to relocated range , add grill stub and generator new
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech WOODS EDGE Replace (2) 2 ton 14.2 seer split heat pump systems same size/location 2 tons 14.2 SEER heat_pump replacement
2026-05-06 General Construction GREENVILLE Abandon Well
2026-05-06 Pool/Spa LAKE PARK indoor pool
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech BEACH FLOODPLAIN Obrien to change out 2 ton HP w/ variable AHU s/s w/ 3 kw BTU heater. 2 tons replacement
2026-05-06 Electrical $5,000 LAUREL Metal Garage
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech WEBSTER 2-Ton System w/Line Set, Duct Work, Zoning, and Dehumidifier in garage. 2 tons
2026-05-06 Electrical BOARDWALK FLOODPLAIN / Relocate Circuits Back to Building from Temporary Service Pole (Per… 20A replacement
2026-05-06 Solar CARDINAL EXTENSION CAPE FEAR SOLAR SYSTEMS LLC 40 AMPS - Install electric conduit, wire, circuit br… 40A ev_charger, solar new
2026-05-06 Roofing WALNUT FLOODPLAIN/Change out 2-ton heat pump system for space. AHU/5kw/Hanging in back … 2 tons ac, heat_pump replacement
2026-05-06 General Construction $441,160 GILLETTE Interior renovation based on plans provided. No expansion of existing footprint.…
2026-05-06 Plumbing RUNNINGBROOK From existing exterior gas line, through crawlspace with gas line to supply a fu…
2026-05-06 Electrical $80,340 SOUTHERN Adding a bathroom to the existing laundromat. General updates and reconfigure po… new
2026-05-06 Pool/Spa LAKE PARK Spa
2026-05-06 Plumbing PARKWOOD New Plumbing Installation 12 Fixtures new
2026-05-06 Plumbing $77,203 COUNTRY CLUB GAs piping to a grill, firepit adn 2 lanterns
2026-05-06 General Construction $42,572 HAWTHORNE RELOCATE SUPPLY VENTS UPSTAIRS AREA. VENT BATHROOM VENTS TO OUTSIDE AND REPAIR S…
2026-05-06 Plumbing BOUGAINVILLEA Demolition / Rough-In Preparation Disconnect all existing plumbing fixtures as r…
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech RED BAY this is to replace exp permit # 24-005672- replace 2.5 ton split w/ 5 kw 2.5 tons replacement
2026-05-06 Plumbing $17,524 MARKET install plumbing for 4 sinks and a hose bib new
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech ROBINETTE Replace 2 Ton Split Heat Pump including 5 KW Heat Strip 2 tons heat_pump replacement
2026-05-06 Electrical $15,602 TANBARK Install 1 dehumidifier, 1 box drain, 1398 sq ft crawl seal, new
2026-05-06 Plumbing GOLDSBORO RUNNING EXTERNAL GAS LINE TO FIRE PIT line work
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech QUAIL WOODS OWNER / 8x20 shed
2026-05-06 Electrical $579,335 ARNOLD New construction of fuel canopy for convenience store use. new WALKER ENG. & CONST., LLC (W.E.C.) (LIC# 57114) T/A
2026-05-06 Solar $8,751 KENWOOD Residential Installation of Roof Mounted PV Modules Existing Solar System on an … solar TOP TIER SOLAR SOLUTION LLC (LIC#…
2026-05-06 Solar $19,606 CARL SEITTER TOP TIER SOLAR SOLUTIONS LLC - Residential Installation of 2 Roof Mounted PV Mod… battery solar TOP TIER SOLAR SOLUTION LLC (LIC#…
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech $24,264 DORSETT Like-for-like removal and replacement in the existing frame, 21 windows and 1 sp… replacement RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC (B) (LIC# 106323)
2026-05-06 Electrical installation of a metal pole and small cell equipment new NEXTEDGE NETWORKS HOLDINGS LLC ((GC) LIC #106538)
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech OCEAN RIDGE FLOODPLAIN/In ground swimming pool. MURRAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WILMINGTON (B) (LIC# 10106)
2026-05-06 Plumbing $9,985,539 DUSTY MILLER Construction for new 63,000 Square foot medical office building for Wilmington H… new MONTEITH CONSTRUCTION CORP (B) (LIC# 43319)
2026-05-06 General Construction $91,651 LANDFALL Primary bathroom and bonus room over garage renovations MARK JOHNSON CUSTOM HOMES INC (B) (LIC# 58697)
2026-05-06 General Construction $88,232 BACKFIN **FLOODPLAIN** Front Addition and interior renovation LANPHEAR BUILDERS INC (B) (LIC#…
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech BRADLEY CREEK POINT FLOODPLAIN//building permit for new landscape walls, steps, and backyard additio… new KONRADY & SON CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 69050)
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech PINNACLE pool house accessory building KONRADY & SON CONSTRUCTION LLC (LIC# 69050)
2026-05-06 General Construction $78,968 EDGEWATER CLUB NO PLANS/renovation of kitchen new cabinets new appliances. No change of floor p… JOAO CESAR TRECCO T/A TRECCO BUILDERS (LIC# 52661)
2026-05-06 Plumbing $999,012 CASTLE HAYNE Install plumbing in new building for 2 bathrooms and a breakroom and ice machine new INSEA MARINE LLC (B) (LIC# 105679)
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech MOHICAN 35' x 13' detached deck. HODGE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC (B) (LIC# 104144)
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech $900,000 WINFALL FLOODPLAIN /Amenity pool HAROLD K JORDAN AND CO INC (B) (LIC# 26431)
2026-05-06 General Construction $22,058 FISHER Install 8 Floor Support System (1-3') GROUNDWORKS NORTH CAROLINA LLC T/A TARHEEL BASEMENT SYSTEMS (B) (LIC# 79336)
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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. 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. 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) 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 5833+ 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), 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 2026-08-07. Updated daily • newest record from 23h 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 1,104 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
Wilmington renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
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Developers & new construction
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