Raleigh Building Permits & Contractor Leads

2,908 indexed permits · 1,316 active contractors · 2,529 code violations · Raleigh, North Carolina.

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PermitGrab tracks 1,316 active contractors who pulled 2,908 building permits in Raleigh, NC. Live tracking of 2,529 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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2,908
Indexed Permits
1,316
Active Contractors
2,529
Code Violations
19,526
Property Owners
874
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-11
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Raleigh had 90 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 43 general construction, 20 hvac and 12 interior renovation. The average project value is $33,556.

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Recent hot leads

Freshly filed permits with named contractors — tap to call.

Groundworks North Carolina, LLC
2026-05-08
📍 5409 Live Oak Trl
General Construction
Renewal by Andersen LLC
2026-05-08
📍 5708 Earlham Ct
Windows/Doors
RALEIGH CUSTOM HOMES
2026-05-08
📍 1204 Briar Patch Ln
Pool/Spa

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5,437 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-09 Violation 6401-6439 Astor Elgin St, Raleigh, NC, 27616 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 924 Beverly Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Public Nuisance New
2026-05-09 Violation 2851 Maidenhair Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 408 Dakar St, Raleigh, NC, 27601 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 5300 Crescent Square St, Raleigh, NC, 27616 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 3009 Little John Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 1001 Beverly Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-09 Violation 301-339 Oak Run Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606 Public Nuisance New
2026-05-08 Violation 909 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC, 27601 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-08 Violation 2517 Newbold St, Raleigh, NC, 27603 Public Nuisance Work in Progress
2026-05-08 Violation 1908 French Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27612 Public Nuisance Awaiting Info
2026-05-08 General Construction $10,900 5409 Live Oak Trl In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… Groundworks North Carolina, LLC
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2026-05-08 Violation 8326 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27613 Public Nuisance New
2026-05-08 Structural $7,555 2100 Longwood Dr
Owner: KLI··· 🔒
Structural repairs per engineer including CMU piers & footings, framing repairs,… Advanced Structural Repair
2026-05-08 Windows/Doors $60,499 5708 Earlham Ct Replacement of 12 windows and 2 doors. Insert installation, like-for-like. No st… Renewal by Andersen LLC
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2026-05-08 Violation 5200 Cedarwood Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
2026-05-08 General Construction $2,000 817 Bryan St
Owner: LAU··· 🔒
sister joists and replace girder Cornerstone Foundation Repair and Waterproofing LL
2026-05-08 General Construction $20,600 1601 Dunraven Dr In accordance with the engineer report, we will repair the foundation and crawls… Groundworks NC LLC - Tar Heel Basement Systems
2026-05-08 Pool/Spa 1204 Briar Patch Ln
Owner: RAL··· 🔒
New residential heated swimming pool with spa. RALEIGH CUSTOM HOMES
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2026-05-08 General Construction $39,710 109 Grosvenor Dr
Owner: LEE··· 🔒
***Inspector verify emergency egress***converting existing screen porch into sun… Alex Podobinski Remodeling & Rest
2026-05-08 Violation 315 Colleton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610 Public Nuisance New
2026-05-08 Structural $7,000 5700 Quitman Trl
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
Interior wall modification per attached engineered letter. See attached structur… BCS Renovations, LLC
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2026-05-07 General Construction $3,177 3302 Turnbridge Dr
Owner: AND··· 🔒
Finishing out a bathroom that was roughed in during construction of a new home i… WALTON BUILDING COMPANY
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2026-05-07 Roofing $20,000 2737 Toxey Dr Remove and replace the rear gable roof above the master bedroom. 19"x30". Remove… James McGuyrt
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2026-05-07 Violation 5526 Newberry Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609 Vehicle(s): Abandoned, Parked in Yard New
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. MasTec 📞 Active 66 (65) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
2. LENNAR CAROLINAS, LLC 📞 Active 50 (15) New Construction $352,587 🔒 Reveal
3. Carolina Basement Systems, LLC 📞 6 permits/30d Active 44 (25) HVAC $12,231 🔒 Reveal
4. D.R. Horton, Inc. T/A Emerald… 📞 44 (10) New Construction $269,377 🔒 Reveal
5. Toll Brothers 📞 Active 42 (22) New Construction $403,615 🔒 Reveal
6. KB Home Raleigh-Durham Inc. 📞 42 (10) New Construction $273,877 🔒 Reveal
7. Window Nation LLC 📞 41 (10) HVAC $17,688 🔒 Reveal
8. Stanley Martin Homes, LLC 📞 Active 37 (12) New Construction $493,504 🔒 Reveal
9. Groundworks Operations North Carolina, LLC DBA-JES 📞 35 (2) HVAC $15,404 🔒 Reveal
10. ITS Active 30 (27) Electrical - Verifying…
11. Groundworks North Carolina, LLC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 28 (23) HVAC $17,119 🔒 Reveal
12. SIGMON CONSTRUCTION, INC. 📞 28 (4) HVAC $85,959 🔒 Reveal
13. Renewal by Andersen LLC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 26 (12) Windows & Doors $60,717 🔒 Reveal
14. Infrastructure Technology Inc. 📞 Active 22 (20) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal
15. Front Street Construction Services, LLC 📞 Active 20 (13) HVAC $223,052 🔒 Reveal
16. Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc. 📞 19 (9) Landscaping & Exterior $481,354 🔒 Reveal
17. RALEIGH CUSTOM HOMES 📞 19 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $973,432 🔒 Reveal
18. EZPro Kitchen & Bath 📞 1 permits/30d 17 (4) Plumbing $7,585 🔒 Reveal
19. WILLIAMS REALTY & BUILDING COMPANY INC. 📞 16 (2) $681,793 🔒 Reveal
20. Aquatic Artists Luxury Pools Inc 3 permits/30d 15 (9) Landscaping & Exterior $223,376 Verifying…
21. AT&T 14 (9) HVAC - Verifying…
22. Madison Renovations LLC 📞 14 (1) Interior Renovation $53,902 🔒 Reveal
23. Advanced Structural Repair 1 permits/30d 13 (6) Structural $15,312 🔒 Reveal
24. REDEEMING DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC. 13 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $317,685 Verifying…
25. Pike Active 12 (11) HVAC - Verifying…

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Permit Types in Raleigh
Construction Activity in Raleigh

New building permits in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh Building Permits

Raleigh, North Carolina processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 2908+ Raleigh building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Raleigh 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 Raleigh.

How Contractors Use Raleigh Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Raleigh this week?

The most active contractors filing in Raleigh right now include MasTec, LENNAR CAROLINAS, LLC, Carolina Basement Systems, LLC, D.R. Horton, Inc. T/A Emerald… and Toll Brothers. PermitGrab tracks 1,316 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Raleigh permit data?

Updated daily. 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 Raleigh right now?

In the last 30 days, Raleigh permitting activity covers 90 new building permits alongside 2,529 active code violations. 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.

Three plays that win in Raleigh

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The motivated-seller list

2,529 open code violations in Raleigh, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Raleigh?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
6853 LAKINSVILLE LN AMH*** Absentee owner 27 properties County assessor
3344 FOREST MILL CIR AMH*** Absentee owner 27 properties County assessor
6324 ASHLEY RIDGE DR KEL*** County assessor
6554 GUARD HILL DR AMH*** Absentee owner 27 properties County assessor
3300 NEPTUNE DR ESP*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Raleigh Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Raleigh?

PermitGrab currently tracks 2908 building permits in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh permit data?

PermitGrab collects Raleigh on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, 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 Raleigh?

Contractors find leads in Raleigh by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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Who buys this data?

Raleigh permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Raleigh = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Raleigh GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Raleigh 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 Raleigh are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Raleigh renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Raleigh permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Raleigh 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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