Chesapeake Building Permits & Project Research

3,898 indexed permits · 440 contractor names in the last 90 days · Chesapeake, Virginia.

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Chesapeake building permits — key stats
Active contractors 440
Newest permit 2026-11-06

PermitGrab tracks 3,898 building permits in Chesapeake, VA as of 2026-11-06, including 440 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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3,898
Indexed Permits
440
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-06
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-06
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Recent project activity

Recent permit records with source-published project details. A named business identifies the recorded project team; it is not a claim that the business is seeking bids.

JES FOUNDATION REPAIR (VIRGINIA…
2026-10-26
📍 533 WILLOW BEND DR
Electrical
Contact details pending
ACME PLUMBING CO LLC
2026-10-26
📍 1664 DEBAUN AVE
General Construction commercial
Contact details pending
WETHERINGTON INC
2026-10-26
General Construction residential
Contact details pending

Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-06
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3,898 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
533 WILLOW BEND DR Camilla Dreier Electrical JES FOUNDATION REPAIR (VIRGINIA BEACH CITY
Contact details pending
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
1664 DEBAUN AVE INSTALL (7) GAS OUTLETS commercial ACME PLUMBING CO LLC
Contact details pending
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
— 608 Argyll St - Building Permit residential WETHERINGTON INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
1324 MACDONALD RD D MACDONALD MANOR —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
1324 MACDONALD RD A MACDONALD MANOR —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
4033 PORTSMOUTH BLVD Christmas Trees for Sale / install temporary 60 amp 60A New installation —
2026-10-26 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
4628 PORTSMOUTH BLVD Chesapeake One Life fitness —
2026-10-26 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
1012 SULLIVAN LN DEMOLITION - (1) Primary Structure —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2037 CHARWOOD DR NEW 200 AMP SERVICE 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3229 TAYLOR RD Residential Mechanical Permit —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
806 WESTGATE ST Brown- 40G —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2426 BUGLE DR W Residential Mechanical Permit —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1233 TRANSYLVANIA AVE Fila —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
1664 DEBAUN AVE Echo Suites —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
333 OLD DR BAJUSZ —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2316 LLOYD DR Woodhouse 3T DF —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
744 DENVER AVE Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2033 CHARWOOD DR NEW 200 AMP SERVICE 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
1324 MACDONALD RD B MACDONALD MANOR —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2632 CORNET ST Service line replacement replacement —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
729 MONTEBELLO CIR FIRE/MOLD RECONSTRUCTION residential —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1409 SYDNEY CT Brackett 3T DF —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2039 CHARWOOD DR NEW 200 AMP SERVICE 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1927 CANDLELIGHT DR Quest Repipe with PEX repipe —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
516 THISTLEY LN REPLACE AC & GF - Cormier AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
213 HENRY JEFFERSON WAY 213 Henry Jefferson Way, Savannah, Elev. B 2 car side load, 1 car front residential —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
— 612 Argyll St - Building Permit residential —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
— 610 Argyll St - Building Permit residential —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1653 SENTINEL DR Kroger Store-#374 —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
650 BELAIRE AVE #467--Summit Pointe Block 3 Parking Garage —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
650 BELAIRE AVE #466 - Summit Pointe Block 3 Parking Garage —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
580 BELAIRE AVE Dollar Tree Garage 1- # 404 —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
580 BELAIRE AVE Dollar Tree Garage 2- # 403 —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
580 BELAIRE AVE DOLLAR TREE GARAGE 3 - #402 —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
580 BELAIRE AVE Dollar Tree Garage # 408 - Garage #5 —
2026-10-26 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1012 SEVILLE DR 1012 Seville Dr —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
680 ALLERY RD LOT 35 / 200 AMPS NEW SERVICE 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
672 ALLERY RD Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
670 ALLERY RD Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1025 LAND OF PROMISE RD Meter base replacement 200 amp 200A replacement —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1889 PAW PAW PL walker grove —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
1324 MACDONALD RD C MACDONALD MANOR —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1504 TRAJAN REACH Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2036 CHARWOOD DR NEW 200 A SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIAL 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
4112 1ST ST 100 Amps Feeder for Subpanel in Garage 100A —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2032 CHARWOOD DR NEW 200 A SERVICE 200A New installation —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
580 BELAIRE AVE Dollar Tree Garage # 396 - Garage #4 —
2026-10-26 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1736 POCATY RD NEW TEMPORARY POLE —
2026-10-26 Other
Source type: Commercial Sign Permit
638 INDEPENDENCE PKWY 100 CoaVAR —
2026-10-26 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
308 RIVERVIEW RD WHI 3200 Elev B SB-FL-CFP-21 residential —
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Permit Types in Chesapeake
Construction Activity in Chesapeake

New building permits in Chesapeake, Virginia show where construction activity is being recorded. Contractors can filter the available public records by trade, date, address, and project value to research projects and plan outreach using the fields the source publishes.

About Chesapeake Building Permits

Chesapeake, Virginia processes building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 3,898+ Chesapeake building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-06 from official city sources.

Building permits in Chesapeake can document new construction, renovations, and specialty work. The fields in a public record vary by filing, but may include a project address, scope, estimated cost, or contractor name. Use the displayed source information to evaluate whether a record is useful for your market research.

How Contractors Use Chesapeake Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers can use Chesapeake building-permit records to research visible construction activity. A permit may signal a project that is relevant to a particular trade, but the source record does not establish that its owner is seeking a bid.

Use the published date, project details, and any named business contact to research a project before outreach. Public records are not exclusive, and outreach results depend on the market, project, and your own process.

Eligible subscribers can receive trade-filtered alerts when new records are collected. Alert timing and field coverage follow the underlying source rather than a universal schedule.

PermitGrab methodology · Page data current as of · Source: Chesapeake VA Building Permits (ArcGIS) and Building Permits via Accela Citizen Access.

Who appears in Chesapeake permit records?

PermitGrab indexes 3,898 building permits in Chesapeake. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Chesapeake permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chesapeake is dated 2026-11-06. Newest permit date: 2026-11-06. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, and permit type, plus contractor name where the source publishes it. Use a recent published record for project research; it does not show bid availability or a request for service.

What construction appears in Chesapeake permit records?

Chesapeake permit activity covers 3,898 indexed permits. The records can cover new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, or tenant improvements. Their usefulness for a contractor or supplier depends on the published project details, timing, and service area.

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Search a business name to review its recorded permit activity in Chesapeake and the project details the public source publishes. Use the scope, timing, and address to research complementary work; a record is not a request for bids.

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How to look up Chesapeake building permits

Search recent Chesapeake, VA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chesapeake building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Chesapeake Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chesapeake?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3,898 building permits in Chesapeake, Virginia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

How fresh is the Chesapeake permit data?

PermitGrab checks the official source on each collection cycle. The source date and its observed update cadence are shown above, so you can judge the data’s recency before acting on it.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chesapeake?

Contractors find leads in Chesapeake by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then researching the recorded contractor and project activity. Contact details appear only where a public record includes them; saved-search email alerts track new matching records as they are published.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chesapeake — CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Contractor phone and website reveals are included where source-published. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Chesapeake permit data, by use case

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

Contractors & subs
Recent Chesapeake contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where the public source publishes them.
Home service companies
An addition or remodel can be useful project context for HVAC, plumbing, or warranty outreach. Review the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chesapeake provide project context for solar-market research. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Chesapeake renovations can identify properties for a policy-review workflow. Confirm coverage needs independently before contacting a property owner.
Material suppliers & manufacturer reps
Choose a product-line research workflow, then use published job type, description, and value fields where available for territory and demand research. A permit is not a materials order, purchase signal, or open bid.
Developers & new construction
Sort source-published new-construction records by project value and type to research active projects and property activity, with contractor details where the record publishes them.
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