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
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440
Contractor names (90 days)
2026-11-06
Last Updated
Source date: 2026-11-06
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Commercial Sign Permit
2448 CHESAPEAKE SQUARE RING RD Walmart —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— MCQ Charlotte Elev B SB-FL-CFP-CRP-21 residential —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— McQ Savannah SB-FL-STB-CFP-CRP-21 residential ×2 —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
208 VELVA DR Tad Helm Chesapeake 1 SB-FL-CFP-21 residential —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
717 TURNBUCKLE CT Install 3 Intellijacks, 14 LF Supplemental Beam, 1300 Sqft CrawlSeal, 350 Sqft E… 1,300 sf residential —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
604 MOONEY RD replace 40 gal gas wh replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
805 DUNWOOD CT CORBIN —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
907 BERNARD LN null / LOT 11 AMPMOR ELECTRIC
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
905 BERNARD LN null / LOT 12 AMPMOR ELECTRIC
2026-10-14 Other
Source type: Commercial Sign Permit
824 TLUCHAK LN PEAKE ALLSTARS WALL SIGN (PUD) —
2026-10-14 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
4721 CHARLTON DR MASTER SUITE 16' X 24' & DECK 8' X 10' (ALREADY CONSTRUCTED) - ALVARENGA —
2026-10-14 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
4721 CHARLTON DR (4) PLUMBING FIXTURES FOR ADDITION —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
709 SHADOWOOD LN SFR - Foundation Repair/Encapsulation residential —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1449 BOXWOOD DR SFR - Foundation Repair/Encapsulation residential —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
716 CHARLES ST HARRIS 262865455 —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2320 BLUEWING LN 2 TON MINI SPLIT 2 tons mini-split —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Land Disturbing Permit - BLD
441 THISTLEY LN Preston Homes LOT 5 THISTLEY SFR Construction Plans-21 residential ×2 —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
513 MONTEVALE DR Installing 1 heat pump w-a split system, 1 ductwork, 2 exhaust heat pump —
2026-10-14 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2047 CHRISTIAN AVE lot 197 / 3 bath exhaust, 1 Heat pump a-a split system, installing 1 ductwork, 1… heat pump —
2026-10-14 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1136 Jackson AVE 1136 Jackson Ave residential —
2026-10-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1300 VOLVO PENTA DR Volvo Penta EDGE MECHANICAL INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Windows & Doors
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
752 CEDAR RD 110 752 cedar rd door install VISION POOLS & CONCRETE
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Fire Permit
2428 JOSEF THEURER LN Plasser American UST Closure BAY ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Contact details pending
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2026 ENGLE AVE Richards solar install solar New installation ×2 —
2026-10-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
3709 DAVIS AVE 3709 Davis Ave - Solar solar Solar PV —
2026-10-13 New Construction
Source type: Residential New Building Permit
1204 HAWTHORNE DR Hawthorne residential —
2026-10-13 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1704 LOCKARD AVE Hayden deck —
2026-10-13 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1001 PICCADILLY CT Sunroom Addition —
2026-10-13 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
740 WATERS RD Deck Installation —
2026-10-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
429 SCHOOL HOUSE RD Lamb Solar Install solar Solar PV ×2 —
2026-10-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1704 SPAR ST Manaugh Solar Install solar Solar PV ×2 —
2026-10-13 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1093 WASHINGTON DR Jones Solar Install solar Solar PV —
2026-10-13 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
1909 HUNT CLUB LN Residential Accessory Structure Permit residential —
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
903 BERNARD LN Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-13 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
4020 BIRCHWOOD AVE Rear Deck —
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
901 BERNARD LN Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-13 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1409 TINTERN ST Intown Suites-#241 —
2026-10-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1960 DIAMOND HILL RD Ciuti International —
2026-10-13 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
2909 SEVEN ELEVEN RD Shed Replacement residential —
2026-10-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
4 DRAKE CIR FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR - MCKEE INVESTMENTS LLC residential —
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
905 BERNARD LN Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
907 BERNARD LN Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-10-13 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
1614 CHESAPEAKE AVE South Norfolk Project —
2026-10-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
1113 FAIRWAY DR Residential Gas Permit residential —
2026-10-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
1900 PAW PAW PL LOT 1 MODEL 111 A 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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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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