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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Published permit & code records

Permit data through 2026-11-06

3,898 permits sorted by date

Project value is blank on every record displayed here, so the Value column is omitted.

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-02 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
817 ERIK PAUL DR 12'X14' PERGOLA (VINYL) OVER DECK - GREEN —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1021 THRIVE PL 203 Residential Alteration Permit residential —
2026-10-02 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
716 SEAGRASS REACH Seaton Deck & Gazebo —
2026-10-02 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1301 CHELBROOK RD DECK REPLACEMENT & ADD HANDICAP RAMP 11X33 - MONROE —
2026-10-02 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1759 VOLVO PKWY DECK REBUILD 13' X 28' - STOCKTON —
2026-10-02 Windows & Doors
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1127 FAIRWAY DR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS REMOVING WINDOW, INSTALL SLIDING DOOR, ROUGH OPEN IS NOT CH… —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
711 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Spruce SB-RL-4BR-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
713 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Oak SB-RL-4BR-DK-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
— Lake Thrasher TH Shen Elev A residential ×4 —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
1713 LIBBY LN DR Horton Hazel Lake Thrasher Elev A SB-SL-CFP-CRP-21 residential —
2026-10-02 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
908 BAHAMA WAY Schwab Solar Install solar Solar PV —
2026-10-02 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
505 BOOTH CT INSTALL (2) PLUMBING FIXTURES —
2026-10-02 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
739 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S (11) FIXTURES —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
404 FLAX MILL WAY MCQ Charlotte Master Opt Only-21 residential —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2000 BROOKLAND DR B UNIT B - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— CH 6260 A SB-FL-1BR-LT-DB1-LS-FFP-CRP-21 1 beds residential —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
3212 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD REPLACE TANKLESS WH - MCDONALDS replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2100 YATES CIR REPLACE WH replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1109 FENTON QUAY gas water heater - like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
— Lake Thrasher TH Shen Elev A residential ×3 D R HORTON INC
2026-10-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
106 MCCOSH DR INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR SOLAR 30A solar New installation —
2026-10-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1204 GRENADIER DR Panel & MB —
2026-10-02 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1448 S EVA BLVD INSTALL (1) 61 - 100 AMP CIRCUIT FOR SOLAR 100A solar New installation —
2026-10-02 New Construction
Source type: Residential New Building Permit
1136 JACKSON AVE 1136 Jackson Ave residential —
2026-10-02 New Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
— DR Horton Lake Trasher Townhomes Master Opt Only-21 residential ×4 —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
207 TWIN OAKS CT Water Heater Repl —
2026-10-02 New Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
914 MACIE LN DR Horton Lake Trasher Townhomes Master Opt Only-21 residential —
2026-10-02 New Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
916 MACIE LN DR Horton Lake Trasher Townhomes Master Opt Only-21 residential —
2026-10-02 New Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
918 MACIE LN DR Horton Lake Trasher Townhomes Master Opt Only-21 residential D R HORTON INC
2026-10-02 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
— Lake Thrasher TH Shen Elev A residential Responsible Land Disturber…
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4931 ORIOLE DR STOVE REPLACEMENT replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
900 BROOKEDALE CT INSTALLED HP, AH, BATH FANS, DRYER VENT & DUCTS —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1831 LAND OF PROMISE RD NEW HOME HVAC residential New installation New construction —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1125 OLD VINTAGE RD gas water heater - like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1229 STEWART ST Replace HP, AH HS - Asante replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
106 HARBOR WATCH DR REPLACE HP - ADRIAN replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
237 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S 1 INSTALL (3) GAS PACK FOR ROOFTOP UNITS New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
3106 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD 100 REPLACE 2 HP - PLANET PT replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2006 BROOKLAND DR D UNIT D - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2004 BROOKLAND DR D UNIT D - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2004 BROOKLAND DR B UNIT B - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-02 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1119 CAVALIER BLVD INSTALL HP, EXHAUST, DUCTS - DESMI New installation HVAC installation —
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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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