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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Permit data through 2026-11-06

3,898 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
704 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Oak SB-RL-4BR-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
710 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Elm SB-RL-4BR-DK-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2186 EDWIN DR RETREAT @ EDINBURGH / LOT 84 —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
709 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Elm SB-RL-4BR-DK-21 4 beds residential HAV INC
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
706 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Spruce SB-RL-4BR-DK-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Condominium Permit
705 PLATEAU CT HAV CG RL Birch SB-RL-4BR-DK-21 4 beds residential —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2184 EDWIN DR RETREAT @ EDINBURGH / LOT 83 —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2180 EDWIN DR RETREAT @ EDINBURGH / LOT 81 ×2 —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
2904 FIRESIDE RD F LANDMARK —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
2904 FIRESIDE RD E LANDMARK —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
2904 FIRESIDE RD C LANDMARK —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2616 SUNRISE AVE 2616 Sunrise —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1358 AUBURN HILL DR Residential Mechanical Permit —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2049 IOWA ST 2049 Iowa St —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2845 E POINT DR Eugenio- 40G —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
502 COUNTRY CLUB CT REPLACE AC, GF, HP - Gardner AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
300 SLUICE CT REPLACE HP & GF - Beach replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
529 BELEM DR INSTALL TANKLESS WH - \WILLIAMS New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4101 5TH ST REPLACE AC & GF - Brooks AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1700 JOLLIFF RD REPLACE AC & GF AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
724 NORMAN WAY REPLACE GP - HAMILL replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2015 BROOKLAND DR A UNIT A - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2013 BROOKLAND DR C UNIT C - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2013 BROOKLAND DR B UNIT B - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2001 BROOKLAND DR D UNIT D - NEW REFRIGERANT LINES New installation HVAC installation —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— A to Z Solutions Willow Master Opt Only-21 residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
904 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Nans Elev A R swing residential Responsible Land Disturber…
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
906 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Barton Elev B R swing residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
908 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Barton Elev G R swing residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
910 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Shen Elev A L swing residential Responsible Land Disturber…
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
914 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Nans Elev A R swing residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
916 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Barton Elev F R swing residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
918 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Barton elev A residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
920 MACIE LN Lake Thrasher TH Shen Elev A residential Responsible Land Disturber…
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
705 PLATEAU CT Cedar Glen residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
2626 INDIAN RIVER RD (3) OUTLETS residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
1501 CLEARWATER LN pool heater residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
925 INTRACOASTAL WAY RIVERVIEW LANDING / LOT 15 residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
529 BELEM DR WILLIAMS - (2) gas outlets residential —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 107 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 106 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 105 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 104 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 103 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 102 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
2005 OLD GREENBRIER RD 101 RED TAG - GAS LINE commercial —
2026-10-01 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1712 RING RD Greenbrier Mall #49 —
2026-10-01 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Tent Permit
401 VOLVO PKWY 35th Anniversary Celebration Tent Rental commercial —
2026-10-01 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
911 INTRACOASTAL WAY RIVERVIEW LANDING / LOT 8 —
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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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