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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Permit data through 2026-11-06

3,898 permits sorted by date

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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-09-23 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
801 BUTLER ST 19 New 400A 3PH service 400A New installation —
2026-09-23 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2241 CAPRI CIR 100 AMP TO 200 AMP UPGRADE / METERBASE REPLACEMENT 100A replacement —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
832 OKLAHOMA DR 832 Oklahoma Dr residential —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
3152 CEDARVILLE RD N MAGNELLA - LP SERVICE LINE residential —
2026-09-23 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
610 CONSTABLE DR Pool Bonding & Equipment – Inground / (4) 0-30 amps circuits / (1) 31-60 amps ci… 30A —
2026-09-23 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1053 KEMPSVILLE RD Travis - wtr htr —
2026-09-23 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
602 FLUME CT SCREENED PORCH 21X15 & OPEN DECK ADDITION 17X15 —
2026-09-23 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
2708 TOWNHOUSE LN G UNIT G - replace gas water heater same for same replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-23 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
4107 PORTSMOUTH BLVD 105 Rita's Ice Cream UNIT 105 / (11) plumbing fixtures —
2026-09-23 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
807 MONTEBELLO CIR 200 amp panel replacement - (23) 0-30 amps circuits / (3) 31-60 amps circuits / … 200A replacement —
2026-09-23 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
908 EXECUTIVE CT (2) HP A-A —
2026-09-23 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
408 JUSTIN QUAY 14'X18' SUNROOM ADDITION W/ 3'X6' STOOP & STAIRS- PUD - Htwe —
2026-09-23 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
700 ARGYLL ST MCKINNEY HOT TUB PROJECT - (1) 31-60 AMPS CIRCUITS 60A —
2026-09-23 Pool/Spa
Source type: Residential Pool or Hot Tub Permit
200 KWANZAN CT ABOVE GROUND POOL 16'ROUND - CORNER LOT - —
2026-09-23 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
760 FINCK LN DETACHED METAL BUILDING 30'X60' - residential —
2026-09-23 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Fire Permit
661 INDEPENDENCE PKWY 210 noaa —
2026-09-23 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
3900 MONTEREY CT Installing a dedicated line to the generator residential —
2026-09-23 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
437 SCHOOL HOUSE RD NOBLES_THREE-SEASONS ROOM —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1355 AUBURN HILL DR Swing - wtr htr —
2026-09-22 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
4300 AIRLINE BLVD water line line work —
2026-09-22 Interior Renovation
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
4200 HOLLAND BLVD STATE OF THE COMPANY BUILDOUT —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
920 RIDDLEHURST AVE REPLACE GAS FURNACE furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4409 CARRICK CT REPLACE GAS FURNACE AND AC UNIT AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3400 FROST FLOWER CT Gas water heater —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1300 PENROSE LN Water Heater Repl —
2026-09-22 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1325 KEATON WAY water line line work —
2026-09-22 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2202 WILMINGTON AVE LOT JL49 - (20) new plumbing fixture —
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
409 PEACEFUL RD Detached Garage 200 AMP New Service 200A New installation —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4009 WYANT CT GEORGE 260401659 - (1) AC, (1) Gas Furnace AC, furnace —
2026-09-22 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Fire Permit
700 HARE LN 101 Proximity Battlefield Bldg 4 —
2026-09-22 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
116 HARBOR WATCH DR REBUILD FRONT PORCH DECK AND STAIRS - UNIT 116 - BLDG 1 PH 1 - GB OVERLAY commercial —
2026-09-22 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2202 WILMINGTON AVE JL49 PLUMBING / LOT JL49 —
2026-09-22 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Fire Permit
1725 DEBAUN AVE Bubba's 33 —
2026-09-22 Fire Protection
Source type: Commercial Fire Permit
645 BELAIRE AVE Summit Pointe Block 4 Apartments —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
120 GOLDCREST DR gas water heater - like for like like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2604 LEYTONSTONE DR 339 SHAW 258848902 - GAS FURNACE/AC INSTALLATION AC, furnace New installation HVAC installation —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1528 JIMMY LN LOT 88 - AC / GF / HVAC / Duct, 1 dryer, 4 bath fans AC —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
820 WATERS RD STOVE REPLACEMENT replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
4601 WATSON WAY (1) Pool Bonding & Equipment – Above Ground —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
916 OLD FARM AVE replace gas water heater in attic replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1608 WILLOW AVE Install 5 switches, 10 outlets / (5) 0-30 Amps Circuits 30A New installation —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1440 TAFT RD null / LOT 1A / (2) HP A-A / (2) HVAC / Vent: 1- Dryer Vent, 1- Range Hood, 4- B… —
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1147 FAIRWAY DR Add and move lighting and outlets / (2) 0-30 Amps Circuits 30A New installation —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2928 E POINT DR AC / GF AC —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
725 BECKLEY LN AC / GF AC —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
904 INTRACOASTAL WAY LOT 6 - (2) AC / (2) GF / (2) HVAC / vent bath fans vent dryer vent range AC —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
120 MARIUS LOOP HVAC Permit for PG1E - (1) AC, (1) Gas Furnace, (1) HVAC, (1) Dryer, (4) Bath Fa… AC, furnace —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
122 MARIUS LOOP HVAC Permit for PG1D - (1) AC, (1) Gas Furnace, (1) HVAC, (1) Dryer, (4) Bath Fa… AC, furnace —
2026-09-22 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
124 MARIUS LOOP HVAC Permit for PG1C - (1) AC, (1) Gas Furnace, (1) HVAC, (1) Dryer, (4) Bath Fa… AC, furnace —
2026-09-22 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1600 CLARKS CIR PORCH / (2) 0-30 AMPS CIRCUITS 30A —
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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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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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