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
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3105 GLENMAR ST 3105 Glenmar St / REPLACE AC AND FURNACE AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
902 TRAFALGAR CT 902 Trafalgar Ct - REPLACE AC AND GAS FURNACE AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-09 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1540 PINE GROVE LN DECK ADDITON 18X18.5 / 15X10 (CBPA) - LYDON —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
500 DISCOVERY DR CHKD - (2) GAS BOILERS —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
437 HEAD OF RIVER RD Davis/Vfs - (2) 15 Amps Circuits 15A —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Driveway Entrance Permit - BLD
276 GERTRUDE ST LOT 48 PATRIOTS RIDGE PH 2 - NVR Columbia Elev C SB-SL-SDY-FRR-FP-AS-FFP-CRP-21 residential —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Driveway Entrance Permit - BLD
1248 KIDBROOKE ST LOT 32 RIVERVIEW LANDING - Summit Elev A SB-SL-BT-1FD-CFP-21 residential —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Gas Permit
500 DISCOVERY DR CHKD (2) GAS OUTLETS commercial —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2905 PARKSIDE DR C INSTALL (3) 0 - 30 AND (1) 61 - 100 AMP CIRCUITS 100A New installation —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1202 MACDONALD RD Residential Mechanical Permit —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2909 LUXFORD CT C MORRISS —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2909 PARKSIDE DR G Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4137 REID ST Alston Tankless —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
2449 JOHNSTOWN RD SHIPLEY residential —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1348 CYPRESS PL Susan Hay (E-2761914) - 150 Amp panel replacement like for like same location. G… 150A replacement —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1704 DOCK LANDING RD Rehab —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Commercial Alteration Permit
612 GRASSFIELD PKWY INTER ALT - WALLS, FRAMING, FINISH, TRIMWORK ETC - KELLY'S TAVERN GRASSFIELD commercial —
2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1008 KEEL ST KVG 1008 Keel —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
4154 RIVER BREEZE CIR 4154 River breeze —
2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1010 KEEL ST KVG 1010 Keel —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1460 SHENANDOAH PKWY Residential Mechanical Permit —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2909 PARKSIDE DR B Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2909 PARKSIDE DR E Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
437 HEAD OF RIVER RD SFR - Encapsulation of Crawlspace residential —
2026-09-09 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
628 BAYWOOD TRL Dream Addition —
2026-09-09 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
434 COBBLEWOOD ARCH Dukes Solar Install solar Solar PV —
2026-09-09 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1446 CROSSWAYS BLVD Spring Hill Suites #304A 304A —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
4137 REID ST Alston 15A circuit 15A —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1017 WINCHESTER WAY replace water heater replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-09-09 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
2100 SPADINA AVE Bogowith Solar Install solar Solar PV —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3301 TAYLOR CT SUMTER - (1) Generator, (1) 101-200 Amps Circuit, (1) 200+ Amps Circuit 200A —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
2920 PRINCESS ANNE CRES SFR - Foundation residential —
2026-09-09 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
322 DUNN ST PROCTOR - SOLAR - INSTALL (32) – 13.120 kw DC Solar Panels on existing residenti… 13.12 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-09-09 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
429 WATERS RD DECK ADDITION 46.5X20.5 - WHITE —
2026-09-09 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
309 WENDOVER CT STORAGE SHED 16'X20' - CORNER LOT - Busam residential —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
434 COBBLEWOOD ARCH INSTALL SOLAR - (1) 0-30 Amps Circuit 30A solar New installation —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2905 PARKSIDE DR E Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2909 PARKSIDE DR A Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
209 ARCH RD Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1524 SANDERSON RD Pool room bathroom —
2026-09-09 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
657 SIGN PINE RD CURLING —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
2905 PARKSIDE DR D Commercial Electrical Permit —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
502 LAS GAVIOTAS BLVD RANGE residential —
2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
5017 ORIOLE DR (1) plumbing fixture —
2026-09-09 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
1800 INDIAN CREEK RD (22) NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2840 MARTINS POINT WAY PACITTI - (1) Generator, (1) 200 Amps Circuit to Generator 200A —
2026-09-09 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1446 CROSSWAYS BLVD Spring Hill Suites #304B —
2026-09-09 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— NVR Lehigh Elev C SB-SL-1BRB-LT-FR-FP-FFP-21 residential —
2026-09-09 New Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
921 MICHAEL DR A 921-A (RIGHT) LOT 123 BROADMOOR ANNEX - HOM Trestle Duplex SB-FL-CFP-21 residential —
2026-09-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2449 JOHNSTOWN RD SHIPLEY - (1) Generator, (1) 61-100 Amps Circuit, (1) 200 Amps Circuit 100A —
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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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