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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440
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2026-11-06
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Source date: 2026-11-06
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-13 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements
1724 ENGLISH AVE Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2689 POWELL CIR REPLACE 200 AMP METER BASE AND RUN (10) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT AND (1) 31 - 60 AMP C… 200A replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1432 MARTIN AVE REPLACE EXISTING OIL FURNACE furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3901 WEDGEWOOD CIR REPLACE STOVE replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1104 MASTERS ROW Shabazz/vfs - INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR DEHUMIDIFIER 30A New installation —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
1509 RING RD Elevator Modernization - (3) 0-30 amps circuits / (2) 61-100 amps circuits 30A —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
2409 HIGGINS CT Foundation Repairs —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
2689 POWELL CIR Repairs due to water damage —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD B UNIT B - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD C UNIT C - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD D UNIT D - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD E UNIT E - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD G UNIT G - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
825 FENTRESS RD THATCHER - SEPTIC TO SEWER LINE line work —
2026-08-13 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements
1648 SANDERSON RD 4.5' Pool Barrier Fence - Ghacham —
2026-08-13 Addition
Source type: Residential Addition Permit
1102 BRANDON CT WITHDRAWN SEE BLD-RES-2026-02435 -- Screened Porch Rear Addition 13'-2'' X10'-2'… —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2229 BUGLE DR N RP-94-2026 - INSTALL (1) OUTLET FOR (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT ANS (1) 31 - 60 AMP C… 30A New installation —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
2100 OLD GREENBRIER RD (1) Sewer Cap for Demo of Building line work —
2026-08-13 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
4008 LISAS COVE WAY WITHDRAWN ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED Shed —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
739 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-08-13 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
1101 MADISON PLZ Madison Plaza - #78 —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2739 MEADOW DR W Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-08-13 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements
1305 STUBEN ST Fence —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Driveway Entrance Permit - BLD
1040 WASHINGTON DR LOT 57 WASHINGTON HTS WI 1826 Elev B SB-FL-2FL2-CFP-21 —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
602 MILE CREEK LN INSTALL HP, DUCTS & BATH VENT New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
652 ESTATES WAY REPLACE EXISTING WATER LINE line work replacement —
2026-08-13 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1140 INLAND RD Garage additional blocks —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3505 MAXIM CT INSTALL (1) 31 - 60 AMP CIRCUIT 60A New installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
601 GENDRON ST REPLACE AC & GF - Compton AC replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
316 VENTOSA DR REPLACE GAS RANGE replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
640 EDGEWOOD ARCH 640 Edgewood - INSTALL (1) 31 - 60 AMP CIRCUIT 60A New installation —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
328 VESPASIAN CIR REPLACE EXISTING GAS WATER HEATER WITH TANKLESS tankless replacement Water heater —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
348 CONSERVATION XING Anne Robinson Electrical - INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT 30A New installation —
2026-08-13 Plumbing
Source type: Commercial Plumbing Permit
1853 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S (1) Grease Interceptor —
2026-08-13 Fence
Source type: Fence Permit with Building Code Requirements
1105 WATERS RD POOL BARRIER Fence install —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
328 VESPASIAN CIR INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR TANKLESS WTR HTR 30A New installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1408 CREEKVIEW DR MECH WORK —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1701 SANDERSON RD REPLACE HP - PENNYPACKER replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD A UNIT A - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1118 RODGERS ST REPLACE EXISTING GAS FURNACE AND AC AC, furnace replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
739 BATTLEFIELD BLVD S LURAY TERRACE SELF STORAGE (GB OVERLAY) - 200 AMPS TEMP POLE 200A —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD H UNIT H - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 New Construction
Source type: Commercial New Building Permit
622 INDEPENDENCE PKWY Home 2 Suites —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1328 MACDONALD RD F UNIT F - Heat Pump Air to Air and duct work heat pump —
2026-08-13 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1002 MAYFIELD AVE REPLACE 150A PANEL 150A replacement —
2026-08-13 Demolition
Source type: Demolition Permit
700 PILE AVE DEMO (1) 20X15 SHED —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3505 MAXIM CT INSTALL MINI SPLIT, (1) AC AND (1) GAS FURNACE AC, furnace, mini-spl… New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-13 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
2900 WILLOWWOOD DR REPLACE GAS DRYER replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
121 SISSON WAY ELECT Permit for PI59 JUDY, MARIA ANGELINA
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2026-08-12 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
455 SUPPLEJACK CT porch circuit GET LIT ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING
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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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