Chesapeake Building Permits & Project Research

3,851 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 2026-11-05

PermitGrab tracks 3,851 building permits in Chesapeake, VA as of 2026-11-05, including 440 active contractors identified from filings in the last 90 days.

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3,851
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440
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2026-11-05
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Source date: 2026-11-05
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Date Type Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
3985 STARBOARD RD REPLACE LIKE FOR LIKE GAS FURNACE AND AC SYSTEM AC, furnace like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
2044 RIVER PEARL WAY (2) Fixtures —
2026-08-10 Structural
Source type: Bulkhead, Pier, Dock and Boat Lift Permit
4114 MINGO TRL LIVING SHORELINE / RIP RAP - MELLOTT —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
640 NORCOVA DR REPLACE 220A METER BASE 220A replacement —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1409 BAYBERRY CT S E-2770031 | Brandon Dimino —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
712 HILDA PINE DR Water Heater Repl —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
129 ROBERT HALL CT Estes Express Lane #235 —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1318 BAINBRIDGE BLVD South Norfolk Homes —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
212 ELEY ST IMT Construction 18' x 47' Model CWL-CFP-21 —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
208 HENRY JEFFERSON WAY NVR Lehigh Elev C SB-SL-1BRB-LB-LT-AS-FFP-21 —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Building Permit
316 RIVERVIEW RD WHI 3200 Elev C SB-FL-CFP-21 —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1312 WANCHESE CT Solar - INSTALL (4) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUITS 30A solar New installation —
2026-08-10 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
1313 SEBASTIAN CT SOLAR - INSTALL (25) – Bocachica solar Solar PV —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
3114 FAIRVIEW ST 201 RESIDENTIAL HOME CARE FOR (1) INDIVIDUAL FOR CO - APT 201 residential —
2026-08-10 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
3201 DRAWBRIDGE CT SOLAR - INSTALL (35) – Overton solar Solar PV —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3224 BRUNO DR (1) 31-60 - solar - Wilkins solar —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
432 MOORES LNDG SFR - FOUNDATION - AE FLOOD ZONE residential —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
130 CHASE LN BUILDING 2 - NEW 400A SERVICE - KINGSBOROUGH 400A New installation —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
120 CHASE LN BUILDING 3 - NEW 400A SERVICE - KINGSBOROUGH 400A New installation —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2328 SOUTHERN PINES DR REPLACE 200A PANEL 200A replacement —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
814 GREENBRIER CIR C Chugach Renovation Suite C —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
2129 SUMMER BREEZE RD Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
1044 AUSTIN DR Install generator - Mack New installation HVAC installation —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1326 MACDONALD RD D UNIT D - (1) Heat Pump Air to Air, Duct Work - REPLACEMENT heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1326 MACDONALD RD E UNIT E - (1) Heat Pump Air to Air, Duct Work - REPLACEMENT heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1326 MACDONALD RD F UNIT F - (1) Heat Pump Air to Air, Duct Work - REPLACEMENT heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1326 MACDONALD RD G UNIT G - (1) Heat Pump Air to Air, Duct Work - REPLACEMENT heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Gas Permit
3901 WEDGEWOOD CIR (1) OUTLET —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Commercial Mechanical Permit
1326 MACDONALD RD H UNIT H - (1) Heat Pump Air to Air, Duct Work - REPLACEMENT heat pump replacement HVAC replacement —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3409 BAINBRIDGE BLVD 200a new service 200A New installation —
2026-08-10 HVAC
Source type: Residential Mechanical Permit
410 E HILL LN REPLACE GAS WTR HTR LIKE FOR LIKE like for like replacement HVAC changeout —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1232 DUKE OF SUFFOLK Buchanan- INSTALL (1) 31 - 60 AMP CIRCUIT FOR OUTDOOR UNIT 60A New installation —
2026-08-10 Solar
Source type: Residential Alteration Permit
916 HATHAWAY CT INSTALL ( 28 ) 12.32 kW DC Solar Panels on existing residential roof 12.32 kW solar Solar PV —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
916 HATHAWAY CT (1) 31-60 - solar - BECERRA solar —
2026-08-10 Plumbing
Source type: Residential Plumbing Permit
109 THRASHER RD 109 Thrasher - INSTALL (3) PLUMBING FIXTURES —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
1409 BAYBERRY CT S E-2770031 | INSTALL (1) 0 - 30 AMP CIRCUIT FOR BACK PATIO 30A New installation —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
70 KNELLS RIDGE BLVD 486 - VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC —
2026-08-10 New Construction
Source type: Residential Accessory Structure Permit
2111 SPARROW RD Deck —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Permit Request
2647 BENEFIT RD 2647 Benefit Rd - Building Permit —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
70 KNELLS RIDGE BLVD 485 - VETERANS AFFAIRS CLINIC —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Commercial Electrical Permit
120 CHASE LN Kingsborough Square —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Residential Model - Plan Review
— Ashburn Meadows HAV INC
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
70 KNELLS RIDGE BLVD #487 - Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic —
2026-08-10 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
3121 WHITE TAIL CT Residential Electrical Permit —
2026-08-10 General Construction
Source type: Amusement Device Permit
2500 RODGERS ST Celebration of Summer —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
70 KNELLS RIDGE BLVD #488 - Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic —
2026-08-10 Other
Source type: Elevator Certificate
733 CURTIS SAUNDERS CT ESCP Unit 4C - 475 —
2026-08-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
520 FOXGATE QUARTER INSTALL INGROUND POOL BONDING AND EQUIPMENT SEABOARD ELECTRICAL CORP
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2026-08-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
4211 BURDETT ST GARAGE WIRING - INSTALL (6) 0 - 30, (1) 31 - 60 , AND (1) 61 - 100 AMP CIRCUITS 100A New installation SEABOARD ELECTRICAL CORP
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2026-08-09 Electrical
Source type: Residential Electrical Permit
4301 GALSTON CT INSTALL INGROUND POOL BONDING AND EQUIPMENT SEABOARD ELECTRICAL CORP
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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 3,851+ Chesapeake building permits — newest permit date: 2026-11-05 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 3,851 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 2026-11-05. Newest permit date: 2026-11-05. 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 3,851 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 3,851 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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