Norfolk Building Permits & Contractor Leads

4,849 indexed permits · 288 active contractors · 2,038 code violations · Norfolk, Virginia.

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“Over the last 90 days, 4,221 permits were pulled in Norfolk. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
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Norfolk building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 4,221
Total permit value (90d) $115,754,713
Active contractors 288
Newest permit 2026-07-31

PermitGrab tracks 288 active contractors who pulled 4,849 building permits in Norfolk, VA as of 2026-07-31. Live tracking of 2,038 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

Lagging · Expected daily • newest record 3d old

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Norfolk building permit activity

Contractors pulled 713 building permits in Norfolk over the last 30 days — down 23.3% from the prior 30 days, with $21,680,605 in declared project value across the 249 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,221 permits worth $115,754,713.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. VERIZON VA. INC. — 165 permits
  2. Southern Castings (VNG contractor) — 102 permits
  3. ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR — 74 permits
  4. Brian Wright — 68 permits
  5. COX COMMUNICATIONS — 51 permits
  6. Virginia Natural Gas — 34 permits
  7. Ryan Garland — 32 permits
  8. Dominion Energy — 26 permits
  9. WO Grubb Crane Rental — 24 permits
  10. Verizon — 21 permits
Biggest project this month
$16,000,000 · Building · 1045 E BRAMBLETON AVENUE
4,849
Indexed Permits
288
Active Contractors
2,038
Code Violations
20
Verified Phones
2026-07-29
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-07-31
Norfolk had 713 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 412 general construction, 75 hvac and 67 electrical. The average project value is $87,070.

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Virginia Natural Gas
2026-07-30
📍 1611 GARFIELD DRIVE
General Construction
COX COMMUNICATIONS
2026-07-29
📍 3444 N MILITARY HIGHWAY
General Construction
Miller Transfer
2026-07-27
📍 I-64
General Construction
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4,849 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-07-30 General Construction 1611 GARFIELD DRIVE Sidewalk, close (2) or more sections Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-30 General Construction 1611 GARFIELD DRIVE Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-29 General Construction 209 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Sidewalk, close (1) section Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-29 General Construction 209 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-29 General Construction 3444 N MILITARY HIGHWAY Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-29 General Construction 428 W LITTLE CREEK ROAD Sidewalk, close (1) section Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-29 General Construction 428 W LITTLE CREEK ROAD Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-28 General Construction 3444 N MILITARY HIGHWAY Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-27 General Construction I-64 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single ×3 Miller Transfer
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2026-07-23 General Construction 503 DUNE STREET Row Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 8105 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Lane, close (1) Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 138 GLENDALE AVENUE Row Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 138 GLENDALE AVENUE Lane, close (1) Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 503 DUNE STREET Lane, close (1) Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 1800 BERKLEY AVENUE EX Lane, close (1) Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 8105 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Row Cox Communications
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2026-07-23 General Construction 1615 MORRIS AVENUE Residential Concrete Additions
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2026-07-23 General Construction 1800 BERKLEY AVENUE EX Row Cox Communications
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2026-07-22 General Construction 956 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Lane, close (1) Cox Communications
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2026-07-22 General Construction 956 E LITTLE CREEK ROAD Row Cox Communications
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2026-07-21 General Construction 3030 LUXEMBOURG AVENUE Commercial WM Schlosser Co., Inc
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2026-07-21 General Construction 245 LAVALETTE AVENUE Commercial WM Schlosser Co., Inc
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2026-07-20 General Construction 770 BURKSDALE ROAD Sidewalk, close (1) section Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-20 General Construction 770 BURKSDALE ROAD Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-17 General Construction 1115 E INDIAN RIVER ROAD Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-17 General Construction Naval Amphibious Base Gate Hauling Oversize ‐ Single EAST COAST ABATEMENT
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2026-07-16 General Construction 713 GRANBY STREET Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-16 General Construction 713 GRANBY STREET Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-10 General Construction 6146 EASTWOOD TERRACE Residential Concrete Dean And Co.
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2026-07-10 General Construction 970 GOFF STREET Lane, under flagger control Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-09 General Construction City-wide Hauling Oversize ‐ Annual E.T. Gresham Co, Inc.
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2026-07-07 General Construction 6139 WAYNE CIRCLE Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-07 General Construction 1632 MORRIS AVENUE Residential Concrete Additions
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2026-07-07 General Construction 5736 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD Lane, close (1) Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-07 General Construction 6139 WAYNE CIRCLE Street, close section Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-07 General Construction 5736 AZALEA GARDEN ROAD Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-06 General Construction 933 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 933 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 6242 SEWELLS POINT ROAD Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 6242 SEWELLS POINT ROAD Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 1301 W OLNEY ROAD Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 880 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Lane, close (1) COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 1301 W OLNEY ROAD Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-06 General Construction 880 KEMPSVILLE ROAD Row COX COMMUNICATIONS
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2026-07-02 General Construction 2516 BALLENTINE BOULEVARD Sidewalk, close (1) section Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-02 General Construction 5701 CHAMBERS STREET Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-02 General Construction 2516 BALLENTINE BOULEVARD Row Virginia Natural Gas
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2026-07-01 General Construction I-64 Hauling Oversize ‐ Single Cranemasters, Inc
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 4 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. VERIZON VA. INC. 🔥 50 permits/30d Active 165 (110) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
2. Southern Castings (VNG contractor) ⚠️ 2 Active 102 (61) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
3. ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 74 (67) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
4. Brian Wright ⚠️ 1 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 68 (44) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
5. COX COMMUNICATIONS 📞 🔥 22 permits/30d Active 65 (45) - 🔒 Reveal
6. Virginia Natural Gas 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 35 (31) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
7. Ryan Garland 2 permits/30d Active 32 (32) - Verifying…
8. Dominion Energy 📞 Active 26 (12) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
9. WO Grubb Crane Rental 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 24 (21) - Verifying…
10. Verizon 9 permits/30d Active 21 (20) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
11. LANDSTAR RANGER 3 permits/30d Active 18 (16) - Verifying…
12. JRS Contracting Company Inc ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 17 (15) - Verifying…
13. City of Norfolk Department of… Active 17 (12) - Verifying…
14. Jackie Burns, Crofton Construction Services, Inc. 2 permits/30d 17 (10) - Verifying…
15. Verizon Wireless, Cellco… ⚠️ 10 7 permits/30d Active 12 (12) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
16. HRSD 3 permits/30d Active 12 (11) - Verifying…
17. Emily Johnson 1 permits/30d 11 (9) - 🔒 Reveal
18. CITY OF NORFOLK 5 permits/30d 11 (7) - 🔒 Reveal
19. Ashley Swenson, Dominion Energy 2 permits/30d 9 (9) - Verifying…
20. Andrew Bilyeu/Dominion Energy 9 (5) - Verifying…
21. PFC Construction 2 permits/30d 8 (8) - Verifying…
22. Blanchet Concrete Pumping LLC 3 permits/30d 8 (7) - Verifying…
23. Bennett Motor Express LLC 2 permits/30d 8 (7) - Verifying…
24. City of Norfolk Streets and… ⚠️ 2 4 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
25. Miller Transfer 📞 3 permits/30d 7 (7) - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Norfolk
Construction Activity in Norfolk

New building permits in Norfolk, Virginia indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Norfolk Building Permits

Norfolk, Virginia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4849+ Norfolk building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Norfolk requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Norfolk.

How Contractors Use Norfolk Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Norfolk use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Norfolk building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Norfolk electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Norfolk open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Norfolk this week?

The most active contractors filing in Norfolk right now include VERIZON VA. INC., Southern Castings (VNG contractor), ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR, Brian Wright and COX COMMUNICATIONS. PermitGrab tracks 288 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Norfolk permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Norfolk is dated 2026-07-31. Expected daily • newest record 3d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Norfolk right now?

In the last 30 days, Norfolk permitting activity covers 713 new building permits alongside 2,038 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

Three plays that win in Norfolk

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The same-day call

Filter Norfolk to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Norfolk — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

2,038 open code violations in Norfolk, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How to look up Norfolk building permits

Search recent Norfolk, VA building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Norfolk building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. 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 Norfolk Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norfolk Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Norfolk?

PermitGrab currently tracks 4849 building permits in Norfolk, Virginia. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Norfolk permit data?

PermitGrab collects Norfolk daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Norfolk?

Contractors find leads in Norfolk by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Norfolk — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

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Who buys this data?

Norfolk permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Norfolk = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Norfolk GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Norfolk addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Norfolk are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Norfolk renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Norfolk permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Norfolk mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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