Norfolk Building Permits & Contractor Leads

3,079 indexed permits · 0 active contractors · 335 code violations · Norfolk, Virginia.

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PermitGrab tracks 25 active contractors who pulled 3,079 building permits in Norfolk, VA as of 2026-06-20. Live tracking of 335 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.

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3,079
Indexed Permits
25
Active Contractors
335
Code Violations
2026-06-20
Last Updated
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Norfolk had 1203 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 558 general construction, 189 hvac and 154 electrical. The average project value is $104,851.

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2,513 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-11 General Construction 1595
Owner: BAL··· 🔒
Row VERIZON VA. INC.
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $12,000 425 THOLE STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction 766 A AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 Plumbing $3,000 1733 E OCEAN VIEW AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling ×2
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $25,000 813 BOTETOURT GARDENS One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $29,044 849 A AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction 1014 Residential EDC Construction
2026-06-11 General Construction $4,225 8221 NATHAN AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction 1115
Owner: DIG··· 🔒
Temporary Parking Kimberly Rosenthal
2026-06-11 Electrical 5020 BRUCE STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 Demolition $6,500 3749 DAVIS STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech 323 YARMOUTH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $54,000 710 CAROLINA AVENUE
Owner: FA ··· 🔒
One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 Signage 3401 TIDEWATER DRIVE Commercial
2026-06-11 Plumbing $10,000 226 LUCILE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 Plumbing 5415 STUDELEY AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction 517 LOUISA STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $24,000 3508 SOUTH WARWICK CIRCLE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $85,000 1014 KENTON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction 9521 SHORE DRIVE Commercial
2026-06-11 General Construction 8011 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Commercial
2026-06-11 Plumbing 8325 KANTER AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $23,000 8279 OLD OCEAN VIEW ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 Electrical 611 W BRAMBLETON AVENUE Commercial
2026-06-11 HVAC/Mech $5,000 9610 HAMMETT PARKWAY One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-11 General Construction $180,000 7320 GLENROIE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 1319 W OCEAN VIEW AVENUE Occupancy Certificate - Existing
2026-06-10 Electrical 724 E 28TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 7440 HAMPTON BOULEVARD Multi Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 3013 E VIRGINIA BEACH BOULEVARD Commercial
2026-06-10 Electrical $3,500 5403 ROLFE AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Electrical $17,249 2424 HEUTTE DRIVE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Plumbing $1,200 1502 COLON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction Address pending Hauling Oversize ‐ Annual Blanchet Concrete Pumping LLC
2026-06-10 Plumbing $3,063 822 48TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Electrical $3,200 714 CAROLINA AVENUE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 2812 GATE HOUSE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Electrical $1,000 810 UNION STREET
Owner: 810··· 🔒
One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction $85,000 617 W 29TH STREET Multi Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Electrical 3512 BUCKINGHAM STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 5215 COLLEY AVENUE Commercial
2026-06-10 Electrical $1,500 6139 EDWARD STREET Multi Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction 923 AVENUE J Occupancy Certificate - Existing
2026-06-10 General Construction $70,000 7924 CHESAPEAKE BOULEVARD Commercial
2026-06-10 General Construction $12,501 1421 KINGSTON AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Signage $14,280 1074 47TH STREET Commercial
2026-06-10 Electrical 3534 BREST AVENUE One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 Electrical 109 BLAKE ROAD One/Two Family Dwelling
2026-06-10 General Construction $15,000 324 W 30TH STREET One/Two Family Dwelling
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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. 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 105 (105) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
2. Southern Castings (VNG contractor) 🔥 33 permits/30d Active 82 (82) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
3. Brian Wright 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 52 (52) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
4. COX COMMUNICATIONS 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 37 (37) - Verifying…
5. ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 37 (37) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
6. Dominion Energy 8 permits/30d Active 25 (25) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
7. Ryan Garland 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 21 (21) - Verifying…
8. Virginia Natural Gas 📞 6 permits/30d Active 16 (16) - 🔒 Reveal
9. LANDSTAR RANGER 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 15 (15) - Verifying…
10. Jackie Burns, Crofton Construction Services, Inc. Active 14 (14) - Verifying…
11. WO Grubb Crane Rental 6 permits/30d Active 14 (14) - Verifying…
12. Andrew Bilyeu/Dominion Energy 2 permits/30d 9 (9) - Verifying…
13. JRS Contracting Company Inc 5 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
14. City of Norfolk Department of… 2 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
15. Ashley Swenson, Dominion Energy 1 permits/30d 7 (7) - Verifying…
16. Cranemasters, Inc 📞 6 (6) - 🔒 Reveal
17. Emily Johnson 3 permits/30d 6 (6) - 🔒 Reveal
18. Bennett Motor Express LLC 4 permits/30d 6 (6) - Verifying…
19. Verizon 📞 6 (6) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
20. PFC Construction 6 permits/30d 6 (6) - Verifying…
21. CITY OF NORFOLK 6 (6) Landscaping & Exterior - 🔒 Reveal
22. E.T. Gresham Co, Inc. 📞 2 permits/30d 5 (5) - 🔒 Reveal
23. ATLANTIC CONTRACTING & MATERIAL CO 5 permits/30d 5 (5) - Verifying…
24. Fridley Brothers INC 2 permits/30d 5 (5) - 🔒 Reveal
25. Blanchet Concrete Pumping LLC 3 permits/30d 5 (5) - Verifying…

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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 3079+ Norfolk building permits — updated periodically 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), Brian Wright, COX COMMUNICATIONS and ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR. PermitGrab tracks 25 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 2026-06-19. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. 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 1,203 new building permits alongside 335 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.

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335 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Norfolk Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Norfolk?

PermitGrab currently tracks 3079 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 on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated periodically, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the 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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