4,915 indexed permits · 288 active contractors · 2,038 code violations · Norfolk, Virginia.
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“Over the last 90 days, 4,406 permits were pulled in Norfolk. A permit is proof of work, and proof of work is a real lead.”
| Permits (last 90 days) | 4,406 |
|---|---|
| Total permit value (90d) | $127,536,662 |
| Active contractors | 288 |
| Newest permit | 2026-08-04 |
PermitGrab tracks 288 active contractors who pulled 4,915 building permits in Norfolk, VA as of 2026-07-31. Live tracking of 2,038 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.
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Contractors pulled 709 building permits in Norfolk over the last 30 days — down 4.3% from the prior 30 days, with $35,027,925 in declared project value across the 444 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 4,406 permits worth $127,536,662.
4,915 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | City-wide | WO Grubb Crane Rental | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | I-564 | Bennett Motor Express LLC | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 1315 COLONIAL AVENUE | Rachael Shaughnessy | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 201 ROGERS AVENUE | Verizon Wireless, Cellco… | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | I-564 | LANDSTAR RANGER INC | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | City-wide | Mike Devers Construction | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 502 PARK AVENUE | Windstream Communications, Jerry Richardson | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 502 PARK AVENUE | Windstream Communications, Jerry Richardson | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 113 HUNTSMAN ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 1092 KENNEDY STREET | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 628 REDGATE AVENUE | Paul S Judd | |
| 2026-07-29 | General Construction | — | 401 BEECHWOOD AVENUE | Verizon Wireless, Cellco… | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 114 E WESTMONT AVENUE | SITUATION SOLUTIONS ONE INC | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 7550 TIDEWATER DRIVE | Zandler Inc. | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 503 DUNMORE STREET | Alison Kirby | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 868 INGLESIDE ROAD | ANTHONY BISABA BANSON | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 224 BETTY COURT | Jamie Mesta | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 1624 ESQUIRE STREET | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 555 E LIBERTY STREET | Trane Mid-Atlantic | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 1624 ESQUIRE STREET | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 113 HUNTSMAN ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | I-64 | LANDSTAR INWAY | |
| 2026-07-28 | General Construction | — | 1818 BROWN AVENUE | Jackie Burns, Crofton Construction Services, Inc. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 7737 HAMPTON BOULEVARD | Taylor Transport Inc | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 1207 NORTH SHORE ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | I-64 | tidewater express inc | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | City-wide | Norfolk Southern Railway Co. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 7501 RUTHVEN ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 1048 ALGONQUIN ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 6581 TIDEWATER DRIVE | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 450 BOUSH STREET | Bay Area Movers | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 200 PARK AVENUE | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 200 PARK AVENUE | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 2008 CROMWELL DRIVE | JRS Contracting Company Inc | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 2540 MCKANN AVENUE | Verizon | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 201 W 21ST STREET | Aviance Woods | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 717 DELAWARE AVENUE | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 8145 CAMELLIA ROAD | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 7403 CHIPPING ROAD | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 626 MUSKOGEE AVENUE | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 1097 NORVIEW AVENUE | VERIZON VA. INC. | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 2125 TALLYHO TERRACE | Wayne E. Kelly | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 717 DELAWARE AVENUE | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-27 | General Construction | — | 8145 CAMELLIA ROAD | ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR | |
| 2026-07-26 | General Construction | — | 8711 TIDEWATER DRIVE | — | |
| 2026-07-26 | General Construction | — | 2715 DEBREE AVENUE | — | |
| 2026-07-26 | General Construction | — | 614 VIRGINIA AVENUE | — | |
| 2026-07-25 | General Construction | — | 864 LASSER DRIVE | ×2 — | |
| 2026-07-25 | General Construction | — | 1045 NORTH LEXAN CRESCENT | — |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 4 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. VERIZON VA. INC. 🔥 50 permits/30d Active | 165 (110) | Verifying… |
| 2. Southern Castings (VNG contractor) ⚠️ 2 Active | 102 (61) | Verifying… |
| 3. ROSS AND SONS / VNG SUB CONTRACTOR 🔥 24 permits/30d Active | 74 (65) | Verifying… |
| 4. Brian Wright ⚠️ 1 🔥 10 permits/30d Active | 68 (44) | Verifying… |
| 5. COX COMMUNICATIONS 🔥 22 permits/30d Active | 65 (44) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 6. Virginia Natural Gas 🔥 14 permits/30d Active | 35 (27) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 7. Ryan Garland 2 permits/30d Active | 32 (32) | Verifying… |
| 8. Dominion Energy Active | 26 (12) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 9. WO Grubb Crane Rental 🔥 10 permits/30d Active | 24 (20) | Verifying… |
| 10. Verizon 9 permits/30d Active | 21 (20) | Verifying… |
| 11. LANDSTAR RANGER 3 permits/30d Active | 18 (15) | 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) | 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. Bennett Motor Express LLC 2 permits/30d | 8 (7) | Verifying… |
| 23. Blanchet Concrete Pumping LLC 3 permits/30d | 8 (7) | Verifying… |
| 24. Miller Transfer 3 permits/30d | 7 (7) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 25. City of Norfolk Streets and… ⚠️ 2 4 permits/30d | 7 (7) | Verifying… |
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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.
Norfolk, Virginia processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 4915+ 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.
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.
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.
The most recent permit indexed for Norfolk is dated 2026-07-31. Expected daily • newest record 4d 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.
In the last 30 days, Norfolk permitting activity covers 709 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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PermitGrab currently tracks 4915 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.
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.
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