Wake County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

377 indexed permits · 207 active contractors · 1,083 code violations · Wake County, North Carolina.

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Wake County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 354
Active contractors 207
Newest permit 2026-08-06

PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors who pulled 377 building permits in Wake County, NC as of 2026-08-06. Live tracking of 1,083 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.

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Wake County building permit activity

291 building permits were filed in Wake County over the last 30 days — up 708.3% from the prior 30 days. Over 90 days: 354 permits.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. Tool Time Electric — 24 permits
  2. Romanoff Electric Residential LLC — 15 permits
  3. IDEALELECTRIC — 13 permits
  4. ARS — 11 permits
  5. Tool Time Services — 11 permits
  6. Ideal Electric, Inc — 9 permits
  7. MSF Electric Inc — 6 permits
  8. J. Crabtree Electric Co. — 6 permits
  9. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC — 5 permits
  10. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC — 5 permits
377
Indexed Permits
207
Active Contractors
1,083
Code Violations
2026-06-13
Last Updated
Updated today · live from city records
Wake County had 291 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 134 hvac, 95 new construction and 27 general construction.

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1,460 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-08-06 General Construction 3617 LYNN RD RALEIGH NC 276133832 Property owner repair request Mark Purser
2026-08-06 General Construction 1516 LIATRIS LN RALEIGH NC 276136600 PROPERTY OWNER REPAIR REQUEST Ken Heflin
2026-08-05 General Construction 5009 OLD ELIZABETH RD RALEIGH NC 276165416 Contractor repair request Drainsemporium llc
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 1053 WINTER HAVEN DR KNIGHTDALE 27545 Whole Home Surge Protection Installation in main electrical panel garage new hvac_installation Turbo Electric LLC
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 6 TOWNE CRIER CT WENDELL 27591 200amp meter base replacement/200amp outdoor panel replacement replacement hvac_replacement BLAZE HCPE Triangle
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 304 COACH AND FOUR CT RALEIGH 27614 replace heat pump and air handler located in crawlspace serves 1st floor. replac… heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Newcomb and Company
2026-08-05 General Construction 1721 MEADOWFERN PL WILLOW SPRING 27592 Lot 90 FW - AOWE Single Family residential New Home Inc
2026-08-05 General Construction 851 INNOVATE AVE Unit: PUMP HOLLY SPRINGS 27540 6"x300' drilled Woodall's Pump
2026-08-05 HVAC/Mech 2922 BELLS POINTE CT APEX 27539 Replace like for like 2 ton AC, coil, and 40,000 BTU furnace in crawl space. 2 tons 40,000 BTU ac, furnace like for like replacement Powers electric llc
2026-08-05 General Construction 8913 NICEWONDER WAY WAKE FOREST 27587 new single family dwelling residential new_construction PermitFlow
2026-08-04 Violation 213 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 201 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 3100 BAYNAM POND DR WAKE FOREST 27587 Replace 3 ton gas package unit serving first floor. Located outside 3 tons replacement hvac_replacement Quick Electrical Contracting Inc
2026-08-04 Violation 716 KENYON SPRING DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 2100 LOWERY ESTATES DR WAKE FOREST 27587 add gas hookup for dryer in laundry room new Reliable Heating & Air
2026-08-04 Violation 161 OGDEN POND PL 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 212 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 724 KENYON SPRING DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 18 W HESTER CT WENDELL 27591 remove AHU and HP, Install new package unit. install new duct work in crawl spac… new hvac_installation On Point Heating and Cooling
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1820 PROC RIDGE LN KNIGHTDALE 27545 Change out Packaged gas system located outside of home. replacement hvac_changeout A Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2026-08-04 Violation 705 KENYON SPRING DR 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 Plumbing 4348 COLDWATER SPRINGS DR RALEIGH 27616 New System new ECI Construction
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1117 TURKEY TROT RD WENDELL 27591 Replace 17x20x48 Supply Plenum in the attic. Like for like. like for like replacement hvac_changeout Jay's Heating & Cooling LLC
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7313 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 Single Family Septic New Constructions new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 Violation 205 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 306 E HORTON ST 8.4.1 Development without Authorization In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 10508 WHITESTONE RD RALEIGH 27615 change out ductwork in crawl serving left side of home replacement hvac_changeout Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC
2026-08-04 Violation 212 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass Void
2026-08-04 Violation 136 OGDEN POND PL 95.01 Trash and Debris In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 515 SHEPARD SCHOOL RD 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1208 ELK FALLS DR WENDELL 27591 Installed a new 40a circuit in the garage for a sauna, panel and sauna are both … new hvac_installation Whitley Electrical Services LLC
2026-08-04 General Construction 7108 LAMMAS CT FUQUAY VARINA 27526 Per Andrew Thore - Needed in accordance to permit # ASP-176394-2026 Twin Timber Decks
2026-08-04 Violation 9002 OLD STAGE RD BUILDING INSTALLED ON PROPERTY WITH NO PERMITS SEE ZONING ATTACHMENTS In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 2108 POSSUM TROT RD WAKE FOREST 27587 replace first floor heat pump and air handler located in crawl space and heat pu… heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement Holm heating and cooling
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7033 LEANDO DR WILLOW SPRING 27592 Nema 1450 in garage Steady Hand Electrical, LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7308 RIVER GLEN CT RALEIGH 27614 replace tank w/h with tankless on exterior + run 10 ft gas line - No Trenching w… replacement hvac_replacement MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 4333 BLOSSOM HILL CT RALEIGH 27613 Install York 96% 2 Stage Furnace Retrofit located in the basement serving the wh… furnace new hvac_installation Comfort Monster RDU, LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 16029 NEW LIGHT RD WAKE FOREST 27587 REPLACING WHOLE HOUSE LP GAS PACKAGE UNIT. LOCATED ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE HOUSE… ARS
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7509 WEATHERED BARN WAY WENDELL 27591 New Construction Septic new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 Plumbing 7304 LONE SILO LN WENDELL 27591 New Construction Septic new Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC
2026-08-04 Plumbing 1304 HANNAHS VIEW DR RALEIGH 27615 Septic permit for an existing single family residential home to accommodate a po… Basic Plumbing Inc
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7605 DOUBLE E CT RALEIGH 27613 Replace 1.5 Ton Heat Pump Air Handler in Attic 2nd Floor 1.5 tons heat_pump replacement hvac_replacement MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7537 HOLLY SPRINGS RD RALEIGH 27606 repair riser for electrical service (fallen tree) hvac_repair E P I C Electric LLC
2026-08-04 Violation 308 SILENT FARM ST manuf. home damaged by fire see fire referral attached to the permit In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 7404 CY LN CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED WITH NO PERMITS In Progress
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1013 WHISPERING CREEK CT KNIGHTDALE 27545 EV charger installation new hvac_installation Corey N Craig Electric LLC
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 1016 OLD ZEBULON RD WENDELL 27591 replace standard electric Hot Water Heater with hp Hot Water Heater replacement hvac_replacement C&M Power LLC.
2026-08-04 HVAC/Mech 7305 COSTA VERDE CT WAKE FOREST 27587 200amp meter main combo upgrade 200A BLAZE HCPE Triangle
2026-08-04 Violation 209 QUINCY MEADOW AVE 95.01 Trash and debris In Progress
2026-08-04 Violation 1008 LOGAN CANYON LN 95.01 Noxious weeds and tall grass In Progress
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value
1. Tool Time Electric 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 24 (24) New Construction -
2. Romanoff Electric Residential LLC 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 15 (15) New Construction -
3. IDEALELECTRIC 7 permits/30d Active 13 (13) New Construction -
4. Tool Time Services 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) New Construction -
5. ARS 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 11 (11) HVAC -
6. Ideal Electric, Inc 9 permits/30d 9 (9) New Construction -
7. J. Crabtree Electric Co. 6 permits/30d 7 (7) New Construction -
8. MSF Electric Inc 6 permits/30d 6 (6) New Construction -
9. MOF LLC DBA: Michael & Son Services of NC LLC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
10. BLAZE HCPE Triangle 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
11. Modern Mechanical HVAC LLC 5 permits/30d 5 (5) HVAC -
12. Air Experts Heating Cooling LLC NEW 5 (5) HVAC -
13. Orca Blue, LLC 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
14. Ogilvie Enterprises, Inc 4 permits/30d 4 (4) New Construction -
15. Dawson's Electric & Air, Inc 4 permits/30d 4 (4) HVAC -
16. A Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC -
17. Eastwood Homes of Raleigh LLC NEW 3 (3) Plumbing -
18. Acme Well Service Company Inc NEW 3 (3) -
19. Cape Fear Air Conditioning and Heating Company, Inc 3 permits/30d 3 (3) HVAC -
20. Complete Solar, Inc. 1 permits/30d 3 (2) Solar -
21. Prime Electrical Company, LLC 2 permits/30d 3 (2) HVAC -
22. Oak Electric LLC 2 (2) Interior Renovation -
23. Mabry`s Electrical Service Inc. 2 (2) New Construction -
24. NAT Services LLC 1 permits/30d 2 (2) Interior Renovation -
25. A.Maynor Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2 permits/30d 2 (2) New Construction -

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Construction Activity in Wake County

New building permits in Wake County, North Carolina 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 Wake County Building Permits

Wake County, North Carolina processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 377+ Wake County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Wake County 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 Wake County.

How Contractors Use Wake County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Wake County 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 Wake County 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 Wake County 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 Wake County open data portal.

Who appears in Wake County permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Wake County right now include Tool Time Electric, Romanoff Electric Residential LLC, IDEALELECTRIC, Tool Time Services and ARS. PermitGrab tracks 207 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Wake County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Wake County is dated 2026-08-06. Updated daily • newest record from 22h ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Wake County right now?

In the last 30 days, Wake County permitting activity covers 291 new building permits alongside 1,083 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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1,083 code violations are on record in Wake County. An owner facing a citation can be a strong restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead; verify current status before outreach.

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How to look up Wake County building permits

Search recent Wake County, NC building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Wake County 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 Wake County Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wake County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Wake County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 377 building permits in Wake County, North Carolina. 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 Wake County permit data?

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How can contractors find construction leads in Wake County?

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Wake County permit data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Wake County = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Recent Wake County contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A Wake County addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Wake County are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Wake County renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Wake County permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Wake County 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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