recent building permits…
North Carolina has 564 building permits on file, with 191 new permits filed in the last 30 days. That's steady construction activity across the state, and it means real opportunities for contractors looking to generate leads from active projects. Charlotte dominates the permit activity with 432 permits on file, followed by Matthews, Mecklenburg, Huntersville, and Cornelius. If you're a roofer, HVAC tech, plumber, or electrician, these cities are where the work is happening. Most permits fall into the "other" category (250 permits), but commercial projects (159 permits) and renovations (86 permits) represent significant opportunities. Electrical work appears on 19 permits, while pool projects account for 17. Using permit data to find leads gives you a competitive advantage. You can identify active projects before competitors, reach property owners and GCs early in the construction timeline, and focus your efforts on cities with the highest activity. The data shows what's being built, where it's being built, and when owners are most likely to need your services.
Search our building permit database to find active projects in your service area. Filter by permit type (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, etc.) to focus on work that matches your trade. New permits are added regularly, so you can identify projects early when decisions about subcontractors and suppliers are still being made. This beats waiting for job boards or hoping someone calls you.
Charlotte leads with 432 permits on file. Matthews and Mecklenburg follow with 33 permits each, then Huntersville with 27 and Cornelius with 25. If you're looking to concentrate your efforts, Charlotte is where the volume is. But the secondary cities still offer solid opportunities with less competition than Charlotte typically sees.
Other permits (250) make up the largest category, followed by commercial projects (159) and renovations (86). If you work electrical, there are 19 electrical permits on file. Pool projects account for 17 permits. Commercial and renovation work tend to be larger jobs with good margins, so those two categories are worth paying attention to if your trade applies.
1,727 recent building permits filed in North Carolina.
1,727 permits
Removing old deck and installing a 14x16 screened in porch. We will be installing a ceiling fan.
Replace expired permit#bldnr-053404-2024 9096 sf solar panel installation of a 138.03 kw dc 120 kw a
Like for like shingle replacement. Remove/replace asphalt shingles roof to deck. Install new felt, I
Like for like shingle replacement. Remove/replace asphalt shingles roof to deck. Install new felt, I
Like for like shingle replacement. Remove/replace asphalt shingles roof to deck. Install new felt, I
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Screened in porch. Expired permit: BLDR-023146-2024
Utility Innovation Group Restrooms Renovation Interior Alteration of existing warehouse space to con
Nc education lottery - b occ 18037 sf work in multiple stes on mutiple floors ---building is 5 story
Demo existing deck and construct new 15'x10' screen porch with electric included (ceiling fan, outle
Kitchen reno proj/renovating existing space - no review bldg permitkitchen reno/upfit,new pantry,cabinets,appliances/batroom relocate,sliding door install
NSFD; Burnette North lot 10 Crawlspace Foundation Garage Mono Slab Fireplace in Family Room Rear por
Remove front stoop and step and construct new front covered porch
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