Demolition permits in Wilmington & New Hanover County, NC
229 demolition permits were filed in Wilmington & New Hanover County in the last 12 months, and 41 in the last 30 days. That's 6% of the demolition permits filed at the North Carolina offices we read, and 3% of all New Hanover County's permits.
Permits filed with New Hanover County, most of them in Wilmington. More on all building permits in Wilmington & New Hanover County and demolition permits at every office we read.
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- Last 12 months
- 229
- Last 90 days
- 93
- Last 30 days
- 41
- Average declared value
- $259K
- across 33 permits with a value
Does this work need a permit in Wilmington & New Hanover County?
Yes. Demolishing or removing a building needs a building permit before work starts. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), the same in every permit office — the statewide guide explains what it means for the permit records.
By month
Where in Wilmington & New Hanover County
The ZIP codes with the most demolition permits. Each linked ZIP has its own page.
Who's pulling demolition permits in Wilmington & New Hanover County
Ranked by permits in the last 12 months.
| Contractor | Last 12 months | Last 90 days |
|---|---|---|
| Ingram Bros Inc | 21 | 4 |
| Deck And Patio Tuneup Inc | 9 | 1 |
| 4 Seasons Demolition Inc | 7 | 5 |
| Dae Building Inc | 6 | 3 |
| Timeless Properties Inc | 5 | 1 |
| Hallmark Building Corporation | 4 | 0 |
| Rodgers Builders | 4 | 4 |
| Sexton Construction Coastal LLC | 3 | 0 |
| Monteith Construction Corp | 3 | 3 |
| Of The Essence Designs LLC (Gc) | 3 | 2 |
| Lightning Labor Construction Services LLC | 3 | 0 |
| Ghhp LLC | 2 | 0 |
Recent permits
A sample from 30 or more days ago. Permit Search and the daily email have them as they're filed.
| Address | Type | Value | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 N 3RD COMPLEX #308Wilmington 28401 | DemolitionNHC Commercial Demolition | — | Issued | |
| 5204 KINGS CASTLE INDIVIDUALCastle Hayne 28429 | DemolitionNHC Residential Demolition | — | Issued | |
| 4621 PARMELE INDIVIDUALCastle Hayne 28429 | DemolitionNHC Residential Demolition | — | In review | |
| 837 FOX RIDGE INDIVIDUALWilmington 28405 | DemolitionNHC Residential Building | $41K | Issued | |
| 222 MIDDLE SOUND LOOP INDIVIDUALWilmington 28411 | DemolitionNHC Residential Building | $19K | Submitted |
41 more permits filed in Wilmington & New Hanover County in the last 30 days
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Demolition permits in Wilmington & New Hanover County: common questions
- How many demolition permits are filed in Wilmington & New Hanover County?
- 229 in the last 12 months and 41 in the last 30 days — 6% of the demolition permits filed at all the North Carolina offices we read. The busiest ZIP codes were 28403 (39), 28409 (37) and 28412 (31). Permits filed with New Hanover County, most of them in Wilmington.
- Who pulls the most demolition permits in Wilmington & New Hanover County?
- By permits in the last 12 months: Ingram Bros Inc, Deck And Patio Tuneup Inc and 4 Seasons Demolition Inc. The table above has the most active twelve, each linked to its own page where it has one.
- Does demolition need a permit in Wilmington & New Hanover County?
- Yes. Demolishing or removing a building needs a building permit before work starts. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), so it's the same in every permit office in the state.
Related
Demolition permits in other places
- Charlotte & Mecklenburg County1,346
- Asheville347
- Raleigh335
- Greensboro255
- Durham250
- Wake County207
- Cabarrus County191
- Gaston County126
- Brunswick County94
- Johnston County80
- Onslow County57
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Source: TarSignal, from North Carolina public building permit records, data through October 28, 2026. Refreshed nightly. Counts include every permit type a jurisdiction files — trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as building permits — so one project can appear more than once. Values are what the applicant declared, where the jurisdiction records one. We keep improving how we collect each office's permits, so a count that steps up suddenly usually means more complete records, not more construction.