Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
PO Box 8214, Virginia Beach, VA, 23450
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Porter Contractors HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
Porter Contractors, Virginia Bch, Po Box 8214, Virginia Beach, VA (Owned by: James Mcdowall) holds a Residential Building (Rbc), Commercial Building (Cbc), Electrical (Ele), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) license according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Porter Contractors, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Porter Contractors Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 306-1018
Address: PO Box 8214, Virginia Beach, VA 23450
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Quality
104
91st percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Porter Contractors has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Porter Contractors has worked on at least
16.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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13 projects
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Mechanical projects |
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6 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Porter Contractors mostly works on
mechanical project
and hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,750. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New 24, 000 btu 3-way heat pump condensor with (2) 12, 000 btu wall hung air handlers and (1) 9, 000 btu wall air handler. located in new construction garage. electrical to be provided by an electrician
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
2022-MECR-23193
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of replacement of 2 type 1 hoods that are being relocated. vent is type g stainless steel ul listed with two layers of fire wrap (for the hoods). plugging in 3 fryers 1 oven and range
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
2024-MECC-28569
Status:
complete
Fee:
$112
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 1 intake vent and 2 exhaust systems per attached drawings
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
2025-MECC-07918
Status:
final
Fee:
$152
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 4 ducting systems for mechanical equipment installed with permit # 2023-mecc-17448. plans submitted with building permit # 2023-bdca-04073
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
2023-MECC-18575
Status:
complete
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant buildout suite 102 tribal axe. a-3 use (axe throwing facility) with a-2 restaurant/dining area. ** attention ** drop out ceiling tiles to be utilized in areas as shown on drawings fire sprinkler protection is code compliant d corey 10/7/19
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
2019-MECC-29792
Status:
complete
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of 2 type 1 range hoods with ventilation and ductwork. full spec sheet and drawing included
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
2024-MECC-25920
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Inatallation of 1 9000 btu mini split system and 1 12000 btu mini split system. relocate 3 4 ducting lines
Valuation:
$6,750
Permit #:
2024-MECR-04293
Status:
final
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 106 - oven specs included
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
2025-MECC-04954
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of new gas line from new meter to range with manifold. approx 60ft up to and through attic to kitchen to range location
Valuation:
$2,595
Permit #:
2023-GASR-20920
Status:
complete
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Install customer furnished type 1 grease hood with exhaust and make up air fans with curbs. provide and install all welded duct that will be welded liquid tight. provide and install required fire wrap. two layers. provide and install make up air duct and stainless steel for back wall
Valuation:
$5,750
Permit #:
2019-MECC-23547
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations building out for rythm bar & grill - buse group (a2 <50 occupants). code compliant hood termination details to be field verified. *final eng. letter required for structural work to accomodate new shaft enclosure in lieu of special inspections* *space will utilize common area restrooms per submitted fixture calcs. restrooms to be accesible to public at all times bu... see more
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
2019-MECC-11912
Status:
complete
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 560
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
2024-MECC-27356
Status:
final
Fee:
$132
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 1 new 250k btu natural gas pool water heater. existing gas meter. 2 psi
Valuation:
$1,245
Permit #:
2024-GASR-21804
Status:
complete
Fee:
$65
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 9000 btu mini split. installation of 2 100 cfm exhaust fans
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
2024-MECR-00061
Status:
final
Fee:
$127
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of (4) 5.0 ton heat pumps & (4) air handlers. like for like installation
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
2023-MECC-17448
Status:
complete
Fee:
$265
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of (4) 5.0 ton heat pumps & (4) air handlers. like for like installation
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
2023-MECC-17448
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of existing 3.0 air conditioner and 80k btu ng furnace. like for like
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
2022-MECR-01493
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of new type 1 hood with exhaust tied in to hood and 300, 000 btu double stack pizza oven. all equipment is like for like
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
2020-MECC-02240
Status:
complete
Fee:
$162
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing carport to living area. new bedroom and bathroom. removing brick veneer on front wall and replacing with siding
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
2020-MECR-02242
Status:
complete
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Lot 54 hoye - 1230 commerce avenue single family residence
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-RES-2024-00495
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Porter Contractors License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705047779 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Residential Building (Rbc), Commercial Building (Cbc), Electrical (Ele), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Porter Contractors at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
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104
BuildZoom Score
175
Permits
- Building permit records show that Porter Contractors has worked on 175 permitted projects.
Porter Contractors Employees
JM
James Mcdowall
Owner