Updated: May 24, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
415 N 7th St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
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In the vivid tapestry of Wilmington neighborhoods, your home deserves to shine with quality craftsmanship that reflects its unique character. At Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint, we transform living spaces into works of art, merging skill with vision. Our dedicated team offers a complete range of painting services to meet the diverse needs of our Wilmington clients. Whether it's refreshing the vibrant hues of your kitchen cabinets or elevating the elegance of your entire residence, our residential painting and kitchen cabinet painters are here to achieve your desired aesthetic. We specialize in interior house painting, ensuring every room radiates with beauty and style. Beyond interiors, our professionals adeptly handle exterior surfaces, displaying excellence in both residential and commercial projects. If you're looking for personalized attention and meticulous detail from trusted Wilmington painters in North Carolina, look no further than Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint—where every brushstroke matters.
From BuildZoom: of the Essence Design+build and Paint, 415 N 7th St, Wilmington, NC holds a Building license according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
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of the Essence Design+build and Paint Contact Information
Phone Number: (910) 547-7410
Address: 415 N 7th St, Wilmington, NC 28401
of the Essence Design+build and Paint Wilmington
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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of the Essence Design+build and Paint has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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15 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that of the Essence Design+build and Paint has worked on at least
29.0 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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16 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that of the Essence Design+build and Paint mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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6 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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Building Permits by of the Essence Design+build and Paint
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Existing 2, 100 sq. ft. single family residence located on 0.4856 acres; the scope of work assistance to the owner with space planning. creating a bathroom master closet office space and renovation of master bathroom. replacing doors and windows. superficial wall framing creates master closet and office space. mep's responsible for own permits
Valuation:
$231,609
Permit #:
24-000426
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nhc residential electrical - alteration/renovation
2025-07-09
Dorschied electrical -- 50 amps removing a load bearing wall in kitchen per the engineers asthetic uplift to kitchen including replacing cabinets and upgrading plumbing fixtures. chage electric range to gas range
Valuation:
$55,145
Permit #:
25-025915
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Removing a load bearing wall in kitchen per the engineers asthetic uplift to kitchen including replacing cabinets and upgrading plumbing fixtures. chage electric range to gas range
Valuation:
$55,145
Permit #:
25-024574
Status:
issued
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Turning unfinished attic space into livable occupies space. all framing will be nonload bearing to create walls and hallways and a bathroom. plumbing will be added electrical outlets and circuits will be extended to provide more power up there. a mini split hvac unit will be added as well. no existing structural changes will take place
Valuation:
$132,348
Permit #:
23-006818
Status:
expired
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No plans interior renovations: new epoxy flooring in the kitchen area new lighting new flooring in the dining room and bathrooms new bathrooms partitions countertops replace 3 storefront windows paint entire restaurant new ceiling tiles
Valuation:
$591,664
Permit #:
25-01113
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,183
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building addition general repairs renovation and accessory permit application
2025-03-13
Removing a load bearing wall in kitchen per the engineers asthetic uplift to kitchen including replacing cabinets and upgrading plumbing fixtures. chage electric range to gas range
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RAPP-25-002931
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Owner builder _install pier foundation (18) 8”x8”x12” with 8’ embedment and 4’ above grade crawl space. all pilings regardless of notching to be through bolted 50 or more notch to be 4x18 approved strap through bolted. bandings to be 2x12 p.t. center girder 2x12 pt and center drop girder through bolted. through bolts to be galvanized with square washers. all banding must be double 221... see more
Valuation:
$70,586
Permit #:
24-002827
Status:
final
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No plans/master and guest bathrooms upfit. no structual. demolish existing vanities showers all tile insert tub. re install new shower tile bathroom tile fre standing bathtub
Valuation:
$22,609
Permit #:
25-024582
Status:
issued
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building addition general repairs renovation and accessory permit application
2025-03-13
Master and guest bathrooms upfit. no structual. demolish existing vanities showers all tile insert tub. re install new shower tile bathroom tile fre standing bathtub
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RAPP-25-002941
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dorschied electrical services (lic# 34302)/add electric to new outdoor pavilion with new sub panel
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
24-013092
Status:
expired
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition of an approximate 15’x12’ screened porch/roof extension with a hot tub and a new french door leading from the master bedroom. 2. new pool accessory roof structure w bar/grill/outdoor kitchen fireplace and widescreen television; this structure will also act as a privacy screen between the neighboring yard and the new swimming pool. 3. all exterior finishes to blend with the ex... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24-010534
Status:
expired
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Void wrong permit type no plans_interior renovation updating kitchen and bathroom uplifting garage into office space with a water closet. plumber and electrician will pull own permts added a mini split to garage
Valuation:
$110,290
Permit #:
24-005667
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building addition general repairs renovation and accessory permit application
2023-03-22
Turning unfinished attic space into livable occupies space. all framing will be nonload bearing to create walls and hallways and a bathroom. plumbing will be added electrical outlets and circuits will be extended to provide more power up there. a mini split hvac unit will be added as well. no existing structural changes will take place
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RAPP-23-000744
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building addition general repairs renovation and accessory permit application
2024-06-25
Addition of an approximate 15’x12’ screened porch/roof extension with a hot tub and a new french door leading from the master bedroom. 2. new pool accessory roof structure w bar/grill/outdoor kitchen fireplace and widescreen television; this structure will also act as a privacy screen between the neighboring yard and the new swimming pool. 3. all exterior finishes to blend with the ex... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RAPP-24-001143
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing 2 100 sq. ft. single family residence located on 0.4856 acres; the scope of work assistance to the owner with space planning. creating a bathroom master closet office space and renovation of master bathroom. replacing doors and windows. superficial wall framing creates master closet and office space. mep's responsible for own permits
Valuation:
$231,609
Permit #:
23-023957
Status:
expired
Fee:
$474
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential building addition general repairs renovation and accessory permit application
2023-12-13
Existing 2, 100 sq. ft. single family residence located on 0.4856 acres; the scope of work assistance to the owner with space planning. creating a bathroom master closet office space and renovation of master bathroom. replacing doors and windows. superficial wall framing creates master closet and office space. mep's responsible for own permits
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RAPP-23-002490
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reapplying for existing expired permit number. we are extending a set of stairs up to the roof deck to provide access for tenant of his property. it is a commercial building with an occupant living on the top floor. it will be going through the parapet wall off of the top landing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23-00449
Status:
expired
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reapplying for existing expired permit number 22-00197. we are extending a set of stairs up to the roof deck to provide access for tenant of his property. it is a commercial building with an occupant living on the top floor. it will be going through the parapet wall off of the top landing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CAPP-23-000572
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(dorschied electrical services (lic# 34302))//20 amps reconfigure kitchen dining room and living room area. remove 2 walls and addition recessed headers per engineering detail. replace countertops
Valuation:
$26,470
Permit #:
24-018288
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reconfigure kitchen dining room and living room area. remove 2 walls and addition recessed headers per engineering detail. replace countertops
Valuation:
$26,470
Permit #:
24-017960
Status:
final
Fee:
$410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 87231 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
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106
BuildZoom Score
18
Permits
- Building permit records show that of the Essence Design+build and Paint has worked on 18 permitted projects.