Building Services
The Catawba County Building Services Division administers the NC State building regulations. Permits are required for general construction; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work; for moving a house; for placement of a mobile home; for demolition of buildings and for insulating a home. The Division does inspections in the unincorporated areas of the County and for the eight municipalities; Brookford, Catawba, Claremont, Conover, Hickory, Long View, Newton, and Maiden.
Find Us
Catawba County Building Services can be reached in person at the Government Center or virtually at Hickory City Hall.
Government Center 25 Government Dr., Newton (Main Office) Phone: 828-465-8399 | Hickory City Hall 76 North Center Street, Hickory (Virtual-drop off only) Phone 828-465-8399 |
Contact Us
Schedule Inspections | 828-465-8399 | |
Building Services Chief | Reid Goforth | 828-312-5709 |
Plan Review Supervisor | Laura Rooks | 828-465-7953 |
Permit Center | Pat Queen | 828-465-7964 |
Assistant Building Services Chief | Stephen Winthrop | 828-312-5726 |