Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,359 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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ALL SIGNS SKOKIE INC
2026-04-03
📍 611 N OGDEN AVE
Signage
CORONA CRAFT RESTORATION LLC
2026-04-03
📍 1445 N STATE PKWY
General Construction
J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
2026-04-03
📍 2038 W WILLOW ST
Roofing

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2026-04-03 Fence 5939 S ROCKWELL ST
Owner: DOM··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WROUGHT IRON FENCE - 5'-4' ' (HEIGHT) X 25'-…
2026-04-03 Violation 5658 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $410,500 225 N COLUMBUS DR
Owner: AQU··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-03 Signage $5,924 611 N OGDEN AVE
Owner: SOL··· 🔒
EXTERIOR CHANNEL LETTER HALO-LIT WALL SIGN - BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN ALL SIGNS SKOKIE INC
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2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 10149 S WENTWORTH AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6824 S MICHIGAN AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction 1445 N STATE PKWY
Owner: STA··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 15 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 292 FT. LOCATI… CORONA CRAFT RESTORATION LLC
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2026-04-03 Violation 5451 N EAST RIVER RD REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-03 Roofing $23,600 2038 W WILLOW ST
Owner: JOY··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 894 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: THE R… J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC
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2026-04-03 Violation 6824 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6424 N RIDGE BLVD REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 5451 N EAST RIVER RD REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-04-03 Plumbing 3216 N CICERO AVE
Owner: JAR··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… JASPER WELLS
2026-04-03 Plumbing $3,000 7843 S HONORE ST
Owner: ILA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… JAREK SERVICE CORPORATION
2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $1,500 11554 S PEORIA ST
Owner: ILA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… JAREK SERVICE CORPORATION
2026-04-03 General Construction 1025 N TRUMBULL AVE
Owner: FLO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ALL POWER ELECTRIC INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Plumbing $50,000 1238 N ARTESIAN AVE
Owner: 123··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND F… JAM PLUMBING SERVICES,INC.
2026-04-03 Violation 6824 S MICHIGAN AVE DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1818 S KOMENSKY AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 5658 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-03 Signage $3,000 3020 E 92ND ST INSTALLING OUTDOOR WALL SIGN STRICTLY NEON INC
2026-04-03 Roofing 5129 N NORMANDY AVE
Owner: KOW··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… 808 BUILDERS, LLC
2026-04-03 Plumbing $12,000 3019 W HARRISON ST
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 7 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… STANTON MECHANICAL, INC
2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 5451 N EAST RIVER RD INSECTS OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $2,500 7423 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: MAT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. RECEPTACLE… AB BUILDERS INC.
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2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $150,000 5324 S MORGAN ST
Owner: SHI··· 🔒
FIRE AND WATER DAMAGE REPAIRS TO EXISTING TWO STORY SPLIT-LEVEL SFR WITH BASEMEN… A B B
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2026-04-03 General Construction $1,561,535 4233 W FERDINAND ST SPR CBRC 2019: REPAIR ONLY - PRECAST PANEL REPAIRS AT EXTERIOR WAL IN TRUCK BAY … HORIZON CONTRACTORS, INC.
2026-04-03 Violation 3430 S FEDERAL ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-04-03 Fence $4,000 6064 N PAULINA ST
Owner: HIM··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 90'-6' ' … HIMSBEN DESIGN STUDIO LLC
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2026-04-03 Violation 4353 S FRANCISCO AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1800 W FULTON ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1800 W FULTON ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4568 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1224 S WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6349 S PARNELL AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4219 S CAMPBELL AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4353 S FRANCISCO AVE REPAIR DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE EXPOSED WIRING OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $150,000 1645 E 53RD ST
Owner: RAC··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OF 2-STORY BUILDING FROM… USA ELECTRIC INC.
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2026-04-03 Roofing $2,200,000 11411 S EGGLESTON AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REPAIRS TO EXISTING CLASSROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, REPLACE ROOF … G S ELECTRIC
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2026-04-03 General Construction $25,000 4116 W ARTHINGTON ST
Owner: ELE··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW REAR 2 STORY OPEN WOOD DECKS AND STAIRS TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY… ARTHINGTON VENTURES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $270,000 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ
Owner: MER··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING SHOWROOM - SUITE 333 TO INC… GREAT LAKES PLUMBING & HEATING CO.
2026-04-03 Violation 2952 N HARDING AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction 9106 S WINCHESTER AVE
Owner: ROB··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101072512: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… GRANT RAYMON
2026-04-03 Violation 4755 N KILBOURN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction 4042 N BERNARD ST
Owner: MAN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101065831: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… CHARMS ELECTRICIAL CONSTRUCTIO
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2026-04-03 HVAC/Mech $80,000 5733 S DORCHESTER AVE
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
2019 CBRC:INTERIOR REPAIRS OF THE EXISTING DWELLING UNIT IN THE EXISTING TOWNHOU… SKYLINE RESTORATION, INC.
2026-04-03 Signage $1,500 868 N WELLS ST
Owner: 220··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN AT 868 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610. SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Plumbing 4431 S BERKELEY AVE
Owner: CAM··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078927: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… G L FIELDS PLUMBING LLC
2026-04-03 Violation 4568 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1044 W MARQUETTE RD MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $27,000 211 E CHICAGO AVE
Owner: ANN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
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2026-04-03 Violation 4411 W ADAMS ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $10,000 7235 S WOODLAWN AVE
Owner: MCC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 3,… GAVAL CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-03 Violation 1224 S WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 3701 N ELSTON AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4501 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 9241 S LEAVITT ST INTERNAL OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1044 W MARQUETTE RD STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4501 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $15,291 200 N LA SALLE ST
Owner: OMN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-04-03 Violation 4411 W ADAMS ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $2,000,000 600 E GRAND AVE
Owner: NAV··· 🔒
SPR - 2019 CBC - TEMPORARY STRUCTURE FROM MAY 1ST 2026 - OCT 27TH 2026 (180 DAYS… FOUNDATION MECHANICS LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Violation 4568 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Signage $27,750 4246 N KEDZIE AVE
Owner: AKT··· 🔒
REFACE CHANNEL LETTERS (FRONT) VISION SIGN & DESIGN LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Signage $27,750 4246 N KEDZIE AVE
Owner: AKT··· 🔒
REFACING CHANNEL LETTERS (SIDE) VISION SIGN & DESIGN LLC
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2026-04-03 Violation 2952 N HARDING AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-04-03 Fence $200,000 4759 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: ESP··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBC NEW 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, NEW 6'-0" … PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP.
2026-04-03 General Construction 5733 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: HOR··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 60 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 280 FT. LOCATI… PULLMAN SST INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 General Construction 501 N CLINTON ST
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 4, MAX. LENGTH: 133 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 350 FT. LOCAT… PULLMAN SST INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Signage $42,666 625 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 625··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION TO READ "CHAR… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Signage $42,666 625 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 625··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ON WEST ELEVATION TO READ "CHAR… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Signage $42,666 625 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: 625··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ON SOUTH ELEVATION TO READ "CHA… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Signage $5,500 1239 W LAKE ST
Owner: DES··· 🔒
LACY ENTERTAINMENT LLCNEW ELECTRICAL ID WALL SIGNLOCATION: NORTH ELEVATIONSIGN F… PRO IMAGE PROMOTIONS INC
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2026-04-03 Violation 4020 W IRVING PARK RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Roofing $41,000 4126 N LINCOLN AVE PROJECT INCLUDES THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING WOOD FRAME ROOF DECK AND THE INS… THE SMART HOUSES SOLUTION, INC.
2026-04-03 General Construction $50,000 1734 W 17TH ST
Owner: AZU··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101038981 - ALTERATION TO 1 DWELLING UNI… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-04-03 Violation 4501 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1224 S WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Roofing $131,650 2721 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: STU··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 5000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… CAIRO & SONS ROOFING CO., INC. DBA CSR ROOFING CON
2026-04-03 Roofing $19,700 2443 W HADDON AVE
Owner: DEJ··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-04-03 Roofing $191,459 2817 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: STU··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 7500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… CAIRO & SONS ROOFING CO., INC. DBA CSR ROOFING CON
2026-04-03 Pool/Spa $189,000 10 S DEARBORN ST
Owner: JPM··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR NEW DEMISI… F.E. MORAN INC
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2026-04-03 Plumbing 2919 W 61ST ST
Owner: VIL··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101078072: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… PIPE DOWN PLUMBING INC
2026-04-03 Fence $200,000 4755 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: ESP··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBC NEW 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NEW 6'-0"… PINE INNOVATION GROUP INC
2026-04-03 Violation 1458 S HARDING AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $40,000 1454 W VICTORIA ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: NEW (239) SQ. FT., TYPE VA FRAME, SUNROOM ADDITION OVER EXI… PH ELECTRICAL CORP.
2026-04-03 Windows/Doors $100,000 33 E IDA B WELLS DR SELF-CERT: REVISION TO PERMIT 101078579 TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR STOREFRONT REVISIONS… PEPPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-04-03 Roofing $487,240 646 N MICHIGAN AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW INCLUDED. ALTERATION TO EXISTING 5TH… PEPPER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-04-03 Violation 1044 W MARQUETTE RD REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1224 S WABASH AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 1044 W MARQUETTE RD REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 4568 W ADDISON ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-04-03 Violation 6553 S HARVARD AVE OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-04-03 General Construction $3,000 4523 N DELPHIA AVE
Owner: GON··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW TEMPORARY 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … PAWEL PIOTROWICZ
2026-04-03 Violation 3447 W MELROSE ST OPEN OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 80 permits/30d Active 427 (260) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (49) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 82 (62) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (44) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 6 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 58 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 56 (30) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (12) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13359+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

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Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 12,981 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,749 new building permits alongside 10,898 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to Pull a Building Permit in Chicago, IL (2026 Guide)

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
401 N WABASH AVE 1846 RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 68-G PET*** 2 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** County assessor
777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 JUN*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 1429 401*** 206 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13359 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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