Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,615 indexed permits · 13,067 active contractors · 10,983 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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ADVANCED WIRING SOLUTIONS
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📍 1045 W FULTON MARKET
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BUILDER LUXURY INC
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Demolition
OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-05 General Construction $72,000 1243 S PLYMOUTH CT SC2019 CBRC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN BASEMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. OCC GRO… EAST-MID-WEST INC.
2026-03-05 General Construction $50,000 1045 W FULTON MARKET LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: 8TH… ADVANCED WIRING SOLUTIONS
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2026-03-05 Demolition $20,000 1318 W ARGYLE ST WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME COACH HOUSE (REAR ONLY) BUILDER LUXURY INC
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2026-03-05 Pool/Spa $4,000 930 N RUSH ST
Owner: CO ··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATION: LUL… ADVANCED WIRING SOLUTIONS
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2026-03-05 Signage $7,500 949 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
CHICAGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (NORTH ELEVATION FACING NORTH… OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech $6,000 1315 W 18TH PL REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER HEAT PUMP(MITSUBISHI,MUZ-GX24…
2026-03-05 Fence $6,000 4314 S WASHTENAW AVE
Owner: JES··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 179'-0' ' (L…
2026-03-05 General Construction $6,865 8945 S EXCHANGE AVE
Owner: MGE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SAFE ELECTRICAL SERVICES,INC.
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2026-03-05 General Construction 400 E 41ST ST
Owner: IDH··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: RESIDENTIAL. START DATE: 3/9/2026. END… TAYLOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-03-05 Pool/Spa $2,500 3452 N SOUTHPORT AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… ELITE ELECTRIC CO. INC.
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2026-03-05 General Construction $2,000 5807 S WOODLAWN AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 05/09/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 4/30/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 5/4/2026… ELLIE TOTH PARTYTIME-HDO OPERATIONS LLC
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2026-03-05 Roofing $375,000 3321 W BERTEAU AVE
Owner: MK ··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC. ERECT A NEW 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE W/ BASEMENT, REAR PATI… AFFORDABLE CONSTRUCTION & ELEC
2026-03-05 Fire Protection 1032 W FULTON MARKET FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106846… LA MAR CO. SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-03-05 Demolition $100,000 230 W MONROE ST
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING OFFICE SUITE 2605 AS PE… LANGEHAUMER CONSTRUCTION, INC
2026-03-05 Violation 6244 S NEWLAND AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW SASH OPEN
2026-03-05 Violation 7000 S WABASH AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-05 Violation 450 W 23RD PL INSTALL GFCI'S OPEN
2026-03-05 Violation 7000 S WABASH AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-05 General Construction $9,800 3522 S HONORE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC INC
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2026-03-05 Roofing $300,000 6537 N MINNETONKA AVE
Owner: NOR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: SECOND FLOOR ADDITION TO EXISTING ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDEN… YOUR NAPERVILLE
2026-03-05 General Construction 130 E RANDOLPH ST
Owner: WAN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101077845: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONT… AIR COMFORT, LLC
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2026-03-05 General Construction $5,000 2505 S CENTRAL PARK AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … LED SIGN MAX
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2026-03-05 Pool/Spa $3,750 2538 W GRENSHAW ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-03-05 General Construction $8,450 5034 S CHAMPLAIN AVE
Owner: PER··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … EVO CONSTRUCTION, INC
2026-03-05 Plumbing $1,500,000 180 N STETSON AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING GROUND FLOOR LOBBY AND … EXECUTIVE CONSTRUCTION , INC.
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2026-03-05 Windows/Doors $20,000 3144 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
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2026-03-05 General Construction 5645 W ADDISON ST FOR PERMIT 100987379: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … BONEH FIDE BUILDING SERVICES
2026-03-05 Windows/Doors $66,190 3348 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: WEE··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN LLC
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2026-03-05 Violation 8529 S CREGIER AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-05 Solar $34,658 1435 W FLETCHER ST
Owner: SOL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: LOW-SLOPED (<2:12… WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY
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2026-03-05 Solar $34,658 1435 W FLETCHER ST
Owner: SOL··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY
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2026-03-05 Fence $3,190 3259 N NEVA AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 53'-0' ' … FENCEWORKS INC.
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2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech $682,000 225 W WASHINGTON ST
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR OFFICE BUILDOUT IN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING ON THE… REED CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-03-05 General Construction $120,000 1920 N CENTRAL PARK AVE SELF CERTIFIED 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING… FIRST MIDWEST REMODELING INC
2026-03-05 General Construction $9,000 1167 N STATE ST LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… NORSTAN COMMUNICATIONS INC
2026-03-05 General Construction $10,000 8330 S BUFFALO AVE
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … R.BUSTAMANTE ELECTRIC INC.
2026-03-05 Violation 7000 S WABASH AVE REPAIR INTERIOR STAIR SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-05 Violation 7000 S WABASH AVE INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-03-05 General Construction $45,500 6008 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: KAR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … FIVE STAR MASONRY, INC.
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2026-03-05 Roofing $30,000 5929 N EAST CIRCLE AVE
Owner: JUR··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… PW ELECTRIC INC
2026-03-05 HVAC/Mech $100,000 508 E PERSHING RD
Owner: THE··· 🔒
INTERIOR WHITE BOX FIT OUT FOR A FUTURE RETAIL TENANT. WORK TO INCLUDE ELECTRICA… PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP.
2026-03-05 General Construction $6,000 1133 W GRAND AVE
Owner: VIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… VPS ELECTRICAL,INC,
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2026-03-05 Violation 450 W 23RD PL SEE INSPECTOR COMMENTS OPEN
2026-03-05 Signage $12,000 949 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI SERVICE: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (NORTH ELEVATION FACING … OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-05 General Construction $4,500 804 S KEDVALE AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: … GONZON CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-03-04 Violation 680 N LAKE SHORE DR MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-04 Electrical 1620 S MICHIGAN AVE REPLACEMENT OF DOOR OPERATOR ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSEN… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-03-04 General Construction 1110 W BELDEN AVE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: EDUCATION, EDUCATION. START DATE: 3/4/… DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
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2026-03-04 Electrical 88 E WACKER PL REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3500LB CAPACITY, 48-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSEN… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-03-04 General Construction $5,000 8617 S ASHLAND AVE REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 2, LOCATION: REAR OF BUILDI… TILES IN STYLE, LLC.
2026-03-04 HVAC/Mech $274,000 4926 S CORNELL AVE
Owner: EST··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - REPAIRS TO ADDRESS FIRE DAMAGE TO A 3 STORY EXISTING TOWNHOME. M… BMS CAT OF ILLINOIS LLC
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2026-03-04 General Construction 6510 N SHERIDAN RD LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC L… BOYD ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-04 Violation 8303 S SANGAMON ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 7311 S HARVARD AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2142 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 7350 S MARSHFIELD AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8303 S SANGAMON ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 9127 S BISHOP ST SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2731 W 22ND PL REPAIR GUTTER & DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 4927 S PRAIRIE AVE REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 4917 S CALUMET AVE FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, RESDNTL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2004 W FOSTER AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 9127 S BISHOP ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8554 S LAFLIN ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 6828 S LOOMIS BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2124 S WESTERN AVE INTERNAL COMPLIED
2026-03-04 General Construction $5,000 1633 N LECLAIRE AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-03-04 General Construction $20,000 110 N WACKER DR
Owner: COR··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-03-04 Violation 8303 S SANGAMON ST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8021 S MARYLAND AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-03-04 Electrical $21,879 705 W CHICAGO AVE INSTALLATION OF THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, 37-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS… OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD
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2026-03-04 General Construction 7512 S GREEN ST
Owner: WAT··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-03-04 Violation 2928 S PRINCETON AVE RATS OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2718 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-04 General Construction $5,700 5733 S TROY ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-03-04 Violation 7146 S RACINE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 3430 W PARKER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 819 W 77TH ST CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 5401 S CORNELL AVE REPAIR FLOOR OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2718 W FLOURNOY ST REPLACE D&H PORCH OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8533 S VERNON AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 4927 S PRAIRIE AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2650 W 23RD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 9127 S BISHOP ST REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-04 Electrical $16,782 10319 S FOREST AVE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 750LB CAPACITY, VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT, PURSUANT TO THE S… ACCESS ELEVATOR INC.
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2026-03-04 Violation 4917 S CALUMET AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 7350 S MARSHFIELD AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-04 Plumbing $3,500 6810 S INDIANA AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 3 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… JIM PHILLIPS PLUMBING
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2026-03-04 Violation 3729 N HALSTED ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2142 S FAIRFIELD AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 9127 S BISHOP ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 1718 W NORTH SHORE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2718 W FLOURNOY ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 6850 S THROOP ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8303 S SANGAMON ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8533 S VERNON AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2650 W 23RD ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 1718 W NORTH SHORE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 2731 W 22ND PL REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-04 Violation 8533 S VERNON AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 23 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 97 permits/30d Active 460 (283) Solar $13,854 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 106 (48) Landscaping & Exterior $31,014 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 88 (67) HVAC $7,657 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 79 (44) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
5. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 75 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 72 (34) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 4 7 permits/30d Active 68 (19) Electrical $88,180 🔒 Reveal
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (21) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 5 permits/30d Active 57 (30) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 6 permits/30d Active 56 (27) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 8 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 52 (34) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 🔒 Reveal
18. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 29 permits/30d Active 50 (46) Electrical $2,703 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 50 (35) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU 📞 ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 🔒 Reveal
21. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 48 (24) Electrical $6,692 🔒 Reveal
23. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 47 (28) Signage $3,860 🔒 Reveal
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
25. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
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 13615+ 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 ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 13,067 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 1,525 new building permits alongside 10,983 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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The motivated-seller list

10,983 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chicago? (2026 Fee Guide)

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Chicago? (2026 Fee Guide) Chicago's building permit fees are calculated using a formula based on con...

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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
1148 W GRAND AVE 3 CHICAGO IL LUK*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
819 W SUPERIOR ST 2 CHICAGO IL SAH*** 2 properties County assessor
448 N CARPENTER ST H CHICAGO IL NIC*** 2 properties County assessor
517 N RACINE AVE 4 CHICAGO IL RYA*** 2 properties County assessor
651 N MILWAUKEE AVE P-1 CHICAGO IL CHR*** 2 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 13615 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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