Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,211 indexed permits · 12,981 active contractors · 10,898 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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13,211
Indexed Permits
12,981
Active Contractors
10,898
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
4,045
Verified Phones
Updated recently · 2026-06-15
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Chicago had 1642 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 589 electrical, 459 hvac and 121 roofing. The average project value is $305,074.

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KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-06-01
📍 6904 N TONTY AVE
Pool/Spa
MAKE IT HAPPEN CONSTRUCTION CO
2026-06-01
📍 732 W 60TH PL
Roofing
ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-06-01
📍 550 W 126TH ST
General Construction

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24,109 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-06-01 Violation 4722 S ADA ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7708 S CORNELL AVE HOLDOPEN DEVICE, STAIR 3+ FLRS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 447 E 48TH PL REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7515 S ST LAWRENCE AVE WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4722 S ADA ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 6238 S RHODES AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 2333 E 75TH ST DEMO DEBRIS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 10 E DELAWARE PL MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4722 S ADA ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5342 N KEDZIE AVE REPAIR GUTTER OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 636 E 44TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Pool/Spa $2,978 6904 N TONTY AVE
Owner: HAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 9318 S PEORIA ST CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 8308 S ELIZABETH ST INSTALL DOOR VIEWING DEVICE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 3604 S WOOD ST ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Roofing $34,976 732 W 60TH PL
Owner: KER··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1770 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MAKE IT HAPPEN CONSTRUCTION CO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 6214 S CALIFORNIA AVE PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7623 S CARPENTER ST SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-06-01 General Construction $9,500 550 W 126TH ST
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 7001 S CLYDE AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 1635 W CORTLAND ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Roofing $28,589 5420 S HOYNE AVE
Owner: HAM··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1400 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MAKE IT HAPPEN CONSTRUCTION CO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 General Construction $2,000 11211 S CORLISS AVE
Owner: KHA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … USA SECURITY SYSTEMS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 3782 W 75TH PL ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 9718 S LOOMIS ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 8308 S ELIZABETH ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4722 S ADA ST MAINTAIN PROJECTIONS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 8029 S DOBSON AVE REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7145 S CYRIL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 9850 S WALDEN PKWY REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5300 S PULASKI RD CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4226 S ASHLAND AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 8029 S DOBSON AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 808 W 87TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 600 E 67TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4532 S DREXEL BLVD REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 2333 E 75TH ST NO BARBED WIRE ON FENCE < 8FT OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5342 N KEDZIE AVE REMOVE STAGNANT WATER BSMT OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7623 S CARPENTER ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-01 General Construction 9955 S WINSTON AVE
Owner: CTL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ITS ELECTRIC LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 6214 S CALIFORNIA AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-01 Roofing $12,000 958 N ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: DEL··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… ROMERO'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INC
2026-06-01 Violation 636 E 44TH ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7708 S CORNELL AVE ILLUMINATE PUBLIC STAIR/HALL OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 8308 S ELIZABETH ST REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7515 S ST LAWRENCE AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7145 S CYRIL AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 6238 S RHODES AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 9318 S PEORIA ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7623 S CARPENTER ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-01 General Construction $12,680 1400 W WABANSIA AVE
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CONTINENTAL STYLE TUCKPOINTING & CONTRACTING, INC.
2026-06-01 Violation 447 E 48TH PL MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 819 W 54TH ST ADJUST GUTTER TO DRAIN ROOF OPEN
2026-06-01 Plumbing 300 S WACKER DR
Owner: 300··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079712: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT OTHER CONTRA… GEHRETT PLUMBING, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5342 N KEDZIE AVE RAT STOP AROUND EXTERIOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 3782 W 75TH PL REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 10 E DELAWARE PL MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5305 S LOWE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5300 S PULASKI RD MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 910 W 32ND ST PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Fire Protection 227 W MONROE ST
Owner: SPE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107881… SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 8029 S DOBSON AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 600 E 67TH ST REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 10 E DELAWARE PL MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7145 S CYRIL AVE SELF-CLOSE CLASS B FIRE DOOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Roofing $25,530 7537 S EBERHART AVE
Owner: WRI··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BETTER BUILT LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC.
2026-06-01 Violation 10 E DELAWARE PL MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 808 W 87TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 2850 N PULASKI RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-06-01 Violation 4537 S KEATING AVE ARRANGE FOR INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 900 N MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 6214 S CALIFORNIA AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 7623 S CARPENTER ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-01 Plumbing $12,000 415 E NORTH WATER ST
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR NEW WALL, CABINETS, AND FLOOR FINIS… JUNHO CONSTRUCTION LLC
2026-06-01 Violation 9850 S WALDEN PKWY PROVIDE GUARD RAIL 42 IN HIGH OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 4722 S ADA ST REPAIR STOOP OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 9718 S LOOMIS ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 1635 W CORTLAND ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 2333 E 75TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-01 Violation 5300 S PULASKI RD HEATING PLANT SEPARATION OPEN
2026-06-01 Signage 1735 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: TED··· 🔒
CHANGE OF FACE, NORTH WALL, REMOVE OLD VINYL, REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL, MURAL BILLBOARDS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Violation 4532 S DREXEL BLVD NO POSTED ADDRESS OPEN
2026-06-01 General Construction 25 N MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: STORAGE. START DATE: 6/1/2026. END DAT… HORIZON CONTRACTORS, INC.
2026-06-01 Violation 1635 W CORTLAND ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-01 Roofing $45,000 1425 W CHASE AVE
Owner: 142··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 4200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… T & T ROOFING SERVICES CO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Signage 1735 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: TED··· 🔒
CHANGE OF FACE, EAST TOWER, REMOVE OLD VINYL REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (ON-PREMISE) BILLBOARDS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Fire Protection 2504 W CERMAK RD
Owner: MID··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101080858. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLIN… PROCOM ENTERPRISES LTD
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Signage 1735 N ASHLAND AVE
Owner: TED··· 🔒
CHANGE OF FACE, EAST WALL REMOVE OLD VINYL AND REPLACE WITH NEW VINYL (MURAL) BILLBOARDS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 Roofing $47,484 601 W POLK ST
Owner: TIE··· 🔒
REMOVE/REPLACE TWO GENERATOR STACK EXTENSIONS AT ROOF LEVEL. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDE… F.E. MORAN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 General Construction $23,900 5627 N KEDVALE AVE
Owner: KID··· 🔒
ADA MODIFICATIONS: CONSTRUCT A WOODEN DECK, STAIRS AND HANDRAILS AT THE FRONT OF… EXTENDED HOME LIVING SERVICES, INC.
2026-06-01 General Construction 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HILTON CHICAGO CORPORATION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-01 General Construction $12,000 7621 S PHILLIPS AVE
Owner: MOH··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … EMMI ELECTRIC INC.
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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.

🆕 New this week
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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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 13211+ 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.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

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 1,642 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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The motivated-seller list

10,898 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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401 N WABASH AVE P389 SET*** County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE D-3 152*** 8 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE P515 DAT*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 40G MIL*** 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 13211 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.

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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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