Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,054 indexed permits · 12,979 active contractors · 10,615 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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10,615
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273,782
Property Owners
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Updated recently · 2026-06-12
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PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
2026-05-08
📍 3611 E 114TH ST
General Construction
BG INDUSTRIES LLC
2026-05-08
📍 6737 S BENNETT AVE
Structural
PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
2026-05-08
📍 10640 S HALSTED ST
Signage

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2026-05-08 Violation 812 W SUPERIOR ST SUBMIT 2 COPY STRUCTURAL RPT OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 1251 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD REMOVE OPEN
2026-05-08 General Construction 20 N WACKER DR
Owner: SL ··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 40 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 540 FT. LOCATI… DESIGN INSTALLATION SYSTEMS, INC
2026-05-08 Violation 5240 N SHERIDAN RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 4035 S DEARBORN ST REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 812 W SUPERIOR ST REPAIR BALCONY OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 812 W SUPERIOR ST PIPE OPENING W/NONCOMBUST MATL OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 5612 S WABASH AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 4035 S DEARBORN ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 1226 S KEELER AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 5612 S WABASH AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 7831 S MARSHFIELD AVE REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 5335 N CALIFORNIA AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 128 S STATE ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-08 General Construction $46,000 3611 E 114TH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-05-08 Violation 5240 N SHERIDAN RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 1226 S KEELER AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 7831 S MARSHFIELD AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 4035 S DEARBORN ST PROVID SELF CLSING SCREEN DVCE OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 1251 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 5330 S HARPER AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-05-08 Structural $6,500 6737 S BENNETT AVE
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF TWO EXISTING BATHROOMS. LOCATIONS: 1 RE… BG INDUSTRIES LLC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $1,000 3420 W FULTON BLVD
Owner: ATA··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MARTIN MECHANICAL HOLDINGS LLC
2026-05-08 Signage $5,000 10640 S HALSTED ST
Owner: AHM··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF 76 PRICE SIGN - 76 LOGO PREMIER LIGHTING AND SIGN LLC
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2026-05-08 Violation 4035 S DEARBORN ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 812 W SUPERIOR ST REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-05-08 Violation 9318 S LOOMIS ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-05-08 General Construction $3,000 6007 S AUSTIN AVE
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DAVID FELICIANO
2026-05-08 Violation 4035 S DEARBORN ST ILLUMINATE PUBLIC STAIR/HALL OPEN
2026-05-08 Roofing $41,500 9750 S HOYNE AVE
Owner: DRI··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-05-08 Fence $6,486 8651 S KENWOOD AVE
Owner: ELL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 91'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $21,400 2453 W CUYLER AVE
Owner: GOL··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS
2026-05-08 General Construction $8,000 2701 S ROCKWELL ST PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/12/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 5/25/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 11/20/20… DAN PATINO PATINOS MUSIC LLC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $1,350 6245 S LAFLIN ST
Owner: MOO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … MANDA'S ELECTRICAL
2026-05-08 Roofing $16,000 3547 N RETA AVE
Owner: KNO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… MANCILLA CONSTRUCTION
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2026-05-08 General Construction $29,000 1711 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. INSTALL SECURITY. … PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-08 General Construction $14,000 3117 N ORCHARD ST
Owner: 384··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … MANCILLA CONSTRUCTION
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2026-05-08 General Construction $60,100 300 N LA SALLE DR
Owner: IRV··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 11 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 225 AMP SERVICE DISCON… CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU
2026-05-08 General Construction $1,200 3407 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… TAYLOR ELECTRIC
2026-05-08 General Construction $39,000 4055 W ARTHINGTON ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION:… PACE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-05-08 Violation 9318 S LOOMIS ST REPLACE D&H PORCH OPEN
2026-05-08 General Construction $6,500 3035 S LOCK ST
Owner: CHE··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 560 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CONCRETE UNLIMITED
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2026-05-08 Windows/Doors $18,900 6401 S KARLOV AVE
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
EXTERIOR MASONRY GARAGE WALL REPAIR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT - IMPACTED BY VEHICLE… BASIC BROTHERS
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2026-05-08 General Construction 2200 N CANNON DR
Owner: LIN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… LEYDEN ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-05-08 Plumbing 6352 S EVANS AVE
Owner: SYN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 100975699: ADDITIONAL PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … LARKINS MECHANICAL LLC
2026-05-08 General Construction $11,000 2428 N SPRINGFIELD AVE
Owner: GUZ··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 750 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 9, … CJ BRICK SERVICES CORP
2026-05-08 Structural $69,000 860 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: MOF··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF TWO BACK- TO- BACK BATHROOMS. LOCATIONS… CHISMAN HOME IMPROVEMENT
2026-05-08 Pool/Spa $5,250 3818 N LEAVITT ST
Owner: FEE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … FLAVIN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $22,000 3453 N LEAVITT ST
Owner: DON··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… MLS CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING INC
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2026-05-08 General Construction 3535 E 114TH ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: SCHOOL (K-12). PRO… CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2026-05-08 General Construction $160,000 604 N LECLAIRE AVE
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
SELF CERT: REPAIRS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL HOME DUE TO FIRE; AS PER PLANS. LEON ELECTRIC
2026-05-08 Roofing $14,000 2029 N CLYBOURN AVE
Owner: CLY··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE, YSK072… HARTWIG PLUMBING & HEATING INC DBA HARTWIG MECHANI
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2026-05-08 General Construction $10,000 8032 S INGLESIDE AVE
Owner: MCG··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AA RESTORATION
2026-05-08 General Construction $5,000 2416 W FOSTER AVE
Owner: FOS··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CHESTNUT MASONRY INC
2026-05-08 General Construction $5,000 1470 W 72ND ST
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FR… SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-05-08 Plumbing $5,000 421 W MELROSE ST
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ACTION CLEANERS INC DBA ACR INC
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2026-05-08 General Construction $28,057 8534 S BISHOP ST
Owner: MOO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… WIREHAUS
2026-05-08 General Construction $3,000 4050 N MILWAUKEE AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/11/2026 ERECTION STARTS: , ERECTION ENDS: . SELF CERT. CBC… ALINA MENDOZA CSEM
2026-05-08 General Construction 7244 S TALMAN AVE
Owner: JEN··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
2026-05-08 Fence $8,420 4960 W CULLOM AVE
Owner: VIZ··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 117'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $3,600 3934 W 105TH ST
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 8 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOCATI… APPLE ROOFING LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-08 General Construction $18,500 5516 W LAWRENCE AVE
Owner: BUR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … STAR ELECTRICAL INC
2026-05-08 Roofing $25,000 2545 W ARGYLE ST
Owner: WEE··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… RAINCOAT ROOFING SYSTEM INC
2026-05-08 Pool/Spa $4,032 1920 W CULLERTON ST
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ANGEL S. GUILLEN
2026-05-08 Signage $1,000 353 W 79TH ST
Owner: MIK··· 🔒
WALL SIGN AT CASH2GO (FACING VINCENNES AVE) - 353 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620, … SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 Signage $1,000 353 W 79TH ST
Owner: MIK··· 🔒
WALL SIGN AT CASH2GO FACING 79TH ST (353 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620, USA) SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 Signage $1,500 5 N STATE ST INSTALLATION OF VINYL STICKERS AT 5 N STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60602. SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 Roofing $11,000 2426 N NEVA AVE
Owner: ENG··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… REVIVAL BUILDERS INC
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2026-05-08 Signage $1,500 1452 W FULLERTON AVE
Owner: BRI··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AT NEW ERA JEWELRY AND COIN (1452 W F… SIGN SERVICES PLUS LLC
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2026-05-08 Solar $15,345 12205 S CARPENTER ST
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… UNITY SOLAR GROUP LLC
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2026-05-08 Fence $6,097 6130 S GREENWOOD AVE
Owner: BOR··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 93'-0' ' … A & M FENCE CORPORATION
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2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech $170,000 111 W DIVISION ST
Owner: ALE··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING A NEW TOILET ROOM, MECHANICA… BROOKLYN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2026-05-08 Windows/Doors $40,830 2912 N COMMONWEALTH AVE
Owner: JAM··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PRODUCTS, INC.
2026-05-07 Violation 5431 N EAST RIVER RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 1207 E 72ND ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 123 N WESTERN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 2407 W EASTWOOD AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 2438 S LAWNDALE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-05-07 General Construction $6,000 1336 N STATE PKWY
Owner: MCG··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … B & M INTERNATION CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-07 Violation 1207 E 72ND ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 5800 N KENMORE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 3743 W ARMITAGE AVE REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 4026 W CULLERTON ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 44 N PARKSIDE AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 2438 S LAWNDALE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 123 N WESTERN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 123 N WESTERN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 3852 S CALUMET AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 3822 S ELLIS AVE CARPETING OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 1628 N LUNA AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 5431 N EAST RIVER RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Windows/Doors $5,000 2300 N MARMORA AVE
Owner: GON··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… GUTIERREZ HOME REMODELING INC
2026-05-07 Fence $3,300 6107 N OTTAWA AVE
Owner: DEW··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 55'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-05-07 Violation 5421 N EAST RIVER RD MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 General Construction $1,000 11419 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: NAM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… NAM-RON ELECTRIC
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2026-05-07 Violation 1207 E 72ND ST MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 123 N WESTERN AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 8100 S STONY ISLAND AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-05-07 Violation 1505 W VICTORIA ST OPEN OPEN
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 89 permits/30d Active 427 (270) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 102 (54) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 82 (65) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 77 (47) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 7 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 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 58 (41) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
11. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 57 (24) Electrical $78,757 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 8 permits/30d Active 56 (32) 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 (15) 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 (21) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 8 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 13054+ 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 12,979 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 1,543 new building permits alongside 10,615 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.

Three plays that win in Chicago

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

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The same-day call

Filter Chicago to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Chicago — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

10,615 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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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
2 E ERIE ST G-633 CHE*** 6 properties County assessor
25 E SUPERIOR ST 4401 DEN*** County assessor
10 E ONTARIO ST 5004 GAI*** Absentee owner 2 properties County assessor
2 E ERIE ST G-659 PET*** Absentee owner County assessor
30 E HURON ST 4810 BHA*** 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 13054 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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