Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

17,607 indexed permits · 2,148 active contractors · 11,161 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 8,144
Total permit value (90d) $2,635,094,991
Active contractors 2,148
Newest permit 2026-08-02

PermitGrab tracks 2,148 active contractors who pulled 17,607 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-08-01. Live tracking of 11,161 code violations in the same area. Permits updated daily.

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Chicago building permit activity

Contractors pulled 1,568 building permits in Chicago over the last 30 days — up 2.0% from the prior 30 days, with $1,246,699,246 in declared project value across the 2,330 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 8,144 permits worth $2,635,094,991.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES — 379 permits
  2. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC — 289 permits
  3. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED — 122 permits
  4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC — 120 permits
  5. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH — 105 permits
  6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC — 88 permits
  7. ROBERT LESNICKI — 87 permits
  8. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. — 84 permits
  9. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD — 79 permits
  10. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC — 73 permits
Biggest project this month
$190,000,000 · PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION · 931 N HALSTED ST · ONNI CONTRACTING (CHICAGO) INC
17,607
Indexed Permits
2,148
Active Contractors
11,161
Code Violations
432,261
Property Owners
3,099
Verified Phones
2026-08-04
Last Updated
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Chicago had 1568 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 509 electrical, 294 general construction and 154 roofing. The average project value is $124,536.

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17,607 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-10-05 General Construction $100,000 816 N LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: LUI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, UNDERPI… USA ROOFING SUPPLY, INC
2025-10-04 General Construction $65,000 10025 S OGLESBY AVE SC 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101066509 TO REDUCE SIZE AND SCOPE OF WORK. TY… CITY-WIDE CONSTRUCTION & REHAB COMPANY
2025-10-03 General Construction $250,000 8900 S EMERALD AVE PROPOSED SOUTH SIDE DECK, SOUTH SIDE STAIRS, AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN AN EXIS… ORD CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2025-10-03 Pool/Spa $1,475,790 1622 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: LA ··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF A 4-STORY, 39-UNIT SRO BUILDING WITH 2 GROUND FLOOR… TORO CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-10-03 General Construction $40,000 904 W BARRY AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - LEGALIZATION OF THE BASEMENT AS AN ADDITIONAL UNIT IN A EXISTING… NOBLE BUILDER LLC
2025-10-03 HVAC/Mech $18,500 1935 N FAIRFIELD AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING LOFT UNIT #305 AS PER PLANS. NO PL… RENOVATE ME, LLC
2025-10-03 Roofing $70,000 2534 N BURLING ST SC 2019 CBC NEW MASONRY STAIR ENCLOSURE TO ACCESS ROOF DECK ON TOP OF AN EXISTIN… BRIAN DOHERTY DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-10-02 HVAC/Mech $130,000 1952 N BISSELL ST SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR REMODELING INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICA… USA SIDING CONSTRUCTION CORP
2025-10-02 General Construction $100,051 5627 N NEVA AVE
Owner: TRU··· 🔒
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: NEW 3 CAR FRAME GARAGE & GUT REHAB W/ NEW ADDITION & REAR W… RENEL ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS CO
2025-10-02 Fire Protection $3,500,000 2625 N TALMAN AVE
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC ALTERATION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING 2-STORY + BASEMENT… H&S REMODELING INC
2025-10-01 General Construction $80,000 6201 N KILPATRICK AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 1 1/2-STORY 2 CAR MASONRY GARAGE OF A SINGLE F… JEFFREY FOSTER
2025-10-01 General Construction $200,000 636 N DRAKE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR TO EXISTING 2 STORY W… FIRST MIDWEST REMODELING INC
2025-10-01 Roofing $175,000 11356 S STEWART AVE SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS AT EXISTING 2-STORY FRAME SINGLE-FA… CERTIFIED SOLUTIONS INC
2025-10-01 General Construction $150,000 2724 N ARTESIAN AVE
Owner: 272··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: DECONVERT 3 D.U. TO 2 D.U. (2ND FLOOR APARTMENT WILL BE DUPLEXED W… RCI CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-10-01 Roofing $550,000 2944 W COYLE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK/FRAME RESIDENCE, REMOVING P… FETTNER BUILDERS AND CONSULTANTS, LLC
2025-09-30 Roofing $520,000 2130 S MAY ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW 3-STORY + BASEMENT MULTIFAMILY … LUKAVEN DEVELOPMENT LLC
2025-09-30 HVAC/Mech $125,000 8244 S RIDGELAND AVE
Owner: TAX··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 1 STORY EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE: INTERIOR IMPROV… J&S MANAGEMENT OF CHICAGO INC
2025-09-30 General Construction $45,000 9822 S THROOP ST
Owner: JAS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR RENOVATION, DECONVERT ATTIC APARTMENT AND DUPLEX W/1ST FL… OMC TEAM CO
2025-09-30 Windows/Doors $30,000 1370 N MILWAUKEE AVE
Owner: GOL··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… NEW LAND CONCEPTS LTD
2025-09-30 General Construction $244,693 8158 S KILBOURN AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING 1 STORY SINGLE FAMILY FRAME RESID… S&J RESTORE AND CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-30 General Construction $35,500 6332 S MORGAN ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC. INTERIOR REMODELING, DECONVERT BASEMENT APARTMENT INTO A ORIGINAL… WESTSEVEN CORPORATIONS
2025-09-29 General Construction $25,000 11840 S LAFAYETTE AVE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, PER PLANS. NOTE: THI… E.A.M. FINANCIAL SOLUTION LLC
2025-09-27 Demolition $15,000 8519 S PAULINA ST
Owner: SCO··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - DEMOLISH ENCLOSED PORCH, OPEN PORCH AND FRAME ADDITION ON THE EA… ENCANTO CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-26 General Construction $200,000 1510 W 107TH ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW SECOND STORY ADDITION AND RENOVATION FOR EXISTING SINGLE… JBT SOLUTIONS LLC,
2025-09-26 HVAC/Mech $125,000 2013 W CORTLAND ST SELF-CERT: INTERIOR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY, MASONRY & FRAME TWO FLAT;… PAUL BLAIR
2025-09-25 General Construction $100,000 3644 N PAULINA ST SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR KITCHEN AND BATHROOM RENOVATION, NO CHANGE TO EXISTING O… WZ HOME IMPROVEMENT, INC
2025-09-25 Demolition $1,800,000 111 W MONROE ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SELF CERT: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF FLOORS FROM 3 TO 22 PER PLANS TO EXISTING OFFI… SIEVERT ELECTRIC SERVICEANDSAL
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $100,000 708 W 81ST PL
Owner: BAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REPAIRS OF 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY HOME. REPLACE PLUMBING… GITY ELECTRIC, LLC.
2025-09-25 General Construction $180,000 2045 W CORTEZ ST PROPOSED REAR 2 STORY ADDITION W/BASEMENT AND DECK FOR AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W… ILLINOIS DESIGNERS & BUILDERS, INC
2025-09-25 Pool/Spa $450,000 6409 S EBERHART AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW TWO-FLAT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE … TOMORROWS INTERIORS CORPORATION
2025-09-25 Signage $380,000 650 N HOMAN AVE SELF CERT 2019 CBC: COOK COUNTY MODULAR PILOT AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THIS DESIGN IS… INHERENT L3C
2025-09-24 HVAC/Mech $80,000 8648 S PHILLIPS AVE A COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL AND DORMER ADDITION OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH … XP CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-24 General Construction $200,000 6415 N CENTRAL AVE
Owner: ART··· 🔒
2019 CBC SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO CONVERT EXISTING OFFICE TWO NEW DWELLING UN… CR CHICAGO PAINTING COMPANY
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $450,000 6411 S CHAMPLAIN AVE
Owner: EDW··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILD… M STREET CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $700,000 506 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REHAB EXISTING 3 STORY 12 D.U. BUILDING, REAR PORCH WITH STAIR AT… BOLEK ELECTRIC,INC.
2025-09-24 General Construction $65,000 1811 S PRAIRIE AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101054556 FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING EXT… TEMPLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $20,000,000 606 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES - 2019 CBC - INSTALL FOUNDATION ONLY FOR PROPOSED 5 ST… ENCISO OPERATIONS LLC
2025-09-24 Fire Protection $127,500 1512 E 53RD ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 101063535 TO UPGRADE THE KITCHEN HOOD DUCT SYS… SHILLELAGH ELECTRIC
2025-09-24 Pool/Spa $450,000 6508 S EVANS AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT BUILD… M STREET CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-23 HVAC/Mech $170,000 2048 N NEWLAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - ADDITION TO EXISTING BUILDING TO HAVE MASTER SUITE WITH EXTRA BE… BEYOND FINISHED CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-09-23 General Construction $300,000 3636 W 113TH ST
Owner: JOS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR FRAME ADDITION, REAR 2 STORY FRAME ADDITION WIT… GREATER SERVICES INC
2025-09-22 Plumbing $7,000 7628 S EVANS AVE
Owner: REG··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE. USE AND OCCUPANCY TO REMAIN. REMOV… J & S REHAB SERVICES, INC
2025-09-20 Roofing $350,000 1332 N MAPLEWOOD AVE 2019 SPR - ADDITION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2-STORY MA… MARK ALGER
2025-09-19 Windows/Doors $30,000 1504 N DEARBORN PKWY SPR 2019 CBRC: UPGRADING THE REAR HALL AND STAIR ENCLOSURES TO BE FIRE RATED, PE… MDK BUILDING SERVICES LLC
2025-09-18 Fire Protection $150,000 130 E OAK ST INTERIOR REMODELING TO AN EXSTG. GROUND FLOOR LOBBY AND AN EXSTG. HOSPITALITY RO… ABERDEEN CONSTRUCTION
2025-09-18 HVAC/Mech $100,000 811 E 46TH ST SPR 2019 CBC:INTERIOR REHABILITAION OF UNITS 013 & 113 AT 3 STORY WITH BASEMENT … COAST LLC DBA COAST ONE LLC
2025-09-17 General Construction $350,000 2132 N LARAMIE AVE NEW 3-STORY REAR WOOD FRAMED OPEN PORCH TO REPLACE EXISTING REAR PORCH LOST TO F… PEZZUTTI CONSTRUCTION, LLC DBA PALOMINO CONSTRUCTI
2025-09-17 HVAC/Mech $68,650 2121 N LAPORTE AVE SRP 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING 2-STORY BRICK MULTI-U… GREATER SERVICES INC
2025-09-17 Roofing $752,000 1659 W WOLFRAM ST
Owner: JOE··· 🔒
SELF CERTIFICATION- 2019 CBC. NEW 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH FULL BASE… BLOOMFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
2025-09-16 Windows/Doors $250,000 3504 N JANSSEN AVE PROPOSED PERGOLA AND TRELLIS ON REAR DECK AND ON EXISTING GARAGE, AND RELOCATEWA… REVEAL DESIGN LLC
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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.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 158 permits/30d Active 740 (426) Solar $13,863 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 ⚠️ 12 🔥 27 permits/30d Active 149 (65) Landscaping & Exterior $28,194 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 ⚠️ 3 🔥 21 permits/30d Active 128 (80) Landscaping & Exterior $8,728 🔒 Reveal
4. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 106 (67) Electrical $5,909 🔒 Reveal
5. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 9 permits/30d Active 97 (32) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
6. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 📞 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 93 (56) Solar $22,085 🔒 Reveal
7. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 57 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 92 (42) Windows & Doors $380,429 🔒 Reveal
8. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 26 Active 90 (30) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
9. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 22 7 permits/30d Active 85 (26) Electrical $45,256 🔒 Reveal
10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 80 (44) Roofing $35,281 🔒 Reveal
11. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO 📞 ⚠️ 6 7 permits/30d Active 76 (19) Electrical $78,936 🔒 Reveal
12. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 27 9 permits/30d Active 73 (29) Electrical $106,490 🔒 Reveal
13. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 73 (28) Electrical $18,291 🔒 Reveal
14. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 71 (38) Electrical $369,048 🔒 Reveal
15. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 📞 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 71 (30) Electrical $280,045 🔒 Reveal
16. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 21 6 permits/30d Active 70 (23) Electrical $66,455 🔒 Reveal
17. A.B.C. PLUMBING, HEATING, COOLING & ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 13 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 68 (38) Electrical $11,738 🔒 Reveal
18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 6 8 permits/30d Active 64 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 6 permits/30d Active 64 (27) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
20. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 7 4 permits/30d Active 63 (21) Electrical $124,254 🔒 Reveal
21. ROBERT MILCHLING 6 permits/30d Active 61 (50) Electrical $2,396 Verifying…
22. ION DEVELOPER LLC 📞 9 permits/30d Active 61 (28) Solar $4,160 🔒 Reveal
23. FIRST AD SIGNS INC 📞 Active 58 (14) Signage $3,152 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN 📞 ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active 57 (20) Electrical $6,634 🔒 Reveal
25. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. 📞 ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d 56 (8) Electrical $40,412 🔒 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 17607+ 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, ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH and CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP.. PermitGrab tracks 2,148 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-08-01. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. 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 1,568 new building permits alongside 11,161 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

11,161 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 to look up Chicago building permits

Search recent Chicago, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Chicago building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Chicago Permit Pulse.

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122 E 140TH CT CHICAGO IL JER*** County assessor
10533 S AVENUE O CHICAGO IL LUI*** County assessor
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10535 S AVENUE N CHICAGO IL JUA*** 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 17607 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 daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal 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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Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

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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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