Cook County Building Permits & Contractor Leads

11,748 indexed permits · 1,253 active contractors · Cook County, Illinois.

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Cook County building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 1,826
Total permit value (90d) $97,104,546
Active contractors 1,253
Newest permit 2026-08-05

PermitGrab tracks 1,253 active contractors who pulled 11,748 building permits in Cook County, IL as of 2026-08-05. Updated daily.

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Cook County building permit activity

263 building permits were filed in Cook County over the last 30 days — down 81.4% from the prior 30 days, with $3,068,442 in declared project value across the 43 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 1,826 permits worth $97,104,546.

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. DUBOIS PAVING CO — 80 permits
  2. COLONY LAKE CLUB HOA — 32 permits
  3. TOWNE PLACE EAST HOMEOWNERS — 32 permits
  4. EXEMPT — 16 permits
  5. SIMON PROPERTY GROUP — 15 permits
  6. A & M FENCE CORP — 14 permits
  7. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES — 12 permits
  8. CLTC TRUST #3221 — 11 permits
  9. D R HORTON MIDWEST INC — 11 permits
  10. KING HVAC SYSTEMS LLC — 10 permits
Biggest project this month
$1,695,158 · MANEVAL CONSTRUCTION CO. INC
11,748
Indexed Permits
1,253
Active Contractors
2026-06-18
Last Updated
Updated recently · 2026-08-05

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11,748 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-22 Roofing $15,859 1075 LANCASTER CT, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 ROOF REPLACEMENT FULL-TEAR OFF tear off replacement AMK INVESTMENTS LLC ADAM KOTYZA
2026-06-22 General Construction $209,500 5320 DANSHER RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED CURBS NM VYT II LLC C/O NEW MOUNTAIN
2026-06-22 Plumbing $5,784 1524 PFINGSTEN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 INTERIOR SEWER REPAIR line work RESTORE PLUMBING AND DRAIN
2026-06-22 General Construction $710,500 500 S EDGEWOOD AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 RENOVATION OF A KITCHEN, POWDER ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, AND PARTIALLY RECONFIGURED S… WILLIAM CLARKE
2026-06-22 Roofing $26,886 145 N PECK AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MARK NIEGO
2026-06-22 Roofing $24,000 229 9TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MARK NIEGO
2026-06-22 Roofing $18,350 142 N BRAINARD AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MARK NIEGO
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $19,350 5917 S LAGRANGE RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 REPLACE 30X75 FOOT AREA OF ASPHALT replacement CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST…
2026-06-22 Electrical $15,000 3 CALCHESTER ON AUBURN, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 MISC. ELECTRICAL - ADDED LIGHTING AND CEILING FANS. MASTER BATHROOM RENOVATION MEGAN BUCKLEY / CPR HOME SOLUTIONS, INC.
2026-06-22 General Construction $10,000 281 BALMORAL LN, BARRINGTON,IL.,60010 INTERIOR BATHROOM REMODEL MARK HARRIS
2026-06-22 Plumbing $4,700 5326 S CATHERINE AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR line work SEAN & SUSAN COLLINS
2026-06-22 Windows/Doors $62,000 7550 183RD ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 INSTALLATION OF TWO AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR ENTRANCES R & R GLASS AND WINDOWS INC
2026-06-22 Roofing $10,900 941 DEBRA LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 ROOF REPLACEMENT replacement ROSIE TELLO
2026-06-22 General Construction $4,388 1446 CASCADE LN, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 DRIVEWAY LOUIS JOHN LONGO II
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $3,119 4113 WESLEY TER, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REPLACING REAR DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR RUSSELL KLUG
2026-06-22 General Construction $2,999 5844 LEEDS RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY BRUCE & MARY HONAKER
2026-06-22 General Construction $7,000 203 S GLENDALE AVE, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 PATIO/WALKWAY JANE WILLIAMSON
2026-06-22 General Construction $3,100 9108 MANSFIELD DR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 SURE UP DECK - 10 FT X 14 FT JOHN DEVRIES
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $7,980 1440 BAFFIN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 DIRECTIONAL DRILL FROM THE B-BOX AREA TO THE WATER METER. PULL BACK 1.5 TYPE K C… new BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC.
2026-06-22 Plumbing $4,160 1953 SPRUCE DR, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY line work RELIANCE PLUMBING & SEWER DRAIN
2026-06-22 General Construction 6945 GOLFVIEW DR, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 INSTALL CHICKEN COOP VLATKO STOJCHEV
2026-06-22 Windows/Doors $23,960 3925 HUNTINGTON BLVD, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES - 18 WINDOWS AND 1 PATIO DOOR STEVEN MORENCY
2026-06-22 Windows/Doors $46,113 144 PALM DR, BARRINGTON,IL.,60010 WINDOW REPLACEMENTS NATHAN WAGE
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $6,450 1158 RALEIGH RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 WATER LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT B-BOX TO METER ONLY replacement BIAGI PLUMBING
2026-06-22 General Construction $5,400 5935 N. CENTRAL PARK, CHICAGO, IL 60659 REMODEL EINSTEIN PLUMBING
2026-06-22 Solar $34,654 5132 N 300 W, PROVO, UT 84604 INSTALLING SOLAR SYSTETON ROOF solar AMBIA ENERGY LLC
2026-06-22 General Construction $12,000 1935 SEQUOIA DR, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 FLATWORK THE ROCK CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-22 Electrical $10,000 2600 BROOKWOOD WAY DR UNIT: 316A, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 INSTALLATION OF RECESS LIGHTS AND POWER OUTLETS new BEM DAVID
2026-06-22 Roofing $11,700 1739 N 43RD , STONE PARK, IL, 60165 SIDING AND GUTTERS MARIA NOLAZCO
2026-06-22 General Construction 6670 S BRAINARD AVE # 204, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 PRE-SALE OF CONDO UNIT DONNA MCDONALD
2026-06-22 General Construction $1,900 5799 LONGVIEW DR, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 GENERAL SPOT TUCKPOINTING AROUND HOUSE WHERE NEEDED KATRINA LADYGA
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $3,400 633 9TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 CONCRETE STEP AND LANDING REPLACEMENT. replacement EUGENE DOHERTY
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $6,000 3224 HARRISON ST, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 PATIO REPLACED ENLARGED YETRON ODISHO & ATOUR
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $5,174 7916 BELLE RIVE CT, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 REMOVING AND REPLACING 4 WINDOWS, REPLACING LIKE WITH LIKE, NO STRUCTURAL CHANGE… HOME DEPOT USA
2026-06-22 Roofing $4,500 9041 MEADOWVIEW, CITY OF HICKKORY HILLS, IL 6 HOUE ROOF W/ATTACHED GARAGE RATULOWSKI
2026-06-22 General Construction 708 E CARPENTER DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 CONCRETE FERMIN LUNA
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech 325 W WOOD ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 FURNACE furnace JUDY SCHIEVE
2026-06-22 Solar $20,400 1644 JOPLIN CIR, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 SOLAR PANELS - INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED PV SOLAR SYSTEM SIZED AT 10250W W… 25 panels solar PAUL A DZIADUS
2026-06-22 General Construction $5,000 22012 MILLARD AVE, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 PER OCCUPANCY INSPECTION REPLACE DRIVEWAY TO GARAGE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED IDENTI… HARRY ZAMAN
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $2,900 11150 S CICERO, ALSIP, IL 60803 REPLACE EXISTING FENCE replacement FOX HOME CENTER
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $8,534 1421 EXECUTIVE CT, GLENVIEW, IL 60026 ADDING ADDITIONAL FENCE TO FULLY ENCLOSE BACKYARD PETER GARGULA
2026-06-22 General Construction $3,600 1516 SEQUOIA TRL, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 REMOVE AND REPLACE ASPHALT DRIVEWAY, NO CHANGES. TOTAL PAVING & BRICK SERVICES INC
2026-06-22 General Construction
2026-06-22 Roofing $58,227 5947 KENSINGTON AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ROOF replacement RADOMIR DOBRASINOVIC
2026-06-22 General Construction 450 N BENTON ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 PAVERS DAVID SWANSON
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $10,870 4900 MONTEREY DR, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 AC REPL 13 SEER 2.5 TON FURNACE REPL 80 EFF 90K BTUS 2.5 tons 13 SEER ac, furnace LILLIAN VALDEZ
2026-06-22 General Construction RECHECK FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION new_construction
2026-06-22 General Construction $3,400 4621 FARMINGTON AVENUE, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 DRIVEWAY GLORIA BARNETT
2026-06-22 General Construction
2026-06-22 General Construction 9501 171ST ST UNIT C, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 NUCROWN, LLC DBA INSIGHT FAMILY VISION CARE - TINLEY PARK INSIGHT FAMILY VISION CARE
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact details are available for 11 of 20 businesses below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 1 permits/30d 36 (10) Solar $22,193
2. EXEMPT 34 (5) HVAC $61,747
3. KING HVAC SYSTEMS LLC 📞 27 (3) HVAC $9,965 🔒 Reveal
4. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC 📞 21 (2) Windows & Doors $29,490 🔒 Reveal
5. KEVIN SZABO JR PLUMBING INC. 📞 17 (2) Plumbing $5,621 🔒 Reveal
6. DOORNBOS HEATING & AIR… 15 (1) HVAC $14,571
7. PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 14 (2) Plumbing $14,294 🔒 Reveal
8. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR… 📞 14 (2) HVAC $10,306 🔒 Reveal
9. DRF TRUSTED PROPERTY SOLUTIONS 10 (3) Plumbing $2,196
10. CASTLE RIDGE BUILDERS 10 (2) Plumbing $1,320
11. ETRUSCAN EXTERIORS CORPORATION 10 (2) Roofing $40,340
12. ILLINOIS FENCE COMPANY 9 (4) HVAC $8,609
13. LEGACY RESTORATION LLC 📞 6 (2) Roofing $11,148 🔒 Reveal
14. ADVANCED FENCE & GATE 📞 6 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $11,668 🔒 Reveal
15. BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC. 6 (1) HVAC $11,261
16. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR INC. 📞 6 (1) HVAC $9,455 🔒 Reveal
17. FORTIS GROUND WERKS 6 (1) $10,042
18. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC 📞 6 (1) Signage $3,625 🔒 Reveal
19. FRAZIER RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 📞 5 (3) HVAC $9,820 🔒 Reveal
20. SMART ROOFING INC 📞 5 (1) Roofing $27,635 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Cook County

New building permits in Cook County, 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 Cook County Building Permits

Cook County, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11748+ Cook County building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Cook County 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 Cook County.

How Contractors Use Cook County Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Cook County 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 Cook County 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 Cook County 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 Cook County open data portal.

Who appears in Cook County permit records this week?

The most active contractors filing in Cook County right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, EXEMPT, KING HVAC SYSTEMS LLC, RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN, LLC and KEVIN SZABO JR PLUMBING INC.. PermitGrab tracks 1,253 active contractors across the metro. New records appear as they are available from the source.

How fresh is Cook County permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Cook County is dated 2026-08-05. Updated daily • newest record from 2d ago. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, permit type, and contractor name where the source publishes it, so a fresh row is a current project signal.

What construction is happening in Cook County right now?

Cook County permit activity covers 11,748 indexed permits. 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 look up Cook County building permits

Search recent Cook County, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Cook County building department's public permit records. New filings appear here as they are published. 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 Cook County Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cook County Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Cook County?

PermitGrab currently tracks 11748 building permits in Cook County, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, status, estimated value, and contractor information where the source publishes it.

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Contractors & subs
Recent Cook County contractor activity is a signal for labor and material demand. Contact details appear only where publicly verified.
Home service companies
A Cook County addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Research the project signal before outreach.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Cook County are high-intent solar lead signals. Filter by the current project signal and verify ownership separately.
Insurance agents
Cook County renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Cook County permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Cook County 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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