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) 1,823
Total permit value (90d) $97,073,452
Active contractors 1,253
Newest permit 2026-08-05

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Cook County building permit activity

253 building permits were filed in Cook County over the last 30 days — down 82.3% from the prior 30 days, with $2,895,920 in declared project value across the 39 that report a cost. Over 90 days: 1,823 permits worth $97,073,452.

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
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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 General Construction — 924 W OXFORD CT, PALATINE, IL 60067 DECK/GAZEBO/PERGOLA MIKE SESTERHENN
2026-06-22 General Construction — 450 N BENTON ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 PAVERS DAVID SWANSON
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $58,248 3140 KIRCHOFF RD, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 REPLACING 4 LIKE FOR LIKE RTUS NO DUCTWORK OR UPGRADES - 1 15 TON , 1 10 TON 2 … 15 tons replacement ALAN WILSON / BGIS INTEGRATED TECHNICAL SERVICES U
2026-06-22 Pool/Spa $6,550 1617 EXECUTIVE LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60026 NEW ALUMINUM 4 FOOT CLASSIC 3 RAIL BLACK FENCE 4 INCH SPACING OF VERTICAL BARS. … JOHN P LEONARD
2026-06-22 General Construction — 6945 GOLFVIEW DR, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 INSTALL CHICKEN COOP VLATKO STOJCHEV
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 Windows/Doors $23,960 3925 HUNTINGTON BLVD, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES - 18 WINDOWS AND 1 PATIO DOOR STEVEN MORENCY
2026-06-22 Electrical $11,000 9150 MEADOWVIEW, CITY OF HICKKORY HILLS, IL 6 INSTALL GENERATOR new CASPER
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $5,129 655 WAINSFORD DR, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 PATIO DOOR. LIKE SIZES AND NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. replacement PAT MALLOY
2026-06-22 Windows/Doors $3,450 7544 BRISTOL LN 6, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT AIDA E MARTINEZ
2026-06-22 General Construction $8,978 609 S KENSINGTON AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 SHED TOM SAUREY
2026-06-22 General Construction $6,000 216 S STONE AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 CLEAN OUT AND CHECK VALVE THOMAS C HAWKINS HAWKINS
2026-06-22 General Construction $7,000 203 S GLENDALE AVE, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 PATIO/WALKWAY JANE WILLIAMSON
2026-06-22 Roofing $25,000 1905 ELM CT, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 ROOF GARCIA ROOFING
2026-06-22 General Construction $12,000 1935 SEQUOIA DR, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 FLATWORK THE ROCK CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-22 Plumbing $5,600 1945 TANGLEWOOD DR I, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 INSTALL EXTERIOR SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY line work new MERGENTHALER PLUMBING
2026-06-22 Pool/Spa $15,000 1576 VON BRAUN TRAIL, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 BUILDING NEW DECK AROUND EXISTING POOL MICHAEL RIZZA
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 $3,700 2707 CAMPBELL ST, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 EXTENDING DRIVE WAY REDO DRIVEWAY LUZ PEREZ MAYERS
2026-06-22 General Construction $13,000 434 SUMMERSWEET LN, BARTLETT, BARTLETT, IL 60103 CONCRETE 32X16 PATIO, WALKWAY ARTHUR FRAGE
2026-06-22 General Construction — — ADDITON & REMODEL SFR —
2026-06-22 Roofing $26,886 145 N PECK AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MARK NIEGO
2026-06-22 HVAC/Mech $11,500 685 AUDUBON ST, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTENT DRIVEWAY APPROX. 1245SF 53 X 17 AD 21X 12 replacement NORMAN SCHWARTZ
2026-06-22 Roofing $18,350 142 N BRAINARD AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MARK NIEGO
2026-06-22 General Construction — 6700 BRAINARD # 310, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 PRE-SALE OF CONDO UNIT RICHARD B BARTZ
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 Plumbing $5,175 775 PARK LN, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES PLUMBING GENERAL BRIAN MCCAFFRY
2026-06-22 Structural — 2222 N 73RD AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 FOUNDATION RPR INTERIOR EXTERIOR JAIME ZUNIGA
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 Roofing $19,790 115 N DREXEL AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF ANTHONY PASSO
2026-06-22 General Construction $7,407 50 PAYSON ST, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 3 REMOVE AND REPLACE ASPHALT DRIVEWAY ROBBIN RENDER
2026-06-22 Roofing $16,200 145 N EDGEWOOD AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF CHRIS GAL
2026-06-22 Fire Protection $3,850 6502 -04 JOLIET RD STE A, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MODIFICATION OAK FOREST INVESTMENT GRP
2026-06-22 Fire Protection $5,500 2557 W GOLF RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 OWNER IS DIVIDING 1 UNIT INTO 2 UNITS. 2557 AND NEW DEMISED UNIT. WE WILL BE BRI… 1 HVAC system new hvac_installation HOFFMAN VILLAGE STATION LLC
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
2026-06-21 Electrical $6,800 16040 HARLEM AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 PROVIDE 4 DOUBLE DUPLEX OUTLETS FOR REGISTER AREA ON EXISTING REGISTER CIRCUIT. … M & J ELECTRIC & GENERAL CONTRACTING INC
2026-06-20 Fence $6,875 1905 N 76TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 FENCE BOYD KLINGER
2026-06-20 General Construction $18,700 1820 N 78TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 ADDITION DORMER LINDA GEHRT
2026-06-20 Windows/Doors $11,593 1244 GOLDENROD LN, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 3 WINDOWS CARL DELIA
2026-06-19 Electrical $14,161 1952 LINNEMAN ST, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 INSTALLING A BACKUP GENERATOR ABT ELECTRONICS
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2026-06-19 Signage $2,500 7725 159TH ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 FAROOJ ABO ALABED LEBANESE GRILL - INSTALLING A NEW CHANNEL LETTER SIGN USING EX… REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC
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2026-06-19 Roofing $30,267 729 S BRAINARD AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF PETER GALGANO
2026-06-19 Demolition $50,000 9275 W 159TH ST, ORLAND HILLS, IL DEMO ORLAND TOWNE CNTR 106
2026-06-19 Fence $2,850 824 8TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 FENCE JESUS MAGANA
2026-06-19 Signage $3,000 1721 N MANNHEIM RD , STONE PARK, IL, 60165 SIGN INSTALL DAVID GOMEZ
2026-06-19 Plumbing $13,918 52 E BERKLEY LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 LOCATE SANITARY SEWER, EXCAVATE, EXPOSE SEWER, AND CUT OUT UP TO 5 OF PIPE. REMO… line work BRIAN & ERIN WALTER
2026-06-19 General Construction $4,500 744 S ASHLAND AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 FRONT YARD CLEAN OUT SHELLEY YOELIN
2026-06-19 Roofing $25,477 1726 N 76TH AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 REROOF WITH TEAR OFF HOUSE AND GARAGE tear off replacement MEREDITH ZINANNI
2026-06-19 Windows/Doors $10,140 2115 N 77TH AVE, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 WINDOWS MARIA TERESA DICAPUA
2026-06-19 HVAC/Mech $22,500 2605 ROHLWING RD, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 REPLACE OLD ASPHALT FOR NEW, REMOVE SOIL AND INSTALL NEW ASPHALT WHERE INDICATED… replacement URSZULA & ADRIAN SOWA
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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. ETRUSCAN EXTERIORS CORPORATION 10 (2) Roofing $40,340 —
11. CASTLE RIDGE BUILDERS 10 (2) Plumbing $1,320 —
12. ILLINOIS FENCE COMPANY 9 (4) HVAC $8,609 —
13. ADVANCED FENCE & GATE 📞 6 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $11,668 🔒 Reveal
14. LEGACY RESTORATION LLC 📞 6 (2) Roofing $11,148 🔒 Reveal
15. BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC. 6 (1) HVAC $11,261 —
16. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC 📞 6 (1) Signage $3,625 🔒 Reveal
17. FORTIS GROUND WERKS 6 (1) — $10,042 —
18. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR INC. 📞 6 (1) HVAC $9,455 🔒 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.

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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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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
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