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

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

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
2026-06-18 Roofing — 635 E CUNNINGHAM DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement NICHOLAS YADRON
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2026-06-18 Fence — 341 S HALE ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 FENCE TODD KOPKE
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2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $3,550 16507 PAXTON AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 PLACE NEW CONCRETE PAD IN BETWEEN THE HOUSE AND THE GARAGE 22 X 10 new FRAZIER RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE
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2026-06-18 General Construction $26,895 4420 CENTER AVE., LYONS, IL 60534 T.O. R.R. HOUSE GARAGE. VELIBOR MARENOVIC
2026-06-18 Plumbing — 704 THORNBURY RD, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 FRONT OF BUILDING BURY DRAIN TILE NO SUMP PUMP ALL DOWNSPOUTS -INSTALLING A WYE … JAMES SHEEKS
2026-06-18 Plumbing — 736 THORNBURY RD, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 FRONT OF BUILDING BURY DRAIN TILE NO SUMP PUMP ALL DOWNSPOUTS -INSTALLING A WYE … JAMIE A FRANCH
2026-06-18 General Construction $90,000 0 LAKE ST, BARRINGTON, IL EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS EXEMPT
2026-06-18 General Construction — 288 W CHERRYWOOD DR, PALATINE, IL 60067 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY BONNIE MOTLEY
2026-06-18 Fence $6,765 16455 MAYORS ROW, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 FENCE EDGAR ALONSO SOLIS TAM
2026-06-18 Roofing $13,633 8830 167TH ST, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 ROOF JOSE T HERNANDEZ
2026-06-18 General Construction — 1474 BROOKSIDE DR, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE REPLACE 16 X 20 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY. DAVID & RAMONA BEIN
2026-06-18 General Construction $79,355 1013 S. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60005 SECONDARY BATH ADDITION PRIMARY BATH REMODEL/UPGRADE JESSICA MASLANA
2026-06-18 General Construction $3,850 6841 SUNSET AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 EXPAND DRIVEWAY O'MAHONEY, JOHN
2026-06-18 General Construction — — RECHECK FOR RENOVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT TO APARTMENTS. —
2026-06-18 Plumbing — 782 THORNBURY CT, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 FRONT OF BUILDING BURY DRAIN TILE NO SUMP PUMP ALL DOWNSPOUTS -INSTALLING A WYE … RAJENDRA J PATEL
2026-06-18 General Construction $13,000 6951 ORCHARD LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 DRIVEWAY/PARKING LOT R & C CERNY
2026-06-18 Roofing $29,642 1220 BIRKS CT, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF GERALD MICHAELS
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $18,640 215 EASTERN AVENUE, BARRINGTON,IL.,60010 PARKING LOT - REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT/STRIPING replacement DAVID GUERRERO JR
2026-06-18 Structural $3,300 5226 NORTHWIND DR, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 PUTTING A CONCRETE SLAB FABIAN REYES
2026-06-18 Plumbing $2,344 9518 PERTH CIR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT standard replacement DRF TRUSTED PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
2026-06-18 General Construction $14,000 5796 ACORN CT, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192 WE WILL BE REPLACING EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY AND INSTALL NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY… POZO CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-18 Fence $14,000 5622 HARVEY AVE, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, REAR YARD FENCE 6 BERT NEULAND
2026-06-18 Windows/Doors $15,857 16737 91ST AVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 WINDOWS VERONICA HUGHES
2026-06-18 Plumbing — 750 THORNBURY CT, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 FRONT OF BUILDING BURY DRAIN TILE NO SUMP PUMP ALL DOWNSPOUTS -INSTALLING A WYE … BECKY CLEAVELAND
2026-06-18 General Construction — — RECHECK FOR NEW TOWNHOME IN 2027 new_construction —
2026-06-18 Roofing $25,000 538 6TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF ZBIGNIEW KASPRZYK
2026-06-18 General Construction $12,000 484 TOPAZ LN, BARTLETT, IL 6, BARTLETT, IL 60103 REMOVE CURRENT 18X27 FOOT ASPHALT UPPER DRIVEWAY AND REPLACE WITH CONCRETE EXTEN… BARTOSZ SKOWRON
2026-06-18 Roofing $4,150 521 8TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF MIROSLAW CHANIEWSKI
2026-06-18 Plumbing — 781 THORNBURY CT, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 FRONT OF BUILDING BURY DRAIN TILE NO SUMP PUMP ALL DOWNSPOUTS -INSTALLING A WYE … JAMES NGUYEN
2026-06-18 Roofing $20,991 5651 S CATHERINE AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ROOF. ILLINOIS LICENSE 104.016967 replacement GEORGE & LILIANA GENTILE
2026-06-18 General Construction $14,138 129 S PLUM GROVE RD, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION residential SAMANTHA PAJOR
2026-06-18 General Construction — 5504 S MADISON AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 DUMPSTER ON DRIVEWAY FROM 6/19/26 TO 6/26/26. ISRAEL & LUANNE RIVERA
2026-06-18 Signage $3,300 512 W BURLINGTON AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 SIGN MAJO EBREO
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $2,500 1556 CORNELL CIR, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REPLACE FRONT DOOR replacement CHERYL D WILLIS
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2026-06-18 Roofing $14,585 1305 SUMAC TRL, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES ROOF AND SIDING ROBERT KALBFLEISCH
2026-06-18 Plumbing $13,000 8932 LESLIE DR, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 SEWER REP line work STEPHEN L STILLER
2026-06-18 General Construction $6,856 2927 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 REPAVE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY ELIZABETH M HATHAWAY
2026-06-18 Windows/Doors $3,842 851 FOREST GLEN CT, BARTLETT, BARTLETT, IL 60103 5 SIZE FOR SIZE WINDOW REPLACEMENTS AUGUSTO SALAZAR
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $29,037 263 SCOTTSWOOD RD, RIVERSIDE, IL 60546 AC FURNACE CHANGEOUT ac, furnace replacement PETER COSTER
2026-06-18 General Construction $2,800 2806 PAWNEE CIR, NORTHBROOK, IL 3 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT KAPLAN PAVING, LLC.
2026-06-18 Roofing $8,400 3030 BRIGHT ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 TEAR OFF AND INSTALL NEW ROOF AND GUTTER SYSTEM. PAINT FLAT ROOF PORTION flat tear off replacement CARLOS LAZCANO
2026-06-18 Roofing — 1101 E FOSKET DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement SLAWOMIR MIODOWSKI
2026-06-18 Roofing $16,158 103 NORWOOD CT, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 TEAR OFF RE-ROOF tear off replacement NICHOLAS YADRON / ALLSTAR HOME SERVICES, LLC DBA M
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $8,197 226 W BERKLEY LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REPLACE EXISTING AC AND FURNACE WITH NEW ac, furnace replacement ARTI PATEL
2026-06-18 Roofing $13,900 712 6TH AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF ARTHUR OROURKE
2026-06-18 General Construction $3,975 405 W NEWPORT RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY AND REPLACE WITH 3 INCHES OF SURFACE ASPHALT. A&R SPACES LLC
2026-06-18 HVAC/Mech $55,000 155 BRADLEY LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE AND REPLACE DETACHED GARAGE replacement LARRY J & NANCY A SCHAEFER
2026-06-18 Plumbing $11,565 744 DIVISION ST, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM RYAN P GUZA
2026-06-18 General Construction $160,000 37 S LA GRANGE RD, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 RESTAURANT REMODEL NICHOLAS POULOS
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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. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR INC. 📞 6 (1) HVAC $9,455 🔒 Reveal
16. BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC. 6 (1) HVAC $11,261 —
17. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC 📞 6 (1) Signage $3,625 🔒 Reveal
18. FORTIS GROUND WERKS 6 (1) — $10,042 —
19. FRAZIER RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 📞 5 (3) HVAC $9,820 🔒 Reveal
20. NORTHWEST CEDAR PRODUCTS 📞 5 (1) HVAC $9,380 🔒 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
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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