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

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-17 Fire Protection $12,500 830 S NORTHWEST HWY, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 FIRE ALARM NORDOYA AN ILLINOIS BY
2026-06-17 Roofing $16,000 950 WILMA LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 TEAR OFF AND RE-ROOFING tear off replacement DIPIN MOHAN
2026-06-17 Pool/Spa $7,800 8824 BROWN LN, TINLEY PARK, IL 60487 POOL DECK 10X12 SCOTTS CUSTOM DECKS
2026-06-17 General Construction $3,200 683 ROSE LN, BARTLETT, IL 60, BARTLETT, IL 60103 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY AND APRON PATRICK J CONRARDY
2026-06-17 Roofing — 1230 W KENILWORTH AVE, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement ANDREW NYBERG
2026-06-17 General Construction $3,500 4530 OLMSTEAD DR, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES DECK AIMEE FLIES
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2026-06-17 Roofing $24,450 48 N DREXEL AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF JAMES PENROD
2026-06-17 Windows/Doors $18,460 1069 PRINCETON CIRCLE DR, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT NOAH MICHAEL BEU
2026-06-17 General Construction $1,000 1110 SHAGBARK CT, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60192 RES STORAGE SHED YEONG SUN KWON
2026-06-17 Roofing $7,410 3706 DOVE ST, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 ROOF REPLACEMENT replacement ROBERT CELESTE / R CELESTE ROOFING & SIDING
2026-06-17 Roofing $28,972 5231 RIVERSIDE DR, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 TEAR OFF, RE-ROOF, RE-SHINGLE shingle tear off replacement BRIDGETTE MUELLER
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $250,000 2232 GLENVIEW RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 ADDITION WITHIN 400 SQ FT LIMIT, SECOND FLOOR, STOOP AND ADDITIONAL 20 X10 DETAC… new ANDONI GIBB
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $4,947 1671 W MISSION HILLS RD, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, REPLACE 1 WINDOW 207 replacement SUSAN RAPPAPORT
2026-06-17 Roofing $23,532 37 N DREXEL AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF SHAWNA FARA
2026-06-17 Roofing $12,000 425 ASHLAND ST, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 REMOVE AND REPLACE OLD SHINGLES, ROOFING MATERIAL, ICE AND FELT PAPER AND OTHER. shingle replacement DREAMS2REALTY LLC
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $6,240 17035 BURNHAM, LANSING, IL 60438 REPLACE PATIO replacement BRIAN CAPUTO'S SOUTHWEST CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-17 Roofing $30,000 22513 LAWNDALE AVE, RICHTON PARK, IL 60471 TEAR OFF AND RE-ROOF tear off replacement HEEJIN LEE
2026-06-17 Fence $11,562 5727 HOWARD AVE, UNINCORPORATED COOK COUNTY, REAR YARD FENCE 6 JONATHAN HOLDER
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $4,225 1635 SPAULDING RD, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 REMOVE AND REPLACE, IN-KIND, RESIDENTIAL ASPHALT GUEST PARKING PAD MEASURING 43 … replacement ROWCAL ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (PROPERTY…
2026-06-17 Plumbing $10,957 2800 W HIGGINS RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60192 DIRECTIONAL BORE TO RESTORE POWER TO LIGHT POLES IN PARKING LOT. NO NEW FIXTURES… new OMNI COMMERCIAL LIGHTING INC
2026-06-17 General Construction — — — —
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $3,000 660 WASHINGTON CT, ROSELLE, IL 60172 INSTALLATION OF 6 FOOT PRIVACY FENCE new AMERICAN FENCE PROFESSIONALS, INC
2026-06-17 Plumbing $3,500 10141 DORA ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 REPLACE VALVANIZED WATER PIPES W COPPER. REPLACE ROTTED CAST VENT/DRAIN-REPLACE … tankless replacement THOMAS R GEIGER
2026-06-17 General Construction $10,350 5841 LONGVIEW DR, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE PATIO PRIVATE SIDEWALKS CANTWELL, BRIAN
2026-06-17 Roofing $16,089 5615 S ASHLAND AVE, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ROOF ON HOUSE ONLY. replacement LONG, ROBERT & JENNIFER
2026-06-17 General Construction $300,000 954 E DUNDEE RD, PALATINE, IL 60074 COMMERCIAL - ALTERATION ROXANNE BERLIEN
2026-06-17 Signage $100,000 11742 BRIARWOOD CT, BURR RIDGE, IL 60525 BUILD NEW ENTRANCE SIGN FOR BURR OAKS GLEN OUT OF MASON STONE BEARY LANDSCAPING LLC
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $4,225 1603 SPAULDING RD, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 REMOVE AND REPLACE, IN -KIND, RESIDENTIAL GUEST PARKING PAD LOCATED NEAR 1603 SP… replacement ROWCAL ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (PROPERTY…
2026-06-17 General Construction — — FULLY GUTTED RECHECK FOR RENOVATIONS. —
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2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $2,918 1260 DORCHESTER LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 TAKE DOWN THE CHIMNEY 25 ROWS, REBUILD STRAIGHT UP WITH ALL NEW BRICKS, SET FORM… replacement DANIEL & MARIELLA KLIVER
2026-06-17 General Construction — — — —
2026-06-17 Electrical $25,000 2724 SARAH ST, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 COMPLETE GUT OUT ELECTRIC AN INSTALL NEW new GOOD START LLC
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $4,500 515 WARREN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 REMOVE AND REPLACE PATIO replacement DRASKO KOVACEVIC
2026-06-17 Demolition $2,500 2146 N 74TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 DEMO INTERIOR JOHN/SUSAN…
2026-06-17 Pool/Spa $4,225 1677 SPAULDING RD, BARTLETT, ,BARTLETT, IL 60103 REMOVE AND REPLACE, IN-KIND, RESIDENTIAL ASPHALT GUEST PARKING PAD LOCATED NEAR … ROWCAL ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (PROPERTY…
2026-06-17 Windows/Doors $9,600 2924 N 75TH CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 WINDOWS HARMONY HOME DEVELOPMENT LLC
2026-06-17 Fire Protection $5,655 2021 KENSINGTON LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM - KENSINGTON FIELDS - BUILDING 3 new PULTE HOME COMPANY LLC
2026-06-17 Fence $1,000 2233 N 73RD CT, ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707 FENCE/GATE/RAILING OSMAR & ANDREA MANSILLA MELENDEZ &…
2026-06-17 General Construction — 16050 HARLEM AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 CHANGE OF USE - SPIRIT HALLOWEEN SPIRIT HALLOWEEN MICHELLE ZIELINSKI - DI…
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $29,120 9641 W GRAND AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131 REMOVE AND REPLACE OLD ASPHALT FOR PARKING LOT replacement FRANKLYN PK PROPERTIES
2026-06-17 HVAC/Mech $3,200 2114 TROWBRIDGE CT, GLENVIEW, IL 60026 REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE PATIO replacement RICHARD G WAPLE TRUSTE
2026-06-17 Roofing $55,874 9706 W 56TH ST, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ROOF GUTTERS. tear off replacement ZIETEK, BEATA & ANDRZEJ
2026-06-17 Pool/Spa — 16007 OLCOTT AVE, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 INSTALLATION OF A COLEMAN POWER STEEL ABOVE-GROUND SWIMMING POOL. KENNETH & PARIS TOWNSELL
2026-06-16 General Construction $40,905 85 W HAMILTON DR, PALATINE, IL 60067 MULTIFAMILY - ALTERATION RICHARD DUBOIS
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2026-06-16 Fence $12,801 1222 HAWTHORNE LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 TAKE DOWN/HAUL AWAY EXISTING FENCING, FURNISH/INSTALL 69 OF 6 HIGH VINYL FENCE W… ADVANCED FENCE & GATE
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2026-06-16 General Construction $13,198 887 N HAMILTON CT, PALATINE, IL 60067 MULTIFAMILY - ALTERATION RICHARD DUBOIS
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2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech $8,500 7400 162ND ST, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 FENCE REPLACEMENT - INSTALLING 236.5 FEET OF 6 FT SOLID CEDAR FENCING replacement THE CEDAR MILL INC
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2026-06-16 General Construction $40,905 85 W HAMILTON DR, PALATINE, IL 60067 MULTIFAMILY - ALTERATION RICHARD DUBOIS
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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.

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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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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
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Developers & new construction
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