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
2026-06-16 General Construction $9,900 150 CHANDLER LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 CONCRETE DRIVEWAY EXTENSION, FRONT STOOP, LANDING AND WALK DOUGLAS BECKER
2026-06-16 Roofing $23,768 425 S PECK AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF ASEF ASKAR
2026-06-16 General Construction $12,218 626 E BALSAM LN, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION residential DAN ZIEKER
2026-06-16 General Construction — — RECHECK FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION new_construction —
2026-06-16 General Construction $90,000 901 S MADISON AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 NEW GARAGE JOHNNY SWIDERGAL
2026-06-16 General Construction $5,300 1233 SILVER PINE DR, HOFFMAN ESTS.,IL.,60010 R R DRIVEWAY W/O APRON JOE HAJKALUK
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech $1,768 285 NEWARK LN, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WINDOW - NO CHANGE TO STRUCTURE OR EXISTING OPENINGS replacement JANETTE ODESTE
2026-06-16 Roofing — 1374 N HICKS RD, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement ANTHONY PASSO
2026-06-16 Roofing — 639 N BENTON ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement ANTHONY PASSO
2026-06-16 Fire Protection $6,496 1236 STATE ST, LEMONT, IL 60439 FIRE ALARM CENT PLZ LMNT IL LLC
2026-06-16 General Construction — — RECHECK FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION new_construction —
2026-06-16 General Construction $14,896 2441 CHAS DR, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 39 X 14 DECK SHAWNNA PALAZZOLO / INFINITY FENCE SOLUTIONS
2026-06-16 Structural $13,000 7512 PRESTWICK DR, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477 10X8X6 CONCRETE SLAB, 10.65 X 12 PAVER PATIO GREENER ON THIS SIDE INC
2026-06-16 Fence $2,325 505 S KENSINGTON AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 FENCE ERIC STORTZ
2026-06-16 General Construction $100,000 154 N FREMONT ST, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION residential ANNA FRANCZYK
2026-06-16 Roofing $56,176 9740 W 58TH ST, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ROOF REPLACE SIDING, GUTTERS, SOFFITS FASCIA. tear off replacement JOSEPH HODGES
2026-06-16 Electrical $7,500 1520 KAYWOOD LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 INSTALL GENERATOR new ORCHARD GLEN HOMES
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech $20,500 1005 APRICOT ST, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169 SIDING REPLACEMENT replacement DEBORAH SUGLIA
2026-06-16 Plumbing $5,230 2650 BROOKWOOD WAY DR UNIT: 206B, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 ADDRESS 2650 BROOKWOOD WAY DRIVE, APT 206B, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 IN THE APA… new SERGIU DUMITRASCU
2026-06-16 Roofing $30,665 3833 LIZETTE LN, GLENVIEW, IL 60026 TEAR OFF AND REPLACE ASPHALT SHINGLE ROOF ON ENTIRE HOME INCLUDING MANSARD shingle tear off replacement LEN CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-16 Fence $8,000 621 N COUNTY LINE RD, HINSDALE, IL 60521 FENCE XINRU WANG
2026-06-16 General Construction $1,200 16312 HAVEN AVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 DECK R IANNANTONE
2026-06-16 Fire Protection $11,147 280 ARROWHEAD ST, PARK FOREST, IL 60466 INSTALL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM new WOJCIECHOWSKI
2026-06-16 General Construction $32,186 2309 S MOUNT PROSPECT RD, DES PLAINES, IL 60018 14658 PARKSIDE DR, DOLTON, IL SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
2026-06-16 General Construction $38,922 1045 E LILAC DR, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION residential SEAN SANDONA
2026-06-16 Roofing $39,500 611 S WAIOLA AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 ROOF BRIANA LICITRA
2026-06-16 Roofing — 428 E BALSAM LN, PALATINE, IL 60074 SINGLE FAMILY RE-ROOF replacement ROBERT WENTZ
2026-06-16 Fence $6,100 9813 SORENG AVE, SCHILLER PARK 60176 REPLACING GALVANIZED FENCE WHIT WOODEN FENCE INSTALLING PAVERS WHERE FLOWER BED… JUAN AMAYA
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech — 410 W MAHOGANY CT, 408, PALATINE, IL 60067 AC REPLACEMENT ac replacement KIMBERLY AZAR
2026-06-16 General Construction — 1055 S NIGHTINGALE DR, PALATINE, IL 60067 DECK/GAZEBO/PERGOLA JEFF POOLE
2026-06-16 Fence $5,140 235 N CATHERINE AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525 FENCE ERIN FITZGERALD
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech $1,400 215 S MAIN ST, BARTLETT, IL, BARTLETT, IL 60103 RHYTHM ROOTS MARKET PORTABLE STAGE PLACEMENT TOWN CENTER REAL ESTATE LLC
2026-06-16 General Construction $31,570 14642 MAIN ST, LEMONT, IL 60439 ALARM EXEMPT
2026-06-16 General Construction $45,000 1501 W EDGEWATER LN, PALATINE, IL 60067 SINGLE FAMILY - ALTERATION residential MICHAEL STEPHANIDIS
2026-06-16 General Construction — — — —
2026-06-16 Solar $29,752 — SOLAR INSTALLATION solar —
2026-06-16 Windows/Doors $1,440 1460 INDIAN HILL AVE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133 WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT CLEMENTE NEVAREZ
2026-06-16 Roofing $38,000 718 MICHIGAN LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 REROOF PER CODE, TEAR OFF. INSTALL NEW 1/2 PLYWOOD DECKING.NEW GUTTERS/DOWNSPOUT… tear off replacement LORI CALCARA
2026-06-16 General Construction — 10735 5TH AVE # 404, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 PRE-SALE OF CONDO UNIT KALIN AND VIRGINIA SMITH
2026-06-16 Roofing $22,404 321 W LAKE ST, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 ROOF/GUTTERS JOSEPH V ROTONDI
2026-06-16 General Construction $7,700 603 PRAIRIE AVE, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 PATIO/WALKWAY GREGORY SCHROEDER
2026-06-16 Structural $32,264 2 CHICHESTER ON ASBURY, ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 FOUNDATION STABILIZATION USING STEEL PIERS AND STEEL BEAMS KAREN KURKA / SAFEGUARD WATERPROOFING - RAM JACK I
2026-06-16 General Construction $6,000 123 STURTZ ST, BARRINGTON, IL 60010 PATIO/WALKWAY CARMEN CAMPBELL
2026-06-16 General Construction $58,750 1100 LAURIE LN, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 REMOVE EXSITING PATIO AND TIMBER WALLS, INSTALL UNILOCK BRUSSELS BLOCK GARDEN WA… DUFOUR SERVICES
2026-06-16 Fence — 616 W REVERE LN, PALATINE, IL 60067 FENCE JUAN ACOSTA
2026-06-16 Roofing $41,506 1024 OAKLAND DR, BARRINGTON,IL.,60010 ROOF/GUTTERS SEBASTIAN MICHALSKI
2026-06-16 HVAC/Mech $5,000 721 61ST PL, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525 REMOVE AND REPLACE 12X15 CONCRETE PATIO replacement LESLIE LOCKETT
2026-06-15 General Construction $8,740 1464 BAFFIN RD, GLENVIEW, IL 60025 4 REMOVE AND REPLACE ASPHALT DRIVEWAY, NO WORK TO BRICK BORDERS KAPLAN PAVING
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2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech $105,300 124 TOWER DR, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 REMOVE AND REPLACE 8,300 SF OF PARKING LOT. REMOVE AND REPLACE 4,380 SF OF CONCR… replacement MURPHY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
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2026-06-15 HVAC/Mech $15,750 11792 WOODSIDE CT, BURR RIDGE, IL 60525 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING PATIO replacement FRAZIER RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE
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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. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR… 📞 14 (2) HVAC $10,306 🔒 Reveal
8. PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 14 (2) Plumbing $14,294 🔒 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. ADVANCED FENCE & GATE 📞 6 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $11,668 🔒 Reveal
14. LEGACY RESTORATION LLC 📞 6 (2) Roofing $11,148 🔒 Reveal
15. REESHA PRINTING & SIGNS INC 📞 6 (1) Signage $3,625 🔒 Reveal
16. FOUR SEASONS HEATING & AIR INC. 📞 6 (1) HVAC $9,455 🔒 Reveal
17. FORTIS GROUND WERKS 6 (1) — $10,042 —
18. BILL'S PLUMBING AND SEWER, INC. 6 (1) HVAC $11,261 —
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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