Cook County, Illinois

General contracting in Cook County, Illinois

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Browse 2,049 verified general contractors registered across Cook County, Illinois (including Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights). Every record is compiled from Illinois Department of Public Health & Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL IDPH / IDFPR) public credential files under Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320), Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act (225 ILCS 335), and Municipal Contractor Registration Ordinances.

Official State Authority: Illinois Department of Public Health & Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL IDPH / IDFPR) Official Registry · County Seat: Chicago

Municipalities in Cook County (1)

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2049 general contracting records · Cook County, IL

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General contracting directory — Cook County

2049 matching records across 1 open municipalities · 25 on this page · Contactable records first, then alphabetical.

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1-2-3 Limited

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 11107 S ST LOUIS AVE 1, Chicago, IL 60655

52643 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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1st American Builders Of Chicago Inc

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 4351 W 76TH ST 305, Chicago, IL 60652

23696 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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2 Gether 4 Decorating Inc.

Official license file From the official license file Painting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection · Specialty scope: Painting & Surface Finishing

Registered address: 4116 N BROADWAY 1ST, Chicago, IL 60613

1844230 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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2 R Z Construction LLC

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 1629 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60622

1518152 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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21st Century Construction

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 10540 S WESTERN AVE 4, Chicago, IL 60643

1953885 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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3 + 1 Contractors

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 820 W 89TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620

1145057 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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3 J Construction

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 5334 S FAIRFIELD AVE 2B, Chicago, IL 60632

1330215 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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3. Two.1 Design & Construction

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 4716 W CONGRESS PKWY, Chicago, IL 60644

1353074 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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3rco

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 2635 W LOGAN BLVD, Chicago, IL 60647

1448300 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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4 Star Contracting, Inc.

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 4956 N MERRIMAC AVE 1ST, Chicago, IL 60630

1997908 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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4928 Advance Construction, Inc.

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 4928 W NELSON ST, Chicago, IL 60641

1275016 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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4ez Inc

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 1520 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

1145653 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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4th Generation Construction

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 5055 N WESTERN AVE 1ST, Chicago, IL 60625

1717992 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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610 Handy Man

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 9212 S STONY ISLAND AVE 2, Chicago, IL 60617

1986489 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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A & A Chicago Services

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 3824 S KEDZIE AVE BACK, Chicago, IL 60632

1273924 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

No public phone or website on record.
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A & C Sheet Metal CO

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 3339 W COLUMBUS AVE, Chicago, IL 60652

43955 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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A & E Construction

Official license file From the official license file General contracting · City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

Registered address: 5646 W GOODMAN ST 1ST, Chicago, IL 60630

1870041 · Source dated 2026-10-20 · Service area not confirmed. · Verify on IL portal →

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cook County, IL

How are general contracting credentials verified in Cook County, Illinois?

Records across Cook County are sourced directly from the Illinois Department of Public Health & Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IL IDPH / IDFPR). Illinois Plumbing License Law (225 ILCS 320), Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act (225 ILCS 335), and Municipal Contractor Registration Ordinances

Which municipalities are covered in the Cook County directory?

Cook County coverage includes Chicago, Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, with County Seat in Chicago.

Are licensed contractors in Cook County, IL required to carry insurance and surety bonds?

Yes. Under Illinois licensing authority regulations, licensed general contracting contractors typically must maintain active Commercial General Liability insurance, appropriate surety bonds, and state Workers' Compensation coverage before pulling municipal permits.

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  • Describe the job and ask whether it is within their scope and service area.
  • Check the credential with its issuing authority and ask what applies where the work will happen.
  • Ask about insurance, availability, who will do the work, and a written scope.
  • Ask about callout fees, labor or fixed rates, materials, cancellation and any estimate charge.
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Verification Overview & Key Takeaways: How to Check Official Credentials

HomeCrafto displays source records with different scopes, including licenses, registrations, municipal permits and community records. A source entry is not proof of qualification for your job. Before signing a work order or paying a deposit, homeowners should confirm that the contractor’s credential number is active, verify that the license classification covers the specific trade scope required for the job, and request a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) directly from the issuing insurance carrier. Independent verification protects your property and ensures compliance with local building codes.

How do you verify a contractor license number and insurance on official portals (FAQ)?

You can verify active license standing and consumer protection rules directly through official government portals, including Washington L&I Contractor Verify, the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), the Connecticut eLicense Portal, USA.gov State Consumer Protection Offices, and FTC Home Improvement Consumer Guidance. Always confirm municipal permit requirements with your local building department before work begins.