General Contractors in Chicago, Illinois: 110 listed, 66 with full details
Chicago has 110 general contractors on BrightPath, with 66 publishing hours, a street address, a website or a customer rating. Eight businesses display ratings backed by reviews, led by Salazar Heating And Air Inc. at 5.0/5 from 139 reviews. The listed contractors serve ZIP codes across the city from 60601 to 60614.
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Eight Chicago general contractors on BrightPath show ratings with review counts behind them. Salazar Heating And Air Inc. leads with 5.0/5 from 139 reviews. Lion Electric has 5.0/5 from 53 reviews, and ID Home Builder General Contractor has 5.0/5 from 49 reviews. City & Suburban Heating & Cooling shows 5.0/5 from 45 reviews. Stratagem Construction & Home Remodeling and HOMEWISE REMODELERS, INC. each have 5.0/5 from 24 reviews. Julio C. Duarte General Contractor and Chicago Home ReVision each have 5.0/5 from 22 reviews.
How to check a general contractor's license in Chicago
General contractors in Chicago are licensed by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings, not by the state. Use the City of Chicago's Contractors License Lookup tool to verify a contractor's license before hiring. The Department of Buildings also issues permits for construction work to ensure projects meet safety standards.
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What to ask about permits
Permits issued by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings are required for construction work. Ask your contractor whether they have obtained the necessary permit for your project before work begins.
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- City of Chicago — Department of Buildings permits (read 2026-09-19)
Questions about general contractors in Chicago
How many general contractors are listed in Chicago, IL?
110, every one with a phone number. 66 also list hours, a street address, a website or a rating with its review count, and 53 are rated 4.0 or higher on Google.
Which general contractor in Chicago has the top Google rating?
Salazar Heating And Air Inc. at 5.0 from 139 reviews, Lion Electric at 5.0 from 53 reviews and ID Home Builder General Contractor at 5.0 from 49 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the business's Google profile; the list above is sorted by them.
What should I ask a Chicago general contractor before hiring?
The Illinois license number and proof of insurance, a written quote, the start date, and references from recent Chicago jobs. The directory lists contact details; it does not check licenses.