Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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Address
3833 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613
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Abelworker Construction
Abelworker Inc. has been providing quality service throughout Chicago land area, Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Roscoe Village, Bucktown, Oldtown, Goldcoast, Highland Park, Deerfield, Oak Park, Park Rich, Orlang Park, etc. Our fundamental objective has been to offer experience, and expertise in all of our construction and remodeling projects., Abelworker Inc. uses a methodical construction management process to ensure that all of our projects are on time of the highest quality, and exceed your expectations as a client.
Every aspect of our clients’ needs is addressed with a dedication to professionalism:
- Top quality installation
- Close attention to job specification
- Continuous communication with client
- Attentive on-the-job supervision and inspection
- Adherence to schedule and close coordination with other trades
- Complete close-out of project
– no loose ends, timely attention to punch-list items
With over 50 years of combined experience, Abelworker Inc. has been performing top notch home remodels all over the Chicago-land area. We are a full-service Chicago remodeling contractor dedicated to a high level of customer satisfaction. We work with you to provide you with the home remodel or addition that you’ve always dreamt of. Unlike other Chicago remodeling contractors, we handle every aspect of your construction project from obtaining the building permits necessary to begin your project to scheduling your final inspection. We want you to be able to relax and let us take care of everything.
From BuildZoom: Abelworker, Inc, 3833 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Abel Fabiny) holds a General Contractor (Class D) license and 7 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 121 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Abelworker, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 217-6929
Address: 3833 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
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Quality
121
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Abelworker, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 121, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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8 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Abelworker, Inc has worked on at least
16.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $37,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Spr 2019 cbrc - interior and exterior rehab. to convert 45 dwelling units to 55 dwelling units per the (adu) 10 dwelling units to be added in the garden level as per architect's plans to an existing 3-story brick building w garden level. the scope of work includes: architectural hvac plumbing and electric. current use: 45 du's. proposed use: 55 du's
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
101065300
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,779
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Srp 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior rehab in existing 2 residential units duplex first floor unit down to basement as perarchitect's plans in existing 2-story with basement masonry building. the scope of work includes: architecture plumbing hvac and electric. current use: 2 du's. proposed use: 2 du's
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101067783
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior and exterior rehab in the 2 existing residential units front open wood porch repairs same size and location remove the existing rear enclosed wood porch and new rear concrete pad as per architect's plans in existing 1 1/2 story frame building with basement (garden level).the scope of work includes: architecture plumbing hvac and electric. current & proposed use: 2 ... see more
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101060765
Status:
issued
Fee:
$712
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: erect new 2 story rear & second floor partial addition to existing 1-1/2 story single family frame residence with basement interior & exterior rehab remove front & rear open wood decks and replace with new stairs landings. new detached 2 car frame garage as per architect's plans. scope includes: archietcture plumbing hvac and electric. current and proposed used: single fami... see more
Valuation:
$980,000
Permit #:
101010735
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
B3-2 sc tenant buildout of small bites restaurant with bar": partial interior remodel of existing first floor restaurant in existing two story building per plans. existing second fl apartments n.i.c. no change of use or occupancy no change to building area or footprint
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
101073203
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant build-out to convert an existing retail space on the first floor to a new sushi restaurant as per architect's plans in existing 2 story mixed use brick building.scope of work to includes: architecture fire accessibility hvac plumbing and electric work.tenant existing use: m retail space tenant new use: a-2 restaurant (limited) - iii-a const
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100995473
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,301
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior and exterior rehab. to convert from 1 to 2 residential units on the second floor of an existing 2 story mixed use brick building and to addition a new rear open metal stair as per architect's plans.the scope of work includes: architecture hvac plumbing and electric work.existing use: 1 residential unit & 1 restaurant (n.i.c. under permit #100995473) new use: 2... see more
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
101006334
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$1,988
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 19'-10 x19'-3 . hip roof height to peak: 13'-7
Valuation:
$12,922
Permit #:
B200406962
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Detached frame ga...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of dyrwall and m.e.p. systems with demolish drawings and all other work to be performed on 101060765. locations: 2 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement and first floor apartments
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B200403043
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with demolish drawings and all other work to be performed on permit # 101053463.locations: 23 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas work at first floor second floor
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B200020399
Status:
issued
Fee:
$412
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Nonstructural interior alteration in existing restaurant to remove bar and relocate service area (area of work 496 sq ft). locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas restaurant service area
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B200402232
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Wreck and remove detached frame garage no replacement. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas exterior work remove existing 1 story frame garage
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B200419487
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Other work
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations to exist. (1) d.u.+(1) c.u. (sushi restaurant) & new 3rd floor. addition (d.u. #2) on exist. 2-story frame building per plans
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100928398
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,676
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wreck and remove frame detached garage no replaement. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) garage
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
B200427643
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Other work
Building Type:
N/A
Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. wood fence - 6'-0 (height) x 86'-0 (length). location: rear-east and side-south
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B200414653
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: revision to permit # 101010735 to reflect the as-built conditions for the basement's existing exterior walls repairs new rear door and to remove the damaged 2x6 wood joists and replace with new (2)2x8 wood joists at the second floor only in the existing 2 story with basement single family frame residence as per architect's plans.the scope of work includes: architecture and ... see more
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101029184
Status:
complete
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior rehab. in existing 1 story brick single family residence with basement as per architect's plans. the scope of work includes: architectural plumbing hvac and electric. current & proposed use: single family residence
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
101029179
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2022: exterior repairs to replace rear damage brick caused by car accident as per architect's plans in an existing 2 story masonry building with basement. the scope of works includes: architectural only. current use: restaurant + 1 du
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100992864
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: existing beauty salon interior repairs as per plans to address building violations in an existing 2 story with basement masonry building.the scope of work includes: architectural current use: beauty salon 1 du (n.i.c.)proposed use: beauty salon 1 du (n.i.c.) permit drawings for scope of this permit address violations in basement only other floors noted as n.i.c lis... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100985858
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations to an existing 1 story retail building for a new office use within a new demised tenant space within existing building existing retail & restaurant use to remain for rest of existing building all per plans. the scope of works includes: architectural fire prevention accessibility plumbing hvac and electric.current use: retail spaceproposed used: office space
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
100948719
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,136
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC073203 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | GC073203 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor - C - $5,000,000 PROJECT CEILING |
| Class | C |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR-10247 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
- According to the local license board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 202101354 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F210826-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL006230 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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121
BuildZoom Score
56
Permits
- Building permit records show that Abelworker, Inc has worked on 56 permitted projects.
Abelworker, Inc Employees
AF
Abel Fabiny
Owner