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Updated: Mar 31, 2026

Alpha 5 Design Electrician

Alpha 5 Design LLC at 1648 E 87th Ct, Merrillville, IN 46410, held a Electrician license (#) with the Cook County contractors license board. We last verified the license was expired on 03-30-2026.

Their BuildZoom score is 0 because we haven’t been able to verify an active license. As a result, they’re not ranked in the top 50% of 22,324 Indiana contractors.

If you’re thinking about hiring them, we recommend double-checking their license status with your local licensing authority. Alternatively, use our project planner to be easily matched to qualified, licensed professionals in your area.

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Inactive License

Status	Inactive
County	Cook County
Type	Electrical

According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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Inactive License

License #	184006773
Status	Inactive
State	Illinois
Type	Design Firm Prof Reg

According to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.

Check this license's status for Alpha 5 Design LLC at the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Cook County:

Does Alpha 5 Design Llc carry a valid contracting license?

The State of Illinois does not require a Home Improvement Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing home improvement services in IL, you may be required to obtain a Home Improvement Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level.

Alpha 5 Design Llc currently holds license 184006773 (Electrical, Design Firm Prof Reg), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Cook County?

Although Illinois does not require contractors to be licensed, check local regulations as certain jurisdictions may require licensing on a local level.

Your liability risk when hiring Alpha 5 Design Llc

General Contractors in Illinois are not required to carry general liability insurance. It is always a good practice to only hire contractors with active liability and workers' compensation insurance policies. Request a copy of each certificate for your records before the project starts.

Financial recourse when hiring Alpha 5 Design Llc

Illinois requires roofing contractors to obtain a surety bond. Home owners may file a claim to recoup money in the event of faulty work, or damages to their property incurred during a roof project.

What else should I know before hiring Alpha 5 Design Llc

Illinois on the state level, has minimal regulations governing contractor licensing, in turn, consumers should be vigilant when hiring contractors, check on BuildZoom for customer reviews, and permit history as indicators of quality businesses. Check with local licensing authorities as some jurisdictions will require contractors to be licensed.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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