Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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2560 FEDERAL SIGNAL DR, University Park, IL, 60484
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American Backhoe Service Construction
Serving University Park and the surrounding areas in Illinois, American Backhoe Service brings two decades of experience to residential and commercial excavation projects. The company specializes in site preparation, land clearing, trenching, and grading services. Project examples include excavation for foundations, installation of utility lines, and site clearing for new construction developments. American Backhoe Service works with property owners, builders, and developers on both small and large-scale jobs. The business utilizes heavy equipment suited for a range of earthmoving tasks, ensuring projects are ready for the next phase of construction. With a focus on efficient project turnaround and adherence to site specifications, American Backhoe Service is equipped to handle foundational groundwork and essential site services throughout the University Park region.
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American Backhoe Service Contact Information
Phone Number: (815) 469-2236
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Address: 2560 FEDERAL SIGNAL DR, University Park, IL 60484
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American Backhoe Service University Park
Quality
104
91st percentile
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American Backhoe Service has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that American Backhoe Service has worked on at least
18.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that American Backhoe Service mostly works on
home addition
and multi-room remodel
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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14 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,500,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by American Backhoe Service
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: cps school project: no change in occupancy/use (current occupancy: school/e1; current construction type v-a) self-cert 2019 ibc.renovation of existing modular building including interior finishes roofing and mechanical units
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101040524
Status:
issued
Fee:
$817
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: new artifical turf field and track exterior lighting partial pavement at cps percy julian high school. exterior improvements only no interior scope of work. occupancy group e-1 (to remain) type i-b construction (to remain)
Valuation:
$4,047,000
Permit #:
101062012
Status:
issued
Fee:
$24,063
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: demolition of existing pavement/parking lot fence dumpster enclosure playground. proposed artificial turf field playground parking lot dumpster enclosure (6ft in height) 4ft decorative fence plant material and driveway at cps ronald brown. exterior improvements only no interior scope of work. occupancy group e-1 (to remain) type iii-a construction (to remain)
Valuation:
$3,500,000
Permit #:
101054518
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr cbc 2019 renovation of the existing rona park located directly west of the north branch of the chicago river & on the north side of w. lawrence ave. proposed word includes additional accessible pedestrian & bicyclist access to & through the park a performance pavilion with viewing lawn & an overlook at the river. as per plans
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101042278
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,217
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cps high school with no change in use (group e). scope includes renovation of existing natatorium facilities including new pool equipment and finishes. adjacent locker rooms and toilet/shower facility renovations include mechanical electrical and plumbing upgrades along with new interior finishes
Valuation:
$4,500,000
Permit #:
101042679
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cps school: self-certification 2019 cbrc no change in use (zoning rm-5 e-1 educational occupancy). interior alterations to existing toilet rooms and selective drinking fountain replacement on floors 1 and 2. domestic water piping will be replaced throughout the building.existing 2 story + basement building type ib construction
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
101042909
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cps school: no change in use (zoning rs-3 e-1 educational occupancy). interior alterations: new accessible ramp in first floor main corridor all-gender toilet selective drinking fountain replacements. exterior alterations: selective masonry repair full in-kind roof system replacement with rooftop equipment and drains
Valuation:
$4,765,000
Permit #:
101006694
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc interior renovation of existing homeside building and interior renovations of existing visitor side building toilet rooms for accessibility upgrades & code requirements addition of a new locker room building @north of site new concession stand building @east of the site new parking lot addition @south of the site new track & field existing & proposed use/occupancy is a5 a... see more
Valuation:
$5,900,000
Permit #:
100956433
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$10,679
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: new construction of a 1 story 23'-10 chicago park district fieldhouse with 4 parking spaces (occupancy a-3 a-4 b; construction type iia)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$13,500,000
Permit #:
101032500
Status:
issued
Fee:
$14,298
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for new chicago park district including: pavement lawn drinking fountain lighting shade structure and playground (occupancy group u type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$3,000,000
Permit #:
101047428
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations and alterations of existing buildings for accessibility upgrades and code requirements. addition of new locker room building new toilet room facilities new ticket booth and new press boxes. existing occupancy is a-5 assembly and proposed occupancy is to remain a-5 assembly
Valuation:
$15,000,000
Permit #:
101007471
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing homeside building for accessibility upgrades and code requirements. addition of new locker room building new parking lot addition new track and field new softball field and new press box. existing occupancy is a-5 assembly and proposed occupancy is to remain a-5 assembly
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
101005849
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$165,135
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing 3 story 68 770 sf building (emmet school) includes new 2 story 7 835 addition. building permit will be phased out in three phases phase 1 w partial demolition in prep. for the proposed addition. phase 2 proposed foundation plan for new addition. phase 3 main building permit submittal. project will also include landscaping and site work. (a-3 b occ... see more
Valuation:
$20,215,000
Permit #:
101028548
Status:
complete
Fee:
$53,232
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**spr 2019 cbrc** exterior improvements including new artificial turf play field; bleachers sports lighting; and landscape and paving improvements. (occupancy e-1 construction type iia) (cps project number: 2022-46061-uaf)
Valuation:
$3,500,000
Permit #:
101011480
Status:
expired
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Selective demolition of interior finishes window openings mechanical electrical and pljumbing systems as well as partition of existing building as indiated in the demolition drawings
Valuation:
$1,400,000
Permit #:
101014582
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$5,007
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc; renovation of an existing historic assembly fieldhouse- no change in use. work includes life safety accessibility hvac upgrades and envelope restoration. (current occupancy: a-3 and proposed occupancy: a-3.)(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
100949463
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,582
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit # 101028548 (d22040-03) revisions inlcude replacement of west wall addition of conference rooms to lobby door schedule and elevation updates and mechanical and electrical changes as per plans. consultant reviewer: rada architects
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101035316
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: new artificial turf field new football field (artificial turf) parking relocation partial pavement replacement new dumpster enclosure new ornamental fence and gates at cps clark magnet hs. bleachers and press box under a separate permit. exterior improvements only no interior scope of work. occupancy group e-1 (to remain) type i-b construction (to remain)
Valuation:
$7,800,000
Permit #:
101019742
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$146,891
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cps school with no change in use: self certification 2019 cbrc: interior renovations to an existing public elementary school. mep work included as per plans. (occupany group e-1; construction type ib)
Valuation:
$360,131
Permit #:
100958208
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101042278 to addition a pavilion structure. work to include associated site work. as per plans. ***structural peer review***
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101065013
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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American Backhoe Service License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC93607 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC139179 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Excavating/Mass Grading |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL000802 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Sewer |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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104
BuildZoom Score
73
Permits
- Building permit records show that American Backhoe Service has worked on 73 permitted projects.
American Backhoe Service Employees
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Emmett Price
Owner