Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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1016 W JACKSON BLVD, Chicago, IL, 60607
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Ames Construction
For more than half a century, Ames Construction has been delivering quality construction services to our customers. Founded in 1962, the company started as a small, family-run earthwork contractor that served a community. Today, Ames has grown into a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that serves customers throughout North America. While maintaining corporate offices in Minnesota, our regional offices are strategically located in multiple geographic areas in the US and Canada to support and serve our customers' ever-evolving project demands.
From BuildZoom: Ames Construction, 1016 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class E) license and 6 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 99 ranks in the top 15% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 379-2637
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Ames Construction Chicago
Quality
99
85th percentile
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Ames Construction has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Ames Construction has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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Scope: nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) first floor. replace the existing heating system with a new furnace and ducts. replace the kitchen cabinets and top. install new kitchen floor covering. electric plug switches update
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
B200005134
Status:
issued
Fee:
$775
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 2nd floor of the property. replace the existing heating system with a new furnace and ducts. replace the kitchen cabinets and countertop install new kitchen floor covering and electric plugs switches updates
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
B200007708
Status:
issued
Fee:
$775
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 1e only; remove and replace kitchen cabinets replace int closet door tile in bathroom and kitchen (no plumbing; no electrical; no alterations to layout - all work same as existing) subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$36,000
Permit #:
100868144
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit expires on 07/06/2019 erection starts: 4/23/2019 erection ends: 6/27/2019. current use: parking lot and proposed temporary use: cirque du soliel northamerican tour volta chicago 2019 - class jerect four tents 2042 sq meter (21980 sf) big tent 1302 sq meter (14014 sf) 566 sq meter (6092 sq ft) & 260 sq meter (2798 sq sf)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100797638
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,399
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. interior renovation to existing 2 story single family brick residence
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100907782
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,196
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Windows (replacement only): qty 25 doors (replacement only): qty 7 furnace (replacement only): qty 2 (2) water heaters (replacement only)- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$47,500
Permit #:
101030281
Status:
issued
Fee:
$725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Flooring (wood/tile). replace doors & windows. tile. gutter & downspouts. paint- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$15,075
Permit #:
100855973
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
All ceilings basement thru 6th floor repair/replace ceiling tiles installing class fire rated ceiling tiles only
Valuation:
$103,500
Permit #:
100800790
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,835
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed rear 2 car garage w/roof deck serving an existing 2 story/2 unit residence per plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100972332
Status:
expired
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations of the third floor - installation of drywall heating systems and associated duct work & vents plumbing fixtures electrical fixtures
Valuation:
$60,730
Permit #:
100542385
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,108
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of plumbing fixtures in same location for both units. replace (2) water heaters. replace water lines in same location in basement only. replace doors (same size & location). cabinets-all work subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$8,200
Permit #:
100740204
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Windows (replacement only): qty 8 doors (replacement only): qty 6 furnace (replacement only): qty 2 hot water heater (replacement only): qty 2
Valuation:
$27,500
Permit #:
100601451
Status:
issued
Fee:
$725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing three story 3 dwelling unit brick building to be deconverted to 2 dwelling unit. remove and replace existing rear enclosed porch with new 2 story open porch per plans
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100407044
Status:
complete
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Patch and repair drywall remove and replace (10) windows and (5) doors repair roof shingles only install gutters downspout.install new cabinet doors only. painting replace carpiting hardwood floor and floor tile. electrical #100257343 no plumbing. no other work to be done under this permit
Valuation:
$25,875
Permit #:
100259678
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Windows (replacement only): qty 3 roof recover only - no structural work hot water heater (replacement only): qty 2
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
100588344
Status:
issued
Fee:
$525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bristol condominium rooftop terrace screen wall panels
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
100658969
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Brick up doorway leading to exterior stairs on east side from 2nd. floor. & remote apartment that has existing 2 stairways for a 2 du building as per plans
Valuation:
$1,100
Permit #:
100528487
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert three dwelling units into the original two dwelling units no additions. basement deconversion to an original open space(removing all walls and rooms) in an existing two story brick building as per plans
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100395602
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replace drywall doors and flooring throughout single family. repairs to roof and siding of garage. electrical on separate permit. no structural all work same as existing
Valuation:
$41,600
Permit #:
100450304
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace windows & doors (same size & location). siding- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
100693735
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC135708 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC063559 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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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 # | NAT-20491-3 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Evaluation (Dust Sampling Technician) |
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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 # | NAT-20491-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Evaluation (Dust Sampling Technician), Renovation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 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. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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99
BuildZoom Score
56
Permits
- Building permit records show that Ames Construction has worked on 56 permitted projects.