Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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4742 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60615
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Benion Enterprises Electrician
Benion Enterprises, 4742 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL (Owned by: James Benion) holds a Contractor Registration license and 9 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Benion Enterprises Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 418-8139
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Address: 4742 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL 60615
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Benion Enterprises Chicago
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Benion Enterprises has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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74 projects
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2025 |
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54 projects
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2024 |
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122 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Benion Enterprises has worked on at least
250.0 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.
Experience
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23 projects
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Home Additions |
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10 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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176 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Benion Enterprises mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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110 projects
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< $5k |
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27 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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14 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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24 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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21 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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7 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 $3,750. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Spr 2019 cbc: new 1-story masonry addition to south of existing 3-story (a-3: religious assembly) masonry building. remodel of fellowship hall of existing assembly building. existing metal fire-escape to be replaced with exterior metal stairs modify m.e.p. systems to allow for new layout per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** separa... see more
Valuation:
$360,000
Permit #:
101054100
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc; existing 3 story masonry mixed use building. interior renovation of existing residential units. upgrade existing kitchens and baths. provide new forced air heating systems in each unit (22 total) and remove all radiators/cap pipes exterior brick tuckpointing and still lintel replacement repair existing roof new roof membrane over existing all work per plans to correct al... see more
Valuation:
$220,000
Permit #:
101066953
Status:
issued
Fee:
$34,603
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new one story single family residence on existing vacant lot 2 car parking slab at rear including new plumbing gas electrical service. (occupancy: r-5; const. type va)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101063772
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,679
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. second floor addition to existing one and half story masonry and frame single family residence with basement (occupancy r-5 construction va). interior alteration including electrical plumbing and hvac work. existing boiler and radiant heating to remain. replace/relocate radiators at second floor where necessary. no air conditioning provided. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101067207
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,056
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nonstructural interior work-fire damage repair in unit 2b only. replace existing electrical. replace existing plumbing fixtures and associated piping. replace existing ductwork. replace existing drywall repair/replace floors (wood/tile) replace non- fire rated doors. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) fire damaged areas
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B200408432
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: (occupancy group r-5; type iv construction)full renovation of existing 2 units masonry building expansion of existing kitchen at both units enclose existing second floor balcony. basement to be restore to original state.demolition of existing roof and rebuild new gable roof and roof extention. at existing wood frame garage. to reconcile existing building
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101061511
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation of an existing two-unit two-story multi-family residence new two-story rear enclosed and open wood porch to replace existing new two car garage to replace existing type v-a construction r-5 occupancy
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101065845
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: erect new 2 story frame building with crawl space as single-family residence with attached garage with roof top deck. all work to be done per plans. (construction class iiia occupancy r-5)
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101064133
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,747
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc - 5a ground up new construction of 3 dwelling units. slab on grade 3 flats with 3 car alley frame garage & fence as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
101072441
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,533
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Internal renovations to convert existing retail space in a 2 story mixed use building to proposed food sales per plans. note: number of existing dwelling units not confirmed and existing violations have not been addressed
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101066404
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. deconversion from 2 dwelling units to single family residence. interior remodeling and rear open wood porch replacement. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101055272
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,718
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
-all proposed work is to the existing garage occupiable roof deck only. -remove existing garage roof decking screening and canopy. -install new above roofing deck and stair framing in kind. -install new decking on garage roof deck and stairs in kind. -raise parapet walls per plans. -replace screening on existing parapet walls in kind.-construct new roofed area in kind (same size and l... see more
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
101064990
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc existing brick 3 story mixed use residential commercial building replace damaged drywall at partitions and ceilings electrical mechanical plumbing system improvements per plans **conditional permit subject to field inspections**
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101065894
Status:
issued
Fee:
$25,969
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features including non-load bearing partitions plumbing fixtures and associated piping. no other work. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
B200414083
Status:
issued
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert. interior and exterior rehab to convert 2 existing retail spaces into a professional services office as per architect's plans in existing one story masonry building. the scope of work includes: architectural accessibility plumbing hvac and electric. current use: two retail space. proposed use: professional services office
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
101058905
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features: remove bathroom walls and plumbing fixtures at basement only. replace 2 washer machines and 1 hot water heater for laundry with related piping. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement: bathroom laundry and mechecanical room
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B200418870
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Satisfaction of code violations associated with the tuckpointing of parapet walls and exterior masonry walls replacement of deteriorated window lintels repair of rear wood two story porch and installation of two forced air furnaces with ductwork to replace existing radiant heating systems for a two story two dwelling unit masonry building as per plans ( no plumbing work under this per... see more
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
101070538
Status:
issued
Fee:
$743
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nonstructural interior alteration due to the damages caused by fire. work to include removing and replacing kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures (4) drywall cabinets finishes doors flooring electrical and mechanical systems. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 2nd floor front unit only
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B200424414
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certified - 2019 cbrc - fire damage repairs new dormer additions on north and south duplex basement with first floor unit duplex attic with second floor unit in existing 2.5-sty 2-unit residential building (type 5a construction )
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101056488
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc; existing brick multi-level mixed use building. renovation of 1 story front commercial building and 2 existing residential units. upgrade existing meps new kitchens and baths. all work per approved architectural plans. occup. m/r-5 construction type 3a
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
101072833
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Benion Enterprises License info
Verified License
| License # | CR-10264 |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 03-27-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC92688 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Inactive License
| License # | ECC92688 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-24-31059 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | 19LICL-0162 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18LICL-0187 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 201601143 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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108
BuildZoom Score
1.2K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Benion Enterprises has worked on 1171 permitted projects.
Benion Enterprises Employees
AB
Andrez Benion
BC
Benion Enterprises Dba Benion Electric Co.
Licensee
JB
James Benion
Owner