Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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Address
5406 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
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Besco Air HVAC/Mechanical Contractor
Besco Air, Inc, 5406 N Elston Ave, 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 108 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Besco Air, Inc Services
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
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Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
HVAC
Framing
Sheet Metal Work
Garage Construction
Mechanical Work
Restaurant New Construction
Retail New Construction
Office Building New Constru...
Industrial New Construction
Hotel New Construction
Warehouse New Construction
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Industrial Renovation
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Whole Home Remodel
Addition
Besco Air, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 777-0200
Address: 5406 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Besco Air, Inc Chicago
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Besco Air, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Besco Air, Inc has worked on at least
20.0 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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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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15 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Besco Air, Inc mostly works on
hvac project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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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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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $120,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbc: existing floral shop remodeled into a one-car garage with coach house adu behind existing home to address violations #nc2022 and #nc2011 as per plans. occupancy r-5 construction type v-b.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101066027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,543
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 rooftop packaged unit(trane 5ycc4060a1115a roof) 3 rooftop packaged unit(trane 5ycc4048a1090a roof). electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) exterior work roof top
Valuation:
$82,780
Permit #:
B200428040
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed rear 1 story addition lower existing basement interior renovations in an existing 2 story single family residence per plans. adminitrative adjustment #23-062 approved 04.25.2023
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100986420
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of kitchen pantry baths and bedrooms; new 2nd story bedroom/bath addition (v-a construction) to existing 2 story single family residence (occupancy group r-5 type iii-a construction); area of work: 1 086 sf
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100967068
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior renovations to an existing 3 story single family residence and remove existing fence and other construction in public way at front as per plans. if 6 ft. iron fence and gate is re-installed after zoning is approved and permit issued then a public way use permit is required from bacp. iiib const. r-5 use ** no work on third floor**
Valuation:
$257,000
Permit #:
100962624
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,117
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert interior alterations existing dwelling unit 1f in 3 story multi-unit residential building. no change in use
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101062069
Status:
issued
Fee:
$890
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc: proposed rear 1 car garage/1 car carport rear 6 fence/gate and interior renovations in an existing 3 story single family residence per plans. iii-b const - r-5 accessory garage
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101007309
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 boiler - hot water(boiler navien nhb110 npe240a hot water). electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas basement
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B200013377
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 boiler - hot water(boiler navien nhb110 npe240a hot water). electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas basement
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B200013377
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
[self-certification project; no change in use. existing use to remain] interior renovation of existing third floor in an existing type 3a 3-story w basement single family residence building and the renovation of an existing occupiable rooftop deck including the installation of a new sprinkler systems throughout as per plans
Valuation:
$122,000
Permit #:
100989663
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: kitchen bathroom and dining room renovation on first floor; new second floor bathroom in existing 3 story 2 dwelling unit townhouse building (occupancy group r-5 type iii-a construction; area of work: 361 sq.ft.) no exterior work proposed
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100958498
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: new basement drain tile and sump pump new basement concrete slab in lieu of existing new air conditioning system throughout home rough-in plumbing for future bathroom in existing unfinished basement
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100958495
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 chicago rehabilitation code level 2 alteration including a second floor dormer addition and second floor interior remodeling to an existing 2-story + basement type v-a construction single-family residence - r-5 occ. per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100984631
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 1 story rear addition reframe rear covered porch interior renovations for existing 3 story single family residence w/basement per plans. admininstrative adjustment #22-180 approved 09.09.2022
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100971876
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: finish existing basement relocate stair to basement new wood framed stair from first floor to rear yard.current and proposed use: single family dwelling. current and proposed number of stories: 2. current and proposed construction type: iii-a and v-a. area of work: 1 767 sq. ft
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100911821
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing single family home into multi-family residence (6 units). existing mechanical electrical and plumbing systems are modified to allow for the new layout. existing use is a-1 and proposed use is a-2. no change to building footprint or volume
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100865692
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,428
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: second story addition to existing 1.5 story masonry sfr**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101043473
Status:
issued
Fee:
$950
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install rtu-direct replacement of existing. new rooftop unit one carrier 3 ton self contained air cooled r410a serving the second floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
101004703
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: proposed rear 2nd story addition for an existing 2 story single family residence w/basement per plans. r-5 occ. va - const
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100965911
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R & r bathroom fixtures kitchen cabinets remove boiler new hvac addition new laundry room upgrage electrical panel 200amp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23-04044
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC141083 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
| Date Issued | 01-08-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | 11LICH-0054 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Hvac |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Hvac |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Besco Air, Inc with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors
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Inactive License
| License # | 202100064 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the Village of Oak Park, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 201901529 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 11LICH-0055 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Hvac |
- According to the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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108
BuildZoom Score
239
Permits
- Building permit records show that Besco Air, Inc has worked on 239 permitted projects.