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Updated: May 06, 2026

Bk's Custom Wood Works Carpenter

Bk's Custom Wood Works at 9227 GULFSTREAM ROAD, Frankfort, IL 60423, held a Carpenter license (#CL-22-28726) with the Orland Park contractors license board. We last verified the license was expired on 05-05-2026.

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 65,686 Illinois 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.

Bk's Custom Wood Works Frankfort

Quality

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Activity

2 projects	2025
4 projects	2024
5 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Bk's Custom Wood Works has worked on at least 11.0 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.

Pricing

3 projects	$5k-$20k
3 projects	$20k-$50k
2 projects	$50k-$100k
2 projects	$100k-$250k

Value Not Public: 2.0 projects

The typical size of their permits is approximately $45,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Bk's Custom Wood Works

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Single family remodel

1747 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-05-09

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$120,000

Permit #:

136587

Status:

issued

Fee:

$69

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

1747 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-05-09

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$120,000

Permit #:

136586

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

1747 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-05-09

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$120,000

Permit #:

136585

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

1747 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-05-09

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$120,000

Permit #:

136584

Status:

issued

Fee:

$82

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

1747 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-05-09

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$120,000

Permit #:

136583

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,419

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

714 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-03-22

Renovation of existing front porch to include window repla- cement electrical work and re-shingle roof

Valuation:

$45,000

Permit #:

124967

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

714 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-03-22

Renovation of existing front porch to include window repla- cement electrical work and re-shingle roof

Valuation:

$45,000

Permit #:

124966

Status:

issued

Fee:

$76

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

714 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-03-22

Renovation of existing front porch to include window repla- cement electrical work and re-shingle roof

Valuation:

$45,000

Permit #:

124965

Status:

issued

Fee:

$907

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Multi-family remodel

235 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-04-06

Remodel tw bathrooms kitchen-replace countertops and install gfi outlets

Valuation:

$28,200

Permit #:

125154

Status:

issued

Fee:

$109

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Multi-family remodel

235 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-04-06

Remodel tw bathrooms kitchen-replace countertops and install gfi outlets

Valuation:

$28,200

Permit #:

125153

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Multi-family remodel

235 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-04-06

Remodel tw bathrooms kitchen-replace countertops and install gfi outlets

Valuation:

$28,200

Permit #:

125152

Status:

issued

Fee:

$82

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Multi-family remodel

235 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-04-06

Remodel tw bathrooms kitchen-replace countertops and install gfi outlets

Valuation:

$28,200

Permit #:

125151

Status:

issued

Fee:

$569

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

823 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-07-23

Bathroom 3rd floor remodel

Valuation:

$69,000

Permit #:

132379

Status:

issued

Fee:

$85

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

823 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-07-23

Bathroom 3rd floor remodel

Valuation:

$69,000

Permit #:

132378

Status:

issued

Fee:

$90

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

823 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-07-23

Bathroom 3rd floor remodel

Valuation:

$69,000

Permit #:

132377

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

823 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-07-23

Bathroom 3rd floor remodel

Valuation:

$69,000

Permit #:

132376

Status:

issued

Fee:

$122

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

823 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-07-23

Bathroom 3rd floor remodel

Valuation:

$69,000

Permit #:

132375

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,391

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

835 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-08

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$130,000

Permit #:

129145

Status:

issued

Fee:

$101

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

835 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-08

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$130,000

Permit #:

129144

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

835 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-08

Kitchen remodel

Valuation:

$130,000

Permit #:

129143

Status:

issued

Fee:

$143

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Inactive License

License #	CL-22-28726
Status	Inactive
Town	Orland Park
Type	Carpentry/Finish Work Contractor

According to the Village of Orland Park Contractor License, 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 Bk's Custom Wood Works at the Village of Orland Park Contractor License.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Inactive License

Status	Inactive
City	City Of Chicago
Type	E $500,000 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.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

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Permits

Building permit records show that Bk's Custom Wood Works has worked on 26 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Orland Park:

Does Bk's Custom Wood Works 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.

Bk's Custom Wood Works currently holds license CL-22-28726 (Carpentry/Finish Work Contractor, E $500, 000 Project Ceiling), which was Inactive when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Orland Park?

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 Bk's Custom Wood Works

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 Bk's Custom Wood Works

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 Bk's Custom Wood Works

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.

Why you should hire through BuildZoom

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

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