Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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514 Knox Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091
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Buff Construction, Inc
Founded in 2011, Buff Construction, Inc. serves Wilmette, Illinois and the surrounding North Shore communities with a focus on residential remodeling and renovation. The company specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishing, and custom home improvements. Project examples include modern kitchen updates featuring stone countertops and custom cabinetry, as well as bathroom renovations with contemporary tile installations and upgraded fixtures. Buff Construction, Inc. works with homeowners seeking to enhance functionality and aesthetics in existing spaces or improve property value through targeted renovations. The company’s portfolio also highlights whole-home renovations and detailed finish carpentry work. Buff Construction, Inc. manages all phases of construction, from initial planning and demolition to final detailing, and emphasizes using quality materials suited to each client’s goals and home style.
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Phone Number: (773) 934-5141
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Address: 514 Knox Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
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Quality
104
91st percentile
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Buff Construction, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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15 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Buff Construction, Inc has worked on at least
26.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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13 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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11 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $18,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Buff Construction, Inc
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Scope: nonstructural kitchen remodel replacement of drywall and finishes. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) in unit 325
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
B200410968
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing rear open wood porch and the roof of the front porch with masonry repair and tuckpointed as required. all work to be done is of the same size and location
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
101065819
Status:
issued
Fee:
$552
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing 3 story w/bsmt. masonry residential multi-unit building. ¿ repair 2 existing open wood porches same as existing to address violations. all work as per plans & code compliant at 2507-09 w catalpa ave chicago il 60625
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
101019382
Status:
complete
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 1 existing open wood rooftop deck with new @ top of rear garage same size/location as existing (s.a.e). all work per plans & code at an existing 4 story mixed-use masonry building with existing rear masonry garage @ 1044 w fulton market st chicago
Valuation:
$18,500
Permit #:
101056208
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace steel treads and columns reinforce steel beams and decking at masonry wall with concrete landing repairs: 3 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) exterior work rear porch of the building
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
B200025041
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Other work
Building Type:
N/A
Repair rear metal porch per structural engineer's report: clean corrosion from entire rear steel patio structure. prime and paint entire steel patio structure once corrosion is removed. concrete footings: remove cracked concrete. clean bars of rust reinforce bars as needed per structural report. install new concrete as shown in structural report
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
101008679
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. replace existing open rear and front frame porches with same as existing to correct building code violations. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101063414
Status:
complete
Fee:
$677
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1 location: rear of building)
Valuation:
$14,000
Permit #:
B200434035
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove rust prime and paint balcony. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) exterior work at one balcony of unit 2e
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
B200434769
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Other work
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing enclosed wood porch of the same size and location
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
101066694
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc spr: repair existing rear steel porch on an existing 3-story 3-family residence to correct violations type iii-a construction r-5 occupancy
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100922806
Status:
expired
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr2019 cbc-replace the existing rear enclosed wood porch with a new open wood porch of the same size and location
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
101057937
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New roof deck with pergola and stairs over existing garage. remove and replace rear deck and stairs for existing 2 story single family residence per plans
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100821922
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing rear open wood porch same size and location
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
101011503
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing balconies with new steel balconies of the same size and location
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
101043481
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing two open wood balconies same size and location
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
101008611
Status:
expired
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing 2 story + basement cafe building
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100835640
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof recover only - no structural work
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
100967054
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing rear open wood porch of the same size and location
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
101070151
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair existing wood porch and replace existing wood balconies with new same size and location as per plans
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
100914293
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
| Date Issued | 11-07-2025 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
| Date Issued | 11-07-2025 |
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Verified License
| License # | TGC067506 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 11-19-2025 |
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Illinois.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General No Trades |
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Inactive License
| License # | 20LICC-0199 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Other |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Concrete |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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104
BuildZoom Score
164
Permits
- Building permit records show that Buff Construction, Inc has worked on 164 permitted projects.
Buff Construction, Inc Employees
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Daniel Buff
Owner
Buff is a true professional in their work and actions and kept in communication during the trying times of the virus.
Their pricing is fair and they deliver what they promise.
I highly recommend Daniel Buf and his crews.
Howard Mock
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