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Build Potential Plumber

Build Potential LLC, 2232 Central Park, Evanston, IL (Employee: Mary Beth Berns) holds a license and 1 other license according to the Illinois license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 95 ranks in the top 22% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Build Potential LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes.

Building Permits by Build Potential LLC

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Demolition - building

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2019-07-10

Demolition of 2 existing single family houses and one detached garage

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19DEMO-0073

Status:

issued

Fee:

$11,800

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Addition - residential

1519 Colfax St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2018-04-06

Interior remodeling and second floor addition to an existing single family house

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

17ADDR-0076

Status:

issued

Fee:

$4,974

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Construction fence

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2019-05-17

Temporary construction fence

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19TCFN-0027

Status:

issued

Fee:

$89

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Water and sewer - new service/upgrades

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2025-02-18

New water & sewert service

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19WSNS-0067

Status:

complete

Fee:

$3,423

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Demolition - interior

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2019-04-29

Interior demolition only

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19DINT-0042

Status:

complete

Fee:

$28

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Water and sewer - disconnections

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2019-07-02

Disconnect existing sewer

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19WSRP-0040

Status:

issued

Fee:

$115

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Water and sewer - new service/upgrades

1116 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2025-02-18

New water & sewer

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19WSNS-0068

Status:

complete

Fee:

$4,238

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New service

1519 Colfax St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2018-05-30

Water service upgrade

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

18WSNS-0031

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,908

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Addition - residential

2307 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2017-03-02

Interior renovation second floor addition and new garage to an existing single family residence

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

15ADDR-0035

Status:

complete

Fee:

$4,294

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Remodel - exterior

1323 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2016-08-29

Deconvert two flat to single family interior renovation dormer addition and new garage

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

15EXTR-0292

Status:

complete

Fee:

$3,576

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Fence

1519 Colfax St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2017-11-09

Remove and replace fence

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

17FNCE-0363

Status:

issued

Fee:

$77

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Demolition - interior

1519 Colfax St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2017-12-29

Interior demolition only

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

17DINT-0141

Status:

complete

Fee:

$89

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Repair - water or sewer

2307 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2015-08-25

Water meter upgrade only - no change to existing water service

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

15WSRP-0056

Status:

issued

Fee:

$388

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Remodel - interior residential

2307 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2016-12-20

Create new bathroom from existing interior space

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

16INTR-0482

Status:

issued

Fee:

$364

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

New residential building

1118 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2018-12-13

Two new single family attached homes

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

18BLDR-0018

Status:

issued

Fee:

$14,027

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Demolition - interior

1323 Ashland Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2015-06-10

Interior demolition only

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

15DINT-0030

Status:

complete

Fee:

$89

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Demolition - interior

2307 Grey Ave, Evanston, IL, 60201

2015-06-10

Interior demolition only

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

15DINT-0029

Status:

complete

Fee:

$89

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Remodel - interior residential

519 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

2014-01-16

Remodel two flat into single family residence

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

13INTR-0470

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,586

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Addition - residential

2731 Noyes St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2015-04-27

Interior remodeling and second floor addition

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

13ADDR-0080

Status:

complete

Fee:

$4,064

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing only

2731 Noyes St, Evanston, IL, 60201

2014-01-09

Interior draintile and sump pump

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

14PLMB-0004

Status:

complete

Fee:

$90

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

License Not Required

Status

Not Required

BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a plumber in Illinois.

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

Inactive License

License #	12LICR-0043
Status	Inactive
City	Evanston
Type	Gc Residential

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. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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Permits

Building permit records show that Build Potential LLC has worked on 13 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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Does Build Potential Llc 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.

Build Potential Llc currently holds license Not Required, 12LICR-0043 (Gc Residential), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Illinois?

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 Build Potential Llc

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 Build Potential Llc

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 Build Potential Llc

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.

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