Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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2256 WEST WALNUT STREET, Chicago, IL, 60612
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Chas Bender Construction
With over three decades of experience, Chas Bender Co specializes in building large-scale commercial spaces throughout the Chicago area and nearby suburbs. The company has completed projects for prominent restaurants and hospitality venues, including Chef Art Smith's Reunion, Daisies, Gemini Grill, Monteverde, and Andros Taverna in Chicago. Other notable work includes constructing Fat Rosie's in Lincolnwood, Mio Modo in St. Charles, and Pomeroy in Winnetka. Project sizes commonly range from 3,000 to 10,000 square feet, reflecting a strong capability for complex restaurant and entertainment buildouts. Chas Bender Co’s portfolio highlights a focus on restaurant construction and extensive tenant improvements for hospitality clients in Chicago, Lincolnwood, St. Charles, and Winnetka.
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Phone Number: (312) 374-3305
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Address: 2256 WEST WALNUT STREET, Chicago, IL 60612
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Chas Bender Co Chicago
Quality
103
90th percentile
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Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Chas Bender Co has worked on at least
12.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Chas Bender Co mostly works on
commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $50,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Dds 2019 cbrc addition and alteration to existing 3 story building to deconvert from 4du to 2du for new restaurant tenant including new elevator shaft addition and expansion of basement below existing rear 1 story portion. two existing 2nd floor dwelling units to be removed and converted to restaurant use; no work to two 3rd floor dwelling units to remain. interior demolish under sepa... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,050
Permit #:
101059902
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,221
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration of existing commercial space for new restaurant at first floor and basement of 3 floor existing building with 2 dwelling units. no work to dwelling units above(occupancy group a-2; type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
101063557
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: this project consists of an interior restaurant tenant build-out in the existing 920 n wells mixed-use fully sprinklered building. the scope of work includes new interior wall layouts and associated mechanical electrical and plumbing systems to support the restaurant space as per plans
Valuation:
$3,500,000
Permit #:
101046905
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,437
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc revision to permit 101059902 to reduce scope of addition and omit expansion of basement below existing rear 1 story portion. - elevator shaft and underpinning of existing foundation to be under separate permit 101067803 - (construction type iiia fs occ type a2 r2) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101066804
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,431
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: full building permit for buildout of restaurant on first floor and basement of an existing three-story mixed use building with commercial space and four residential units. occupancy groups a-2 and r-2. type iiia construction
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
101059706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,399
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior replacement to bar counters and millwork replacement of kitchen archway. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) ground floor alterations to existing restaurant
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B200405794
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: revision to interior build-out and interior design of a two-story restaurant previously permitted under #100994704. restaurant will be occupying the 1st and 2nd floor of an existing building (one chicago) located at 748 n state street chicago il. the restaurant will utilize the state street terrace directly east of the restaurant entry. the existing building and tenant buil... see more
Valuation:
$4,500,000
Permit #:
101029530
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,804
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior buildout and alterations of 7 846 sq.ft. interior space with new plumbing electrical mechanical and minor structral scope of work. a interior mezzanine will be added approximately 1 500 sq.ft. building has partial existing basement which will also be part of the scope of work; with new concrete slab on grade
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101059007
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,666
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. affects: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) location: existing 1st floor restaurant - window & door
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B200430284
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification 2019 cbrc: new roof structure over existing roof deck and new rear steel stairs to existing 2-story masonry building (occupancy group a-2 type iii-a construction)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101061518
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc second revision to permit 101059902 to install elevator shaft and foundation underpinning only (construction type iiia fs occ type a2 r2) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101067803
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. affects: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) location: east exterior storefront window
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B200406360
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc interior removal of non-load bearing partitions ductwork lighting and plumbing fixtures in basement and first floor to prepare space for restaurant buildout under separate permit (con type iiia occ a2 and r2)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101047893
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,739
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing full service restaurant on ground floor new outdoor full service bar new walk-in cooler and seating area covered by projecting canopy with steel and wood framing. new mason trash enlosure and new wlk -in cooler as per plans. type 1-b const a-2 use
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100953422
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,598
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel – interior commercial – for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more uni
2025-05-30
Interior renovation of an existing restaurant in a one-story masonry type iii-a building a-2 occupancy
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25INTC-0227
Status:
issued
Fee:
$22,410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cbc 2019 sc interior alterations to existing demised space suite 200 & 290 mercantile group m. sprinkled construct type:1-a as per plans. no change in use.sqft area of work: 10649
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100923328
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,749
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Selective non-structural interior demolition no exterior work
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25DINT-0001
Status:
issued
Fee:
$105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: self-cert: renovation of existing 1-story building as per plans. existing no change in use
Valuation:
$778,000
Permit #:
100948598
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,622
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconversion of existing two unit residential to single family residence new 50 sq. ft. addition at rear w new rear porch & deck new two car garage type iii-b construction new electrical & plumbing service sizes new mechanical system & no change to existing front elevation as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100847213
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed restaurant in existing first floor commercial space of an existing five story mixed use building new mechanical electrical plumbing as per plans
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
100852505
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,270
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC04904 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class B) |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
| Date Issued | 01-08-2026 |
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| License # | 07-00014225 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 09LICC-0259 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | 09LICC-0259 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
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| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Masonry/Brick/Stone |
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| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
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| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
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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 | Hvac |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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BuildZoom Score
144
Permits
- Building permit records show that Chas Bender Co has worked on 144 permitted projects.
Chas Bender Co Employees
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