Updated: Dec 30, 2025
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4600 W TOUHY AVE, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712
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Chi Construction Inc
Chi Construction Inc, 4600 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL (Owned by: Sam Trachtman) holds a General Contractor (Class E) license and 7 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 89 does not rank in the top 50% of Illinois contractors.
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Chi Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (224) 409-8135
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Address: 4600 W TOUHY AVE, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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Chi Construction Inc Lincolnwood
Quality
89
30th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Chi Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 89, which places them above 30% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Chi Construction Inc has worked on at least
7.0 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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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $175,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Proposed 4 story/43 unit residence w/roof deck/enclosure 2nd-4th floor balconies and 45 car garage (2 ada) w/driveway per plans. zoning amendment #22370-t1 which included reducing the rear setback passed 04.17.2024
Valuation:
$7,817,550
Permit #:
101060898
Status:
issued
Fee:
$77,109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to permit 1008625681. request to remove one parkway tree installed by the city that doesn¿t match the original approved landscape plan. 2. request to revise the north front entry doors from double doors to single. 3. request to change door 100 front entry door hardware from panic bar type to a keyed operated locking device from the egress side for a ¿place of re... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101049091
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,321
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: erect 2 story with basement single family residence on partial existing foundations new rear open wood deck & stairs new 2 car detached frame garage as per plan. (previous permit is voided) **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** demolition under separate wrecking permit 100926110
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
100916690
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$3,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of approximately 5, 032 square feet of office space in an existing 2 story split level building. to include minimal demolish new partitions doors interior storefronts and windows ceiling and lighting and new mep components
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100903334
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,962
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbrc - erect 2nd floor & rear 2story frame addition with interior remodeling of existing single family residence as per plan
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101002270
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 spr. interior building out of (1) tenant retail space (5535 n. clark) at 1st floor (use classification - group b). new interior layout with mep work as per plans for existing 2 story brick building w basement (iiia construction; mixed use: group b & r-2) as per plans
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
100954441
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc - - renovation of existing mixed use building 2 story 2 dwelling units and 1 story new office space brick building
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101039877
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,928
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Windows (replacement only): qty 2 doors (replacement only): qty 60
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101012871
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: erect rear 1-story addition w basement and rear open deck a ramp 2-car parking on slab w 6 h rolling gates - r5 use type va const
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
100926754
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of new religious assembly building and new parking lot with iron fence and gate and new landscaping. total seating capacity 318
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100887641
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,838
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect 2 story rear southwest brick veneer addition interior remodeling & removal of existing 2nd floor balcony at existing 2 story single family residence as per plan. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100873091
Status:
complete
Fee:
$963
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit#100862568 change gc to chi construction inc hvac to air pro inc plumbing to r & c plumbing ltd mason to new age construction llc and electric contractor to d.c.l. electric
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100959996
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of use from office/warehouse into all boys private boarding school for existing building. and partial build-out/conversion from warehouse to classrooms/offices school to be type 1b
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
100873693
Status:
expired
Fee:
$5,116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replace garage siding.fence: 8lft in x 6ft in: windows (replacement only): qty 15 doors (replacement only): qty 3 tuckpointing - no structural work - 2500 sqft
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101026411
Status:
issued
Fee:
$677
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc. interior alterations to first floor to addition a new fire pump room as per plans. work includes new non-load bearing partitions new plumbing and new electrical. no change in use (occupancy classification a-2 residential construction type iiib) no mechanical or refrigeration work under this permit) conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
100893556
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition and renovation of existing single family residence as per plans (new 2019 code)(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
100877334
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,394
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alternations limited to:1. remodeling of 1st floor lobby and areas associated with it.2. modification of mechanical nd electrical systems as indicated.3. no change to occupancy classifications (a-2 multiple dwelling)
Valuation:
$610,000
Permit #:
100722829
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect new 2 story w basement frame single family residence w front brick elevation front entry stairs and rear deck detached frame 2 car garage w 4 and 6 height wrought iron fence as per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100748347
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,127
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect rear 2 story type 4b frame addition & interior alterations at existing 2 story single family residence as per plan.conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100852686
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of 2nd floor common spaces of a multi-residential building 206 dwelling units to include leasing office maintenance office storage restrooms laundry room and corridor. scope to include convert existing storage area into fitness room. total area of work 3 600 sq ft.fitness room is an accessory to the existing dwelling units.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
100741292
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,663
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Chi Construction Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC078907 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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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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.
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Inactive License
| License # | 21LICC-0198 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
- 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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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Roofing |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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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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.
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89
BuildZoom Score
70
Permits
- Building permit records show that Chi Construction Inc has worked on 70 permitted projects.
Chi Construction Inc Employees
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Sam Trachtman
Owner