Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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3134 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
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City Porches Construction
City Porches, 3134 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class E) license and 4 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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City Porches Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 231-8400
Address: 3134 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
City Porches Chicago
Quality
107
94th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
City Porches has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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19 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that City Porches has worked on at least
53.0 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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< $5k |
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28 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features cap and remove plumbing at its source remove partitions remove shower seal drain cabinets and appliances remove doors. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas basement- deconversion of dwelling unit
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B200422512
Status:
issued
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1 location: front of building). landing: 100 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
B200416680
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr2019 cbrc: new second floor addition over existing 1 story brick building with basement as single-family residence. also interior remodeling including electrical plumbing and mechanical work and erect new rear metal deck aswell. all work to be done per plans. (construction class va occupancy r5)
Valuation:
$128,000
Permit #:
101033645
Status:
issued
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1 location: front of building). landing: 120 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B200424752
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct replacement 2 story open frame wood porches on the north and east courtyard elevations of a 4 story masonry residential/retail mixed used building per plans
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
101065965
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1 location: front of building). landing: 64 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B200417828
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbc: 2-unit residential buildingexterior work; new wood deck & stair at rear repair stair/porch at front address building violations
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101066440
Status:
issued
Fee:
$722
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc:revision to existing permit no. 100986718 repair existing foundation and underpin with new footings new conc. slab replace existing roof in rear only same size and location per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101034030
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: rear wood stairs to be replaced same as existing to an existing 2 story brick building with basement. all work to be done per plans. (construction class iiia occupancy r-5)
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
101067181
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbrc spr. remove and replace existing 4 rooftop decks same size same location at 2nd floor for residential condo tentants #202 #204 #206 # 208. remove and replace (reduced size) existing 1 rooftop deck at 6th floor for building common use. for existing 59 du 6 story building construction type iia use group r-2 at 4144 n sheridan rd
Valuation:
$64,250
Permit #:
101054936
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For permit 101002525: replacement general contractor. additional electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200443942
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1 location: rear of building). landing: 120 square feet. landing not more than 6 feet above ground
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B200442646
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a new 1 story open metal frame deck on the south elevation of a 2 story frame single family dwelling per plans
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101067876
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a new 2 story open wood frame porch on the east elevation of a 2 story masonry residential building per plans
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
101063713
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New roof deck and wood bridge on top of existing masonry multi residential 4 story with basement building (for units 404 use)(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
101002236
Status:
expired
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a new 300 sq ft open frame rooftop deck and extend existing open wood frame rear porch stair system to new rooftop deck on the south elevation of a 3 story masonry residential building
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101049593
Status:
complete
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior balcony (quantity: 3 location: south side of building)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B200411033
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
Porch, deck, balc...
Building Type:
N/A
Repair (26% to 50%) for brick/stone porch (open) (quantity: 1 location: west side of building). brick work
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B200414379
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1 location: east side of building)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B200410904
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Porch deck balcon...
Building Type:
N/A
1435 front porch repair replace treads correct guardrail height 1437 side porch repair: increase steel guardrail height scrape and paint all surfaces subject to iron inspection
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
101004145
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | TGC103679 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of City Porches with the City of Chicago Data Portal
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Verified License
| License # | 202510930 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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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.
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Inactive License
| License # | 19LICC-0031 |
| 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.
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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.
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107
BuildZoom Score
153
Permits
- Building permit records show that City Porches has worked on 153 permitted projects.