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Columbia Sheet Metal Works Construction
For more than three decades, Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc has served the Chicago area with custom sheet metal fabrication and installation services. Based in Chicago, the company provides solutions for both residential and commercial properties throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. Their portfolio includes design, fabrication, and installation of sheet metal components such as ductwork, ventilation systems, coping, flashing, and custom metal panels. Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc specializes in creating tailored sheet metal products to meet the needs of HVAC contractors, builders, and property managers. With 35 years of experience, the company is equipped to handle projects ranging from standard HVAC ductwork to complex architectural metalwork. Their work can be found in a variety of property types, including new construction, renovations, and retrofit projects across Chicago.
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Phone Number: (224) 322-9644
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Address: 5491 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60640
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Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc Chicago
Quality
109
95th percentile
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Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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23 projects
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2025 |
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23 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc has worked on at least
67.0 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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16 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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7 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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4 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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11 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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13 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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18 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $600,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc
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Self-cert 2019 cbc alterations to existing first floor and basement tenant space within existing 4 story mixed use office building. alterations include: new kitchen with exhaust hood restroom fixtures interior partition walls electrical plumbing mechanical. exterior alterations include: modification of existing storefront to addition a door and new paint. all signage under separate pe... see more
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101064486
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,231
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior tenant improvements to an existing vacant retail suite 101 for a new skechers store as per plans. work to include new partitions doors and hardware lighting mechanical electrical and plumbing. no structural work. no change in use. no exterior site modifications. (construction type: iib; occupancy: m-mercantile retail)
Valuation:
$521,000
Permit #:
101064447
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,469
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to an existing cafe on the lower level of a high-rise office building to include demolition and construction of non-structural partitions ceilings finishes furniture equipment and associated mep improvements. no change in use. (ia- construction; a-2 restaurant)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101065372
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,464
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc tenant interior buildout of new retail store (m occupancy) on first floor of existing mixed use commercial building. scope of work limited to interior of existing tenant space. no change of use or occupancy in tenant space. scope of work includes fit out of sales areas fitting rooms associated modifications to existing mechanical and electrical and limited structural modifications ... see more
Valuation:
$1,213,000
Permit #:
101062943
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing office building on the 2nd floor restaurant/dining space suite 230. partition electrical plumbing and ventilation work as per plans. (occupancy group a2; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101064390
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,151
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert cbrc 2019: phase 2 of 2: interior build-out of retail space on ground floor and level 2 as per plans. work to include updated finishes millwork refurbished back of house areas and a new public restroom on the ground floor. demolish under a separate permit 101071144. no change in use. (ii-b construction; m-mercantile)
Valuation:
$1,133,807
Permit #:
101072519
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: ventilation work only at the 2nd floor restaurant/dining space suite 230 to remove and replace the existing black iron ductwork system. (occupancy group a2; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101066793
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: nonstructural interior demolition including removal of mep systems in existing office building restaurant and assocated spaces on the 2nd floor suite 230 as per plans. (occupancy group a2; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101062952
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,018
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: the scope of work includes interior improvements for a new veterinary clinic. proposed work includes new non-load bearing interior partitions fixtures finishes lighting electrical plumbing mechanical sprinkler and fire alarm work
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
P2023-3882
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,429
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Direct developer services 2019 cbc - revision to permit 101052333 to revise service bar including revisions to plumbing and electrical stubs for bar equipment locations and addition of equipment platforms as well as miscellaneous equipment changes (25 story fs con type 1a occ type a2 a3 b s1 s2 base building address 370 n green) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
101064466
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert - 2019 cbrc. first time interior building out of vacant ground floor space already demised by landlord. change from m occ.to b occ. - medical clinic. type iib const
Valuation:
$950,000
Permit #:
101074024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,544
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing partitions and m.e.p. systems with all other work to be performed on 101066880. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) 0 interior common areas all three floors
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B200420004
Status:
issued
Fee:
$352
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: work to suite 100 - renovate existing restaurant space on the north side of the building for new tenant. work includes selective demolition new finishes (floors paint and ceiling) electrical modifications including lighting new plumbing and mechanical changes related to kitchen equipment and new ceiling. no exterior or structural modifications related to this project. (... see more
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
101051791
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation to existing a-2 assembly space in existing 2-story commercial building as per plans. work to include renovations in portions of first floor kitchen and dining room and portions of second floor restrooms lounge area and bar. mep included. no structural work. scope of work 2 231 sf
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101051937
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial interior build-out for pret-a-manger. work area within existing union station food court.arch mechanical electr. & plumbing. remodeling to space.previous use= restaurant (b use) prop. use (b use) assembly<50 peopletype 1-a construction
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101050669
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
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
Limitied interior alteration to an existing department store (m occupancy) to create a new leather goods boutique for dior. scope of new work includes new partitions ceiling framing millwork & finishes. no change to existing core or exterior walls. minor hvac work (distributiononly) incl. trunk duct extension new supply and return locations new duct branches. trades include mechanical... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101041593
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan 2019 cbrc: rooftop addition project to include (3) operable skylight enclosures on the existing 26th floor of a high rise hotel as per plans. structural peer review and approved acar (sheet c1.2) included. no change in use b-business a2-assembly. construction type 1a
Valuation:
$1,300,000
Permit #:
100986321
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc 3rd revision to permit #101004450 alterations to change tenant in existing restaurant plaza (street) level space (combined with lower level space under separate permit 101025639) no change in use. (construction type 1a occupancy a2 r2 s2)
Valuation:
$700,000
Permit #:
101035399
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Direct developer services - 2019 cbc - first time tenant buildout of first and second floor restaurant space - base building 1043 n rush - construction type iia occupancy grouops a2 m consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101053627
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,444
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CON-009687-2026 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Mechanical/Hvac Contractor Registration |
| Class | Mechanical/HVAC |
| Date Issued | 05-28-2026 |
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| License # | TGC140403 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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| License # | CL-25-16079 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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| License # | CL-18-16079 C |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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| License # | CL-16-16079 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Heating Vent & A/C Contractor |
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| License # | 15-00000593 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Heating Contractor |
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| License # | CL-15-16079 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Heating Vent & A/C Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | REG-2022-095 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR6004 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Hvac |
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Inactive License
| License # | 23LIFN-0004 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Fence |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-23-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-22-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR6004 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Hvac |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-645 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'hvac'} |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-20-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-19-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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| License # | CL-18-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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| License # | CL004164 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
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| License # | 09LICH-0325 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Hvac |
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| License # | CL-17-16079 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Hvac/Mechanical Contractor |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc has worked on 587 permitted projects.
Columbia Sheet Metal Works Inc Employees
AK
Amir Kartal
Owner
DS
David Swanson
Owner
FV
Faustino Valencia
Owner