Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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1965 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60613
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Design Seed Construction
Based in Chicago, Design Seed Inc specializes in architecture and interior design services for residential and commercial clients. The firm’s portfolio reflects projects ranging from custom home renovations to distinctive retail and office environments throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Design Seed Inc focuses on delivering functional and modern spaces, tailoring each design to client needs and site context. The company's work spans single-family homes, multi-unit residences, and adaptive reuse projects, drawing on extensive experience with contemporary aesthetics and efficient layouts. Design Seed Inc also offers full-service project management, assisting clients from the initial concept through permitting and construction oversight. With over a decade in business, the firm emphasizes responsive design solutions that address the practical and stylistic goals of each project.
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Phone Number: (773) 444-9849
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Address: 1965 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60613
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Design Seed Inc Chicago
Quality
98
84th percentile
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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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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Design Seed Inc has worked on at least
5.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: rear 26ft high addition and partial interior alteration to existing residential single-household r-5 occupancy type v-a construction. architecture mechanical electrical and plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101037736
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert project for new rear 2 story addition and new dormer.interior renovation to existing residential single-household r-5 occupancxy type v-a construction. architecture mechanical electrical and plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100926557
Status:
complete
Fee:
$934
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation and second floor un-conditioned attic addition to existing residential single-household r-5 occupancy type v-a construction. architecture mechanical electrical and plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100919214
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification of interior renovation to existing residential single family home (r-5 occupancy) type v-a construction. area of work includes kitchen bathroom and adjacent areas. no change to footprint or far. mechanical electrical plumbing and architecture per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100961095
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of basement to become part of first floor unit. replace rear enclosed porch structure with new framed 2 story addition electrical plumbing and heating work. existing occupancy r-5 proposed occupancy r-5 per plans ** certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100913868
Status:
expired
Fee:
$817
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition ***1st permit extension. exp 3/1/23 - free*** *2nd extension exp 09/01/2023 (250.00) ** 3rd extension valid until 03/01/2024. edenfee-2023-00055
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
TREE-21-04311
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Patio permit-oak damage cancel - not req
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
TREE-22-04764
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation and rear addition on third floor at single family brick building as per plans.(conditional permit subjet to field inspections)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100876384
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition ***1st permit extension. exp 3/1/23 - free*** *2nd extension exp 09/01/2023 (250.00) ** 3rd extension valid until 03/01/2024. edenfee-2023-00055
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BSFE-21-04689
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,838
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition ***1st permit extension. exp 3/1/23 - free*** *2nd extension exp 09/01/2023 (250.00) ** 3rd extension valid until 03/01/2024. edenfee-2023-00055
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BDNG-21-01900
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of plumbing contractor to at water plumbing co & electrical contractor to born electric company llc for permit #100948481
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100992444
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations of existing 2-story multi-unit type 3-b building in rs-3.duplex 1st floor and basement architecture mechanical electrical and plumbing work per plans
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100841905
Status:
complete
Fee:
$964
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing a-2 occupancy 3-unit apartment building type iii-b construction masonry building. scope to include duplexing down first floor to basement updating mechanical electrical and plumbing and renovating kitchen and bathrooms. replace front staircase and new carport per plans
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
100754627
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,039
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit no 100948481 to allow the use of pvc for new tenant space building out
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100995706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof recover only - no structural work
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101031758
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration - changing existing window to door; installing new porch
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
BSFE-18-03750
Status:
final
Fee:
$530
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition ***1st permit extension. exp 3/1/23 - free*** *2nd extension exp 09/01/2023 (250.00) ** 3rd extension valid until 03/01/2024. edenfee-2023-00055
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
DTST-21-00915
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial-interior remodel bottle & bottega
Valuation:
$59,000
Permit #:
BCIH-17-01208
Status:
final
Fee:
$965
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification for interior renovation to existing residential single family home (r-5 occupancy) type v-a construction. scope includes interior renovation with rear deck and lowered basement. architecture mechanical electrical and plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100965070
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,939
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert. - cbrc 2019 - erect 2nd floor addition new basement slabs (the mechanical room ceiling height is 6.67 w new slab 5 higher); rear open deck w accessible ramps; and new detached 2-car garage w unfin. attic storage on exist. foundation for the exist. 1-story single family residence r-5 occupancy type v-a construction. new 6 fence. architecture mechanical electrical and plumbin... see more
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100901938
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,952
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC076941 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Design Seed Inc with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 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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98
BuildZoom Score
29
Permits
- Building permit records show that Design Seed Inc has worked on 29 permitted projects.