Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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Address
370 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014
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Duke Builders & Design Ltd Construction
General contractor fully licensed. Have an extensive line of sudcontractors and architects whom I have worked with well over ten years. Started my own business right out of highschool. I enjoy making my clients dreams a reality. I am blessed to put my all into every project and it’s not complete until I and my client are in agreement. My clients become friends and I value everyone of the friendships I make along the way. I have built from the ground up, modular, remodeled, commercial warehouse builds, restaurant builds and so much more. I have built restaurants in Chicago, Washington DC, Colorado. I have remodeled from Mchenry County, into Wisconsin to Northshore and beyond. I am a smaller business owner but handle myself like the big corporations, with my immediate family we run an honest, care about our clients business. I would enthusiastically like to meet you and discuss your project no matter how small or how big. Let’s make those dreams a reality. Please call my office 779-220-4277 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to meeting you.
From BuildZoom: Duke Builders & Design Ltd, 370 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL (Employees: Ray Duke and Sheryl Miller) holds a license and 11 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 92 ranks in the top 32% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Duke Builders & Design Ltd Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Boiler/Water Heater
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Gas and Piping
Electrical Work
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Siding
Stucco and Exterior Plastering
Other Exteriors
HVAC
Painting
Decks and Porches
Doors and Windows
Framing
Wood Fences
Other Carpentry
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Duke Builders & Design Ltd Contact Information
Phone Number: (815) 675-1581
Address: 370 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Building Permits by Duke Builders & Design Ltd
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Single family residence
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
K3316
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing slab & replace slabs. install new stud wall at perimeter & new sumps (work in basememt only) per plans. electrical on separate permit
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100808366
Status:
issued
Fee:
$850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior remodel - that little french guy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BHVC-21-04593
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior remodel - that little french guy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BELE-21-08626
Status:
approved
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior remodel - that little french guy
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BCIH-21-01494
Status:
issued
Fee:
$845
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior demolish that little french guy (restaurant & bakery)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCIH-18-01270
Status:
final
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy b&f
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BREV-18-00766
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,339
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BCIH-18-01292
Status:
final
Fee:
$700
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modifications to an existing attached garage. using one time 5 cubic yard exemption for apron to garage
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
J8462
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BELE-18-07203
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BPLM-18-09493
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert - interior remodel and addition to an existing three story office and retail building. new owner building out with new stairways elevator ground level vestibule addition restrooms hvac and lighting per plans. no change to existing building use or zoning
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
100853640
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,005
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - interior demolish that little french guy (restaurant & bakery)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BCIH-18-01270
Status:
final
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Modifications to facilitate guided tours in the existing brewery. major component is the creation of a new bar information space. includes new hvac bar plumbing lighting and architectural components. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
100545889
Status:
complete
Fee:
$422
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to existing classrooms - vestibule - administration - check-in - new windows north classrooms - no new plumbing work - or hvac equip. existing to remain. building to conform for a type i school occupany. existing church building as per plans
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
100441908
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,902
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BCIH-18-01292
Status:
final
Fee:
$700
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - remodel that little french guy b&f
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
BREV-18-00766
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,339
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: new catering service to take over existing restaurant business in a 2 story building. most equipment to stay. addition new lobby area at entrance
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
100751420
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,755
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit revision - revision to existing permit 100853640 to change the mechanical design
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
100925802
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The work consists of adding a new walk-in cooler in an existing storage room. minor remodeling is required to accommodate the cooler.the use classification will remain unchanged from it's current classification of g
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
100735201
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in January, 2025 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Illinois.
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Verified License
| License # | 62724331 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | CORPORATION |
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-004785-2023 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC029727 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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Inactive License
| License # | LIC-0010407-GENCA |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Boulder |
| Type | General |
| Class | Class A |
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Inactive License
| License # | 7484531 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Denver |
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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
| License # | 13LICC-0047 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC029727 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | Class D - $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Class | D |
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Inactive License
| License # | 410514000209 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | District Of Columbia |
| Type | Gen Contr-Construction Mngr |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0010407 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Boulder |
| Type | General Contractor Class A |
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Unverified License
| License # | 925590 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Type | Dwelling Contractor |
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92
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Duke Builders & Design Ltd has worked on 28 permitted projects.
Duke Builders & Design Ltd Employees
RD
Ray Duke
Founder/Owner
SM
Sheryl Miller
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