Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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3325 W. DEMPSTER AVENUE, Skokie, IL, 60016
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Durrett Design Construction
Michael Durrett, founder of Durrett Design in Skokie, Illinois, brings a background in architecture from the University of Florida and decades of experience in the Chicago area since 1988. Since establishing Durrett Design, Inc. in 1996, Michael has focused on managing a select number of projects each year, enabling him to guide clients through every stage—from conceptual design to construction management. His approach includes creating three-dimensional sketches on site, allowing clients to visualize their project before construction begins. Michael remains directly involved in each project, overseeing all phases to ensure continuity and clarity. He also travels to Europe regularly to study historical and contemporary solutions in design, drawing inspiration from international projects and traditional building techniques.
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Phone Number: (847) 673-9146
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Address: 3325 W. DEMPSTER AVENUE, Skokie, IL 60016
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Durrett Design Skokie
Quality
98
84th percentile
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Durrett Design has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Durrett Design has worked on at least
3.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Durrett Design mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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: 2 story addition and interior remodeling
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
P2024-0090
Status:
final
Fee:
$4,986
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Replace plumbing fixtures in (2)bathrooms & kitchen sink with associated re-piping, replace cabinets, ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, drywall wheres needed(electrical work permit #100936830)
Valuation:
$145,000
Permit #:
100937724
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: construct open front porch
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
P2024-2275
Status:
issued
Fee:
$894
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Installation of [1] 34 long x 16 wide x 6 deep underground swimming pool with a 8 long x 8 wide x 3 deep spa in the rear yard of the existing 2-story single family residence as per plans
Valuation:
$112,000
Permit #:
100825932
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 2 rear 2 story additions with patio & trelis between and interior remoddeling to existing 2 story single family residense per plans at 6631 n lightfoot ave
Valuation:
$96,000
Permit #:
100762479
Status:
complete
Fee:
$780
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: interior basement remodel
Valuation:
$49,500
Permit #:
P2024-1490
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,420
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
1st and 2nd floor residential addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB23-0829
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Replaced damage driveway
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PEG21-0244
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Driveway/apron fl...
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM22-0044
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration kitchen
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB22-0064
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration kitchen
Building Type:
N/A
: interior bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$48,000
Permit #:
P2023-3890
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,108
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Erect 2nd floor addition rear open deck and new front entry with interior alteration for the exist. 2-story single family residence with basement as per plans. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100637252
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,252
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Second floor addition one story side addtion and interior renovation to existing single family residence as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$289,000
Permit #:
100621057
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,434
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace windows doors drywall ceramic tiles. refinish hardwood flooring.- electrical on separate permit- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$36,000
Permit #:
100632090
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86960
Status:
issued
Fee:
$101
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86959
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86958
Status:
issued
Fee:
$312
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86957
Status:
issued
Fee:
$39
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86956
Status:
issued
Fee:
$120
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Two story addition and new attic
Valuation:
$135,982
Permit #:
86955
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,742
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General No Trades |
| Date Issued | 01-13-2026 |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC063257 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-F162143-1 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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98
BuildZoom Score
36
Permits
- Building permit records show that Durrett Design has worked on 36 permitted projects.