Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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2435 E 83RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60617
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E.J. Electric
E.J. Electric, 2435 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Ernest Hunt Jr) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 7 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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E.J. Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 909-3351
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Address: 2435 E 83RD ST, Chicago, IL 60617
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E.J. Electric Chicago
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
E.J. Electric has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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19 projects
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2025 |
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34 projects
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2024 |
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32 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that E.J. Electric has worked on at least
85.0 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.
Experience
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28 projects
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Home Additions |
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83 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that E.J. Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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46 projects
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< $5k |
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11 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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6 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbc. fire and smoke damage repairs to existing three story masonry 3du masonry apartment building with basement (occupancy r-2 construction iiia). duplex basement with first floor and interior alteration including electrical plumbing and hvac work. all work as per plans to correct building code violations
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101061242
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing kitchen and two bathrooms replace kitchen cabinets sink and repair drywall as needed. replace plumbing fixture in bathrooms. replace doors hardware light fixtures light switches and outlets and ductwork. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) interior renovation
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
B200428047
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc -.(rt-4 residential) interior alterations to existing 2- story brick building to building out existing basement. remove and replace plumbing fixtures at existing 1st floor. bath-2. remove and replace existing non load bearing interior wall partitions @ 1st floor office and 1st & 2nd floor. pantry as per plans
Valuation:
$199,600
Permit #:
101041109
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$877
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: new 2nd fl. upper story frame addition to the existing 1 story frame single family house that will be cantilvered over a new covered open rear concrete patio as per plans. (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
101071682
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For permit 101040939: replacement electrical contractor. replacement general contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200413178
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing front porch with stair/landing proposed rear deck 6 side wood fence 2 car garage interior renovations in an existing 2 story single family residence per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101062722
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing apartments throughout due to fire and water damage for brick 2 story 3 unit apartment building. new rear open wood porch to replace existing. occ. grp. r-5; const. type iiia
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
101003492
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$703
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*spr 2019 cbc* revision to permit #100894253 to revise exterior facade of new restaurant at existing 1 story masonry building (occupancy class a-2 construction type iiia)
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
101071080
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: first & second floor
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B200420133
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 200 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: 200 amp service
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B200413520
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement & home
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B200419891
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation new two story wood porch to replace existing and exterior repairs to an existing 2-story 4-unit residence type v-a construction r-2 occupancy
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101041324
Status:
issued
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B200410046
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition.locations: 12 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 3 interior common areas 12 apartments and 3 entry lobbys. removal of interior finishes interior doors interior trim drywall plaster lathe ceiling flooring plumbing fixtures plumbing supply and waste lines radiators and all related piping electrical fixtures switches and receptacle... see more
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B200019423
Status:
issued
Fee:
$769
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior build-ot of an existing 2-story masonry building with 2-retail unit commercial on first floor with basement and 2- dwelling unit residential on second floor and construct new wood rear open porch with stairs as per plans
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100961248
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. addition 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: outside cafeteria area to addition lighting
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B200431734
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of new interior partition accessible counter & tables emergency lights and gfci receptacles in an existing dessert bar 1732 e. 79th street chicago il 60649. damaged exterior limestone & brick facade repair and wood railing replacement. (occupancy group: business)
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
101043846
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration and change of occupancy for vacant ground-level retail space (occ. group m) in 2-story building with 3 dwelling units to take-out sandwich shop no off-street parking. no work to d.u. above (proposed occupancy group b; type iiib construction): per zoning map this is correct pin-add assessor address has 3457 s prairie ave **no plumbing in scope**
Valuation:
$9,400
Permit #:
101030652
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: outside rear & basement install service
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
B200433270
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Correct electrical violations fixture at front door to be outdoor rated addition receptacle at fridge to replace extension cord remove exposed wiring throughout & fixtures with exposed wiring close open boxes remove non metallic cable addition proper grd at meter and service drop to out of reach from window no new circuits
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
B101052220
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
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E.J. Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC68596 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | CL-25-22140 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 201702620 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 09-00018361 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Elec(Res) Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-19-22140 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- According to the Village of Orland Park Contractor License, 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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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | ECC68596 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-17-22140 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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108
BuildZoom Score
908
Permits
- Building permit records show that E.J. Electric has worked on 908 permitted projects.
E.J. Electric Employees
EJ
Ernest Hunt Jr
Owner