Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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17605 HALSTED STREET, Homewood, IL, 60430
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Enger-vavra Construction
Serving the near west Chicago suburbs from their base in Franklin Park, Enger-Vavra, Inc. is a family-owned general contractor with more than a century of service in the construction industry. The company maintains a 35-person union workforce with expertise spanning carpentry, masonry, cement finishing, heavy equipment operation, and construction management. Enger-Vavra, Inc. handles a broad range of building and site improvement projects, with budgets ranging from $1,000 up to $5 million. Their self-performed services include excavation for concrete construction and utility work, interior and exterior concrete foundation and flatwork repairs, site work such as security fencing and signage, masonry construction including tuckpointing and new wall installations, as well as rough and finish carpentry from drywall to acoustical ceilings. The firm is also experienced in construction management, providing build-outs, renovations, cost analysis, and design-build solutions, and can accommodate both rapid response for emergency repairs and small projects throughout the Homewood, IL area.
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Phone Number: (630) 779-0923
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Enger-vavra, Inc Homewood
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Enger-vavra, Inc has worked on at least
20.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Experience
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Enger-vavra, Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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10 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $1,017,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration gas piping extension/reconfiguration repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 boiler - hot water(cleaver brooks cfc-e-2500 basement) 2 boiler - steam(cleaver brooks cfh-700-20-15st basement). electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 2 interior common areas basement
Valuation:
$1,800,000
Permit #:
B200015336
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing space at existing gallery at the art institute of chicago. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical and electrical as per plans. no plumbing or structural work. a-3 assembly. 1b construction
Valuation:
$1,600,000
Permit #:
101053089
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,784
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc new rooftop chiller to replace existing chiller same location per plans. existing chiller steel frame to remain. new steel stairs and platform with guardrails adjacent to existing steel frame to service chiller. interior alterations of the second floor mechanical room are to remove and replace two existing pumps and building a new concrete housekeeping pad for a new chw b... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
100994423
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New chiller top replace existing chiller same location at the outdoor area outside the first floor mechanical room. remove existing chiller concrete housekeeping pad replace with new concrete housekeeping pad. interior alterations of the mechanical room are to remove existing motor and water pump replace with new same location. building a new concrete housekeeping pad for a new buffer... see more
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
100994418
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc new chiller to replace existing same location in the first floor mechanical room. interior alterations to the mechanical room are to remove the existing chiller housekeeping pad and building a new concrete housekeeping pad for the new chiller per plans
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
100994414
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan cbrc 2019: refrigeration ventilation and electrical work only. the work includes: the installation of one (1) 550 ton carrier 23xrv chiller and three (3) pumps in place of existing absorber equipment with an acar variance approval to eliminate the need for a demising wall. new machinery room exhaust fan installed in 22¿x22¿ vertical duct that is extended to 12¿ aff. remo... see more
Valuation:
$1,200,000
Permit #:
100991145
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc project consists of removing and replacing compressors within existing machine room. the exterior wall of the space will be modified to provide a new double door along with the new louvers for area verification. a new exhaust fan will be placed at the roof utilizing existing roof opening per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspecti... see more
Valuation:
$1,800,000
Permit #:
101026457
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: exterior alterations to an existing 6 story office building. work to include structural modifications with minor mepfp work to floors 3 through 6 & roof at west elevation at north and south corners for new terraces as per plans. (construction type: 1a; proposed occupancy type: a-3 assembly) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$2,198,985
Permit #:
101032111
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to 2 story mixed use retail and office building to include demolish new partitions new stair entrance modifications mechanical electrical and plumbing work. existing use: b & m. proposed use: a-4 b s-1. existing zoning use: retail and office. proposed zoning use: office. construction type iia. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$1,842,494
Permit #:
101023768
Status:
complete
Fee:
$16,479
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019: remove penthouse mechanical room mau and replace with roof top mau to existing 29-story condo as per plans (occupancy: r2 construction type: 1a)
Valuation:
$1,017,000
Permit #:
101068800
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: phase 2 of 4: interior and exterior alterations to an existing three story commercial building to include work on floors 1 2 3 and upper roof. work to include structural demolish new stair roofing and glazing work as per plans. no mep work included within this scope of work. (construction type: 1a; existing & proposed occupancy: a-3 assembly)
Valuation:
$2,410,300
Permit #:
100958860
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$8,632
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: phase 2 of 4: interior and exterior alterations to an existing three story commercial building to include work on floors 1 2 3 and upper roof. work to include structural demolish new stair roofing and glazing work as per plans. no mep work included within this scope of work. (construction type: 1a; existing & proposed occupancy: a-3 assembly)
Valuation:
$2,410,300
Permit #:
100958860
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$8,632
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) exterior work chiller replacement on the roof penthouse
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B200006815
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
New heat pump or refrigeration equip electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas 2 air conditioning units- laundry/conference rms-condens garage
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
B200021607
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Removal of an existing it closet within a car rental lobby as per plans. work to include replacement of finishes and the removal and replacement of in-kind ceiling tiles. electrical permit secured under permit #101037880
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B200000715
Status:
complete
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior removal of existing receptacles lighting switches and a security system panel from an existing it closet that is to be demolished within a customer service lobby of a car rental company at 714 s wabash ave and further relocate to an existing back room. work to also include the installation of light fixtures and other miscellaneous electrical within the existing lobby
Valuation:
$75
Permit #:
B101037880
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: demolish and infill existing conveniance stair from the 25th floor up to the 26th floor as per plans. (occupancy b; type 1a construction type) (structrual peer review)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101059580
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to the first floor for new tenant lounge alterations to second and ninth floor restrooms limited to replacement of finishes and fixtures in the same location and exterior work to include new at-grade patio terrace as per plans. existing use: e- business - office building **conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100793773
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,699
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace two (2) cooling towers and three (3) chillers in a penthouse existing mechanical room of office building as per plans. structural peer review included
Valuation:
$1,086,620
Permit #:
100804565
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,687
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Int. alter. to ll and 1st floor at exist. office building to include floor infills structural demolish new stairs & openings new partitions mechanical electrial and plumbing for new conference room tenant lounge fitness center and corridors. minor work to exist. 4th floor restrooms as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$10,000,000
Permit #:
100779375
Status:
expired
Fee:
$26,364
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 2074 |
| Status | Active |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 03-18-2026 |
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| License # | CR-11225 |
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| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 12-15-2025 |
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| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class C) |
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| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 12-05-2025 |
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| County | Cook County |
| Type | Painter |
| Date Issued | 12-05-2025 |
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| County | Cook County |
| Type | Masonry/Brick/Stone |
| Date Issued | 12-05-2025 |
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| Type | Concrete |
| Date Issued | 12-05-2025 |
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| Town | Palatine |
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| County | Dupage County |
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| County | Dupage County |
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| License # | 2008-CR00449 |
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| County | Dupage County |
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| County | Dupage County |
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| License # | 21275 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CR01334 |
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| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Masonry |
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| License # | CR00449 |
| Status | Inactive |
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| Type | Excavating |
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Enger-vavra, Inc Employees
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Current Resident
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Enger Vavra Inc
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Enger Vavra, Inc.
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Sam Vaura
Owner
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Vavra, Sam
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