Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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Address
4916 LAMB DR, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
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Essential Lighting Electrician
Essential Lighting, Inc, 4916 Lamb Dr, Oak Lawn, IL (Employee: Essential Lighting Inc) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 7 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Essential Lighting, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 446-9392
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Address: 4916 LAMB DR, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Essential Lighting, Inc Oak Lawn
Quality
105
92nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Essential Lighting, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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19 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Essential Lighting, Inc has worked on at least
26.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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15 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Essential Lighting, Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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8 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $10,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Essential Lighting, Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Revision to permit application no. 101041329 for a 2019 chicago rehabilitation code level 2 alteration including interior remodeling and a remodeled front porch stair at an existing 2-story + basement type iii-a construction single family residence (r-5)
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
101064668
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior work: replace plumbing fixtures throughout new plumbing copper lines replace all electrical fixtures receptacles and outlets; repair/replace ductwork as needed (no changes to layout). locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement 1st floor 2nd floor
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
B200408267
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: existing two story residential building. rebuild wood deck in rear yard. (occupancy group r-5; type iiib construction) and install new 6'-0 sliding door on existing two car framed garageno change in building height or dwelling units
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101055464
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: renovation of existing single family residence and replacement rear open porch as per plans. (occupancy r-5; type vb construction)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101068749
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,273
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical service upgrade
Valuation:
$4,800
Permit #:
B200422238
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: electrical service upgrade
Valuation:
$4,800
Permit #:
B200422242
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. addition 10 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 30. lighting outlets: 20. specific location: basement
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B200427267
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
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
Valuation:
$7,200
Permit #:
B200425395
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: front stair replacement (front porch will remain as-is) interior remodeling of an existing 2 story single family residence w/basement per plans
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
101041329
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Per administrative complaint report repair open junction box with exposed wiring in kitchen. replace broken receptacle with grounding type receptacle. install gfci receptacle in bathroom. repair exposed wiring out of basement outdoor light fixture
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
B101052240
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
B200410082
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps. install 3 gang meter socket. addition (1) new 100 amp 20 pace electrical panel for public. existing (2) circuit breaker panels to remain. install ground rod and ground electrical service to water main
Valuation:
$4,200
Permit #:
B101052141
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: basement/service upgrade
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
B200433726
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
**electrical only permit**upgrade electrical service from 200 amps to 800 amps.- remove existing raiser. - install (2) new parallel 3¿ rigid conduit raisers up to commercial ed attachment. - install (2) new 3¿ service head. - wire parallel raisers with 500 mcm thhn copper wire. - install new service attachment minimum of 18 in. beyond the service head to make connections to service dr... see more
Valuation:
$19,800
Permit #:
B101037362
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: replacement of an enclosed rear porch of type v-a construction & open front porch to an existing 3 story single-family residence (r5) of type v-a construction
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101046445
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Per administrative complaint report adding two additional 120v 15 amp grounding receptacles in living room. replace defective countertop gfci receptacle with new 120v 15 amp gfci receptacle
Valuation:
$550
Permit #:
B101048077
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: existing 2-story masonry building interior remodel to apartment units per plans
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101065790
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,216
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Low voltage/communication electrical work. alter existing data/video. specific location: main floor
Valuation:
$10,486
Permit #:
B200447441
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Low voltage/communication electrical work. install data/video. specific location: unit b106
Valuation:
$8,589
Permit #:
B200447452
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2501923
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential
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Essential Lighting, Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC96167 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | CR-11065 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
- According to the local license board, 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
| License # | CL-24-31543 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR7991 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Electric |
- According to the County of Dupage Contractor Registration Information, 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
| License # | 202102157 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR7991 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Electric |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Electrical Commercial |
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105
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Essential Lighting, Inc has worked on 28 permitted projects.
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