Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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1440 N KINGSBURY STREET, Chicago, IL, 60642
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Estes Builders Construction
Estes Builders, Inc, 1440 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Adam Lesniakowski) holds a General Contractor (Class E) license and 6 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 112 ranks in the top 3% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Estes Builders, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 251-9879
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Address: 1440 N KINGSBURY STREET, Chicago, IL 60642
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Estes Builders, Inc Chicago
Quality
112
97th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Estes Builders, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 112, which places them above 97% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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16 projects
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2025 |
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23 projects
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2024 |
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28 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Estes Builders, Inc has worked on at least
67.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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21 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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27 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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9 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 $22,650. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Sc 2019 cbrc; replacement of a wooden front stairway and thereplacement of a rear deck and stair at a 2 story single family masonry brick house.minor electrical work for exterior power and lighting.(occ. grp. r-5: const. type va)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
101066620
Status:
complete
Fee:
$981
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc remove and replace existing upper and lower level roof decks
Valuation:
$146,300
Permit #:
101067843
Status:
complete
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cbrc 2019 remove and replace existing porch for 2 dwelling unit building with basement and unfinished attic. existing enclosure at north and east walls to remain. (occupancy group r5 construction group v-b
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100983705
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs only to (3) wood porches: replace treads risers decking boards railings. install cross bracing underneath all landings & install hardware- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$10,800
Permit #:
101002043
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reinstate permit no 101026846 must begin work and or requestion inspections no later than october 2025 on permit no 101026846
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
101066606
Status:
issued
Fee:
$358
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing roof deck on existing garage. **conditional permit subject to field inspections**
Valuation:
$20,400
Permit #:
101071074
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing rear 2 story porch/stairs with proposed rear 2 story porch/stairs for an existing 2 story single family residence w/basement per plans
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
101053448
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Final reinstatement of permit no 100906840 change general contractor to estes builders inc must begin work and or request inspections no later than 10.03.2023
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
101014637
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Minor interior renovation at existing 2 story (4) dwelling unit masonry building with basement and attic.(no mechanical work) (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100838178
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,527
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reinstate permit no 100969336 and change general contractor to porch builders must begin work and or request inspections no later than 11.01.2023
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
101020277
Status:
issued
Fee:
$338
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing back wood porches and stairs
Valuation:
$82,700
Permit #:
101068819
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - remove existing and replace with new wood catwalk with stairs to existing 3 story masonry building as per plans
Valuation:
$59,800
Permit #:
101041937
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: remove and replace existing first and second floor deck and stair framing and decking as per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101000346
Status:
complete
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to existing permit #: 100996443 for 2 porch repair: new concrete slab new railing and new details
Valuation:
$18,500
Permit #:
101021018
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New roof deck with pergola on the south east corner of the roof
Valuation:
$62,900
Permit #:
100986018
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing wood back porch & stairs
Valuation:
$43,900
Permit #:
101066994
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace existing rear 2 story wood porch and stairs with existing roof to remain- same size and location
Valuation:
$19,800
Permit #:
100937934
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing back wood porch and stairs
Valuation:
$16,300
Permit #:
101068422
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing 2 back wood porches & stairs
Valuation:
$19,200
Permit #:
101066178
Status:
issued
Fee:
$627
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolition of non-conforming 180 square feet addition on the rear of existing building. the addition to be removed includes exterior walls footings floor and a roof. (addition is wood framed with vinyl window. there are no mechanical electrical or plumbing components installed.)
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
100786963
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Estes Builders, Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC010121 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 202004819 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the Village of Oak Park, 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 # | 19LICC-0202 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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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 # | CL006368 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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112
BuildZoom Score
589
Permits
- Building permit records show that Estes Builders, Inc has worked on 589 permitted projects.
Estes Builders, Inc Employees
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Adam Lesniakowski
Owner