Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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8616 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60617
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Firehouse Contracting Construction
Serving clients throughout Chicago, Firehouse Contracting, LLC brings over 18 years of experience to residential renovation and remodeling projects. This contractor specializes in a wide range of home improvement services, handling projects such as kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, flooring installation, and general carpentry. Firehouse Contracting, LLC works with homeowners to upgrade existing spaces, refresh interiors, and increase property functionality across various Chicago neighborhoods. Their portfolio features updates to classic Chicago homes, including detailed tiling, cabinetry, and custom trim work. The company emphasizes practical solutions from project planning through completion, adapting designs to the style and needs of each property. Firehouse Contracting, LLC offers clear communication throughout the construction process, managing projects efficiently and staying focused on residential property enhancements within the local community.
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Firehouse Contracting, LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 875-6930
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Address: 8616 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60617
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Firehouse Contracting, LLC Chicago
Quality
99
85th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Firehouse Contracting, LLC has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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4 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Firehouse Contracting, LLC has worked on at least
5.0 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 Firehouse Contracting, LLC mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $50,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Firehouse Contracting, LLC
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Existing records store. city of chicago department of planning grant though the neighborhood opportunity fund. no change in occupancy. remodel interiors. storefront glass. rebuild bathroom new drywall walls and ceilings new vinyl floor new electrical outlets new lights new heating and cooling
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101008514
Status:
issued
Fee:
$955
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteration of existing 1 story iii-a townhouse with courtyard. includes kitchen remodel bathroom remodel and non-structural reconfiguration of interior partitions. no exterior of building work. no change to existing off-street parking in shared parking lot. and no change to site. r-5 occ. per plans. commonly known as 1366-1368 e madison park
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100953503
Status:
expired
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations for unit 2 in 3 story 6 unit apartment building. no change to demising walls or common areas. (occ. grp. r-2; const. type iiia.)
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101045335
Status:
issued
Fee:
$988
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - rear addition structural and front elevation repair at a 2 1/2 story frame single residence townhouse w basement (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101038582
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - rear addition structural and front elevation repair at a 2 1/2 story frame single residence townhouse w basement ( conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101038581
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: exterior alterations and addition of garage roof deck for existing three story single family home. no change to use occupancy or construction type (sfr/r-5/v)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101036235
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing kitchen in a single dwelling unit (2) only. with multi unit residental building.cabinets to be replaced plumbing fixtures and associated piping replace in kind and miscellaneous trim work thoughout
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
100906613
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration of single dwelling unit in 3 story six unit apartment building of type 3-b construction. alteration includes combining portion of basement with a first floor unit (convert to duplex unit). alterations also include new opening in floor for new stair in kind plumbing fixture replacement in existing basement bathroom interior finishes & basement window replacement
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100844853
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a rear one story sunporch with deck and stairs to an existing two story residence per plans ** certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100846422
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel and new addition to an existing 2 856sf class a-1 type iv-b single family house into a 3 547sf class a-1 type iv-b single family house (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100706865
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,260
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to kitchen and bathrooms to 2nd floor apartment in an existing 3 story 4 unit building per plans
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100721884
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,015
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to a 2-story plus basement single family townhouse. no new heating ventilating or air conditioning work under this permit. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
100699128
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 1hr-protected wood frame 1-story addition at rear with crawl space below. renovate existing kitchen at interior
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100516520
Status:
complete
Fee:
$408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project is the reconfiguration and remodel of two bathrooms and the addition of a laundry closet for an existing a-1 residential structure
Valuation:
$113,650
Permit #:
100707294
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Combine and renovate units 1nf and 2nf as per drawings. 2141 north lakewood avenue
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100581961
Status:
complete
Fee:
$431
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit #1 only: replace 5 doors 4 windows wood floor repair walls & ceilings repair. no electrical. no plumbing. all work same as existing. subject to field inspection.no replacement of courtyard windows
Valuation:
$25,910
Permit #:
100285320
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New flooring new cabinets new light fixtures removal of wall to create larger room new enclosure of waiting area
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100386556
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Restoring original wrought iron front balconies guardrails and welding on additional pieces. no structural work. no other work to be done under this permit
Valuation:
$4,810
Permit #:
100283598
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs to existing open frame (stucco) front stair/porch system- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100823613
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Decovent basement unit back to its orginal as per architects plans
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
100383149
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Firehouse Contracting, LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC026410 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2262013 |
| Status | Active |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2017.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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99
BuildZoom Score
22
Permits
- Building permit records show that Firehouse Contracting, LLC has worked on 22 permitted projects.