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1606 W Colonial Pkwy, Palatine, IL, 60067
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First Star Design & Construction
First Star Design & Construction, 1606 W Colonial Pkwy, Inverness, IL holds a General Contractor (Class C) license and 20 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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First Star Design & Construction Services
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Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Framing
Garage Construction
Restaurant New Construction
Retail New Construction
Office Building New Constru...
Industrial New Construction
Hotel New Construction
Warehouse New Construction
Other Commercial New Constr...
Industrial Renovation
Hotel Renovation
Warehouse Renovation
ADU
Small Multi-Family Remodel ...
Whole Home Remodel
Addition
Vertical Addition
Horizontal Addition
Vertical and Horizontal Add...
Single Room Remodel
First Star Design & Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 685-7827
Address: 1606 W Colonial Pkwy, Inverness, IL 60067
First Star Design & Construction Inverness
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First Star Design & Construction has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Star Design & Construction has worked on at least
7.0 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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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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First Star Design & Construction Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By JulieSeptember 14, 2012
Building Permits by First Star Design & Construction
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Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to floor plan relocating kitchen eliminating one bedroom to replace with mud room; includes electrical plumbing and mechanical work. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit 9bs
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B200416813
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to floor plan relocating kitchen eliminating one bedroom to replace with mud room; includes electrical plumbing and mechanical work. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit 9bs
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B200416813
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to floor plan relocating kitchen eliminating one bedroom to replace with mud room; includes electrical plumbing and mechanical work. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit 9bs
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
B200416813
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit 28cn. repairs due to fire smoke. concrete leveling and shower base. install sheet rock. rework hot and cold water supply. install 80 ga hwt. replace flooring. hvac new electrical duct heater humid. and furnace and plumbing fixtures electric #101045622 all work in unit 28cn
Valuation:
$226,200
Permit #:
B200010388
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. affects: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) location: sliding doors of unit 9cn
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
B200408918
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. affects: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) location: sliding door/windows unit 25as
Valuation:
$54,700
Permit #:
B200028649
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 28cn existing rough in electrical to remain as existing. replace all decorative light fixtures. replace outlets switches and dimmers with new at all existing locations. final electrical connection for appliances and hvac equipment
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
B101045622
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 16h: building wall between dining room & living room with door opening.close up existing open from kitchen to dining room.repair/replace drywall.electrical permit # 100975426. repair/replace plumbing fixtures. install washer using approved materials and per city codes & dryer. all work subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
100975670
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling of the 35th floor common areas which include a storage room women and men's toilet rooms women and men's locker rooms and a service preparation kitchenette room per plans
Valuation:
$317,550
Permit #:
100919772
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 33g. rework electrical at kitchen and bathroom including new circuits. provide electrical for new washer and dryer. new circuits as needed for general lighting and outlets. install new lighting at all rooms and replace outlets and switches
Valuation:
$9,500
Permit #:
B100990668
Status:
complete
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 44h; remove and replace hardwood flooring doors cabinets counters and tile; replace plumbing fixtures and associated piping in kitchen bathroom and powder room (no flooplan alterations)
Valuation:
$190,450
Permit #:
100927905
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc unit 32 an complete remodel of existing condominium space to include ( mechanical electrical and plumbing ) as per plans
Valuation:
$514,600
Permit #:
100906173
Status:
expired
Fee:
$728
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to existing condo unit 3b as per plans
Valuation:
$319,000
Permit #:
101002967
Status:
complete
Fee:
$915
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 16h. provide and install 2 - 120v electrical outlet locations on new circuit. provide 240v electrical outlet for laundry machine. -remove and replace existing 100amp electrical panel box and circuit breakers
Valuation:
$3,100
Permit #:
B100975426
Status:
complete
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Preparation and non-structual demolish of finishes, plumbing pixtures with associated piping and non-load bearingpartitions to the 35th floor, storgae room men and womens toilets and locker rooms and kitchen common areas all other work to be performed on 100919772
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100914698
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior removation in unit 10b: removal of ventless fireplace. paint flooring (wood/tile). cabinets. countertops. relocate laundry box. replace plumbing fixtures in same location. removal of kitchen prep sink. relocate plumbing for laundry sink. electrical permit # 100860997
Valuation:
$124,950
Permit #:
100861394
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom remodel in unit 3705: (shower & tub)- all same size & location to include replacement of durock cement drywall tile & doors- all work same as existing- (no electrical work under this permit)
Valuation:
$28,450
Permit #:
100912271
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work in unit 21k only: hardwood flooring. floor tile. cabinets. replace plumbing fixtures with associated piping- all work same as existing
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101019956
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connect and interior alterations unit 1902 and 1904 as per plans
Valuation:
$255,000
Permit #:
100982685
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,916
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 25an. replace 3 light fixtures and dimmer switches at living room dining room & powder bathroom
Valuation:
$2,100
Permit #:
B101009845
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC04426 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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| License # | ECC94623 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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| License # | BC11991 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
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| License # | CR0002935 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18LICC-0023 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18LICL-0057 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18LIPL-0055 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | ECC94623 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 055-043501 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Plumbing |
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103
BuildZoom Score
59
Permits
- Building permit records show that First Star Design & Construction has worked on 59 permitted projects.
Very reliable, very educated in the entire construction and design aspect of home remodelign and construction. 1 place shopping for entire home which we love and the entire staff is exceptional.
Licenced and insured!!!
Loved them and have recomended them to all my friends.