Updated: Dec 09, 2025
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Address
4001 N Ravenswood Avenue 1 Re, Chicago, IL, 60613
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Forge Builders Construction
FORGE Builders, llc is a Chicago construction practice, consisting of skilled builders, architects, and other technical experts with years of collaborative experience.
FORGE re-defines the standards of small construction practice, to deliver modestly sized projects with high quality results and service.
FORGE formed out of the necessity to competently build small projects with reasonable budgets. Where many abandon small projects for the lucrative margins of bigger work, FORGE remains and specializes in small project delivery.
FORGE is adept to respond to our current economic climate by providing sensitive and sensible construction with attention to budget, quality, design and overall service.
FORGE is comfortable working close with clients in partnership to define and realize their construction visions, as well as real estate investors who seek to maximize the potential market value of their properties.
FORGE strives toward sustainable construction. We are experienced with overtly “green” projects, as well as more subtly responsible practices and can discuss those approaches to best marry budgets with personal environmental goals.
From BuildZoom:
Their BuildZoom score of 0 does not rank in the top 50% of Illinois contractors.
If you are thinking of hiring Forge Builders LLC, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Forge Builders LLC Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
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Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Forge Builders LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 929-4292
Address: 4001 N Ravenswood Avenue 1 Re, Chicago, IL 60613
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Partial interior renovation and third floor addition to a single townhouse within an existing 2 seperate 3-story townhome development containing 10 d.u. total. work to include new furnace relocating laundry equipment and all electrical associated. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
100749717
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit#100711690 change hvac and plumbing contractor to mz systems co
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100746924
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit#100714573 - change hvac contractor to mz systems co
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100745347
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1-story existing commercial space to be used as office space. modification to existing mechanical (new furnace and water heater); addition of countertop and sink; modification to structural bearing wall for new opening with selective demolition; new electrical at kitchenette. new interior walls and doors. new lighting. relocated existing electrical panel. new garage doors at existing ... see more
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100607433
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing rear enclosed porch with new one story addition with unconditioned basement and roof deck reconfigure existing rear dormer roof to an existing single family residence as per plans - no plumbing work under this permit
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
100684213
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove rear enclosed porch; erect 2 story rear addition with rear open deck erect basement slab interior renovation and alteration masonry repairs and tuck pointing as needed to existing 2 story brick single family residence per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$101,000
Permit #:
100711690
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,304
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert: interior alterations to first floor space some facade work to existing retail space to convert it to a personal service space as per plan
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100689962
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit # 100670272 to change gc to forge builders llc & vent cont to safe heating & cooling inc. & plumber to devon plumbing
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100683518
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect rear 1-story and 2-story additions with basement for the exist. 2-story single family residence with basement and attic as per plans. no plumbing work.(conditional permit subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100714573
Status:
complete
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations - first floor new owner harriet karmin 773-935-8506 [email protected]**
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BSFE-18-03952
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations - first floor new owner harriet karmin 773-935-8506 [email protected]**
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BPLM-18-09572
Status:
final
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations - first floor new owner harriet karmin 773-935-8506 [email protected]**
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
BELE-18-07256
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of existing space for general business office use only
Valuation:
$38,500
Permit #:
100612045
Status:
complete
Fee:
$628
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing restaurant including new counter seating area flooring ceiling and lighting
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100501247
Status:
complete
Fee:
$658
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**certified plan corrections** - interior build-out of one story restaurant new glass wall system in existing masonry opening new roof and new trash enclosure per plans. (subject to field inspection)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100458558
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,115
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace storefront & masonry kneewall & masonry cleaning & repairs
Valuation:
$74,750
Permit #:
100454757
Status:
issued
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #100711690 to change the mason/concrete contractor of record to new age construction
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100737744
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Forge Builders LLC License info
License Not Verified
| License # | TGC018987 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | Licensed General Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2018. Check the current license status of Forge Builders LLC with the City of Chicago
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License Not Verified
| License # | 184006986 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Design Firm Prof Reg |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2017. Check the current license status of Forge Builders LLC with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Permits
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Forge Builders LLC Employees
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