Updated: Jun 04, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1540 Ridge Ln, Des Plaines, IL, 60018
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Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC
Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC, 1540 Ridge Ln, Des Plaines, IL (Owned by: Chris Gajda) holds a General Contractor (Class E) license and 6 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 845-7962
Address: 1540 Ridge Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC Des Plaines
Quality
100
87th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC has worked on at least
6.0 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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5 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC mostly works on
hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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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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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $87,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By AnonymousJanuary 28, 2015Heating and Cooling$601 dayExcellent, Affordable Service
Building Permits by Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC
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Sc 2019 cbrc: interior renovations (occ. grp. r-5; const. type va)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101064095
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc:front bldg-interior remodeling & alterations of 1st floor rear apartment (north) remove & replace rear concrete stair to basement in 2 story 3 d.u. residential building with basement work to address all open code violations inspection compliant #13912127 12/28/22 & stop work order #114892 12/2/20 stop work order #114655 9/8/20 as per plans. **certified plans corrections: ... see more
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101046316
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: deconversion from two-flat to single family residence interior remodel of 2 stories + basement. (occ. group r5. const. type va)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101002246
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$877
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert building to place of religious worship(synagogue) interior renovation of existing structure to include architectural mechanical plumbing and electrical upgrades. work to include new window and door on east elevation
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
100844654
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations in existing one story house and rebuild back porch (occ. grp. r-5; const. type ivb)
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101047935
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,725
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alteration of basement in existing 2-story single family residence and rear porch replacement. (occ r5. const. type va)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101024955
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing ground floor space for a new limited restaurant in the exist. 4-story mixed use building
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100910086
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The current use/occupancy classification is residence/a1 and the proposed use/occupancy is residence/a1. interior remodel of existing house with new electric plumbing and mechanical. self cert
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100736313
Status:
complete
Fee:
$664
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Change of hvac contractor permit #100920918 to gma hvac contractor
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100988426
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reinstate permit#100921778 set up inspections by 2/27/2024
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101022252
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,511
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling of 3 bathrooms
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20KITB-0227
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,086
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to portion of existing basement first & second floors of existing residence including associated electrical mechanical plumbing in the area of work. spot tuckpointing. (occupancy group r-5: type va construction)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100968694
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations to addition (2) adu to basement of 3-story existing (6) du brick building; total (8) d.u per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100921778
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,914
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Current use/occupancy: commercial. proposed use/occupancy: c-3 type iii school < 100 children. tenant build-out of existing first floor commercial space with 3 residential stories above
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100751398
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,842
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***self cert*** interior alterations to existing tenant space in an existing 3b building. no change to use occupancy or egress. no modification to existing structure or exterior. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
100735567
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,610
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: legalize (1) garden d.u. in existing (6) d.u. 3-story masonry building; total (7) d.u. per plans
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
100938611
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert 2 du into single family residence. new dormer addition. interior alteration. replace open front porch with new sae. remove rear enclosed porch and wood deck. new rear balcony as per plan
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100660178
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,640
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert project. existing a-1 single family dwelling to remain. two-story frame addition interior renovation and new rear wood deck as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100734995
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a 1 story rear frame addition with basement to a 1 story owner occupied single family residence. extension of ductwork to an exist furnace no plumbing work. all work per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$38,000
Permit #:
100455546
Status:
complete
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install condensing units (2) arcoaire 1 1/2 ton remote air cooled r410a located at grade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
100582574
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC145879 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| License # | CR0004815 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Hvac |
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC126220 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
- 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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Inactive License
| License # | 20LICH-0046 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Hvac |
- According to the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 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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Inactive License
| License # | 201706531 |
| 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.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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100
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC has worked on 28 permitted projects.
Gajda Heating & Cooling/gms HVAC Employees
CG
Chris Gajda
Owner
Every time that I have had heating and cooling difficulties at my property, Gajda Heating & Cooling has provided excellent, affordable service. I referred Chris to a client of mine who was told that he would have to spend over $1,000 to replace the whole hot-water-tank, but, Chris was able to identify and repair the issue for only $125 (in parts-and-labor). Good guy, good company, you won't be dissapointed.