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Updated: Jun 02, 2026

Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc

Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc, 1822 Johns Dr, Glenview, IL (Owned by: Gregory Vickers) holds a Hvac license and 1 other license according to the Cook County license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 96 ranks in the top 20% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc Glenview

Quality

96

80th percentile

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.

Activity

2 projects	2025
1 project	2024
1 project	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc has worked on at least 4.0 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.

Experience

4 projects

HVAC projects

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc mostly works on hvac project projects.

Pricing

2 projects

$5k-$20k

Value Not Public: 2.0 projects

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Ac/furnace combination

10125 Cherry Pkwy, N104, Skokie, IL, 60076

2020-11-18

Installation of trane air handler & trane air conditioner. remove air handler & air conditioner. install new air handler in closet. install new air conditioner on roof with crane. reconnect electrical-new disconnect and whip. flush line set- clear old line set out with rx11 reconnect condensate drain misc. metal- new transition charge unit accordingly

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

PM20-0377

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

Air conditioning ...

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

2018 Highland Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-01-22

Direct replacement of boiler

Valuation:

$7,879

Permit #:

129614

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Addition - residential

2877 Sheridan Pl, Evanston, IL, 60201

2019-05-03

Extension and conversion of existing screen porch to sun room. new roof over existing patio replace wood decking

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

19ADDR-0029

Status:

issued

Fee:

$4,703

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

1523 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-28

Replacement of boiler

Valuation:

$10,043

Permit #:

129442

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

1523 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-28

Replacement of boiler

Valuation:

$10,043

Permit #:

129441

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Plumbing

1523 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-12-28

Replacement of boiler

Valuation:

$10,043

Permit #:

129440

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family air conditioner

1523 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2021-06-07

Install new spacepak system (replace existing)

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

115361

Status:

issued

Fee:

$39

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

913 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2018-06-27

Demise new bedroom remodel bathroom

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

100588

Status:

complete

Fee:

$77

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

913 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2018-06-27

Demise new bedroom remodel bathroom

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

100587

Status:

complete

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

913 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2018-06-27

Demise new bedroom remodel bathroom

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

100586

Status:

complete

Fee:

$74

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

913 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2018-06-27

Demise new bedroom remodel bathroom

Valuation:

$30,000

Permit #:

100585

Status:

complete

Fee:

$605

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-21

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79747

Status:

issued

Fee:

$59

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-21

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79746

Status:

issued

Fee:

$51

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-21

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79745

Status:

issued

Fee:

$151

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79587

Status:

issued

Fee:

$101

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79586

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79585

Status:

issued

Fee:

$119

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79584

Status:

issued

Fee:

$39

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79583

Status:

issued

Fee:

$120

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - out

2111 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2014-08-12

2 story addition rear new electrical full basement at addition + $ 7500 8/20/14

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

79582

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,923

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

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Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

Status	Active
County	Cook County
Type	Hvac
Date Issued	09-24-2025

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.

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Verified License

License #	09LICH-0542
Status	Active
City	Evanston
Type	Hvac

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.

Verify this license's status for Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc at the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services.

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96

BuildZoom Score

How the BuildZoom Score works

39

Permits

Building permit records show that Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc has worked on 39 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Cook County:

Does Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc carry a valid contracting license?

The State of Illinois does not require a Home Improvement Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing home improvement services in IL, you may be required to obtain a Home Improvement Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level.

Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc currently holds license 09LICH-0542 (Hvac), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Cook County?

Although Illinois does not require contractors to be licensed, check local regulations as certain jurisdictions may require licensing on a local level.

Your liability risk when hiring Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc

General Contractors in Illinois are not required to carry general liability insurance. It is always a good practice to only hire contractors with active liability and workers' compensation insurance policies. Request a copy of each certificate for your records before the project starts.

Financial recourse when hiring Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc

Illinois requires roofing contractors to obtain a surety bond. Home owners may file a claim to recoup money in the event of faulty work, or damages to their property incurred during a roof project.

What else should I know before hiring Gv's Heating & Cooling, Inc

Illinois on the state level, has minimal regulations governing contractor licensing, in turn, consumers should be vigilant when hiring contractors, check on BuildZoom for customer reviews, and permit history as indicators of quality businesses. Check with local licensing authorities as some jurisdictions will require contractors to be licensed.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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