Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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Address
8437 S MAY ST, Chicago, IL, 60620
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I Am Electric Company
I Am Electric Company, 8437 S May St, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Darwin Triplett) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 2 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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I Am Electric Company Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 994-8266
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Address: 8437 S MAY ST, Chicago, IL 60620
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I Am Electric Company Chicago
Quality
104
91st percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
I Am Electric Company has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that I Am Electric Company has worked on at least
20.0 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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18 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that I Am Electric Company mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $1,200. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by I Am Electric Company
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbc: exterior/interior renovation to an exist. single family residence. replace exist. flat w. new hip roof per plan new north side dormer addition new open front porch and new mechanical electrical and plumbing.(occupancy group r-5 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
101067810
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing renovation same as existing of a 3 story 4 unit masonry building with basement as per plans (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101056340
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,142
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - replacing existing rear 3 story enclosed porch with 3 story open porch internal renovations in an existing 3 story 3 unit residence per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$95,000
Permit #:
101060442
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,273
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
B200416180
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 2. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: garage basement
Valuation:
$600
Permit #:
B200442137
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Install outdoor feed to power equipment install weatherproof/waterproof seal-tight whip for fountain and install wiring to control outdoor lighting to existing junctions
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B101018652
Status:
complete
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation repairs to front porch and new rear deck on an existing one-story single family residence type v-b construction r-5 occupancy
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101022882
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification- tenant improvement for a new popcorn store in existing commercial space on ground floor of existing 4-story masonry building
Valuation:
$52,000
Permit #:
101044330
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Garage windows (replacement only): qty 8 doors (replacement only): qty 2 furnace (replacement only): qty 1 hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
Valuation:
$27,000
Permit #:
100977453
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rs-3 existing 2 story brick and frame single family residence w basement. erect second floor dormer addition. electrical mechanical & plumbing per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100856827
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc removal of existing garage erect 1 car brick garage w rooftop deck access stair attached to existing deck as per plan
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
100974695
Status:
expired
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing single family home. existing mechanical electrical and plumbingsystems are modified to allow for the new layout. existing use is a-1 and proposed useis a-1. no change to building footprint or volume
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
100802816
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,175
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install exhaust fan in basement bathroom. install a gfci for the vanity
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
B101005949
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Remove/replace old junction boxes as needed. remove bx cables and install conduit throughout
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B101049762
Status:
complete
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 - renovation of first floor retail space of existing 2 story masonry building. architectural mechanical electrical and plumbing disciples involved
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
100898735
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace meter socket service mogul lb and defective garage feed
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
B101005961
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit no 101043892 to change electrical plumbing and general contractors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200023382
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 200amp electrical service. repair/replace lighting and electrical devices as needed
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
B100971160
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
New nail salon at existing one story brick retail space per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100858044
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing single family home new partial second floor addition. existing mechanical electrical and plumbing systems are modified to allow for the new layout. existing and proposed use is a-1. no change to building footprint
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
100787197
Status:
complete
Fee:
$562
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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I Am Electric Company License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC79505 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 23LICL-0093 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
- 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. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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104
BuildZoom Score
70
Permits
- Building permit records show that I Am Electric Company has worked on 70 permitted projects.
I Am Electric Company Employees
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Darwin Triplett
Owner