Updated: Jun 23, 2026
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Address
4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, 60613
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Infocus Builders, Inc is a high-end construction company based in Chicago, IL. We are proud to be one of Chicago's distinguished builders, completing many of the city's most highly anticipated restaurants and bars. We are a company based on fostering and maintaining strong relationships. Our core value is centered around involving ourselves with, and understanding, our clients from the start of a project to its finish. With over 40 years of experience in both commercial and residential construction, Infocus Builders is here to help you take your business idea from concept to opening.
From BuildZoom: Infocus Builders Inc, 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class C) license and 2 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Infocus Builders Inc Services
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New Home Construction
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Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Restaurant New Construction
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Office Building New Constru...
Industrial New Construction
Hotel New Construction
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Industrial Renovation
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Infocus Builders Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 295-2340
Address: 4001 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Infocus Builders Inc Chicago
Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Infocus Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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10 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Infocus Builders Inc has worked on at least
26.0 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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7 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Infocus Builders Inc mostly works on
commercial renovation
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $175,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: rear 1-story addition new 1-story garage interior and exterior alterations to an existing 3-story with basement single family residence as per plans. (structural peer review) (occupancy group r5; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,300,000
Permit #:
101062615
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,950
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: alteration and change of occupancy for vacant ground level retail space in 2-story masonry building with 2 dwelling units to bar with lounge seating. no work to dwelling units. (occupancy group a-2 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
101063675
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior tenant build-out to convert an exist. restaurant space to a cafe in an exist. 4-story mixed-use building with tenant spaces on the first floor and hotel above. no hvac or plumbing work. no exterior work. exist. parking spaces to remain (occupancy group r-1/b type iii-a construction b3-5 zoning district aa-1 restaurant limited zoning occupancy)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101062058
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Amendment to permit #101016418 to address changes to the architectural structural mep and kitchen plans including the location of the hallway to be located east of the cooking/staging area the addition of the dry storage room the change in material of the rear exterior stair from metal to wood and mechanical and electrical changes to align with the architectural changes and kitchen eq... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101032626
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,057
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: revisions to permit #101045722 for build-out in existing commercial business space in existing 3-story plus basement type iii-a building. revisions include: replacement of electric furnace with gas furnace revised kitchen equipment layout and specifications and cooresponding revisions to mechanical electrical and plumbing requirements. no change to use construction... see more
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
101053171
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc:alteration to existing ground floor retail space in existing 4 story mixed-use building. interior work only. no change in occupancy (previous restaurant use) new cafe (occupancy under 30ppl)(small assembly - classified as b (business))existing parking - no change (tod on a p-street)type iib construction
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101067966
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc; interior alteration of existing restaurant in existing 11-story building; construction type: i-a; occupancy a-2. no change use or occupancy
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101068980
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,731
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing commercial restaurant in existing 4-story building w basement as per plans. type iii-a construction. no changes to use or occupancy. (type iii-a a-2 occupancy)
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
101063372
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc interior alteration of existing vacant 2-story mixed use building. existing first floor restaurant to be renovated & (2) existing 2nd floor dwelling units to be renovated as per plans. provide new masonry trash enclosure. (existing building construction type v-a. existing occupancy a-2 & r-2. no change in use or occupancy.)
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101043584
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,587
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - erect a 1-story side addition on the west elevation & interior alterations to 1st & 2nd fls. of an existing 2-story w/partial basement (bsmt n.i.c.) mixed-used building (type iii-a const) to establish a new limited restaturant on the 1st fl. with the existing 1 d.u. on the 2nd fl. to remain all work as per plans. removal of 1st fl. open rear deck & 2nd fl. open rear eg... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101016418
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbrc: new outdoor patio dining area in existing rear yard for an existing restaurant. to include new 6 tall fence as per plans. (existing/proposed occupancy: a-2) - *no mep work under this permit***certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
101071285
Status:
complete
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. renovation of existing 2-story mixed-use masonry building w/o basement (renovation of existing second floor residential unit; renovation of existing first floor commercial space for new restaurant w accessory market space); 1-story masonry addition expansion to first floor commercial space. occupancy groups a-2 r-2 accessory m. type iii-a construction.(conditional permit... see more
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
100975582
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 3; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. affects: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) location: storefront of restaurant
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B200405500
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc & cbrc: interior renovation and 2 story addition to an existing 2 story 2 unit building with basement. deconvert to a single family residence as per plans. va construction. r-5 residential
Valuation:
$715,927
Permit #:
100981807
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,481
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: nonstructural interior demolition including removal of mep systems in existing 3-story single family residence with basement to expose existing exterior wall construction and building structure. no exterior work no change of use or no new construction under this scope of work. (occupancy group r5; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101061174
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,539
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc: new restaurant build-out in existing commerical business space in existing 3-story plus basement building. construction type iii-a. occupancy: b-space used for assembly purposes with an occupant load of less than 50 persons. no change to construction type or occupancy. change of use from commercial; u-office to commerical; k-eating and drinking establishment
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101045722
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial interior buildout of restaurant in existing 1-story building. reconfigured existing trash enclosure new walk-in cooler addition new knee walls at existing overhead doors (outdoor patio use is prohibited) all per plans. (occupancy b-business; construction type iii-b)
Valuation:
$475,000
Permit #:
100932723
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: interior alterations and 2-story addition to existing 2-story wood frame and masonry single family residence. to include associated electrical plumbing and mechanical work as per plans. (occupancy r-5 :construction type v-a)conditional permit subjet to field inspections
Valuation:
$304,000
Permit #:
100926958
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Expansion of existing 3rd floor penthouse with addition of three season operable enclosure at existing rooftop event space. existing building is 20 065 sf 3 story 3a commercial building. use: k-eating & drinking establishment no changes. occupancy: a2-restaruant/event space no changes
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
100901401
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior alterations to existing 2 unit residence to deconvert to a single family residence. to also include dormer addition on east side of building as per plans. (occupancy group r-5 type v-a construction)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$362,000
Permit #:
100900569
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC015463 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 22LICC-0123 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
- 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 | C $5,000,000 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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114
BuildZoom Score
99
Permits
- Building permit records show that Infocus Builders Inc has worked on 99 permitted projects.