Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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575 W Madison St, Chicago, IL, 60661
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Karl Franklin Guider Architect
Karl Franklin Guider, 575 W Madison St, Chicago, IL holds a Licensed Architect license and 2 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 128 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Karl Franklin Guider Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 679-0600
Address: 575 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Karl Franklin Guider Chicago
Quality
128
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Karl Franklin Guider has a BuildZoom score of 128, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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49 projects
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2025 |
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47 projects
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2024 |
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28 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Karl Franklin Guider has worked on at least
124.0 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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14 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Karl Franklin Guider mostly works on
home addition
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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24 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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23 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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16 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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22 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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8 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $54,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: full building permit for interior build-outof a 1 900 square foot fitness facility at the grade levelwithin an existing 4-story mixed-use structure (occupancy group b; type iii-a construction property pin #14-28-120-021 ward 44)
Valuation:
$285,000
Permit #:
101064736
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for interior build-out at existing vacant 2 402 sq feet commercial tenant space + (2) 1 822 square feet second level dwelling units. new exterior exposed two-car concrete parking pad + new exterior trash enclosure. (occupancy group a-2 + r-5 type iii-a construction). pin# 14-17-225-011. zone = b3-3. ward = 46
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101065608
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,757
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for interior build-out at existing vacant 2 285 gsf commercial tenant space - restaurant (occupancy group a-2 type iii-a construction). pin# 19-11-115-013. zone = c2-1. ward = 14
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101061676
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for interior renovations + new rear yard exterior detached two-car garage + new rear yard exterior exit stair at existing 2 179 gsf single-family residential structure. (occupancy group r-5 type iii-b construction). pin# 13-35-121-035. zone = rs-3. ward = 35)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101071247
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation + addition at an existing single-family residential structure. removal of existing exterior rear exit stair and addition of new exterior rear exit stair and expansion at front porch.new detached rear yard two-car garage basement 12 dig down. interior alterations. occupancy group r-5. type iii-a construction. no structural work. no change in dwelling uni... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101063647
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,496
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #101059798. self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing single-family residential structure. interior alterations to 2.5-story building. occupancy group r-5. type iii-b construction. no structural work. no change in square footage nor occupancy type. total area of work = 2 602 gsf. pin# 13-17-315-014. zone rs-2. ward 38
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101065884
Status:
complete
Fee:
$686
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of an existing 1 712 gsf ground level commercial-restaurant a-2 space. area of work at ground level only. existing basement second and third level areas are existing to remain. new exterior storefront system but otherwise no exterior work. total building area = 5 273 gsf.(occupancy group a-2 at area of work with existing r-5 above); type iii-a construction
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101064324
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing 3- dwelling unit residential building. removal of existing enclosed stair and third level dormer and addition of new exposed rear stair. interior alterations. no structural work. no change in number of dwelling units nor occupancy. pin# 16-23-123-012-0000. zone rt-4. ward 24
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101057760
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,339
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior (only) renovations at existing 3 603 gsf single-family residential structure. no exterior work. response to violation: new construction complaint # 14456778 dated 10/22/2024. (occupancy group r-5 type iii-b construction). pin# 13-19-200-015. zone = rs-3. ward = 38
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
101062831
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,068
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self- cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for interior building out of a 3 219 square foot fitness facility at the grade level within an existing 1-story mixed -use structure ( occupancy group b; type iib construction property pin # 14-32-133-029 ward 02
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
101068990
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,707
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of an existing 2.5 story two-flat residential structure + new exterior 2-car slab-on-grade parking pad + new dormer. occupancy group r-5. type iii-b construction. no structural work. no change in occupancy type. total area of work = 2 292 gsf. pin# 20-22-210-006. zone rt-4. ward 20
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101060559
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #101059642. self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to 2.5-story 3-unit residential building. occupancy group r-5. type iii-b construction. no mechanical includes structural work in basment. no change in number of dwelling units square footage nor occupancy. total building = 3 874 gsf. total area of work = 1 380 gsf. pin# 20-10-212-020. zone rm-5. ward 4
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101070732
Status:
issued
Fee:
$834
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self- cert 2019 cbrc: full building permit for interior building out of a 2 491 square foot restaurant at the grade level within an existing 4-story mixed-use structure with residential use at the upper (3) levels (occupancy group m at area of work with r2 above); type iii-a construction property pin # 14-31-332-047 ward 32) buiding address range:1624-1628; restaurant:1624
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101070717
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration: new partition walls repair or in-kind replacement of plumbing fixtures piping and risers in existing chases. line voltage electrical work addition (15) circuits (25) outlets (20) lights to existing 200 amp service. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement first and second floor
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B200429074
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration: new partition walls repair or in-kind replacement of plumbing fixtures piping and risers in existing chases. line voltage electrical work addition (15) circuits (25) outlets (20) lights to existing 200 amp service. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement first and second floor
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
B200429074
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations + rear & upper story dormer addition to 3-story two-flat residential building. removal of as-built front deck & wood screening planks in existing front fence that were both erected without building permits. occupancy group r-5. type iii-b construction. no structural work. no change in number of dwelling units nor occupancy type. total area of ... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101052851
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,659
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc. full building permit for new 3-story brick & block3-unit building with basement. new rear metal porch & new 3-car concrete slab open parking (occupancy group r-5 type iii-b construction). total area of work = 5 724 gsf. pin# 20-10-107-012. zone rm-5. ward 3
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
101051031
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,253
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: total renovation of single family home new mep¿s rebuild rear and front porch (occupancy group: residential type ia construction single family home). no change in single-use occupancy type. total area of work: 2 128 sf pin# 25-17-112-028-0000 zone c1-1. ward 19
Valuation:
$38,500
Permit #:
101068178
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,637
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: demolition and addition of exterior wood side yard stair to 3-story ground level (1) commercial unit + (6) dwelling unit residential building. occupancy group b and r-2. type iii-a construction. no structural work. no change in number of dwelling units nor occupancy type. total area of work = 400 gsf. pin# 19-10-215-042. zone b3-1. ward 14.*response to city violat... see more
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
101062874
Status:
issued
Fee:
$976
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert project: rs-3 type vb construction. interior renovation of existing 1.5 story single family d.u. (bsmnt 1st fl duplex w attic) upgrades to architectural & mep's to address violations per plans. no structural work no change in square footage nor occupancy type. total area of work = 3 151 gsf.: ward: 09.: pin 25-28-204-011-0000
Valuation:
$38,200
Permit #:
101062960
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,958
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 001022403 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | AR-986935 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | Architect |
- According to the State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 21011259 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Architect |
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BuildZoom Score
194
Permits
- Building permit records show that Karl Franklin Guider has worked on 194 permitted projects.
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