Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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Address
5200 Newport Dr., Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008
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Kelso Burnett Electrician
Kelso Burnett Co, 5200 Newport Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL (Owned by: E John Ryder) holds a Contractor Registration license and 14 other licenses according to the Kankakee County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Kelso Burnett Co Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 483-3830
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Address: 5200 Newport Dr., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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Kelso Burnett Co Rolling Meadows
Quality
114
98th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Kelso Burnett Co has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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67 projects
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2025 |
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81 projects
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2024 |
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60 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Kelso Burnett Co has worked on at least
208.0 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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46 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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11 projects
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Home Additions |
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9 projects
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New Constructions |
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105 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Kelso Burnett Co mostly works on
electrical project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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< $5k |
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15 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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11 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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17 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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26 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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20 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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14 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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62 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $224,152. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations on the 4th floor to expand existing office tenant suite 400 to a full floor office tenant space. new partitions plumbing ventilation and electrical work as per plans. (occupancy group b; type 1a constrution)
Valuation:
$3,900,000
Permit #:
101067912
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,424
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alteratio to hero digital suite 850 on 8th fl. work includes: demolition new build-out with interior partitions electrical mechanical finishes & ceiling. no structural or plumbing work. no change in use b-business and construction type 1a
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101066866
Status:
issued
Fee:
$993
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing office lobby on level 8 in high rise mixed use building. to include replacement of interior lobby finishes including floors walls ceilings and lobby desk. mechanical and electrical modifications limited to replacement and relocation of diffusers fixtures and trim. addition of a new exterior window on the north façade of level 8 sky... see more
Valuation:
$2,590,000
Permit #:
101066715
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,865
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing office lobby on level 6 in high rise mixed use building. to include replacement of interior lobby finishes including floors walls and ceilings. mechanical and electrical modifications limited to replacement and relocation of diffusers fixtures and trim. construction type ia. no change to existing b occupancy
Valuation:
$310,000
Permit #:
101066706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing office lobby on level 1 in high rise mixed use building. to include replacement of interior lobby finishes including floors walls ceilings and lobby desk. mep modifications limited to replacement and relocation of diffusers fixtures and trim. construction type ia. no change to existing b occupancy
Valuation:
$920,000
Permit #:
101066701
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to 34th floor tenant office space suite 3450. work to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions for new private offices conference rooms work rooms and employee cafe with associated mep work. no change in use. (1a construction. b-business use)
Valuation:
$648,500
Permit #:
101065752
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,990
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to 4th floor office space as per plans. work to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions ceilings finishes furniture and associated msp improvments. (occupancy b-business; construction type 1a)
Valuation:
$1,733,900
Permit #:
101063132
Status:
complete
Fee:
$11,533
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc interior and exterior alteration of basement and first floor within existing single-story building plus multiple building additions and new trash enclosure for a new retail grocery store. elevator to be permitted separately (cont type 3b sprinkled occ type m)
Valuation:
$4,800,000
Permit #:
101045847
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,055
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior buildout of the 25th and 26th floor office space suites 2500 & 2600. work to include new partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans. structural peer review. (1a construction. b-business use)
Valuation:
$10,700,000
Permit #:
101067102
Status:
complete
Fee:
$25,746
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to 6th floor office space for a new tenant amenity center. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. acar's included. 1a construction. b-business. a3 assembly consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
101065026
Status:
issued
Fee:
$14,282
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of existing restrooms replace plumbing and elctrical fixtures and finishes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas level 8 tenant restrooms
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
B200417594
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
New heat pump or refrigeration equip electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas exterior work roof adjacent building. main sporting area
Valuation:
$530,000
Permit #:
B200415558
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: expansion of existing 49th floor office space. work to include demolition non-load bearing partitions to create open office space construction of new non-load bearing wall and doors for storage and security. no change in use. b-business; ia construction
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101074536
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior build-out of an existing 19th floor office space as per plans. work to include new private offices conference rooms café open office work areas and two new single user toilet rooms. construction includes new non-load bearing partitions doors hardware ceilings lighting finishes millwork mechanical electrical fire protection and telecom. no change in use. n... see more
Valuation:
$2,133,060
Permit #:
101069115
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,481
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: alterations for floors 29 and 30 office tenant improvement in a fully sprinklered high-rise building. scope of work includes: selective demolition partitions millwork finishes mechanical electrical telecommunication lighting plumbing and fire protection. no change in use.(occupancy type: business; const type ia)
Valuation:
$8,500,000
Permit #:
101068855
Status:
issued
Fee:
$33,408
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101038134 to revise the layout of the addition to reduce the size of the room and to relocate/expand the pump and electrical rooms to the basement to accommodate a required clearance from existing comed pole.consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101055717
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,922
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing restaurant space for hotel banquet hall on the second floor of existing 7 story building. the renovation includes selective demolition of existing bar and equipment. new work includes new interior finishes new lighting and redistribution of electrical. (occupancy grp. a-2; const. type ib)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101068880
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing offices floors 37 38 and 39 to include new stair. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical electrical plumbing and structural work. structural peer review. (b-business. 1a construction)
Valuation:
$16,500,000
Permit #:
101068947
Status:
issued
Fee:
$35,511
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: structural peer review included - interior and exterior alterations to the ground floor main building ada accessibile entry doors within an existing high-rise office buildng as per plans. work includes related electrical and structural work. no change in use. (construction type: 1a; occupancy: b-business office)
Valuation:
$293,790
Permit #:
101070722
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Permit expires on 04/25/2025 erection starts: 03/01/2025 erection ends: 05/31/2025. self-cert 2019 cbc: erect a 125 x 15 1-story seasonal vestibule and patio enclosure on existing outdoor patio serving a-2 assembly-use restaurant. subframe structure was issued under express permit b200413794
Valuation:
$194,500
Permit #:
101063112
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Kelso Burnett Co License info
Verified License
| License # | REG-2023-214 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 10-22-2025 |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC00150 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Verified License
| License # | KELSOC*780QW |
| Status | Active |
| State | Washington |
| Type | Construction Contractor, Construction Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 18-0725 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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Verified License
| License # | 17-0559 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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Verified License
| License # | 15-0085 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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Verified License
| License # | 18LICL-0016 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 01-06-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | 1316257-EC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR3617 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2012-CR3617 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-008847-2025 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Electrical Contractor Registration |
| Class | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 09-30-2025 |
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Inactive License
| License # | S1316257 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Milwaukee |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | C00150 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Old Republic Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $2,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Travelers Cas & Surety Co |
| Bond Value | $12,000 |
633
Permits
- Building permit records show that Kelso Burnett Co has worked on 633 permitted projects.
Kelso Burnett Co Employees
BB
Bonita Benn
DC
Daniel D Curley
DB
David Brightwell
ER
E John Ryder
Owner
ER
Eugene Ryder
President
GD
Glennon P Dolan
JS
James Smith
Chief Financial Officer
JW
Jeffrey Weir
In State Designated Agent
JC
Jessica L Cardoni
JT
Joseph Truesdale
SO
Sanjo Omoniyi
SL
Stefan R Lopata
Chief Executive Officer