Updated: Nov 18, 2025
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1455 Karlens Way, Mchenry, IL, 60051
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LANKFORD'S Construction
LANKFORD'S Construction, 1455 Karlens Way, McHenry, IL (Owned by: Lankford Construction Company-) holds a General Contractor (Class C) license and 41 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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Restaurant Renovation
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Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
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Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
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LANKFORD'S Construction Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 497-0800
Address: 1455 Karlens Way, McHenry, IL 60051
LANKFORD'S Construction McHenry
Quality
104
91st percentile
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LANKFORD'S Construction has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
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1 project
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that LANKFORD'S Construction has worked on at least
6.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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1 project
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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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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $953,428. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by LANKFORD'S Construction
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant alteration of ground level retail space in existing 4-story building to create new order pick up stock room with associated hvac and electrical. no structural scope (ocupancy group m; type i-a construction)
Valuation:
$555,000
Permit #:
101005642
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pd396 -- spr 2019 cbc: exterior alterations to existing target store property to install an ada ramp adjacent to the existing sidewalk exit along norwood ave as per plans.(occupancy m type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101029460
Status:
complete
Fee:
$885
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc pd 737: selective interior alteration of existing retail tenant on ground floor of 4-story mixed use building. closing of second entry while maintaining required exit width. changes to check lane layout removal of cafe and replacement with order pick up area. replacement of fixtures/finishes and associated mep. structural peer review. (occupancy group m; type iiia ... see more
Valuation:
$713,264
Permit #:
100921827
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc pd 368: selective interior alteration of existing retail tenant on ground floor of 6-story mixed use building. changes to fixtures/finishes and associated mechanical and electrical work. structural scope limited to installation of two water source heat pumps. structural peer review. (occupancy group m; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$439,000
Permit #:
100912419
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification pd 914. limited renovation of existing target store. scope includes reconfiguration of sales floor office restrooms cafe/snack area stock areas and associated mep. exterior work includes area of new extension. wall system and site work
Valuation:
$1,832,171
Permit #:
100853265
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,187
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel - target - interior alterations possible extension of time to pay permit fees
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
BCIH-22-01563
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,334
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel - interior alterations hra engineering fees inv-22002-1
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
BREV-22-01350
Status:
final
Fee:
$358
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc:alteration of minute clinic within existing 2-story retail store to retail space including associated plumbing and electrical (occupancy group m s-1 s-2; type ia construction)
Valuation:
$23,511
Permit #:
101026681
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc:alteration of clinic within existing 2-story retail store to retail space including associated plumbing and electrical (occupancy group m s-1 s-2; type ia construction)
Valuation:
$23,511
Permit #:
101026710
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bcih- temp commercial remodel interior alterations
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
BPLM-22-12056
Status:
triage
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temp commercial remodel - interior alterations
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
FSTA-22-00565
Status:
triage
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temp commercial remodel interior alterations
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
BHVC-22-04776
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Temp commercial remodel interior alterations
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
BELE-22-09037
Status:
triage
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial remodel - interior alterations
Valuation:
$953,428
Permit #:
FATA-22-00837
Status:
triage
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certified revision to permit 100826628 for first-time buildout of target department store. revisions include mep updates and addition of vestibule in 2nd floor elevator lobby with associated mep. no revised structural
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100858252
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Pd 84. self certified interior build-out for a 1-story target department store in existing 3-story building. scope includes new sales floor pharmacy office restroom mep and stock areas. exterior work limited to new signage
Valuation:
$1,800,000
Permit #:
100847891
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,809
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 101005642 revision to electrical layout. no effect on egress life safety or occupancy (ocupancy group m; type i-a construction)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
101031385
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair replace drywall furniture counters (same size & location) construct 3 ft high partial walls no structural replace (8) plumbing fixtures & electrical permit for this project is 100747738-first floor starbucks, only; subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$235,000
Permit #:
100749635
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Purpose: new/replacement installation. wrought iron fence - 6'-0 (height) x 230'-0 (length). location: south exterior along roosevelt
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
B200005679
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Fence or trash en...
Building Type:
N/A
Zoning b2 - retail pharmacy & medical office interior remodel health hub installation
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
20-01414
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC04509 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class C) |
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Verified License
| License # | 0044579 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Nevada |
| Type | B 2 Residential And Small Commercial |
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| License # | 83408 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New Mexico |
| Type | General Building |
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Verified License
| License # | MCO.0901130 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Connecticut |
| Type | Mechanical Corporation |
| Date Issued | 07-01-2025 |
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| License # | 6581 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | 027240 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
| Type | General Contractor Non Registered |
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| License # | 34864 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Louisiana |
| Type | Building Construction |
| Class | Commercial License Certificate |
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| License # | 20856-25 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Nebraska |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | 2705031905 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Commercial Improvement (Cic) |
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| License # | 24348 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | General Contractors |
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| License # | RCE-20313 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Idaho |
| Type | Registered Entity Contractor |
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| License # | 320632-5501 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Utah |
| Type | B100 General Building Qualifier |
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| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Building Permit |
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| License # | CL-16-22168 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CL-16-16773 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Painting/Wallpaper Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CL-15-16773 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Painting/Wallpaper Contractor |
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| License # | 14-00011466 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 0100660415 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arkansas |
| Type | Building (C&R) |
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| License # | 13009 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Mississippi |
| Type | Building Construction |
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| License # | L-2008-141 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Painting, General Contractor |
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| License # | 2012-6628 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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| License # | 27240 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New York |
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| License # | 44579 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Nevada |
| Type | B2 - Residential And Small Commercial |
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| License # | 27892 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Dakota |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | 0100660411 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Arkansas |
| Type | Building |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660424 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | 2023-0010860 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Building Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660423 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660422 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660421 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Unverified License
| License # | 13009-MC |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| State | Mississippi |
| Type | Building Construction |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660420 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | 201704191 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660419 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Painter |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | 16LICC-0058 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660418 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | 0100660417 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-17-16773 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Carpentry /Finish Work Painting/Wallpaper |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-17-22168 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 48903 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
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104
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Massachusetts Bay Ins Co |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Massachusetts Bay Ins Co |
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Permits
- Building permit records show that LANKFORD'S Construction has worked on 76 permitted projects.
LANKFORD'S Construction Employees
BV
Bruce Vernooy
CJ
Copenharve, Robert John
President
GK
Gerald Karlen
Owner
GK
Gerry Karlen
Owner
KG
Karlen, Gerry
President
LC
Lankford Construction Company C
Owner
LC
Lankford Construction Company-
Owner
LQ
Lori Quaderer
Owner
ND
Neal, Dennis
Owner
RW
Rob Copenharve,Frank Grant,Bob Wald
Owner
RC
Robert Copenharve
Owner
TN
Tipps, Judi N
Secretary
VB
Vernooy, Bruce
Vice President
VR
Vernooy, Bruce R