BZ SCORE: 111

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Lynch Construction Corporation

In 1993, Lynch Construction was formed as a construction company specializing in custom home remodels along Chicago’s North Shore. Discovering a construction trend that ignored the rich history of building along the Gold Coast, Lynch Construction set out on the path to create new homes using old-world craftsmanship from the ground up. Each remodel, addition, or new home built by Lynch Construction is carefully crafted to exceed your expectations.

From BuildZoom: Lynch Construction Corporation, 100 N Skokie Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL (Owned by: James Thoennes) holds a Demolition license and 3 other licenses according to the Cook County license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.

Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Lynch Construction Corporation, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.

Lynch Construction Corporation Lake Bluff

Quality

111

96th percentile

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

Pro tip: We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.

Lynch Construction Corporation has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.

Activity

5 projects	2025
6 projects	2024
1 project	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Lynch Construction Corporation has worked on at least 12.0 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.

Experience

5 projects	Home Additions
3 projects	New Constructions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Lynch Construction Corporation mostly works on home addition and new construction projects.

Pricing

1 project	< $5k
2 projects	$5k-$20k
1 project	$20k-$50k
1 project	$50k-$100k
3 projects	$1mil+

Value Not Public: 2.0 projects

The typical size of their permits is approximately $1,014,915. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Lynch Construction Corporation

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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-03-14

New house - addition mud room sink

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

135502

Status:

issued

Fee:

$52

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-03-14

New house - addition mud room sink

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

135501

Status:

issued

Fee:

$52

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

201 Moffett Rd, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

2024-09-24

New house

Valuation:

$1,875,000

Permit #:

PB24-0223

Status:

issued

Fee:

$61,350

Permit Type:

New construction

Building Type:

N/A

Building

250 E Blodgett Ave, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

2023-12-12

New single family dwelling

Valuation:

$1,750,000

Permit #:

PB23-0284

Status:

issued

Fee:

$109,570

Permit Type:

New construction

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132701

Status:

issued

Fee:

$333

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132700

Status:

issued

Fee:

$62

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132699

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132697

Status:

issued

Fee:

$78

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132694

Status:

issued

Fee:

$235

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family new

418 15th St, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-08-12

New house

Valuation:

$1,014,915

Permit #:

132693

Status:

issued

Fee:

$20,462

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

510 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-08-22

Install new counter tops in itchen & bar. addition replace light

Valuation:

$75,000

Permit #:

138428

Status:

issued

Fee:

$109

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

510 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-08-22

Install new counter tops in itchen & bar. addition replace light

Valuation:

$75,000

Permit #:

138427

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

510 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-08-22

Install new counter tops in itchen & bar. addition replace light

Valuation:

$75,000

Permit #:

138426

Status:

issued

Fee:

$241

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

510 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2025-08-22

Install new counter tops in itchen & bar. addition replace light

Valuation:

$75,000

Permit #:

138425

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,512

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

101 Moffett Rd, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

2025-08-25

Convert patio to screen porch. addition fire place

Valuation:

$100,000

Permit #:

PB25-0054

Status:

final

Fee:

$3,000

Permit Type:

Alteration

Building Type:

N/A

Single family residence

2717 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035

2018-07-21

New single family dwelling - new owner mithch cathy feiger license agreement for driveway approved by pw 9/7/2016 *** requires recapture fees ******recapture fees paid per j. pasquesi- 7/31/2015*** actual issue date 8/3/15 waiver recv'd recordation 7371067 02/07/2017

Valuation:

$1,700,000

Permit #:

BSFE-15-02896

Status:

final

Fee:

$17,675

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building review fees

2717 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035

2018-05-30

New single family dwelling - new owner mithch cathy feiger license agreement for driveway approved by pw 9/7/2016 *** requires recapture fees ******recapture fees paid per j. pasquesi- 7/31/2015*** actual issue date 8/3/15 waiver recv'd recordation 7371067 02/07/2017

Valuation:

$1,700,000

Permit #:

BREV-17-00552

Status:

final

Fee:

$229

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building review fees

2717 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035

2018-05-30

New single family dwelling - new owner mithch cathy feiger license agreement for driveway approved by pw 9/7/2016 *** requires recapture fees ******recapture fees paid per j. pasquesi- 7/31/2015*** actual issue date 8/3/15 waiver recv'd recordation 7371067 02/07/2017

Valuation:

$1,700,000

Permit #:

BREV-17-00552

Status:

final

Fee:

$230

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Knox

2717 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL, 60035

2018-04-13

Shunt trip for front gate - new single family dwelling new owner mithch cathy feiger actual issue date 8/3/15 waiver recv'd recordation 7371067 02/07/2017

Valuation:

$1,700,000

Permit #:

FKNX-17-01305

Status:

final

Fee:

$125

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Building

112 Ravine Forest Dr, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044

2020-05-11

Demolish & new house

Valuation:

$750,000

Permit #:

PB17-2017-0429

Status:

final

Fee:

$40,609

Permit Type:

New construction

Building Type:

N/A

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Verified License

Status	Active
County	Cook County
Type	Demolition
Date Issued	01-08-2026

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

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Verified License

Status	Active
County	Cook County
Type	Carpentry
Date Issued	01-08-2026

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

Verified License

Status	Active
County	Cook County
Type	General With Trades
Date Issued	01-08-2026

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

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Inactive License

License #	22LICC-0169
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. If this is your business, please update your license status.

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111

BuildZoom Score

How the BuildZoom Score works

119

Permits

Building permit records show that Lynch Construction Corporation has worked on 119 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

Here are some rules, regulations, and laws governing general contractors in Cook County:

Does Lynch Construction Corporation carry a valid contracting license?

The State of Illinois does not require a Home Improvement Contractor License at the state level. However, if your business is providing home improvement services in IL, you may be required to obtain a Home Improvement Contractor License at the local level or comply with other licensing laws at the state or local level.

Lynch Construction Corporation currently holds license 22LICC-0169 (Demolition, Carpentry, General With Trades, Gc Commercial), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Cook County?

Although Illinois does not require contractors to be licensed, check local regulations as certain jurisdictions may require licensing on a local level.

Your liability risk when hiring Lynch Construction Corporation

General Contractors in Illinois are not required to carry general liability insurance. It is always a good practice to only hire contractors with active liability and workers' compensation insurance policies. Request a copy of each certificate for your records before the project starts.

Financial recourse when hiring Lynch Construction Corporation

Illinois requires roofing contractors to obtain a surety bond. Home owners may file a claim to recoup money in the event of faulty work, or damages to their property incurred during a roof project.

What else should I know before hiring Lynch Construction Corporation

Illinois on the state level, has minimal regulations governing contractor licensing, in turn, consumers should be vigilant when hiring contractors, check on BuildZoom for customer reviews, and permit history as indicators of quality businesses. Check with local licensing authorities as some jurisdictions will require contractors to be licensed.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

The BuildZoom score is based on a number of factors including the contractor's license status, insurance status, verified work history, standing with local consumer interest groups, verified reviews from other BuildZoom users and self-reported feedback from the contractor.

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