Updated: Mar 03, 2026
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{"zip": "60625", "city": "Chicago", "state": {"id": 0, "code": "IL", "name": "Illinois"}, "county": null, "region": null, "count, Chicago, IL, 60625
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Michael Warren Waechter Architect
Michael Warren Waechter, Zip, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Michael W Waechter) holds a Licensed Architect license and 2 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Address: {"zip": "60625", "city": "Chicago", "state": {"id": 0, "code": "IL", "name": "Illinois"}, "county": null, "region": null, "count, Chicago, IL 60625
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Michael Warren Waechter Chicago
Quality
97
82nd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Michael Warren Waechter has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Michael Warren Waechter has worked on at least
7.0 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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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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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 $495,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Michael Warren Waechter
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Self-cert 2019 cbc: first-time interior buildout of unit 64e on floor 64 of single dwelling unit and adjacent common corridor space. (occupancy a-2; construction type ia)
Valuation:
$2,248,400
Permit #:
101064844
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,503
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: first-time interior buildout of unit 64w on floor 64 of single dwelling unit and adjacent common corridor space. (occupancy a-2; construction type ia)
Valuation:
$2,610,640
Permit #:
101064839
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,756
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 crbc: renovation of existing two-story commercial building. no expansion by area; no change in use; work includes new interior finishes and reconfiguration of electrical power and lighting where required. (occupancy group b-1; const type 3-b)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101006574
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to install a new private passenger elevator within duplexed dwelling units 701 and 801 in 36-story apartment with 66 units. no change to common areas no expansion of size no change of use (occ group r-2 construction type 1a)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100993226
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and addition to a 2 story single-family residential building. (occ grp r-1; const. type iii-b)
Valuation:
$495,000
Permit #:
101060071
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,164
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and addition to extension 2 unit building. change use from multi family to single family residential dwelling (occupancy group r-5; construction type iiib) per plans
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100902348
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,153
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior buildout of the sole residential unit on the 33rd floor (unit #3300). no expansion of area no change of use. selective demolition of partitions and mep items new partitions and finishes new power lighting per plans
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
100861864
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,065
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: selective demolition of interior spaces in unit 6504 to include finishes partitions plumbing and electrical fixtures. no work to sprinkler system or to common building elements. no changes to existing use multifamily residential or to unit demising
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100934320
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$594
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: new adu structure on lot with exist 2 story 2 unit apartment building. minor modifications to the existing principal structure (occupancy group r-5 construction type iiia)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100920687
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The current and proposed use is residential with no change. the work includes construction of a new rear wood deck at the first floor level
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100978536
Status:
expired
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: pd-43 erect new mezzanine and stair in existing space for offices. **revise mechanical. and elect. only** no fp work in scope under separate permit** no expansions of current use class e (business). no expansion of building by area. per plans
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
100812890
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,180
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**self cert** **structural peer review** interior buildout only to convert existing venue space into first floor retail space with accessory coffee bar with 4 seats only and basement level storage/mechanical space in an existing 4 story building. all facade exterior storefront work not-in-scope for this permit.facade and storefront work will be done under seperate permit 100817037 for... see more
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
100817025
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,113
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert existing 2 d.u. to single family erect small rear addition revise mep per plans. remove 2nd floor kitchen addition bathroom addition bedrooms to second floor revise 1st floor kitchen - all per plans
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100804595
Status:
complete
Fee:
$698
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations of existing townhome; no changes to demising walls; no additions. (occupancy group r-5; construction type iii-b)
Valuation:
$110,000
Permit #:
100911443
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing class e office space (suite 448 222) interior work only. no expansion by area no change of use. modify office partition layouts in two locations new finishes revise mep per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100834028
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,415
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing enclosed rear porch. erect new covered open framed porch to provide egress from dwelling units. no change to existing building use r-2 ( multi family dwelling unit). no expansion of the building area
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100876735
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert; renovate interior of existing 4 story single family residential town home to include bedrooms bathrooms and kitchen. ne w windows throughout and new skylight. existing use is a-1 single family residential no change. no addition or alteration to exterior
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100739480
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,259
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alteration of existing residential condominium unit on 10th floor (unit 10a). no changes to existing use no expansion of use by area. mep modifications per plans
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
100849458
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of existing d.u. in m.f. building. new rear addition new roof access revised bathrooms mechanical hvac electrical. deconvert from 3 d.u. to 2 d.u. no change to existing use a-2
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100785194
Status:
complete
Fee:
$812
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: renovate interior of first floor and partial basement only of existing single family dwelling to include the kitchen powder room and living areas per plans. no change to current use a-1 no addition to zoning area. mep revisions as indicated
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100747376
Status:
complete
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Verified
| License # | 001018365 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | AL6255 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | Architect |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2013.
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Inactive License
| License # | 6255 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Alabama |
| Type | Architect |
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97
BuildZoom Score
105
Permits
- Building permit records show that Michael Warren Waechter has worked on 105 permitted projects.
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