Updated: May 29, 2026
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7171 N AUSTIN AVENUE, Niles, IL, 60714
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Penco Electric Inc
Penco Electric Inc, 7171 N Austin Ave, Niles, IL (Owned by: Paul Thomas) holds a Contractor License Application license and 25 other licenses according to the Bartlett license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Penco Electric Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 475-1230
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Address: 7171 N AUSTIN AVENUE, Niles, IL 60714
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Penco Electric Inc Niles
Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Penco Electric Inc has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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23 projects
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2025 |
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50 projects
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2024 |
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33 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Penco Electric Inc has worked on at least
106.0 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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106 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Penco Electric Inc mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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12 projects
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< $5k |
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65 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $11,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
2019 cbrc: interior renovation to an existing 1.5 story masonry single family dwelling interior alterations and replacement of interior finishes upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems new rear open wood deck new 2 car garage (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101062914
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 100 amp electrical service & install 200 amp electrical panel; install 125 amp circuit breaker sub-panel in garage; install new 125 amp breaker into 200 amp breaker located in basement; grounding; connect all new circuitry to sub-panel; trenching & backfill;
Valuation:
$10,700
Permit #:
PE25-0214
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Electrical servic...
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. install permanent-not required by code 26 kw fuel gas generator. receptacle outlets: 0. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B200426683
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: electric panel
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B200431650
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: main service grounding & comed service drop
Valuation:
$1,350
Permit #:
B200428918
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace electrical wiring throughout replace plumbing piping and fixtures replace drywall throughout replace drywall in open basement within a two du building.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) apartment 1 and basement
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B200028714
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace electrical wiring throughout replace plumbing piping and fixtures replace drywall throughout within a two du building.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) apartment 2
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B200397853
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. receptacle outlets: 2. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: 2 apartments basement exterior
Valuation:
$9,575
Permit #:
B200448061
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Install remodel recess cans install hardwire smoke/co detectors install additional duplex receptacles. install switches for closets and new cans. all cans will be remodel not new construction. no walls will need to be removed
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
PE23-0388
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Electrical servic...
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. addition 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: exterior/basement
Valuation:
$2,875
Permit #:
B200447227
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 2nd floor frame addition interior remodeling and alterations new rear wood deck and repairs to front open porch and stairs to an existing 1 story brick single family house with basement as per plans
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
100961261
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. install permanent-required by code 26 kw other generator. receptacle outlets: 0. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: back of house
Valuation:
$20,734
Permit #:
B200437163
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. install permanent-required by code 14 kw other generator. receptacle outlets: 0. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: outside
Valuation:
$9,762
Permit #:
B200438512
Status:
issued
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Current occupancy r-5 proposed r-5.revision to permit no. 100874359 -. to clarify scope of work at porch enclosure adjacent to rear open wood porch on 2 unit apartment building per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100897082
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 2nd floor addition rear deck/stairs internal alterations of existing 2 story single family residence per plans
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100922476
Status:
expired
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a standby generator. sub panel is being replaced by emergency transfer switch w 16 circuit load center
Valuation:
$10,273
Permit #:
132890
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install standy generator
Valuation:
$13,340
Permit #:
135229
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install standy generator
Valuation:
$13,340
Permit #:
135228
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install generator
Valuation:
$14,172
Permit #:
135813
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install standby generator
Valuation:
$16,801
Permit #:
134698
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Penco Electric Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | CL-1016 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Contractor License Application |
| Date Issued | 04-21-2026 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Hvac |
| Date Issued | 11-06-2025 |
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Verified License
| License # | CON-008269-2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Electrical Contractor Registration |
| Class | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 03-05-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC93709 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Verified License
| License # | CR0002492 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Electric |
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Verified License
| License # | REG-2021-167 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
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Verified License
| License # | 15525 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 01-20-2026 |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Electrical |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR4296 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Electric |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2013-CR4296 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CL-15-19983 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2012-CR4296 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2014-CR4296 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Inactive License
| License # | REG-2025-270 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 10-29-2025 |
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Inactive License
| License # | 24701 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-24-19983 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR4296 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Electric |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-1016 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'electrical Residential'} |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-20-19983 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Drywall |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18LICL-0047 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 201601780 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | C93709 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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BuildZoom Score
420
Permits
- Building permit records show that Penco Electric Inc has worked on 420 permitted projects.
Penco Electric Inc Employees
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Justin Teliga
PT
Paul M. Thomas
Owner
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Paul Thomas
Owner
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