Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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255 N CALIFORNIA, Chicago, IL, 60612
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Prime Electric Co Inc
Prime Electric Co Inc, 255 N California, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Michael Magee) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 8 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Prime Electric Co Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 433-9111
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Address: 255 N CALIFORNIA, Chicago, IL 60612
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Prime Electric Co Inc Chicago
Quality
110
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Prime Electric Co Inc has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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43 projects
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2025 |
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66 projects
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2024 |
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62 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Prime Electric Co Inc has worked on at least
172.0 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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15 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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105 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Prime Electric Co Inc mostly works on
electrical project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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61 projects
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< $5k |
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15 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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12 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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6 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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15 projects
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by Prime Electric Co Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbrc: install three (3) natural gas-fired microturbine generators with hot water exhaust heat recovery coils on proposed steel framework outdoors on the existing roof of an existing high-rise hotel as per plans. the hot water piping with glycol solution will connect heat recovery coils to the existing building's hot water heating system through a hydraulic isolation heat exch... see more
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101065308
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: 3rd floor frame dormer addition and rear 2nd floor frameaddition interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 2 story brick single family residence with basement as per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101064092
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,263
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(carrier aquaforce® variable speed air-cooled screw chiller 30xv roof). electrical work under this permit = yes. locations: 98 residential unit(s) 5 non-residential unit(s) exterior work on the roof
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
B200416721
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: proposed interior remodel of existing 2 story type iib construction new hvac unit electrical service ada restooms and elevator to be added (under separate permit) as per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101059962
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,013
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to fire engine company 97 for equal access new plumbing fixutes and updates to mechanical.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) living quarters
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
B200407904
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 21st floor conferencing office and amenity space. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. a3-assembly. 1a construction. consultant reviewer:v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$1,820,000
Permit #:
101071487
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,021
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan 2019 cbrc: structural peer review included: mechanical replacement with new structural steel including prime mover natural gas generator with reciprocating engines per plans no change in use. industrial f-1 moderate hazard. construction type 1a
Valuation:
$14,000,000
Permit #:
101068966
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,980
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert cbrc 2019: interior alterations to ground floor tenant space suite 129 for new ice cream shop. work to include new non-load bearing partitions new light fixtures associated mep new equipment millwork finishes and employee restroom. b-business occupancy ia construction
Valuation:
$707,835
Permit #:
101069113
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,945
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include removal of partiions and doors install new partitions doors electrical and mechanical no plumbing included. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) suite 3530 3540 office space on 35th floor
Valuation:
$257,000
Permit #:
B200425758
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Ductwork extension/reconfiguration gas piping extension/reconfiguration repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 5 rooftop packaged unit(york kv15n3cp2e1aaa81a1 roof). electrical work under this permit = no. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 5 non-residential unit(s) exterior work replace rooftop units
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
B200428011
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,275
Permit Type:
Mechanical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2910 cbc: interior alterations of existing 8th floor tenant office suite 800 2 400 sq ft. no change to group b occupancy or construction type i-a
Valuation:
$240,000
Permit #:
101062301
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,047
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: structural only accompanied with a structural peer review. scope consists of the replacement of the existing 75'-1-1/2 antenna damper and beacon assembly on the west tower with a new 74'-5-1/2 top plate assembly wmaq wedding cake wmaq antenna wfld wedding cake wfld antenna and damper assembly on top of an existing 110 story high rise building. in addition to the additio... see more
Valuation:
$770,000
Permit #:
101061562
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior buildout of tenant suite on 7th floor 6 674 sf in 14 story fully sprinklered high-rise building type 1a construction; occupancy b business no change; no new telecommunication room exceeding 150 sf; structural peer review for operable partition supportsself certification permit process
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101061208
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,544
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** cbc 2019 ** ** self- cert permit ** interior renovation of existing tenant office suite on floor 9 10. and 11. renovation includes demolition of existing spaces in preparation for new interior partitions ceilings lighting and finishes as well as the reworking of hvac electrical plumbing sprinklers and fire alarm. current use: office. proposed use: office
Valuation:
$1,731,690
Permit #:
101060789
Status:
complete
Fee:
$23,058
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: level 2 - partial floors 6 7 8 12 19 and 32: selective alterations to portions of existing tenant suite per attached plans. construction type: ia; existing and planned occupancy type b business; czo 17-17-0104-u office. no exterior work
Valuation:
$4,100,000
Permit #:
101053659
Status:
complete
Fee:
$20,466
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Nterior buildout of tenant suite on 7th floor 5 487 sf in 14 story fully sprinklered high-rise building type 1a construction; occupancy b business no change; no structural work or new telecommunication room exceeding 150 sf; self certification permit process
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101056039
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior demolition of non-load bearing partitions and construction of the common corridors tenant demising walls toilet rooms and conference room build-out; 14 500 sf 14 story fully sprinklered high-rise building type 1a construction; occupancy b business no change; no structural work or new telecommunication rooms; existing telecom room is less than 150 sf. self-certification permit... see more
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101053662
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,978
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan 2019 cbrc: rooftop addition project to include (3) operable skylight enclosures on the existing 26th floor of a high rise hotel as per plans. structural peer review and approved acar (sheet c1.2) included. no change in use b-business a2-assembly. construction type 1a
Valuation:
$1,300,000
Permit #:
100986321
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 100978823 for changes to curtain wall system room layout hvac ductwork electrical 1 line operable windows window & skylight borrowed light in units 620 720 817 917 and 1011 plumbing one line and water heater replacement. all work on floors 6-10 at the hotel portion of the building per plans. 1a construction. r-1 residential. consultant reviewer: globe... see more
Valuation:
$20,000,000
Permit #:
101039259
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,885
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovations to an existing office suite 1200 as per plans. work to include interior demolition new partitions doors and hardware lighting mechanical electrical and plumbing. no structural work. no change in use. (construction type: 1a; occupancy: b-business office)
Valuation:
$136,000
Permit #:
101071804
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,918
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Prime Electric Co Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC61655 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Electrical |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Prime Electric Co Inc with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors
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License Not Verified
| License # | CL-16-21391 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2015. Check the current license status of Prime Electric Co Inc with the Village of Orland Park Contractor License
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License Not Verified
| License # | 11-00021522 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Elec(Com) Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of August, 2012. Check the current license status of Prime Electric Co Inc with the The City of Aurora, IL
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License Not Verified
| License # | CL-15-21391 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2015. Check the current license status of Prime Electric Co Inc with the Village of Orland Park Contractor License
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, 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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Inactive License
| License # | 23LICL-0062 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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110
BuildZoom Score
354
Permits
- Building permit records show that Prime Electric Co Inc has worked on 354 permitted projects.
Prime Electric Co Inc Employees
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Michael Magee
Owner