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Updated: Jun 01, 2026

Raf Electrical Services Inc

Raf Electrical Services Inc, 16570 W Orchard Valley Dr, Gurnee, IL (Owned by: Rafal Gil) holds a Contractor Registration license and 4 other licenses according to the Illinois license board.

Their BuildZoom score of 98 ranks in the top 16% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.

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

Raf Electrical Services Inc Gurnee

Quality

98

84th percentile

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

Raf Electrical Services Inc has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.

Activity

1 project	2025
2 projects	2024
2 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Raf Electrical Services Inc has worked on at least 5.0 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

Electrical projects

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Raf Electrical Services Inc mostly works on electrical project projects.

Pricing

1 project	< $5k
2 projects	$20k-$50k

Value Not Public: 1.0 project

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 Raf Electrical Services Inc

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

Addition

815 Windsor Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025

2025-06-30

: proposed rear 1-story addition & partial renovation of the existing rear patio

Valuation:

$250,000

Permit #:

P2023-1692

Status:

complete

Fee:

$3,260

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Building use group

Structural remodel/renovation

821 Windsor Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025

2024-11-25

: bathroom renovation #2

Valuation:

$31,000

Permit #:

P2024-3453

Status:

complete

Fee:

$352

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Building use group

Single family remodel

832 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-06-27

Kitchen remodeling new cabinets tiles countertop

Valuation:

$42,800

Permit #:

131950

Status:

issued

Fee:

$69

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

832 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-06-27

Kitchen remodeling new cabinets tiles countertop

Valuation:

$42,800

Permit #:

131949

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

832 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-06-27

Kitchen remodeling new cabinets tiles countertop

Valuation:

$42,800

Permit #:

131948

Status:

issued

Fee:

$91

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

832 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2024-06-27

Kitchen remodeling new cabinets tiles countertop

Valuation:

$42,800

Permit #:

131947

Status:

issued

Fee:

$863

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical permit

1506 Cloverdale Ave, Highland Park, IL, 60035

2022-07-20

Interior alterations

Valuation:

$100,000

Permit #:

BELE-21-08679

Status:

final

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

1617 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-11-30

Upgrade electrical panel to 200 amp overhead service

Valuation:

$2,000

Permit #:

129002

Status:

issued

Fee:

$90

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Electrical

1617 Spencer Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2023-11-30

Upgrade electrical panel to 200 amp overhead service

Valuation:

$2,000

Permit #:

129001

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Addition residential cond

1012 Duxbury Ln, Schaumburg, IL, 60193

2023-02-08

One story back frame addition 602.67 sf

Valuation:

N/A

Permit #:

22-06075

Status:

issued

Fee:

N/A

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103562

Status:

issued

Fee:

$350

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103561

Status:

issued

Fee:

$109

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103560

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103559

Status:

issued

Fee:

$150

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103558

Status:

issued

Fee:

$78

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Sf addition - up

1624 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2019-02-08

Remodel and expand 2nd floor

Valuation:

$145,000

Permit #:

103557

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,923

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

603 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2020-11-13

Remodel of existing basement half bathroom to addition a shower

Valuation:

$13,350

Permit #:

112408

Status:

issued

Fee:

$350

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

603 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2020-11-13

Remodel of existing basement half bathroom to addition a shower

Valuation:

$13,350

Permit #:

112407

Status:

issued

Fee:

$77

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

603 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2020-11-13

Remodel of existing basement half bathroom to addition a shower

Valuation:

$13,350

Permit #:

112406

Status:

issued

Fee:

$45

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Single family remodel

603 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

2020-11-13

Remodel of existing basement half bathroom to addition a shower

Valuation:

$13,350

Permit #:

112405

Status:

issued

Fee:

$58

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

N/A

Recent Buildzoom Projects

Verified License

License #	CR-11209
Status	Active
Type	Contractor Registration
Date Issued	01-08-2026

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.

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

Verified License

License #	CR0004631
Status	Active
County	Dupage County
Type	Sub Contractor, Electric

BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.

Verify this license's status for Raf Electrical Services Inc at the County of Dupage Contractor Registration Information.

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

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 Raf Electrical Services Inc with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors

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Inactive License

License #	18LICL-0284
Status	Inactive
City	Evanston
Type	Electrical

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.

Check this license's status for Raf Electrical Services Inc at the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services.

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Inactive License

Status	Inactive
County	Cook County
Type	Electrical

According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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.

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

98

BuildZoom Score

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Permits

Building permit records show that Raf Electrical Services Inc has worked on 17 permitted projects.

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Before you Hire

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

Does Raf Electrical Services Inc 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.

Raf Electrical Services Inc currently holds license CR-11209, CR0004631, 18LICL-0284 (Contractor Registration, Sub Contractor, Electric, Electrical), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Illinois?

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 Raf Electrical Services Inc

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 Raf Electrical Services Inc

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 Raf Electrical Services Inc

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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