Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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3312 S MAY STREET, Chicago, IL, 60608
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Red Electric Company
Red Electric Company, 3312 S May St, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Ed Sindelar) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 4 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Red Electric Company Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 320-5752
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Address: 3312 S MAY STREET, Chicago, IL 60608
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Red Electric Company Chicago
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Red Electric Company has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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8 projects
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2024 |
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13 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Red Electric Company has worked on at least
28.0 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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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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26 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Red Electric Company mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $50,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Self-cert 2019 cbc: 1980 sf interior building out in ground floor of fully sprinklered 18-story mixed use building. food service shop within existing shell. new plumbing electrical mechanical work. existing exterior storefront & demising walls to remain. minor modifications to the existing sprinkler & fire alarm. (occupancies: b; construction type: ia)
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101062408
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to a single family 2 story house with basement and new first floor backyard deck. structural peer review. no scope proposed for existing unconnected garage with 2 parking spaces. (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$290,000
Permit #:
101054282
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,050
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing kitchen in existing 1-story building as per plans. (occupancy group a2; type 3b construction)
Valuation:
$162,500
Permit #:
101067211
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For permit 101062615: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement mason contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200429095
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert. 2019 cbrc: interior renovation to existing dining space and outdoor patio (occ a-2) in existing 4-story masonry building. no change in occupancy. a-2 occ. iii-a const
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100977605
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior & exterior alterations to existing 1-story building for new office tenant as per plans. (occupancy group b; type 3b construction) (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100971628
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,334
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Various corrections of code issues including removal of extensive extension cord usage from previous owner. new laundry and water heater circuits conduit work. removal of plastic ungrounded raceway on 2nd floor used for lighting control. rework of 2nd floor lighting control and attic clean up using new conduit and junction boxes. new conduit boxes and lighting in garage using existing... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24ELEC-0234
Status:
issued
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: nw corner exterior and basement
Valuation:
$4,500
Permit #:
B200411301
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Remove/replace ceramic tiles ceiling tiles pvc vinyl wall base molding flooring replace plumbing fixtures & associated piping which includes all d, w.v and water piping in existing restaurant. electrical permit#101001454. all work same as existing (work in restaurant only) no changes to capacity; no floor plan alterations
Valuation:
$100,168
Permit #:
101001466
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building description: the existing multi-family residential building (r-2)includes accessory parking (s-2) and ground floor lobby (b). type ib construction partially sprinklered at ground floor including at parking and previously occupied tenant space (adjacent to the lobby).proposed 540 sf ground floor level ii alteration converts the vacated tenant space to a business center and mai... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101038241
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
[self-certification project] first time tenant buildout in existing type iii-a mixed-use 2-story building permitted: 100859829; including (1) 1 854 sf restaurant as per plans
Valuation:
$227,450
Permit #:
101004563
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - interior and exterior renovation of existing 2-story single family w basement and new rear deck and new garage as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$275,000
Permit #:
100977958
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,004
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert crbc 2019: work is for interior renovation to one (1) business in a three story masonry building. current use b/business proposed use b/business (tavern under 50 person occupant load) (no change)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101056914
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rework of existing homerun and various receptacle boxes and lighting circuits for new usage. space is currently a vanilla box and being converted into tavern use. existing perimeter openings will feed new interior framing per plans related to public notice file number 22522
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
B101059460
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations to existing 2-story masonry mixed use (new restaurant with new rear at grade terrace with seating & 2nd floor residential 2-du) building includes replacement of all exterior wood framed walls with non-combustible metal studs on the 2nd floor at the rear of the structure as per plans. (structural peer review) (occupancy group b & r... see more
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101039222
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,916
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The project consists of the construction of a new second floor addition with private occupiable rooftop deck above an existing single-story single-family home with basement. the project also includes facade improvements to the existing building's 3-wythe masonry exterior walls. the existing structure is situated on a triangular plot with direct access to the public sidewalk and street... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100862798
Status:
expired
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Full gut rehab of 4 unit building. all new conduits boxes wiring etc. new 400 amp single phase service. per plans. change of electrical contractor on this project. original permit number 100994229
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B101018125
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc : interior demolition only - the project consists of the removal of non-load bearing interior partitions ceilings finishes fixtures and associated m/e/p systems within an existing two-story building with basement in the irving park neighborhood. the project intent is to expose the the existing exterior wall construction and building structure for review and analysis in prepar... see more
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
101029014
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$999
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior remodeling to convert existing attached garage into a family room and addition (1) shower to 1st floor powder room. (occupancy group r-5 construction type iiia) detached garage uner epp permit # 101023190
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100965891
Status:
complete
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. receptacle outlets: 40. lighting outlets: 20. specific location: rear exterior enclosed rear porch basement
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B200402954
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
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Red Electric Company License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC93991 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 19LICL-0055 |
| 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.
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Inactive License
| License # | 202603039 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 201704449 |
| 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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103
BuildZoom Score
129
Permits
- Building permit records show that Red Electric Company has worked on 129 permitted projects.
Red Electric Company Employees
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Ed Sindelar
Owner
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Edward Sindelar
Owner