Updated: Dec 01, 2025
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Chicago, IL, 60618
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Richard A Blender Architect
Richard A Blender, Chicago, IL holds a Licensed Architect license and 1 other license according to the Illinois license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 98 ranks in the top 16% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Richard A Blender Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 360-1251
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Richard A Blender Chicago
Quality
98
84th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Richard A Blender has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Richard A Blender has worked on at least
6.0 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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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $92,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Spr 2019 cbrc existing:occ. group: assembly a-3 use: religious assembly proposed: no change to occupancy or use interior alterations including new ada entry window replacement lula elevator partitions and new m.e.p. work per plans
Valuation:
$2,200,000
Permit #:
101063052
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,531
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert interior alterations for tenant improvement incl. partitions ductwork extension only new electrical fixtures and plumbing fixture replacement only. (existing: occ. group m qq-retail proposed: occ. group m qq retail)
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
101033894
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Additional dwelling unit - conversion unit of basement levelfull interior renovation of basement floor hvac work only on first floor and no work to second floor. occ. grp r-5: const. type iiib
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100991353
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc: additional dwelling unit - coach house current use/occupancy: a1 single family dwelling proposed use/occupancy: a1 single family dwelling"self cert project
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100941713
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: renovation of mixed-use building. current and proposed first floor use is business occupancy e - no change in classification.current and proposed second floor use is multiple dwellings (2 du) occupancy a-2 - no change in classification.all per plans
Valuation:
$325,000
Permit #:
100840734
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 2 car garage w/roof deck and trellis serving an existing 2 story single family residence per plans
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
101055949
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert. project tenant improvement.current use occupancy: business/type e classificationproposed use occupancy: business/type e classificationwork includes new partitions electrical mechanical and plumbing work
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100800714
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert project"addition and renovation to single family home. no change to a1 use/occupancy classification
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100772524
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,178
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit # 100873212: erect roof deck and trellis to the exist. 3-story sfh."self-cert project per plans
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100937638
Status:
complete
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert project interior renovation roof replacement and construction of new dormer in existing single story single family home. no change to use/occupancy
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100747498
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Current use/occupancy: single family dwelling r-5 proposed use/occupancy: single family dwelling r-5. replace front porch front and rear siding replacement new 1-story rear addition and 2nd floor bathrooms renovation. new masonry garage.self cert project
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100954077
Status:
expired
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior renovation and new rooftop stairway enclosure **no roof deck allowed on this building** deconvert 3 du to sfr; new rear open decks with pergola and vertical trellis; new detached 3-car garage
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100873212
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,038
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: internal renovations deconvert existing 2 story/2 unit building w/basement to single family residence per plans.r-5 occ type iiia const
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100967295
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,761
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New masonry 3 story with basement single family residence with rear 1 story walkway connected to (3) car attached garage with roof deck - fully sprinkled as per plans - building roof is not a habitable roof deck.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$1,350,000
Permit #:
100635735
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,198
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing single family home - single family dwelling - all work includes window replacement on the 2nd floor addition of two bathrooms/bedrooms and renovation of existing bathroom.conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100636253
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,345
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** alteration to existing wood frame 2-story single family home w/basement new 2 story w/basement 4a construction rear addition w/rear open deck w/metal railings replace front open covered porch w/new in same location & size & new 2-car wood frame detached garage accessed via interior pull-down stair & roof... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100588530
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,695
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reinstatement of building permit # 100085447 as per structural report dated 06-01-2018
Valuation:
$395,000
Permit #:
100763957
Status:
complete
Fee:
$14,697
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert. project"use/occupancy: e-business. office use. no change to use/occupancy interior tenant improvement with work including mechanical electrical and plumbing
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
100725303
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,336
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of existing parsonage including new mechanical electrical. and plumbing work.existing single family/a1: no change to use occupancy
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
100688974
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,302
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition and renovation to existing single family home. work includes lowering the basement floor and underpinning the foundation. new mep work to basement & partially to first floor. no work to second floor or attic. per plans
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
100460206
Status:
complete
Fee:
$746
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Richard A Blender License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 001015705 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2022. Check the current license status of Richard A Blender with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a architect in Illinois.
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98
BuildZoom Score
47
Permits
- Building permit records show that Richard A Blender has worked on 47 permitted projects.