Updated: May 26, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5113 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL, 60615
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Ruff Framing Construction
Ruff Framing Inc is a signatory to the carpenters union. We’re a full-service construction company offering general contracting, concrete services, pre-constructing services, and design-build opportunities. Our team is comprised of fully-certified professionals who tackle everything from complex large projects to smaller scale jobs. Fueled by our commitment to excellence, we go the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work.
From BuildZoom: Ruff Framing Inc, 5113 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL (Employee: Ulysses Ruff) holds a General Contractor (Class B) license and 8 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 129 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Ruff Framing Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Ruff Framing Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 366-6400
Address: 5113 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
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Quality
129
99th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Ruff Framing Inc has a BuildZoom score of 129, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that Ruff Framing Inc has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past year.
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Ruff Framing Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Darrell C.January 23, 2020Considered for Retail Renovation
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For permit 101051191: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200442671
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to renovate existing private bathroom and replace flooring throughout space. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s)
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B200441657
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Deconversion of multi unit to single family interior renovation & sunroom addition of 2 story vinyl sided residence w/basement
Valuation:
$62,500
Permit #:
100860120
Status:
expired
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building out space for carry out restaurant. new range exhaust hood & fan electric & plumbing remodeling furnace replacement sink installation installtion of frame partitions.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
100753550
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert project. interior renovation of a full-service restaurant at the ground level of an existing three-story commercial building.**no vent work at all for new cafe/rest. per aor** a plumbing and electrical work. no structural work. area of work = 1 904 gsf of a 2 866 total tenant area gsf. no change in building use
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100864127
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Ruff Framing Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC102900 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class B) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2024 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Illinois.
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License Not Verified
| License # | TGC102900 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor |
| Class | A |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2025. Check the current license status of Ruff Framing Inc with the The City of Chicago
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-23-30048 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Village of Orland Park Contractor License, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | L-2019-264 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Kankakee County Planning Department, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Unverified License
| License # | TGC102900 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Type | $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Class | D |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom was not able to verify this license with the licensing board
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129
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Technology Insurance |
| Workers Comp Value | $500,000 |
Ruff Framing Inc Employees
Ulysses Ruff
President
Great, General Contractor for future Projects!!!