Updated: May 31, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1601 ATLANTIC DR, West Chicago, IL, 60185
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Schwan Electric Co
Schwan Electric Co, 1601 Atlantic Dr, West Chicago, IL (Owned by: William Schwan) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 9 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Schwan Electric Co Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 427-1900
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Address: 1601 ATLANTIC DR, West Chicago, IL 60185
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Schwan Electric Co West Chicago
Quality
102
89th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Schwan Electric Co has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Schwan Electric Co has worked on at least
14.0 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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Commercial Renovations |
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12 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Schwan Electric Co mostly works on
electrical project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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5 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $18,575. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
: interior renovation of an existing office/warehouse space to be used as a padel club. (padel is a racket sport that's a mix of tennis and squash played in doubles on an enclosed court.)
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
P2024-3041
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,312
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: gym with workout area and batting and pitching lanes with lightweight retractable netting. new exterior accessible ramps. there will be no change in building size or use group
Valuation:
$625,000
Permit #:
P2024-3705
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,283
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Spr 2019 cbrc: erect new 2 story i-b addition to existing 1 story iii-a tofu processing facility as per plans (occupancy: f-1 & s-2; const. type: i-b)
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101057506
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,970
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 4. lighting outlets: 1. specific location: rooftop deck
Valuation:
$1,400
Permit #:
B200417912
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification - condo common area interior finishes with modifications to plumbing lighting laundry hvac and interior wall changes to create larger package room. the current and proposed use is rm- residential multi-unit. the current and proposed occupancy classification is r-2
Valuation:
$975,000
Permit #:
100939611
Status:
expired
Fee:
$7,245
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Standard plan review interior alterations and combine units #811 & 812 to one unit in existing apartment building as per plans. work includes. plumbing-electrical- hvac
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101019491
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 0. lighting outlets: 8. specific location: warehouse office
Valuation:
$10,750
Permit #:
B200433151
Status:
issued
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration/repair (no new sq ftg)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
24-00002698|CCAD00
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial - cad
Building Type:
N/A
2019 chicago building codelevel 2 alteration to the 2nd floor of an existing 2-story office buildng (b) of type i-a construction w sprinkler system
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
101036343
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial- interior renovation -terry"s toffee
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
BELE-23-09568
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: dac2024-081 east facing facade logo
Valuation:
$12,150
Permit #:
S2024-3760
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: dac2024-081 sw facing facade
Valuation:
$12,114
Permit #:
S2024-4138
Status:
issued
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Interior building out of warehouse with mezzanine office space and associated site work for parking upgrades as per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100806045
Status:
complete
Fee:
$46,141
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration/repair (no new sq ftg)
Valuation:
$52,000
Permit #:
22-00001683|DMIC00
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Demolition commer...
Building Type:
N/A
Install cat 6a data cables in existing raceway on fedex cargo sort belt in building. 632
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B100941422
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel unit 5w; installation of led recessed lighting
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B100963071
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Monthly maintenance permit for fedex o'hare building 631 - sept 2022
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
B100942355
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Monthly maintenan...
Building Type:
N/A
Monthly maintenance permit for fedex o'hare building 631 - july 2022
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
B100942353
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Monthly maintenan...
Building Type:
N/A
Monthly maintenance permit for fedex o'hare building 631 - june 2022
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
B100942352
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Monthly maintenan...
Building Type:
N/A
Apartment remodel: units 810 & 811 to be combined into one
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B101022395
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
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Schwan Electric Co License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC93463 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 14309 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 07-00014622 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Elec(Com) Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2008. Check the current license status of Schwan Electric Co with the The City of Aurora, IL
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License Not Verified
| License # | CR00609 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2008-CR00609 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 22097 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR00609 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Electric |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | ECC93463 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Electrical |
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102
BuildZoom Score
90
Permits
- Building permit records show that Schwan Electric Co has worked on 90 permitted projects.
Schwan Electric Co Employees
WS
William Schwan
Owner
WV
William Visconti
Owner