Updated: Jun 23, 2026
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8002 S ESSEX, Chicago, IL, 60617
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See the Light Electric
See the Light Electric, 8002 S Essex, Chicago, IL (Owned by: John Moore) holds a Electrical Contractor (General) license and 2 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
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See the Light Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 388-9333
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Address: 8002 S ESSEX, Chicago, IL 60617
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Building Permits by See the Light Electric
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Remodel – interior commercial – for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more uni
2022-07-17
Interior remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22INTC-0240
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,579
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new two story iv-a frame single family residence with brick veneer and basement erect a new three car iii-b masonry detached garage as per plans **self-certification project - conditional permit: subject to audit & field inspections**
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100541374
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new two story 4a frame brick veneer single family residence with basement and a detached frame three car private garage with roof deck and an outdoor fireplace & 6 x 232 l.f. privacy fence as per plans **self cert conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100528821
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification: erect a new two story type iv-a frame single family residence with basement and a detached two car frame garage as per plans. no garage roof deck. conditional permit subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100579893
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new two story 4a frame brick veneer single family residence with basement and detached garage (no roof deck) as per plans**self-certification - conditional permit: subject to field inspections & audit**
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100551818
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new metal fence in front of property and remove existing frame storage room addition to garage. remove basement partitions and remove existing rear stairs and stair canopy relocate existing frame north attic wall as per plans
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
100255768
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect 2 stry rear addition w crawl space including interior alterations to existing building as sfr; attic 6'-8 w collar ties for inactive storage only as per homeowner plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100159258
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,603
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovation of exist. building. for a small assembly (church). 1st flr: demolish of some interior walls & then building new walls. addition a 12 high platform
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
100382655
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,931
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 1 public meter and panel 120/240 1ph install 3 carbon smoke alarms install approx. 6 gfci 20a and correct electrical violations applied on docket no. 511f0312734
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
B100431416
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Install emergency lighting system replace defective exterior electrical fixtures and electrical boxes on porches and exterior corridors
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B100462416
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
1 story rear frame addition to existing brick s.f.r as per plans
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100556467
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodeling for an additional bathroom room replacement of roof erecy (10 x 2'2") frame addition at 2nd floor framing and deck replacement of asphalt shingle roofing replacement of a one story open exterior wood deck replacement of existing windows and interior doors replacement of the existing furnace and air conditioner replacement of plumbing fixtures electrical service upg... see more
Valuation:
$160,000
Permit #:
100352363
Status:
complete
Fee:
$549
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair of frame garage and complete tear down of existing wood porch and erect new wood porch; as per plans
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100476489
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Erect two story frame single family residence with basement and two car detached frame garage with outdoor fireplace as per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100555779
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
3rd floor addition and interior alterations to existing 2 story frame building. new non-combustible porch at rear. - loc = ; - bca15 = 12/0; - bca20 = 4/0; - bca>20 = 4/0; - svc1 = 1/120/240/1/3/200; - oec-lite = incand/43; - oec-recpt = 33; - req-fire-alm = n; - req-em-sys = n; - req-maint = n;
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
100090113
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,097
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade to 800amps sevice 120/240v 1ph 3w w/14 meters including public. provide electrical on 3 rear apartments upto code
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B100398445
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Erect a new 2 story with basement frame (4a const.) single family home new 2 car frame garage with deck as per plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100528273
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new metal fence in front of property and remove existing frame storage room addition to garage. remove basement partitions and remove existing rear stairs and stair canopy relocate existing frame north attic wall as per plans
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
100255768
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace receptacles and light fixtures sparatacle throughout building in 23 dwelling units
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B100412119
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade to 200amp service 120/240v 1ph 3w. 3 22 circuit panels. 2 dwelling and 1 public
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B100448709
Status:
complete
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
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See the Light Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | ECC92071 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 22LICL-0087 |
| 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
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, 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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90
BuildZoom Score
79
Permits
- Building permit records show that See the Light Electric has worked on 79 permitted projects.
See the Light Electric Employees
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John Moore
Owner