Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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5905 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
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Southpaw Construction Inc
Southpaw Construction Inc, 5905 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL holds a Drywall license and 8 other licenses according to the Cook County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 101 ranks in the top 12% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Southpaw Construction Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Southpaw Construction Inc Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Flatwork Concrete
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
Garage Construction
Southpaw Construction Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 491-8166
Address: 5905 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Southpaw Construction Inc Chicago
Quality
101
88th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Southpaw Construction Inc has a BuildZoom score of 101, which places them above 88% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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7 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Southpaw Construction Inc 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Southpaw Construction Inc mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $156,945. 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.
Building Permits by Southpaw Construction Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovations/alternations in existing single-family 1.5-story frame building with basement and2nd story side (south) dormer addition & rear addition.interior remodeling includes partial changes to layout electrical plumbing and hvac work as per plans.exterior front porch remodeling.occupancy group r-5 construction type va
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101066943
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,202
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbc erect a 2 sotry type va single family residence with a basement detached two car garage with a roof deck pergola and access metal stair and a 6-foot-high wrought iron and wood fence as per plans
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
101065119
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 2 story single family residence w/basement and roof deck/enclosure 6 fence and 2 car garage w/roof deck/pergola per plans
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101065865
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3-story + basement 3 dwelling unit building with occupiable rooftop @ 3rd story and detached 3-car private garage (occupancy group r-5 type iiia construction)
Valuation:
$1,350,000
Permit #:
100990433
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$5,073
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 22'-0 x27'-0. gable roof height to peak: 14'-0
Valuation:
$33,000
Permit #:
B200417663
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Detached frame ga...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr - 2019 cbrc - 1 story wood frame rear addition at existign 2 story brick and frame single family residence w basement (occupancy class r-5 construction type va) as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$156,945
Permit #:
101029210
Status:
expired
Fee:
$850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For permit 100970518: replacement general contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate. change of owner for permit 100970518. new owner listed on this permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200408545
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing 2-story + basement 2-unit residence w new deck (occupancy group: r-5; type iii-a construction)
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
101026129
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,516
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019. interior alterations to an existing single family residence with basement. new rear deck and new rear 2 car garage as per plans
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101068247
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work in unit 1106 only: replace plumbing fixtures and all associated piping in kitchen and bathroom insame location, addition water connection and install new hardwood flooring.will install new gray box for washing machine
Valuation:
$3,500
Permit #:
101013747
Status:
issued
Fee:
$525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 21'-0 x22'-0. hip roof height to peak: 15'-0
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B200442603
Status:
issued
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Detached frame ga...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc new singleone-story family house
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100996075
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repair/replace drywall, kithcen and, bathroom fixtures with associated piping, (1)plumbing kitchen sink, (1)toilet, (1)bathroom sink, (1)tub.electrical on line
Valuation:
$9,900
Permit #:
101023721
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit no 100960805 to change gc to southpaw construction change plumber to broderick & son change vent to change electrician to jtm
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100989521
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(3) new driveways and curb cuts at street for an existing 1-story commercial building and neighboring vacant lots
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100891294
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New curb cut at street and new fence and gate for an existing vacant lot
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
100913408
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,605
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Southpaw Construction Inc License info
Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Damp Proofing |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Concrete |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Insulation |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Demolition |
| Date Issued | 03-20-2026 |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC126021 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
- 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 | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- 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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101
BuildZoom Score
16
Permits
- Building permit records show that Southpaw Construction Inc has worked on 16 permitted projects.