Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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516 N Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL, 60642
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True Electrical
True Electrical, 516 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Joseph Giunta) holds a Contractor Registration license and 6 other licenses according to the Kankakee County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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True Electrical Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 685-5639
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Address: 516 N Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60642
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True Electrical Chicago
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
True Electrical has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that True Electrical has worked on at least
26.0 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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23 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that True Electrical mostly works on
electrical project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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8 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $9,190. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Spr 2019 cbrc: north facade replacement & addressing violations cn61014 cn61074 cn065014 cn104015 on an existing 2-story building fully sprinklered no change of occupancy (occupancy group b type iiib construction) as per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101052956
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - replacement of 1st floor decking of an existing 3 story porch/stairs lowering of basement south side garage addition interior renovations to deconvert existing 3 story/5 unit residence to 3 units per plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101044390
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,129
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: existing floral shop remodeled into a one-car garage with coach house adu behind existing home to address violations #nc2022 and #nc2011 as per plans. occupancy r-5 construction type v-b.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101066027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,543
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel – interior commercial – for commercial projects and residential buildings with 3 or more uni
2025-02-24
Project description renovation of existing interior tenant space to provide more private working spaces. work includes revisions to existing electrical and hvac distribution systems. existing type ii construction sprinkled building. permitting demolish permit - issued 1/31/2025 sprinkler and alarm permits to be submitted by independent contractors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25INTC-0069
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,433
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fire alarm: new system. associated building permit:101000851. affects: 42 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. high-rise building: no. voice communication: no. special locking: no. monitoring type: supervising station. specific location: 5 story residential w/retail on 1st fl
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200406446
Status:
issued
Fee:
$775
Permit Type:
Fire alarm system
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: initial tenant buildout of ground floor type b - martial arts training center from two existing ground floor type m whitebox retail units. (change of occupancy -type b; type iia construction 5 story mixed occupancy building (r-2/m/b))
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
101052424
Status:
complete
Fee:
$933
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to #101044390 propoesd 2 car garage serving an existing 3 story/3 unit residence per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
101065241
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New detached wood frame garage. dimensions and setbacks per application. building outside dimensions: 21'-0 x25'-0. gable roof height to peak: 7'-0
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B200416114
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
Detached frame ga...
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. repair or alter devices on existing circuits. receptacle outlets: 6. lighting outlets: 2. specific location: kitchen
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B200406700
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Change of occupancy at existing 1-story masonry building medical service and office at 11836 & 11838 to convert to daycare use. no change to structure. mechanical electrical and plumbing per plans
Valuation:
$134,000
Permit #:
101002205
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: existing 1-story masonry building with no basement structural rehabilitation including electrical and plumbing work. m occ to remain m occ. type iii-a const
Valuation:
$45,758
Permit #:
101035728
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**fire alarm permit**modify an existing approved city of chicago high rise fire alarm voice communication system in a 12 story building w/2 penthouses (at the same level) to addition elevator recall on the south (passenger) elevator. elevator recall to be accomplished by smoke detectors in the elevator lobbies and machine room. no other work is to be performed
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B100983453
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,025
Permit Type:
Fire alarm system
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: revision to #101044390 -floor framing & interior wood stair rebuild. (rs-3 r-5 3-flat)
Valuation:
$21,000
Permit #:
101063396
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,102
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 4 gfci at existing location install 2 ceiling fans at existing location install exterior light at existing location replace exhaust fan at existing location f&i conduit wire box and recpt for garage door openers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23ELEC-0047
Status:
issued
Fee:
$57
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. receptacle outlets: 1. lighting outlets: 0. specific location: basement
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B200446144
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Furnish and install new 150 amp overhead service riser with weather head meter socket main distribution panel and two dedicated kitchen outlets
Valuation:
$4,294
Permit #:
B101049946
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Unit 14d replace existing fuse box with new breaker box replace gfci receptacles in kitchen and bathroom replace 2 prong receptacles with grounding receptacles
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B101030560
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Install four owner provided exterior lights on façade of building install one owner provided exterior light on side of building close to employee exit
Valuation:
$4,135
Permit #:
B101040726
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
Remove surface mounted electrical boxes under checkout counter and replace after new cabinet is installed
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
B101041870
Status:
complete
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
Electrical work
Building Type:
N/A
**fire alarm permit**new fire-lite addressable fire alarm system for a tenant improvment on the 1st floor
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B101037098
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
Fire alarm system
Building Type:
N/A
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True Electrical License info
Verified License
| License # | REG-2026-043 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Kankakee County |
| Type | Contractor Registration |
| Date Issued | 03-09-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | ECC93685 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Electrical Contractor (General) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 23LICL-0034 |
| 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 |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General |
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103
BuildZoom Score
48
Permits
- Building permit records show that True Electrical has worked on 48 permitted projects.
True Electrical Employees
JG
Joseph Giunta
Owner