Updated: Jun 02, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
6000 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL, 60631
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Universal HVAC Group
Universal HVAC Group, Inc. is a full-service Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning company. We specialize in installation, service, and maintenance, serving restaurants, commercial buildings, homeowners, and contractors across Chicago and suburbs since 1996. Your trusted HVAC Company in Chicago and its suburbs.
From BuildZoom: Universal HVAC Group, 6000 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Luan Ali) holds a General Contractor (Class D) license and 2 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Universal HVAC Group, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Universal HVAC Group Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 754-4822
Address: 6000 N Northwest Hwy, Chicago, IL 60631
Universal HVAC Group Chicago
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Universal HVAC Group has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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4 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Universal HVAC Group has worked on at least
20.0 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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5 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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19 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Universal HVAC Group mostly works on
hvac project
and commercial renovation
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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5 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 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 $324,276. 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: interior buildout of new boutique/cafe at the basement and 1st floor in existing 3-story mixed use bulding to include new interior elevator from basement thorugh 3rd floor and new wheelchair lift at main entrance as per plans. (occupancy group a2 m b; type iiia construction) elevator & lift under a separate elevator permit **certified plans corrections: conditional perm... see more
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
101062683
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,946
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 chicago building code - self-cert program - scope of work to include : first time interior building out-out of class b - business accessory tenant space on first floor of existing mixed-use commercial/residential building as per plans. mep included. scope of work 1 725 sf
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101061939
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of levels 2 and 3 of the landmarked historic 3 story type iiia building. exterior work including one enlarged window on north facade and repair of existing metal window trim on south facade. new mechanical electrical and plumbing work on both levels with new equipment located on levels 0 and 1 per plans. structural updates include targeted repair to ... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101055476
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,682
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior and exterior alterations to existing 3-story commercial building. interior work to common areas including lobby and corridors and exterior work includes replacement of doors and windows. no change in use. b-business; iii-b
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
101058654
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,468
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior alterations to ground floor restaurant for proposed bakery. no change in use. work to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions updated finishes associated mep and kitchen space. (a-2 occupancy; iii-a construction)
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
101036565
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136102
Status:
issued
Fee:
$517
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136101
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136100
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136099
Status:
issued
Fee:
$361
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136098
Status:
issued
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136097
Status:
issued
Fee:
$17,136
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
136096
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior alterations to 1st and 2nd floor commercial space for new health and wellness space in an existing 3-story commercial building. b-business occupancy; iii-b construction
Valuation:
$1,014,450
Permit #:
101058655
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cet 2019 cbrc: 600 sf interior tenant build-out of existing mercantile tenant space. ground level interior renovation for a retail market including a small commercial kitchen upgrade mechanical electrical & plumbing as required. storefront replacementwith like system. no change in occupancy classification per plans and structural peer review report
Valuation:
$330,000
Permit #:
101025177
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing commercial unit change of occupancy in 2nd floor from residential to commercial new 719.99 sf masonry addition new rear 87.75 sf metal stairs per plans
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
101012073
Status:
issued
Fee:
$859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc:interior alteration for new tenant fit-out for a new take-out bakery on the existing ground floor and mezzanine of a 3-story mixed use building. (occupancy group b type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$800,000
Permit #:
101008169
Status:
expired
Fee:
$893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc initial permit for interior repair of existing two story (+ mezzanine) church (no parking) after a fire zoned b3-1 s religious assembly construction type iiia occupancy a-3
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
101062853
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,303
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certified interior alteration project alteration level 2 interior remodeling with exterior replacement at existing two story 8944 sf restaurant with under 299 occupants. interior alteration of existing restaurant work includes demolition of existing construction installation of new partitions doors ceilings finishes hvac system plumbing lighting and power. no change to existing b... see more
Valuation:
$1,050,000
Permit #:
100987219
Status:
expired
Fee:
$7,850
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior building out of new restaurant per the attached plans egg harbor
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
138363
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior build-out to prep a vacant space for a future tenant (jersey mike's build-out is under a separate permit) and a new mechanical platform the future occupancy will be an a-2 use the existing occupancy is a mercantile use occupancy located on level 1 of an existing high rise building. the building has an existing full fire alarm and sprinkler system
Valuation:
$190,000
Permit #:
101033744
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Universal HVAC Group License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC134942 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Illinois.
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Inactive License
| License # | 24LICH-0003 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Hvac |
- 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.
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110
BuildZoom Score
38
Permits
- Building permit records show that Universal HVAC Group has worked on 38 permitted projects.
Universal HVAC Group Employees
LA
Luan Ali
Owner