Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
615 PARSONS AVE, Des Plaines, IL, 60016
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Why Not Iron Roofer
Why Not Iron, Inc, 615 Parsons Ave, Des Plaines, IL (Owned by: Lenny Thorne) holds a Sign Installation license and 14 other licenses according to the Hoffman Estates license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 97 ranks in the top 18% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Why Not Iron, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 514-9192
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Address: 615 PARSONS AVE, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Why Not Iron, Inc Des Plaines
Quality
97
82nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Why Not Iron, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 97, which places them above 82% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Why Not Iron, Inc has worked on at least
4.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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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 |
Pro tip:
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.
Inter. remodel of existing home. structural repair remodel stair reno baths lighting in bedrooms
Valuation:
$138,120
Permit #:
130381
Status:
issued
Fee:
$117
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inter. remodel of existing home. structural repair remodel stair reno baths lighting in bedrooms
Valuation:
$138,120
Permit #:
130380
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inter. remodel of existing home. structural repair remodel stair reno baths lighting in bedrooms
Valuation:
$138,120
Permit #:
130379
Status:
issued
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Inter. remodel of existing home. structural repair remodel stair reno baths lighting in bedrooms
Valuation:
$138,120
Permit #:
130378
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,786
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: install replacement siding
Valuation:
$11,725
Permit #:
T2025-2359
Status:
final
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Cut two openings in the west exterior precast wall to be install (1) 16 x 12 roll up doors per sturctural engineers plans exisitng one story plans ware house building
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
100756807
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cut two openings in the west exterior precast wall to be install (2) 20 x 14 roll up doors per sturctural engineers plans exisitng one story plans ware house building
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
100749656
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Siding soffit fascia gutters
Valuation:
$30,657
Permit #:
MU6850
Status:
complete
Fee:
$307
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
C1-1 construct an outdoor screen wall along the west lot line and between the existing single family home and this 2-story commercial building as per plans
Valuation:
$12,500
Permit #:
100757245
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tear off roof
Valuation:
$13,600
Permit #:
MU6891
Status:
issued
Fee:
$136
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof - r/r shingles
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BROF-19-03022
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof - r/r shingles
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BROF-19-03018
Status:
final
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: reroof
Valuation:
$12,780
Permit #:
20-1747-ROOF
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: new roof
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
19-0921-ROOF
Status:
final
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Canopy for rear frame garage. no work on existing residential building. a-1 residential no change in use. as per plans**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
100692422
Status:
complete
Fee:
$500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
R & r siding
Valuation:
$18,500
Permit #:
20-05313
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Siding soffit fascia
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
PB20-0068
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
Siding
Building Type:
101 - one-family ...
Remove and replace using gaf timberline
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
98905
Status:
complete
Fee:
$39
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace using gaf timberline
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
98904
Status:
complete
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacement of existing front stairs for single family residences located at 1538 - 56 w. jackson blvd
Valuation:
$58,800
Permit #:
100598384
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Why Not Iron, Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 8293 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sign Installation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of December 2025.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Misc |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2021. Check the current license status of Why Not Iron, Inc with the Village of Palatine Registered Contractors
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License Not Verified
| License # | 104015313 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Roofing Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2023. Check the current license status of Why Not Iron, Inc with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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License Not Verified
| License # | 14-00029256 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Roofing Contractor Limited |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2017. Check the current license status of Why Not Iron, Inc with the The City of Aurora, IL
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License Not Verified
| License # | 2010-CR2835 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor (Per Trade) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2010. Check the current license status of Why Not Iron, Inc with the County of DuPage
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Inactive License
| License # | 27775 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sign Installation |
- According to the Village of Hoffman Estates, 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
| License # | 104.015313 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Roofing |
- 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
| License # | CR2835 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Roofing, Siding/Ext Wall Finish |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR2835 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Roofing |
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Inactive License
| License # | 23LICC-0174 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Drywall |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, 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 |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Carpentry |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
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Inactive License
| License # | 202102226 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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97
BuildZoom Score
59
Permits
- Building permit records show that Why Not Iron, Inc has worked on 59 permitted projects.
Why Not Iron, Inc Employees
LT
Lenny Thorne
Owner
LT
Leonard Thorne
Owner
SK
Sean Kelly
Owner