Updated: May 26, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
43311 N Us Highway 45, Antioch, IL, 60002
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WINDY CITY ROOTER, INC. – THE BEST CHICAGO PLUMBER
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From BuildZoom: Windy City Rooter, 43311 N Highway 45 Hwy, Antioch, IL (Owned by: Max Davenport) holds a Plumbing/Water Service Contractor Registration license and 21 other licenses according to the Palatine license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Windy City Rooter, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Windy City Rooter Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 838-4000
Address: 43311 N Us Highway 45, Antioch, IL 60002
Windy City Rooter Antioch
Quality
108
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Windy City Rooter has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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19 projects
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2025 |
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18 projects
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2024 |
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24 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Windy City Rooter has worked on at least
62.0 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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New Constructions |
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59 projects
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Plumbing projects |
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55 projects
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Sewer laterals |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Windy City Rooter mostly works on
plumbing project
and sewer lateral
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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35 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,500. 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.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
: emergency sewer repair customer without service. install approx 35 ft of new pvc sewer through foundation wall with 3 new clean out stations in front yard. all work on private property
Valuation:
$11,000
Permit #:
T2025-2575
Status:
issued
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Emergency sewer repair. install approx 8 ft of new 6 pvc sewer with new 6 pvc clean out in front yard. going into the parkway and street
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PSEW25-0018
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Sewer repair
Building Type:
N/A
: install approximately 100 feet of new 4 perforated drain tile with nylon sleeve with new sump pit in basement; install approximately six feet of new sewer in crawlspace through foundation wall with approximately six feet of new sewer on exterior with new cleanout station
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
T2022-1630
Status:
expired
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Emergency sewer repairinstall approx.6-10 ft of new 4 sch40 pvc through foundation wall with approx 6-10 ft on exterior in back yard. all work on private property
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PP25-0526
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Overhead sewer
Building Type:
N/A
Install approx. 8 feet of 6 pvc main sewer in side yard of property with new 6 pvc clean out
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
PSEW25-0019
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Sewer repair
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 4 overhead sewer through foundation wall connecting to existing sewer on exterior. install new ejector pit and pump with new laundry and floor drains connecting to pit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24PLMB-0445
Status:
issued
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: install approx 12 feet of new 6 pvc sewer with new 6"pvc clean out station on side of building; all on private property
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
T2024-4061
Status:
complete
Fee:
$60
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Emergency sewer repair-install new drain waste and vents for 1 toilet 1 sink 1 shower with 15ft of new 4 pvc sewer with new clean out on exterior (property on septic)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLD-082053-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new overhead sewer through wall connecting to existing cleanout station in yard installed by dgsd; install new floor drain in basement connecting to new ejector pit; utilizing existing electrical
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
22-PLR-0010
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer repair install approx 10 of new 6 sch40 pvc at city sidewalk connecting to existing 6 clay sewer in city parkwy
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
138079
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer repair install approx 10 of new 6 sch40 pvc at city sidewalk connecting to existing 6 clay sewer in city parkwy
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
138078
Status:
issued
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior and exterior rehab. duplex basement with first floor and rebuild rear two story open wood porch from an existing two story masonry building containing two dwelling units as per architect's plans
Valuation:
$145,000
Permit #:
100856198
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,199
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sewer repair- reapair 8 of sewer main and install cleanout.on private additional work needed gd added to original permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLGD-23-12453
Status:
triage
Fee:
$500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Swer replacement extension only
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
135898
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Swer replacement extension only
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
135897
Status:
issued
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Drain replacement- nothing will be new
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
CBP-091006-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: install new cleanout & 10-feet of pvc
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25-0366-SWRR
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
New 1 1/2 copper new water service from main to existing service in basement
Valuation:
$17,000
Permit #:
136647
Status:
issued
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 1 1/2 copper new water service from main to existing service in basement
Valuation:
$17,000
Permit #:
136646
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 1 1/2 copper new water service from main to existing service in basement
Valuation:
$17,000
Permit #:
136645
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | CON-005516-2023 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Plumbing/Water Service Contractor Registration |
| Class | Plumbing/Water Service |
| Date Issued | 05-15-2026 |
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Verified License
| License # | TGC102759 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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Verified License
| License # | SBC196538 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
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Verified License
| License # | 19LIPL-0093 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Verified License
| License # | 7514 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Sewer |
| Date Issued | 12-31-2025 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Water |
| Date Issued | 12-31-2025 |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Plumbing |
| Date Issued | 12-31-2025 |
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Verified License
| License # | 7514 |
| Status | Active |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sewer/Drains |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 055-042621 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | Plumbing |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 15-00032303 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 10382 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sewer/Drains |
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Inactive License
| License # | 22579 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| License # | 31371 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sewer/Drains |
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Inactive License
| License # | 32116 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sewer/Drains |
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Inactive License
| License # | 33965 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | Sewer/Drains |
| Date Issued | 07-14-2025 |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Plumbing |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 055-042621 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Plumbing |
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108
BuildZoom Score
178
Permits
- Building permit records show that Windy City Rooter has worked on 178 permitted projects.
Windy City Rooter Employees
MD
Max Davenport
Owner
MD
Maxie Davenport