Design 1st of Illinois, Inc
Remodeling contractor working in Chicago.
- No license matched this business by name in the city's records
4 remodel jobs on Chicago permits, 2021 to 2022. 87th most remodel permits of 193 contractors in Chicago.
What the public records show
From the city's permits, one question at a time.
| Question | Records show | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed? | No license matched this business by name in the city's recordsLook them up on the city's license page. | Ask them |
| Jobs on record | 4 remodel jobs on Chicago permits, 2021 to 2022Every permit we have for them is remodel.Their permits mention 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 1 basement, 1 porch.87th most remodel permits of 193 contractors in Chicago. That counts jobs, not quality.Our Chicago permit records cover September 2021 to September 2026. |
Records: City of Chicago permits.
Cost and timing
All remodel jobs in Chicago: $50,000 to $200,000
Half of 2,761 city permits list an amount in this range. Permit amounts are often lower than what you pay.
- Kitchen remodels in Chicago: $32,000 to $120,000 (495 permits)
- Bathroom remodels in Chicago: $25,000 to $103,000 (552 permits)
- Basement remodels in Chicago: $60,000 to $200,000 (947 permits)
How to read this range
Contractors write a job value on the permit form, and the city uses it to set the permit fee. It is not the contract price, and it is often lower than what you pay. A quarter of the permits list less than this range, and a quarter list more. Use it to see if a quote is in the normal range.
Permit value (not a price)
Their typical permit lists $51,500 (half list more, half less)
That is the figure written on the permit form, which can be far from what you pay. What remodel jobs cost in Chicago.
Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Permit wait
Across Chicago, remodel permits usually take 52 days to be issued
Track record
Latest jobs
Permit values are what the contractor wrote on the permit form, not what the owner paid.
| Date | Work | On the permit form |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | RemodelFront porch repair and basement interior remodel to existing single family residence | $40,000 |
| May 4, 2022 | RemodelKitchen interior remodel of existing single family residence | $30,000 |
| Jan 3, 2022 | RemodelInterior remodel of existing finished 3rd floor of existing 2nd floor residential unit, including… | $95,000 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | RemodelNo details on the permit | $63,000 |
What to ask before you hire
About Design 1st of Illinois, Inc
- Ask for the license number and check it with the city.
- Ask what the warranty covers and for how long, in writing.
- Search their name on the Better Business Bureau site, and read their reviews.
Worth asking any remodeling contractor
- Can you show me proof of liability insurance and your bond?
- What is in the price, and how do you price changes once work starts?
- Who will run the job day to day, and who are the subcontractors?
- Who pulls the permits, and what is the payment schedule?
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