Second City Construction Co Inc
Roofing contractor based in Chicago.
- License active
- Insurance and bond on file
14 roofing jobs on Chicago permits, 2021 to 2026. 38th most roofing permits of 252 contractors in Chicago.
What the public records show
From the city's license records and the city's permits, one question at a time.
| Question | Records show | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed? | License TGC04529, active in the city's records on Oct 2, 2026General Contractor (Class E)Class E lets them take jobs up to $500,000.We found this license by the business name. No other active license has that name. | Checks out |
| Insurance and bond? | Insurance and bond on file with the city, good until Nov 15, 2026The city requires both for this license. Ask for a copy of the insurance certificate. | On file |
| Jobs on record | 14 roofing jobs on Chicago permits, 2021 to 2026Every permit we have for them is roofing.38th most roofing permits of 252 contractors in Chicago. That counts jobs, not quality.Our Chicago permit records cover September 2021 to September 2026.Of their 14 roofing permits, 3 mention shingles, 1 mention a flat or low-slope roof. |
Records: the city Department of Buildings and City of Chicago permits.
Cost and timing
All roofing jobs in Chicago: $14,000 to $69,000
Half of 3,346 city permits list an amount in this range. Permit amounts are often lower than what you pay.
- Roof replacements in Chicago: $15,000 to $67,000 (2,924 permits)
- Shingle roofs in Chicago: $10,000 to $28,000 (1,083 permits)
- Tile roofs in Chicago: $28,000 to $83,000 (34 permits)
- Flat and low-slope roofs in Chicago: $17,000 to $86,000 (666 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 $30,700 (half list more, half less)
That is the figure written on the permit form, which can be far from what you pay. What roofing jobs cost in Chicago.
Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Permit wait
Across Chicago, roofing permits usually take 1 day to be issued
Track record
3 jobs in the last 12 months, down from 4 the year before
Latest jobs
Permit values are what the contractor wrote on the permit form, not what the owner paid.
| Date | Work | On the permit form |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Reroof, 220 sq ftRoof replacement | $36,825 |
| May 6, 2026 | Reroof, 1500 sq ftRoof replacement | $12,000 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Reroof, 2400 sq ftRoof replacement | $26,604 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Reroof, 3000 sq ftRoof replacement | $59,400 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Reroof, 2000 sq ftRoof replacement | $30,700 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | ReroofNo details on the permit | $30,000 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Reroof, 3000 sq ftRoof replacement | $51,500 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Reroof, 13000 sq ftRoof replacement | $156,500 |
| May 14, 2024 | Reroof, 1600 sq ftRoof replacement | $30,550 |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Reroof, 1000 sq ftRoof replacement | $15,000 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | ReroofComplete roof replacement and on coach house | not stated |
| Sep 2, 2022 | ReroofComplete roof tear off, rebuild south parapet wall / north wall 30lf & rebuild chimney | $227,500 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | ReroofReplace existing roofing and rebuild section of parapet walls / tuckpoint | $40,000 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | ReroofReplace shingle roof on building | $8,700 |
What to ask before you hire
About Second City Construction Co Inc
- 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 roofing contractor
- Can you show me proof of liability insurance and your bond?
- Will you tear off the old roof or lay the new one over it?
- What do you charge to replace rotted roof boards, per sheet, if you find any?
- Who pulls the permit, and who meets the inspector?
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