Local Pros / Illinois / Chicago
General Contractors in Chicago, IL
24 local general contractors serving Chicago and the surrounding area. Chicago is a large metro with a deep bench of contractors. See typical Illinois costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~2,664,452
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical general contracting cost in Illinois: hiring runs $66,300–$183,600, DIY about $50,000–$145,000. Calibrate it to Chicago before you call.
General Contractors near Chicago
IRPINO Construction
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chicago Home ReVision
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Areté Renovators
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chicago Building Group Inc
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
AR REMODELING GROUP LLC
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Maya Construction Group
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chicago Custom Remodeling, Inc. 30 years in business ✔️
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chi Renovation & Design
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
123 Remodeling
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chicago General Contractor
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
All Quality, Inc.
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Chicago Constructions
General Contractor · Chicago, Illinois · 1 mi
Jett-black Sealcoating
General Contractor · Palos Park, Illinois · 17 mi
Gary Material Supply
General Contractor · Gary, Indiana · 22 mi
Eenigenburg Builders
General Contractor · Dyer, Indiana · 26 mi
3D Construction & Equipment Rental
General Contractor · Lake Station, Indiana · 29 mi
Sundberg America - Appliance and HVAC Parts
General Contractor · South Elgin, Illinois · 36 mi
Permits & rules in Illinois
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Illinois. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Illinois guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Illinois general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using Illinois's regional price parity (1.00) and local labor index (1.04).
See Illinois permit details →General Contractors in Chicago: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in Chicago, Illinois?
In Illinois, general contracting typically runs $66,300 to $183,600 when you hire a pro, and about $50,000 to $145,000 if you do it yourself. Chicago prices track the Illinois range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in Illinois?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in Illinois. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the Illinois guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the Chicago or Illinois building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in Chicago?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $50,000 to $145,000 and $66,300 to $183,600, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in Chicago is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve Chicago?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of Chicago, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.