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General contractors in Chicago

The 8 general contractors from Google's results for Chicago, Illinois, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$23,000 – $69,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$115,000 – $402,500typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$173 – $460per sq ft
Chicago vs US
+15%well above the US median

Licensing in Illinois. Illinois has no statewide license for general contractors. Chicago licenses them through its Department of Buildings.

Number 1: Irpino Construction

5.0(52)out of 5, from 52 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

IRPINO Construction is a family-owned builder headquartered in Chicago that takes on both residential and commercial construction projects. Its residential portfolio sits alongside commercial jobs carried out across the Chicago area.

(773) 525-7345 4234 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60613

Number 2: Chicago Building Group Inc

4.9(149)out of 5, from 149 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Chicago Building Group Inc. works as a general contractor in Chicago, Illinois.

(773) 396-4930 2649 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Number 3: Maya Construction Inc

4.9(109)out of 5, from 109 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Maya Construction Group remodels kitchens, bathrooms and basements and builds home additions and full renovations for homeowners in Chicago and its suburbs. Design, permitting and construction run in-house, and the two founders oversee each job themselves rather than handing it to sales reps.

(773) 305-5789 4408 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Number 4: Assembly Squad

4.9(86)out of 5, from 86 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Assembly Squad is a Chicago remodeling contractor whose work centers on kitchens, bathrooms and condo renovations. It operates as a general contractor across Chicago, Illinois, with a project portfolio and service area details on its site.

(312) 544-9150 205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601

Number 5: Premier Construction Il

4.1(16)out of 5, from 16 reviewson GoogleChicago, IL

Based in Chicago, this family-owned general contractor replaces windows, roofs and siding and also designs and carries out whole-home renovations. Smaller jobs such as floor refinishing, brick tuckpointing and electrical work are part of its range as well.

(773) 385-8357 7355 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634

Number 6: Directory

No Google reviews yetChicago

This Chicago, Illinois, business works as a general contractor.

Number 7: Chicagoland Building Contractors in Chicago, IL

No Google reviews yetChicago

Chicagoland Building Contractors works on the commercial side, handling general contracting, interior buildouts, renovations and new construction for businesses, institutions and property owners. From its Addison, Illinois, office it also provides ongoing facility maintenance, including support for companies with several locations around Chicagoland.

Number 8: ALL Construction Group

No Google reviews yetChicago

Chicagoland projects handled by ALL Construction Group span general contracting and masonry, covering new construction as well as renovations. The family-run company takes on both kinds of work under one roof, with masonry as a core part of its business.

What general contractors charge in Chicago

In Chicago, a single-room renovation typically costs $23,000 – $69,000. Remodeling labor in Chicago runs about 15% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where Illinois or Chicago licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors chicago", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Chicago: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.