Building permits by SFW Contracting
| Trade | Permits | Last 12 mo | Usual filed value | vs trade | Active | Evidence | List position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 47 | 26 | $3,432 | about the usual for the trade | Nov 2024 – Sep 2026 | Strong | #20 of 855 |
| HVAC | 4 | 0 | — | — | Feb 2024 – Jul 2025 | Limited | — |
List position: where the firm lands on the Chicago comparison for that trade at default settings (or at a typical budget), among firms without a license problem. It's a match score from public records, not a quality rating.
Filed value is what was written on the permit, not a quote or final bill. Some jobs never need a permit.
License
- Status on the license recordWe do not hold City of Chicago's license file for Chicago, IL, so no license is matched here.
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Complaints, lawsuits and the permit record
Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Chicago, IL, SFW Contracting pulled 51 permits 2024–2026; about 40% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 13 of 22 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search City of Chicago (City of Chicago contractor license lookup), BBB complaints for SFW Contracting and Cook County court records.
We never say whether a complaint or lawsuit exists: we do not hold those records.
Questions
- How many permits has SFW Contracting pulled in Chicago, IL?51 matching permits between Feb 2024 and Sep 2026, 26 of them in the last 12 months.
- What work does SFW Contracting do?By permit count: Electrical, HVAC.
- Is SFW Contracting licensed?We do not hold City of Chicago's license file for Chicago, IL, so no license is matched here; check City of Chicago contractor license lookup.
- Are there complaints or lawsuits against SFW Contracting?Our record covers building permits, not complaints or court cases. In Chicago, IL, SFW Contracting pulled 51 permits 2024–2026; about 40% of those old enough to judge reached completion, and 13 of 22 permits a year or more old are still open. To check complaints and lawsuits, search City of Chicago (City of Chicago contractor license lookup), BBB complaints for SFW Contracting and Cook County court records.
- Are there reviews of SFW Contracting in Chicago, IL?We do not collect reviews. What we hold is the public permit record: SFW Contracting pulled 51 permits in Chicago, IL from Feb 2024 to Sep 2026, about 40% finished. For reviews, see the firm’s BBB profile or Google listing, and check them against this record.
Where SFW Contracting works
The ZIP codes where SFW Contracting filed the most of its 51 permits on homes in Chicago, counted at each property's ZIP code. A ZIP code opens every permit we track there and the most active firms in each trade.
Similar electricians in Chicago
The 5 electricians closest to SFW Contracting's 47 electrical permits. Similar volume, not similar quality.
- Jaynco Electric · 50 permits
- Current Electric, LLC · 48 permits
- Certified Electric LLC · 47 permits
- Four Seasons Heating & Air Con · 43 permits
- Pro-Line Electrical · 41 permits
Compare SFW Contracting with other Chicago electrical contractors
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Source: public permit records (Chicago), matched by contractor name. How the records work. Something wrong? Firms can request a correction.