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Home pros in Illinois
Cold winters, hot humid summers and spring storms drive furnace and AC service, frozen pipe prevention and roof repairs.
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Check a license in Illinois
Illinois has no statewide general contractor license, so builders and remodelers are licensed locally, such as by the City of Chicago. Roofers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), and plumbers by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois homeowner FAQ
Does Illinois have a statewide general contractor license?
No. General contractors are licensed by local governments, so check with your city or county. Chicago, for example, licenses general contractors.
How do I check a roofer in Illinois?
Roofing contractors must be licensed by IDFPR, so search the contractor on the IDFPR license lookup before hiring.
How do I verify a plumber?
Plumbers are licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Ask for the plumber's license number and confirm it with IDPH.
What protections do homeowners have on remodeling contracts?
The Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act requires contractors to provide written contracts for many jobs and give homeowners a consumer rights pamphlet. Ask for both before work starts.
When should I prepare for winter?
Schedule furnace service in early fall, disconnect garden hoses, and insulate pipes in unheated areas. Cold snaps in Illinois can freeze pipes quickly.
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