Boiler and furnace replacement in Chicago
The City issued 416 heating permits in the last 12 months, to 170 licensed contractors.
- Middle cost on permits
- $30,200Half of jobs $11,700 to $117,300
- Permits, last 12 months
- 416
Permits
- Replacing heating or cooling equipment with equipment that does the same job can go through the Express Permit Program, even if you switch fuel.
- So can a new heat pump or air conditioner serving a single unit, sized from a load calculation.
From What types of work are eligible for the Express Permit Program?.
The license to check
Ask which City license the firm works under and check it in the City’s license lookup.
Ask before you sign
- Will you do a heat-loss or load calculation?
- Does the price include removing the old boiler or furnace?
- Who files the permit?
Where heating work is busiest
Heating permits by neighborhood, last 12 months.
Questions
Do I need a permit for a new boiler or furnace in Chicago?
Replacing a boiler or furnace with one that does the same job, even on a different fuel, can get an express permit online.
How much does heating work cost in Chicago?
The middle cost reported on heating permits in Chicago in the last 12 months was $30,200, and half of the 416 jobs fell between $11,700 and $117,300. The permits cover every size of building, so a job on one house often comes in lower. Get at least three written quotes for the same job.
How do I check a heating contractor’s license?
Ask which City license the firm works under and check it in the City’s license lookup.