City notice on your desk? We fix the underlying problem, document the work, and help you get cleared with the City of Chicago. Residential and commercial.
The City of Chicago issues compliance deadlines with every violation. Miss one and the fines start. Liens can follow. Call us before the deadline and we'll handle the rest.
24h
Response Time
20+
Years in Chicago
BBB A+ Accredited
Founded 2002
Licensed & Insured
Minority-Owned
Hablamos Español
The Situation
Getting a violation notice from the City of Chicago is stressful.
The language is technical, the timeline is short, and if you ignore it, the fines add up fast. Akats Construction handles building code violations for residential and commercial property owners throughout Chicago. We fix the underlying problem, document the work, and help you get cleared.
What We Handle
The Violations We Fix Most Often
Chicago building code covers a wide range of conditions. These are the violation types we see and resolve regularly.
Masonry & Structural
Failing mortar joints, damaged brick, deteriorating lintels, crumbling foundations. Common on older Chicago buildings. We repair what the city flagged and make sure the fix holds up to re-inspection.
Porch & Exterior
Chicago's porch safety ordinance is strict, and older two- and three-flats often have porches that no longer meet current code. We build and repair to bring them into compliance.
Concrete & Pavement
Cracked or uneven sidewalks, deteriorated driveways, failed aprons. We handle concrete work to Chicago Department of Transportation standards and help you through re-inspection.
Roofing Violations
Failing flat roofs on residential and commercial buildings are a common source of violations. We repair and replace roofing systems the city has flagged, with documentation that satisfies re-inspection.
General Exterior Deficiencies
If the city flagged it, we want to look at it. We've handled a wide range of violation types across Chicago's neighborhoods, from minor exterior repairs to significant structural work.
Permitting & Documentation
Violation clearances often require permits, inspections, and city sign-offs. We handle the paperwork side as part of the repair, or as a standalone expediting service.
How It Works
Three Steps to Cleared.
Every situation is a little different, but the general path looks like this.
1
Review & Inspect
Bring us the violation notice. We review what the city cited, come out for a free inspection, and give you a straight answer about what needs to happen.
2
Scope & Schedule
We put together a written scope of work and an estimate. If you move forward, we schedule the job, pull any required permits, and complete the work.
3
Document & Clear
Once the work is done, we help you document the repairs and navigate the city's re-inspection process. Our goal is to get you cleared, not just get paid.
Why this can't wait
Unresolved violations don't go away. They escalate.
The City of Chicago can issue daily fines, place liens on your property, and in some cases pursue more serious enforcement. The longer a violation sits open, the more it costs you.
Daily Fines
Open violations can accrue fines for every day past the compliance deadline.
Property Liens
Unpaid fines can become liens against the property, complicating sale, refinance, or transfer.
Court Enforcement
Serious or chronic violations can lead to administrative hearings and escalated enforcement action.
Why Akats
Why Chicago property owners call us first.
We've been working in Chicago since 2002. We know the building code, we know what inspectors look for, and we know how to complete work that holds up to re-inspection the first time.
20+
Two Decades in Chicago
Two decades of working with the Chicago Department of Buildings. We know the process, the inspectors, and what passes.
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BBB A+ Rated
We stand behind our work and handle problems directly when they come up. That's how we keep our rating.
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Eleven Trades In-House
Masonry, concrete, roofing, porch, demolition — whatever the violation, we likely cover the trade in-house.
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Bilingual Team
Bilingual staff. If you prefer to handle this in Spanish, we'll handle the entire project in Spanish.
Related Service
We Also Handle Chicago Permit Expediting
If your violation requires permits or involves navigating departmental approvals, our expediting service can move the process along. We know the city's permit office and can manage the administrative side so you're not waiting in line at the building department.
Call us as soon as you receive a notice so we can assess the timeline and help you respond before fines start. Free estimates subject to scope of project. También hablamos español.
Phone (Cell)
312-339-9627
Office
312-497-5751
Email
akats.construction.group@gmail.com
Office
4061 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
FAQ
Common Questions About Violations
If you have a notice in hand, the fastest answer is a phone call. Here's what most owners want to know first.
Violation notices typically include a compliance deadline. Missing it can result in fines or escalated enforcement. We recommend calling us as soon as you receive a notice so we can assess the timeline and help you respond before the deadline.
It depends on the type of work required. Some repairs require permits and inspections, others don't. We handle the permitting process as part of our service and will advise you on what's required for your specific situation.
Yes. We handle violations for residential and commercial property owners throughout Chicago.
Contesting a violation goes through the city's administrative hearings. That's a separate process. If you're weighing whether to fight it or just fix it, talk to an attorney first. Once you've decided to address the physical issue, that's where we come in.
It depends entirely on what was cited and the current condition of the property. Every estimate is free, so the easiest first step is to call us and let us take a look.
Yes. We work with new property owners who inherited violations from a previous owner. We'll review the notice and assess what it actually takes to resolve it.
