Landscaping Construction Leads in Chicago (2026): 959 Projects in the Award Window
To find landscaping construction leads in Chicago, work from building permits and time the call to the build stage. On October 9, 2026, 959 permitted projects in the City of Chicago were still at the point where landscaping is awarded. The builder or developer awards landscaping near completion, often because occupancy or the site plan requires it; on custom homes the owner decides, sometimes with a landscape architect. Builtie reads the permits, estimates each project's stage and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
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How many landscaping projects are open in Chicago right now
| Measure | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Projects in the landscaping award window | 959 |
| New buildings / renovations and alterations | 300 / 659 |
| Permitted in the last 90 days | 27 |
| Median declared construction value | $759,900 |
| Rank among 25 markets for landscaping | 7 of 25 |
| Newest permit in the Chicago feed | October 8, 2026 |
31% of them are new buildings and 69% are renovations, additions or alterations, so most of it sits in renovations and fit-outs, where the owner, a designer or a renovation contractor often makes the call. Only 3% were permitted in the last 90 days, and that is expected: landscaping is bought late, so a project permitted a year ago is only now reaching the stage where the landscaping contract is decided. Chicago ranks 7 of 25 markets Builtie covers for landscaping, behind Toronto (1,553 projects).
A project counts when its permit was issued in the last four years, the build is still inside the stage when landscaping is awarded, and the job is big enough to be worth quoting: at least $6k of landscaping work. Trade sub-permits are grouped into their parent project, so this is a count of projects, not permits.
Read October 9, 2026 from Builtie's permit data: the ten largest of 25 markets.
When landscaping is awarded, and who decides
Builtie times landscaping from about 65% of the way through the build to about 90%, with the last realistic approach at about 95%. The builder or developer awards landscaping near completion, often because occupancy or the site plan requires it; on custom homes the owner decides, sometimes with a landscape architect.
Tap a stage. The highlighted stage is where landscaping is typically awarded.
What to lead with when you call a builder in Chicago: completion and occupancy dates, grading, sod and planting packages, and maintenance after handover.
What the Chicago data covers
Chicago issues one combined permit per project, so the name on it is usually the general contractor or developer, which is the company a trade wants to reach.
If you work from Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg and Skokie, Builtie shows you this feed as your nearest covered market; those cities' own permits are not in the count above.
Trades bought around the same stage in Chicago
| Trade | Projects in the award window | Award window |
|---|---|---|
| Appliances and Equipment leads in Chicago | 967 | 65% to 90% |
| Countertops leads in Chicago | 953 | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry leads in Chicago | 989 | 55% to 75% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork leads in Chicago | 939 | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring leads in Chicago | 1,018 | 50% to 70% |
| Tile leads in Chicago | 920 | 45% to 65% |
Every trade in Chicago: Chicago construction leads by trade. Every market for landscaping: Landscaping construction leads by city.
Plans
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find landscaping construction leads in Chicago?
Start from building permits, not bid boards: most private landscaping work is awarded by the builder or general contractor without a public bid. Builtie reads the City of Chicago's permits, keeps the projects still inside the landscaping award window (959 on October 9, 2026) and attaches the builder or general contractor with a verified decision maker.
When should landscaping contractors contact a builder in Chicago?
Builtie times landscaping from about 65% of the way through the build to about 90%, with the last realistic approach at about 95%. After that the package is usually awarded, and the project is better used as an introduction for the builder's next job.
Who awards landscaping work on new construction in Chicago?
The builder or developer awards landscaping near completion, often because occupancy or the site plan requires it; on custom homes the owner decides, sometimes with a landscape architect.
How many landscaping projects does Builtie track in Chicago?
959 projects were inside the landscaping award window on October 9, 2026: 300 new buildings and 659 renovations or alterations. The count refreshes hourly.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.