Construction submittal services for Chicago subcontractors
SubmittalShop is based in Chicago. We prepare submittal packages for subcontractors working across the city and suburbs, and the rest of Illinois: product data, shop drawing packages, resubmittals, logs and closeout documents, at a flat price per package.
What we prepare for Chicago-area jobs
Commercial, institutional and public projects in the Chicago area carry the same detailed submittal requirements as anywhere else, plus public-agency procedures on many jobs. We build every package from your project’s own Division 01 and Part 1 requirements.
All trades
Product data packages
Cut sheets for the exact products, marked up and checked against the specification, for every CSI division in your scope.
MEP & FP
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection
Equipment, fixtures, piping, controls, gear, lighting, fire alarm and sprinkler packages.
Architectural
Openings, finishes & specialties
Doors and hardware, glazing, finishes and Division 10 specialties.
Structure & envelope
Concrete, steel & Division 07
Mix designs, steel certifications, roofing, waterproofing and firestopping packages.
Public work
Public agency submittals
Packages that follow the agency’s procedures, including Buy America documentation on federally funded projects.
Closeout
O&M manuals & closeout
Warranties, maintenance data and training records assembled for turnover.
Section numbers follow CSI MasterFormat. Your project manual always governs: we build each package from its own Part 1 submittal requirements. Need another section? See the full CSI divisions list.
Every package we deliver includes
- Transmittal cover sheet for every package, numbered by spec section and revision
- Bookmarked, indexed PDF so reviewers can jump straight to each item
- Line-by-line spec check against Part 2 (products) and the Part 1 submittal article
- Marked-up product data: the exact model, size, options and accessories highlighted
- Deviations listed up front, never buried, with the reason for each
- RFI drafts when the drawings and specs conflict, instead of guessing
- Resubmittals that answer every reviewer comment, one by one
Why Chicago subcontractors outsource submittals
- Busy seasons where every project needs submittals at the same time
- GCs that need packages within days of award
- Public and institutional jobs with strict documentation requirements
- Small offices without a dedicated submittal coordinator
- Resubmittals that keep coming back for paperwork, not product problems
- Closeout documents holding up retainage
More on this: common reasons submittals get rejected.
How it works
01
Send the documents
Spec sections, drawings, addenda, and any products you've already bought or prefer.
02
Get a flat quote
One number per package within 48–72 hours. No subscriptions or retainers.
03
We build and check
Product selection, mark-ups and drawings, checked line by line against the spec.
04
You submit
A GC-ready PDF under your company name, plus help with any reviewer comments.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only work on Chicago projects?
No. We are based in Chicago and serve subcontractors in all 50 states. Everything is delivered electronically, so the project location does not affect turnaround.
Do you cover suburban and downstate Illinois projects?
Yes. We prepare submittals for projects anywhere in Illinois, from the city and collar counties to downstate. Packages are delivered electronically, so location does not change the schedule.
Do you work on public projects?
Yes. We follow the agency’s submittal procedures and forms, and on federally funded work we gather the Buy America documentation the contract requires.
How fast can you start?
Send the spec sections and drawings and you will have a flat quote within 48 to 72 hours. Work starts as soon as you approve it.
Send us your spec book. Get a flat quote in 48–72 hours.
No account, no software and no retainer. Tell us the sections you need and we price exactly that.