Northbrook Building Permits & Contractor Leads

457 indexed permits · 64 active contractors · Northbrook, Illinois.

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Northbrook building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 130
Total permit value (90d) $20,250,597
Active contractors 64
Newest permit 2026-06-30

PermitGrab tracks 64 active contractors who pulled 457 building permits in Northbrook, IL as of 2026-06-30. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 35d old

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Northbrook building permit activity

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. COVENANT LIVING OF NORTHBROOK — 12 permits
  2. ACTION FENCE — 12 permits
  3. FENCEWORKS — 11 permits
  4. QUETZAL — 10 permits
  5. TOM LEN CUSTOM HOMES — 8 permits
  6. GOLDEN FENCE — 7 permits
  7. RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY — 6 permits
  8. BROS FENCE — 5 permits
  9. PEERLESS FENCE GROUP — 4 permits
  10. MACH 1, INC — 4 permits
457
Indexed Permits
64
Active Contractors
11
Property Owners
20
Verified Phones
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet Northbrook's permit source last published new records on 2026-06-30 (35 days ago). Our collector checks this source every day and is healthy — new permits appear here the same day the jurisdiction publishes them. Historical permits, contractors, and owner records below remain fully searchable.
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457 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-06-30 Fence 948 LEE RD FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-06-23 General Construction $900,000 1701 MARCEE LN SFR NEW CONSTRUCTION STONE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-06-23 General Construction $80,301 831 BALMORAL LN SFR ALTERATION - INTERIOR DESIGN FIRST BUILDERS LLC
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2026-06-19 Fence 2218 CENTER AVE FENCE SCOTT BYRON & CO INC
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2026-06-18 General Construction $15,000 2335 MAPLE AVE SFR ALTERATION - REMOVE REPLACE OPTIMA CONSTRUCTION & ABATEMENT INC
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2026-06-16 General Construction $175,000 3210 DUNDEE RD COM ALTERATION ARCO MURRAY DESIGN BUILD
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2026-06-09 Fence 1559 WALTERS AVE FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-06-05 Fence 640 DAUPHINE AVE FENCE RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY
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2026-06-03 General Construction 2300 SHERMER RD COM- PASS COLLEY ELEVATOR
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2026-05-28 Fence 2117 ILLINOIS RD FENCE SUPERIOR FENCE AND RAIL
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2026-05-26 Fence 926 BITTERSWEET DR FENCE FENCE CONNECTION INC
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2026-05-22 Demolition 916 SHERMER RD SFR DEMOLITION PATIO AND SPORT COURT ACOA LTD
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2026-05-21 Demolition $5,000 843 KEYSTONE CIR SFR DEMOLITION STONE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-05-20 General Construction $1,550,000 1219 RIDGEWOOD DR SFR NEW CONSTRUCTION DESIGN FIRST BUILDERS LLC
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2026-05-18 Fence 4208 DEVONSHIRE CT FENCE ADVANCED FENCE & GATE
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2026-05-15 Fence 1243 EASTWOOD LN FENCE PEERLESS FENCE GROUP
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2026-05-15 General Construction 731 ANTHONY TRL WHEEL CHAIR LIFT GARAVENTA USA INC
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2026-05-14 Fence 2609 MAPLE AVE FENCE RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY
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2026-05-14 General Construction $6,427,000 3975 COMMERCIAL AVE COM ALTERATION ARCO MURRAY DESIGN BUILD
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2026-05-14 Demolition $5,000 1701 MARCEE LN SFR DEMOLITION STONE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-05-13 Fence 4121 RUTGERS LN FENCE NORTHWEST CEDAR PRODUCTS
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2026-05-13 General Construction $21,700 2335 FARNSWORTH LN SFR ALTERATION - REMOVE REPLACE REGENCY HOME REMODELING
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2026-05-08 Fence 2201 OAK AVE FENCE RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY
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2026-05-08 Fence 3951 RUSSETT LN FENCE RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY
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2026-05-08 General Construction 950 SKOKIE BLVD COM- PASS COLLEY ELEVATOR
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2026-05-07 Fence 4104 BRISTOL CT FENCE ACTION FENCE
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2026-05-07 Fence 2140 ASH LN FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-05-06 Fence 2225 GREENVIEW RD FENCE FAMILY FENCES LTD
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2026-05-04 Fence 411 ANJOU DR FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-05-04 Fence 2038 BUTTERNUT LN FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-05-01 Fence 4125 RUTGERS LN FENCE NORTHWEST FENCE
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2026-04-30 Fence 305 OLD POST RD FENCE PEERLESS FENCE GROUP
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2026-04-29 Fence 3539 PRESTWICK LN FENCE REVAMP FENCE AND DECK
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2026-04-28 Fence 2114 VALLEY RD FENCE M & C L FELDMAN
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2026-04-24 General Construction $160,000 1960 THORNWOOD LN SFR ADDITION ONE 7 CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-04-23 Fence 1872 SUMMERTON PL FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-04-20 General Construction $800,000 4080 PICARDY DR SFR NEW CONSTRUCTION STONE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2026-04-20 General Construction $130,000 1743 HAPP RD SFR ADDITION COMFORT HOME REMODELING DESIGN
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2026-04-20 Fence 1943 THORNWOOD LN FENCE OPTIMA CONSTRUCTION & ABATEMENT INC
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2026-04-20 Fence 2775 SALCEDA DR FENCE RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY
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2026-04-17 Fence 729 RALEIGH CT FENCE COLLEEN O'HARA
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2026-04-17 Fence 2801 FERN AVE FENCE ATLANTIC FENCE, INC
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2026-04-17 General Construction 933 SKOKIE BLVD COM- PASS ×4 ANDERSON ELEVATOR CO
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2026-04-17 General Construction $180,000 650 ACADEMY DR COM ALTERATION ERIC LEWANDOWSKI
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2026-04-16 Fence 1140 BLACKTHORN LN FENCE QUETZAL FENCE
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2026-04-15 Fence 930 SURREY LN FENCE FENCEWORKS
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2026-04-15 Fence 1122 DELL RD FENCE ROJO FENCE INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 13 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. COVENANT LIVING OF NORTHBROOK 21 (4) $60,714 Verifying…
2. FENCEWORKS 📞 15 (3) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
3. ACTION FENCE 📞 15 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
4. TOM LEN CUSTOM HOMES 13 (3) $351,846 Verifying…
5. QUETZAL 12 (9) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
6. GOLDEN FENCE 10 (7) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
7. RED CEDAR FENCE COMPANY 📞 8 (4) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
8. PEERLESS FENCE GROUP 📞 8 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
9. BROS FENCE 7 (3) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
10. MACH 1, INC 7 (2) Addition $202,714 Verifying…
11. NICHOLAS & ASSOCIATES, INC 📞 7 (1) Demolition $4,250 🔒 Reveal
12. ATHANAS FENCE CO 5 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
13. FENCE SOLUTIONS CO. 5 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
14. URBAN ELEVATOR SERVICE, LLC 📞 5 (1) $500 🔒 Reveal
15. STONE MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT LLC 📞 4 (3) New Construction $427,500 🔒 Reveal
16. BUILDING INNOVATIONS INC 4 (2) New Construction $372,500 Verifying…
17. DIAMOND FENCE CORP 4 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 Verifying…
18. SUPERIOR FENCE AND RAIL 📞 4 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
19. ATLANTIC FENCE, INC 📞 4 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
20. COLLEY ELEVATOR 📞 3 (2) $500 🔒 Reveal
21. DESIGN FIRST BUILDERS LLC 📞 3 (2) New Construction $545,100 🔒 Reveal
22. IBUILD, INC 3 (1) HVAC $105,167 Verifying…
23. SARA E F GENSBURG, LTD 3 (1) $83,500 Verifying…
24. FAMILY FENCES LTD 📞 3 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $500 🔒 Reveal
25. REGENCY HOME REMODELING 📞 3 (1) $85,233 🔒 Reveal

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Construction Activity in Northbrook

New building permits in Northbrook, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Northbrook Building Permits

Northbrook, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 457+ Northbrook building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Northbrook requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Northbrook.

How Contractors Use Northbrook Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Northbrook use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Northbrook building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Northbrook electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Northbrook open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Northbrook this week?

The most active contractors filing in Northbrook right now include COVENANT LIVING OF NORTHBROOK, FENCEWORKS, ACTION FENCE, TOM LEN CUSTOM HOMES and QUETZAL. PermitGrab tracks 64 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Northbrook permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Northbrook is dated 2026-06-30. Expected daily • newest record 35d old. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Northbrook right now?

Northbrook permit activity covers 457 indexed permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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How to look up Northbrook building permits

Search recent Northbrook, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the Northbrook building department's public permit records and updated as new filings post. Filter by trade or search an address to look up a specific permit. For this week's filing volume and the most active contractors, see the Northbrook Permit Pulse.

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Who’s Building in Northbrook?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
3240 SUNSET TRL SAL*** County assessor
609 DAUPHINE AVE ILA*** County assessor
3610 DUNDEE RD TEM*** County assessor
1740 E MISSION HILLS RD SHA*** County assessor
1712 LONGVALLEY DR CON*** County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northbrook Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Northbrook?

PermitGrab currently tracks 457 building permits in Northbrook, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Northbrook permit data?

PermitGrab collects Northbrook daily. New permits appear here within 1–3 days of the municipal source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Northbrook?

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Northbrook permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in Northbrook = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Northbrook GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Northbrook addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Northbrook are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Northbrook renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Northbrook permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Northbrook mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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