River Forest Building Permits & Property Data

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537 indexed permits · River Forest, Illinois.

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River Forest building permits — key stats
Permits (last 90 days) 65
Total permit value (90d) $1,246,717
Active contractors 15
Newest permit 2026-05-29

PermitGrab tracks 537 building permits in River Forest, IL as of 2026-05-29. Permits updated daily.

Stale · Expected daily • newest record 68d old

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River Forest building permit activity

Most active contractors (last 6 months)

  1. A & M FENCE CORP — 26 permits
  2. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN — 5 permits
  3. MARK MENNA DESIGNS — 5 permits
  4. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC — 5 permits
  5. SARA BRUMM — 5 permits
  6. SMART CARE ROOFING INC — 5 permits
  7. AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PRODUCTS INC. — 4 permits
  8. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC. — 3 permits
  9. R N L ELECTRIC LLC — 3 permits
  10. MIDCITY PLUMBING — 3 permits
537
Indexed Permits
15
Active Contractors
Heads up — this city's official source has been quiet River Forest's permit source last published new records on 2026-05-29 (68 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.
2026-06-15
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537 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-10-07 Fence $11,420 342 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 207 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2025-10-07 Fence $10,290 612 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 25 OF 5 HIGH ALUMINUM FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2025-10-07 Windows/Doors $10,246 1020 N HARLEM AVE 3D, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 3 SLIDING DOORS, AND FOUR WINDOWS B.W. CONSTRUCTION & HOME IMPROVEMENT, IN…
2025-10-06 Roofing $4,219 1444 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 GRIND TP-CHIMNEYREMOVE ALL MORTAR ON THE CHIMNEYFROM THE ROOF LINE UP, GRIND AND… ANTHONY KOLOVITZ
2025-10-06 Roofing $22,680 7416 IOWA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 HOUSE ONLY TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES. REPLACE GUTTERS. PIONEER EXTERIORS INC
2025-10-06 Plumbing $9,160 7919 NORTH AVE, UNIT C, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TURN ABOVE ADDRESS INTO MODIFIED OVER HEAD SYSTEM. A PRESIDENTIAL WILL BE DOING … A+ PRESIDENTIAL PLUMBING & SEWER
2025-10-06 General Construction $454,740 45 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW REAR 2-STY ADDITION WITH BASEMENT, EXISTING TOP FLOOR BUILDOUT INTERIOR RENO… STUDIO.G ARCHITECTS, CHRISTOPHER…
2025-10-03 Roofing $6,000 1414 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE ASPHALT SHINGLES. REPAIR EXISTING ROOF DECK BOARDS. INSTALL 2X4 VENTILATI… CHESLAV YAKONSKI
2025-10-02 General Construction $22,600 725 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BATHROOM REMODEL JENNIFER L MARSH
2025-10-01 Roofing $19,500 547 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 HOUSE AND GARAGE SHINGLES TEAR OFF, INSTALLATION OF ICE AND WATER SHIELD, SYNTHE… CERNY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-09-30 Fire Protection $60,155 317 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMPTY LOT PERMEABLE PAVER PARKING PAD, BASKETBALL PAD, COURT PAINTING, SPRINKLER… KELTY LAWN CARE, LLC, DAVID & ERIN…
2025-09-30 Plumbing $7,000 700 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PLUMBING WITH DIGGING NEW 1 SERVICE MANOLA CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-09-30 Roofing $19,000 143 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE SHINGLES ON THE HOUSE AND GARAGE DUNNE ROOFING CO
2025-09-30 Plumbing $14,500 1440 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, MATTHEW & JULIE…
2025-09-26 Windows/Doors $2,680 420 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE PERMIT. CLOSING OFF ALLEY NEAR DOOR. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES, INC.
2025-09-26 General Construction $50,000 560 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR KITCHEN AND BATH RENOVATION P&P LTD, SHAWN P LYON KRISTIAN…
2025-09-26 Plumbing $4,665 600 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FURNISH AND INSTALL STANDARD SEWER CLEAN-OUT DEPTH 8 OR LESS HVC PLUMBING SERVICE, INC. DBA…
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $2,434 219 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING WOODEN SINGLE PANE STORM WINDOWS 14 AND STORM DOOR WITH SIDELIT… ANTHONY LA PENNA
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $7,152 718 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACING 4 DOUBLE HUNG WINDOWS AND 1 STATIONARY WINDOW. JULIE KELLY
2025-09-25 Fence $13,000 755 FRANKLIN AVE, 755 FRANKL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 78 OF 4 HIGH ALUMINUM FENCE AND 114 OF 61 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2025-09-25 HVAC/Mech $26,450 510 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING DECK WITH NEW, SAME SIZE AND DIMENSION RUSTIC WOOD FENCING & DECKS
2025-09-24 Plumbing 306 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PLUMBING WITH DIGGING. REPLACEMENT OF WATER SERVICE LINE FROM THE BUFFALO BOX TO… KENT KREIDER
2025-09-24 Structural $6,000 1414 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASONRY TUCKPOINTING OF EXISTING BRICK/STONE VENEER. CONCRETE SLAB IN EXISTING C… CHESLAV YAKONSKI
2025-09-24 Signage $3,500 1038 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL A NEW COUNTY MATERIALS CIRCULAR BLOCK FIREPIT MEASURING 3 IN DIAMETER, B… CREW LANDSCAPES LLC
2025-09-23 General Construction $203,834 147 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY FRAME GARAGE SMITH ARCHITECTURE, LTD., JOHN KOLOZAK &…
2025-09-23 HVAC/Mech $180,514 551 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RENOVATION AT BASEMENT OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME. SCOPE INCLUDES EXCAVATING… MAGNER ARCHITECTURE, PAT MAGNER,…
2025-09-23 HVAC/Mech $15,300 1414 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 164 X 7 TALL HORIZONTAL T G CEDARWITH PRESSURE TREATED POSTS AND FRAME. … A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP
2025-09-23 Roofing $11,500 7605 VINE ST, 60305, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE EXISTING SINGLES TO THE DECK CLEAN ALL DEBRIS AND PREPARE TO INSTALL ICE … J&G QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-22 Roofing $21,900 1120 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR-OFF, RE-ROOF FLIGHT CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-09-22 General Construction $10,400 555 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PAVER WALKWAY AND PAVER LANDING AT BOTTOM OF DECK STAIRS JESSE H PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING
2025-09-22 Fence $3,725 935 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 50 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2025-09-22 Structural $14,000 633 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RELOCATION OF EXISTING GARAGE PER APPROVED ZONING VARIANCE, INCLUDING MODIFICATI… TYLER LAMKEY
2025-09-22 Fence $5,200 633 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 56 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2025-09-22 General Construction $11,817 411 ASHLAND AVE 6E, UNIT 6E, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATH RENOVATION DAHLSTRAND CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-09-22 HVAC/Mech $29,500 1038 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PATIO REPLACEMENT WITHIN THE SAME FOOTPRINT.EXCAVATE THE EXISTING PATIO AREA TO … CREW LANDSCAPES LLC
2025-09-20 HVAC/Mech $61,000 822 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 32X23 DETACHED GARAGE DEVON HUNTER
2025-09-19 Roofing $6,000 929 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR-OFF AND ROOF UPPER 1- FLAT ROOF DORMER LINDHOLM ROOFING, INC.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 5 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. A & M FENCE CORP 34 (4) Landscaping & Exterior $7,712 Verifying…
2. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN 9 (1) HVAC $35,266 Verifying…
3. KINETIC ENERGY INC. 6 (1) Electrical $9,255 Verifying…
4. SARA BRUMM 6 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $7,368 Verifying…
5. NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. 📞 5 (1) HVAC $21,946 🔒 Reveal
6. LINDHOLM ROOFING INC 📞 5 (1) HVAC $3,606 🔒 Reveal
7. ABC PLUMBING HEATING COOLING ELECTRIC -… 📞 4 (3) Plumbing $7,757 🔒 Reveal
8. AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PRODUCTS INC. 📞 4 (3) Windows & Doors $8,321 🔒 Reveal
9. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC. 3 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $7,189 Verifying…
10. MIDCITY PLUMBING 3 (2) Plumbing $6,985 Verifying…
11. A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP 3 (1) Signage $17,500 Verifying…
12. RICHARD REPENNING 3 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $59,854 Verifying…
13. LAKE POINT ROOFING 3 (1) Roofing $2,200 Verifying…
14. CORVIN CONSTRUCTION 3 (1) Interior Renovation $19,133 Verifying…
15. INN STUDIO LLC 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $4,915 Verifying…
16. MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC 2 (1) Roofing $24,000 Verifying…
17. CLARITY RADON SOLUTIONS 2 (1) HVAC $3,500 Verifying…
18. WONDERLAND MASONRY & LANDSCAPING 📞 2 (1) HVAC $21,554 🔒 Reveal
19. GARRETT DESIGN 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $50,732 Verifying…
20. RICHARD D FINEGOLD 2 (1) Roofing $1,850 Verifying…
21. MACH 1, INC., MICHAEL & LAURA MINNIS, WA… 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $123,300 Verifying…
22. DIG RIGHT IN LANDSCAPING, INC. 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $16,452 Verifying…
23. ALEXANDRA PIETRINI 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $11,750 Verifying…
24. YEON JU ROH 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $3,122 Verifying…
25. WINDOW NATION 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…

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Construction Activity in River Forest

New building permits in River Forest, 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 River Forest Building Permits

River Forest, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 537+ River Forest building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in River Forest 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 River Forest.

How Contractors Use River Forest Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest open data portal.

Who pulled permits in River Forest this week?

PermitGrab indexes 537 building permits in River Forest, with new filings from the city's permit feed on every refresh.

How fresh is River Forest permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for River Forest is dated 2026-05-29. Expected daily • newest record 68d 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 River Forest right now?

River Forest permit activity covers 537 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 River Forest building permits

Search recent River Forest, IL building permits by address, contractor, and permit type in the table above — pulled from the River Forest 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 River Forest Permit Pulse.

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in River Forest?

PermitGrab currently tracks 537 building permits in River Forest, 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 River Forest permit data?

PermitGrab collects River Forest 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.

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River Forest permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in River Forest = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every River Forest GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A River Forest 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 River Forest are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
River Forest renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every River Forest permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in River Forest 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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