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) 60
Total permit value (90d) $1,241,732
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.

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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.
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537 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech $104,600 538 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF DETACHED GARAGE BAU DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech 19 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE GUTTERS ON HOUSE ONLY - WITH SAME/LIKE MATERIALS. LAKE POINT ROOFING
2026-05-22 HVAC/Mech 36 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE GARAGE FLOOR 420SQFT VALDEZ CONCRETE INC
2026-05-21 General Construction 1338 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ASPHALT DRIVEWAY NO WORK IN THE ROW TMW ENTERPRISES PAVING &…
2026-05-21 Fence 310 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE INSTALLATION 6FT-5H GALVANIZED CHAIN LINK W/ TENSION WIRE W/3 4W SWING GAT… SARA BRUMM
2026-05-21 HVAC/Mech 1251 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TO INSTALL 116 FT OF 6FT HIGH TRADITIONAL FENCE PLUS ONE WALK GATE. ALL CEDAR. I… THE 1 2 3 FENCE COMPANY, INC.
2026-05-20 General Construction 935 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACING PAD IN FRONT OF GARAGE ADDING SMALL EXTENSION ON CURRENT DRIVEWAY AND … JOHN LAMORGESE
2026-05-20 General Construction 1224 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 9X12 SHED ON 4 CA-7 GRAVEL BASE GARRETT DESIGN
2026-05-20 General Construction $23,700 827 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TO SAW-CUT, REMOVE, HAUL AWAY, REPLACE CONCRETE GARAGE APRON. TO REMOVE REPLACE … THE CONCRETE DOCTORS
2026-05-20 Roofing 1133 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SW DORMER ROOF REPAIR CLAY TILE ROOF MAINTENANCE RENAISSANCE ROOFING INC
2026-05-19 HVAC/Mech 1530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE DAMAGED SLATE SHOULDERS TO PREVENT FURTHER DETERIORATION. OPEN ACCESS TO … CHICAGOLAND FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY…
2026-05-19 Windows/Doors 738 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WINDOW REPLACEMENT NEXT DOOR & WINDOW
2026-05-19 Demolition $123,300 1022 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW 22X22 DETACHED GARAGE, W/ 23X4 APRON, NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY DEMOLITION OF EX… MACH 1, INC., MICHAEL & LAURA MINNIS, WA…
2026-05-19 General Construction $16,452 816 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF APPROXIMATELY 210 SQUARE FOOT PERMEABLE PAVER PATIO OFF OF NEW A… DIG RIGHT IN LANDSCAPING, INC.
2026-05-18 General Construction $11,750 314 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 CONVERTING THE DRIVEWAY FROM ASPHALT TO CONCRETE. THE PROJECT IS BEING DONE BY S… ALEXANDRA PIETRINI
2026-05-18 HVAC/Mech $30,108 18 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 10 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGES. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-05-18 General Construction $3,122 26 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PATIO YEON JU ROH
2026-05-17 HVAC/Mech 1347 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 7 WINDOWS. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES WINDOW NATION
2026-05-14 Plumbing $10,000 1512 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 6 INCH SEWER REPAIR NG PLUMBING INC, PATRICK & KRISTIN…
2026-05-14 General Construction 609 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING ASPHALT AND CONCRETE UNDER 1,672 SQ FT DRIVEWAY. REMOVE ALL TO … BLAKE & PILAR YANICS
2026-05-14 Signage 16 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 31 X 6 SINGLE LATTICE DESIGN ASPON BROWN WOOD FENCE. 1- 5 WIDE GATE. INS… A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP
2026-05-14 Fence 816 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 18 OF 50 HIGH WOOD FENCE A & M FENCE CORP
2026-05-14 General Construction $38,988 846 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL A PERMEABLE SPORT COURT. PLAN DRAWING INCLUDED ON PLAT OF SURVEY. ALSO I… RICHARD REPENNING
2026-05-14 General Construction $34,000 206 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL CORVIN CONSTRUCTION
2026-05-13 Structural 1414 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING THE KITCHEN CABINETS AND DRYWALL, BATHROOMS, BEDROOM, IN COORDINATION W… JADWIGA MULKA
2026-05-13 General Construction 620 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL MEGAN MACKIE DESIGNS
2026-05-13 HVAC/Mech $2,500 735 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 I AM ARE TRYING TO PUT IN A PURPLE LEAF GAZEBO IN THE BACKYARD. IT IS A ITEM DIM… MATT LOUIS, KARA & JONATHAN KELLER
2026-05-13 Plumbing 1515 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR FROM CITY SEWER MAIN UP TO CURB. VICTOR MANUEL TORRES
2026-05-12 Electrical 310 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KNOB-AND-TUBE AND CLOTH WIRING REMEDIATION DUE TO LIGHTNING-STRIKE DAMAGE. BASIC… KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2026-05-12 Roofing 1100 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF EXISITNG ROOF REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD IF NEEDED INSTALL NEW ICE AND WATER S… MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-05-12 Windows/Doors $7,795 722 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RR SIDEWALK 53 10 X 4 FROM THE PATIO TO GARAGE DOOR, RR SQUARE TO THE RIGHT OF T… ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC.
2026-05-11 Plumbing 11 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SEWER REPAIR AND CLEAN OUT- EXCAVATE TO EXPOSE SEWER.- REMOVE OLD BROKEN SEWER L… MIDCITY PLUMBING
2026-05-10 General Construction $30,500 211 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PRIMARY BATHROOM REMODEL. STEVEN MATTICKS REMODELING, TOM &…
2026-05-08 HVAC/Mech 1530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF A DETERIORATING EXISTING WOODEN PRIVACY FENCE WITH AN IDENTICAL N… ST. VINCENT FERRER PRIORY
2026-05-08 Fence 1420 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 78 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-05-07 Fence $8,220 750 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 128 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-05-07 General Construction $3,120 751 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 LIMESTONE PATHWAY FROM EXISTING SIDEWALK TO DRIVEWAY INN STUDIO LLC
2026-05-06 Fence 8147 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 103 OF 6 HIGH COMPOSITE FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-05-06 Roofing 343 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE EXISTING GUTTERS AND INSTALL LEAFGUARD LEAFGUARD HOLDINGS, INC
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech $4,985 926 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING AND REPLACING THE EXISTING CONCRETE STEP IN THE BACK. SUPREME CONCRETE LLC
2026-05-06 General Construction 1535 FOREST AVE 504, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN RENOVATION DAHLSTRAND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-05-06 HVAC/Mech 739 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 3 SECTIONS OF FRONT WALK AND FILL TWO CRACKS ON THE WALK SIDE OF HOUSE VIA GALANTE CEMENT CONTRACTORS INC
2026-05-05 General Construction $15,800 601 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE 2,659 SQ FT OF EXISTING ASPHALT/CONCRETE ADD STONE BASE PER CITY CODE. LA… BRADLEY WALLACE
2026-05-05 Roofing $319,000 7245 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RECOVER COMMERCIAL REROOF WITH A POLYISO INSULATION BOARD AND A TPO ROOF SYSTEM. MIDAMERICA ROOFING, INC.
2026-05-05 Electrical $2,380 1535 FOREST AVE 204, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING PANEL WITH NEW 100 AMP PANEL, RELOCATING TO HALLWAY R N L ELECTRIC LLC
2026-05-05 Fence 31 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PERMIT IS BEING REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE EXISTING WOODEN FENCE WITH A NEW WOODEN… JULIANNE HEINIMANN
2026-05-04 Roofing $23,926 902 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE EXISTING GUTTERS AND INSTALL LEAFGUARD LEAFGUARD HOLDINGS, INC
2026-05-04 Solar $255,850 7574 DIVISION ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RE-ROOF 33,700 SF GYM/AUDITORIUM NO TEAR-OFF. REMOVE GYM RIVER ROCK INSTALL ISO … OAK ROOFING INC
2026-05-04 General Construction $9,800 1407 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BATHROOM REMODEL TO INCLUDE REPLACING BATHTUB WITH SHOWER AND UPDATING EXISTING … AMANDA MILLER DESIGN STUDIO, TANJU…
2026-05-04 Roofing 106 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOF REPLACEMENT ON HOUSE ONLY SMART CARE ROOFING INC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 7 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. AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PRODUCTS INC. 📞 4 (3) Windows & Doors $8,321 🔒 Reveal
8. ABC PLUMBING HEATING COOLING ELECTRIC -… 📞 4 (3) Plumbing $7,757 🔒 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. CORVIN CONSTRUCTION 3 (1) Interior Renovation $19,133 Verifying…
13. RICHARD REPENNING 3 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $59,854 Verifying…
14. LAKE POINT ROOFING 3 (1) Roofing $2,200 Verifying…
15. INN STUDIO LLC 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $4,915 Verifying…
16. WONDERLAND MASONRY & LANDSCAPING 📞 2 (1) HVAC $21,554 🔒 Reveal
17. CLARITY RADON SOLUTIONS 2 (1) HVAC $3,500 Verifying…
18. RICHARD D FINEGOLD 2 (1) Roofing $1,850 Verifying…
19. MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC 2 (1) Roofing $24,000 Verifying…
20. GARRETT DESIGN 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $50,732 Verifying…
21. WINDOW NATION 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
22. BUILDMAX COMPANY ., INC. 📞 1 (1) Demolition - 🔒 Reveal
23. BLAKE & PILAR YANICS 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
24. NG PLUMBING INC, PATRICK & KRISTIN… 1 (1) Plumbing $10,000 Verifying…
25. GREAT AMERICAN EXTERIORS 📞 1 (1) HVAC - 🔒 Reveal

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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.

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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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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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