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. Permit data is currently available through 2026-05-29; this source is behind its expected cadence.

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River Forest building permit activity

Recent activity comparisons are unavailable because this source is not current; the newest indexed permit is dated 2026-05-29.

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
2026-05-04 HVAC/Mech $3,350 7617 VINE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 THE WIND BLEW DOWN 2 SECTIONS OF MY BACK FENCE SO I AM HAVING IT REPLACED AND TH… ANGELA GROVER
2026-05-04 Roofing $27,575 629 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 R/R SHINGLE ROOF ON HOUSE PROTOP ROOFING
2026-05-01 General Construction $244,335 846 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MINOR BASEMENT, FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR INTERIOR RENOVATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE N… SHER-BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS, INC.,…
2026-05-01 General Construction $158,500 1318 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL LAMANTIA DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY I…
2026-04-30 Electrical $4,175 407 ASHLAND AVE 3G, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PANEL REPLACEMENT REMODEL CAN LIGHTING INSTALLATION PINNACLE ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS
2026-04-30 General Construction $138,183 846 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL A CUSTOM LOUVERED PERGOLA, FREESTANDING GRILL ISLAND, FREESTANDING FIREP… RICHARD REPENNING
2026-04-30 HVAC/Mech $15,000 206 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 DECK RESURFACING CORVIN CONSTRUCTION
2026-04-30 General Construction $72,945 7575 LAKE ST 6D, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN, PRIMARY BATH, HALL BATH, LAUNDRY REMODEL MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2026-04-29 Fence $6,490 1339 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 21 OF 6 HIGH COMPOSITE FENCE AND INSTALLATION OF 45 OF 4 HIGH AL… A & M FENCE CORP
2026-04-29 General Construction $18,000 7600 AUGUSTA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BRICK REPAIR, GRIND, AND TUCK POINTING APPROXIMATELY 200 SQFT. CHICAGO BUILDING GROUP INC
2026-04-29 Fence $8,245 603 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE THOMAS N PETERSON
2026-04-29 General Construction $29,448 1451 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BATHROOM REMODEL MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2026-04-29 Plumbing $1,865 1317 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL NEW RPZ BACKFLOW PREVENTER ON EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM MUELLERMIST IRRIGATION
2026-04-29 General Construction $9,270 1431 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 POWDER ROOM REMODEL MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2026-04-29 General Construction $35,000 1115 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2026-04-29 Fence $1,590 133 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE SEMOORE FENCING
2026-04-29 Roofing $15,000 730 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF SHINGLE ROOF, REROOF JAS CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING
2026-04-29 Plumbing $7,000 7629 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SEWER CLEAN OUT DEL FIACCO SEWERS INC
2026-04-28 Roofing $13,875 507 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FULL ROOF REPLACEMENT, HOUSE, GARAGE AND SHED. SKYLINE EXTERIORS & CONSTRUCTION,…
2026-04-27 Fence $3,400 613 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 57 OF 4 HIGH WOOD PICKET FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-04-27 HVAC/Mech $12,900 7628 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PERMIT FOR REPLACEMENT OF FAILING WOOD PICKET FENCE WITH 4 ALUMINUM FENCE. RYAN FRANCIS & DEVIN BAUMAN
2026-04-27 Pool/Spa $237,810 1112 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 THE MAIN SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO UPDATE THE KITCHEN, APPLIANCES AND CABINETS… LIV COMPANIES, SALVADOR GAMINO
2026-04-27 Plumbing $13,500 605 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, DAVID & LISA PILOTTO, P…
2026-04-27 Electrical $6,280 1535 FOREST AVE 404, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE PANEL IN CONDO AND MOVEINSTALL A GROUNDING BUSHING A GROUND BUS AND A 8A… KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2026-04-25 HVAC/Mech $130,050 227 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMODELING OF EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE DAVID J MURIELLO, WILLIAM & LAURIE…
2026-04-24 Roofing $39,887 530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR-OFF ROOF, NEW ROOF, SKYLIGHT, 1 SECTION OF GUTTER TRELA ROOFING & REMODELING, JESSE &…
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech $188,053 7345 GREENFIELD ST, RIVER FO, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY MITIGATION SERVICES MCO RESTORATION NORTH CHICAGO CITY, LLC
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech $11,933 606 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE ONE 2W CASEMENT AND ONE STORM DOOR FOR HOME WOODLAND WINDOWS & DOORS
2026-04-23 Roofing $23,500 620 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF / RE-ROOF ICE AND WATER SHIELD ON HOME - REMOVE AND REPLACE 3 SKYLIGHTS… FELDCO FACTORY DIRECT LLC
2026-04-23 Roofing $7,375 1438 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WATERPROOFING ATLAS RESTORATION LLC
2026-04-23 HVAC/Mech $25,770 1224 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 6 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-04-22 Fence $7,500 935 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING OLD FENCE, BUILDING A NEW FENCE RUDYS R & A LANDSCAPING
2026-04-22 General Construction $6,075 616 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 R/R FRONT STOOP AND STAIRS DE VEGA CONCRETE, LLC
2026-04-22 General Construction $12,196 747 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FORM AND POUR A NEW CONCRETE CHIMNEY CROWN LINDEMANN CHIMNEY HEATING & COOLING
2026-04-21 Roofing $13,500 534 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF AND REROOF HOUSE. KSR SIDING & ROOFING INC. - VERLIN…
2026-04-21 Fence $1,730 522 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE 1 FT OF SHADOW BOX 1 OVERLAP - 6H CEDAR WITH SOLID - 6H 1X6 CEDAR 4 SINGLE… SARA BRUMM
2026-04-21 General Construction $6,985 1425 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 - INSTALL A 6 CLEAN OUT IN THE GRASS AREA. - CAMERA LINE AND ROD THE LINE AFTER … MIDCITY PLUMBING
2026-04-21 HVAC/Mech $7,200 7215 OAK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WOOD STAIRS FOR ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH. MAGNER ARCHITECTURE LLC, DANIEL &…
2026-04-20 Plumbing $13,500 233 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW 1.5 WATER SERVICE KYLE COLTRI
2026-04-20 General Construction 1530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BURY DOWNSPOUTS SAFEGUARD WATERPROOFING - RAM JACK IL…
2026-04-20 HVAC/Mech $2,000 203 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING AND REPLACING ALUMINUM CLADDING ON FRANKLIN AVE. CANTILEVERED BEAMS. AD… MARK TEETSOV
2026-04-20 HVAC/Mech $32,144 1224 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 7 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-04-16 HVAC/Mech $37,188 1501 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 13 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-04-16 Electrical $5,400 335 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 I WILL BE MOVING MY ELECTRICAL PANEL TO AN ADJACENT BASEMENT WALL. I WILL ALSO B… EDWARD LEE
2026-04-16 HVAC/Mech $4,152 1023 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 2 PICTURE WINDOWS REPLACEMENT APEX ELITE RESTORATION & RENOVATION CORP
2026-04-16 General Construction $29,940 620 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BUILDING NEW COMPOSITE DECK AND PAVER PATIO TO REPLACE EXISTING DECK PLATINUM DECKING
2026-04-16 HVAC/Mech $16,005 530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 239.5 FT OF SHADOW BOX 1 OVERLAP - 6 CEDAR 1 EACH OF SOLID - 6 1X6 CEDAR 4 SINGL… SARA BRUMM
2026-04-15 General Construction $14,629 20 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 90 TREX COMPOSITE SECLUSIONS, VERITICAL STYLE COLOR SADDLE, 2 WALK GATES, REMOVA… CMS ILLINOIS LLC DBA 76 FENCE HOFFMAN E…
2026-04-15 Plumbing $1,350 407 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 2 NEW DRAINS IN PARKING LOT BEHIND THE 407-411 BUILDING NUZZO SEWER & PLUMBING, INC.
2026-04-15 General Construction $6,710 633 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 DOWNSPOUT REDIRECTION INN STUDIO LLC
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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. LINDHOLM ROOFING INC 📞 5 (1) HVAC $3,606 🔒 Reveal
6. NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. 📞 5 (1) HVAC $21,946 🔒 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. CORVIN CONSTRUCTION 3 (1) Interior Renovation $19,133 Verifying…
12. LAKE POINT ROOFING 3 (1) Roofing $2,200 Verifying…
13. RICHARD REPENNING 3 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $59,854 Verifying…
14. A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP 3 (1) Signage $17,500 Verifying…
15. CLARITY RADON SOLUTIONS 2 (1) HVAC $3,500 Verifying…
16. RICHARD D FINEGOLD 2 (1) Roofing $1,850 Verifying…
17. WONDERLAND MASONRY & LANDSCAPING 📞 2 (1) HVAC $21,554 🔒 Reveal
18. GARRETT DESIGN 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $50,732 Verifying…
19. MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC 2 (1) Roofing $24,000 Verifying…
20. INN STUDIO LLC 2 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $4,915 Verifying…
21. STEVEN MATTICKS REMODELING, TOM &… 1 (1) Interior Renovation $30,500 Verifying…
22. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 1 (1) Solar - Verifying…
23. CHICAGOLAND FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY… 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
24. THE GARAGE GUY INC DBA ABSOLUTE GARAGE B… 1 (1) Electrical $45,200 Verifying…
25. RIVER FOREST PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 (1) Signage $17,840 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; the newest available record is dated 2026-05-29.

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?

A current construction-activity assessment is unavailable because the newest indexed permit is dated 2026-05-29. Historical records remain searchable below. 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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