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.
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537 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-27 Fence $3,800 508 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE JOHN SCHIESS
2026-03-26 Fence $2,480 718 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 50 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-25 Fence $1,590 318 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 22 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-25 Roofing $1,200 1446 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TUCK POINT CHIMNEY AS NECESSARY.REMOVE TWENTY PIECES OF BROKEN ROOF SLATE COPPER… J & W ROOFING COMPANY
2026-03-24 General Construction $16,750 1439 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REVISIONS TO PERMIT NO. 26-0828 FOR THE INTERIOR REMODELING AT 2ND FLOOR BEDROOM… ANDREW WANG, CHENTRANDA GRAY, TITAN…
2026-03-24 HVAC/Mech $2,126 510 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 GATE REPLACEMENT VINYL DOUBLE GATE 10 WIDE, FINISH HEIGHT OF 6, CYPRESS SOLID PR… ERGEON INC
2026-03-24 General Construction $27,960 1301 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
PATIO, PERGOLA, GRILL CENTER GREEN GRASS OPCO LLC
2026-03-24 HVAC/Mech $11,200 1411 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLING A NEW ALUMINUM STYLE FENCE FOR THE BACK, IT WILL BE 5FT TALL, MEASURE… HERRERA'S LANDSCAPING
2026-03-23 Electrical $8,000 133 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 UPDATE A 200 AMP OVERHEAD SERVICE CATHERINE SCHAFER
2026-03-23 Plumbing $8,624 227 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES CO
2026-03-23 Plumbing $6,500 23 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING LEAD LEAD WATER LINE WITH 1 COPPER WATER LINE. JOHN CONMY
2026-03-20 Plumbing $5,000 1140 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SEWER REPAIR FROM OUTSIDE WALL UP TO SEWER INTERCEPTOR SITUATED AT 10FT WAY IN T… BBP PLUMBING INC
2026-03-20 Roofing $3,700 715 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE GARAGE, SHINGLE ROOF DOWN TO WOOD DECKING REMOVE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGE D… ARTHUR O’ROURKE
2026-03-20 Roofing $24,000 1314 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF EXISTING SHINGLES INSTALL NEW SHINGLES MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-03-19 Pool/Spa $6,502 534 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE INSTALLATION OPTION 1 40 OF 4 BLACK 3-RAIL STEEL, 1 4 GATE W/ GRAVITY LATC… SARA BRUMM
2026-03-19 Fence $9,750 722 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 102 OF 61 WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-19 HVAC/Mech $21,700 554 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 THIS PERMIT IS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FENCING ALONG THE PERIMETER OF TH… ANDREW HADO
2026-03-19 Plumbing $13,000 715 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE ,CLEANOUTS WITH CHECK VALVE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY NG PLUMBING INC, ANIKET RANE & SUSAN…
2026-03-18 Plumbing $15,000 831 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADD PAVERS TO EXISTING PATIO, NEW FIREPIT AND PERGOLA PLUMBING PROVIDED BY LISTE… HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
2026-03-18 Fence $6,990 616 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 19 OF 4 HIGH AND 137 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-18 Plumbing $13,500 834 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, ALEX PETRICH &…
2026-03-18 Fence $1,800 140 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WOOD FENCE REPAIRS A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-18 Windows/Doors $8,400 206 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING SIDE STOOP DOOR, FILLING IN DOOR. CORVIN CONSTRUCTION
2026-03-18 Electrical $2,380 1535 FOREST AVE 403, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 100 AMP PANEL REPLACEMENT, MOVING FROM BATHROOM INTO HALLWAY R N L ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-18 Fence $8,898 30 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 12 OF 6 HIGH AND 142 OF 5 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-18 General Construction $9,000 146 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADDING APPROXIMATELY 150 SF OF PAVERS AND FIREPIT HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
2026-03-17 HVAC/Mech $13,500 600 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WE ARE REPLACING THE NORTH AND WEST SIDE FENCE AROUND OUR PROPERTY. THE NEW FENC… AMY PHELAN
2026-03-17 HVAC/Mech $3,428 7614 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SIDING WORK. BACK OF HOME AKP EXTERIOR INC
2026-03-17 General Construction $18,142 1535 FOREST AVE 504, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATH REMODEL DAHLSTRAND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-03-17 Windows/Doors $3,227 941 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 1 WINDOW WELL LINER ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. US WATERPROOFING
2026-03-16 Fence $14,200 1514 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 56 OF 6 HIGH COMPOSITE FENCE A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-16 General Construction $50,700 547 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMODEL OF KITCHEN, FAMILY ROOM DESK, POWDER ROOM, MUDROOM, PRIMARY BATH, 2FL LA… AMANDA MILLER DESIGN STUDIO, MATTHEW…
2026-03-16 HVAC/Mech $19,800 617 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 64 OF 6HIGH ELITE EFF-20 ALUMINUM FENCE. INSTALL 20 OF 3HIGH MATTE BLACK… GOLDEN FENCE INC
2026-03-13 Roofing $15,000 1435 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
Owner: NAO··· 🔒
RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING FRONT BAY WINDOW REPLACING ROTTED WOOD FRAME PARTS AN… MICHAEL PIAZZA ARCHITECTURAL…
2026-03-13 HVAC/Mech $6,504 906 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE FOR BACKYARD TAYLOR STEVENSON
2026-03-12 Fence $50,732 1224 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE 116 SF CONCRETE WALK ADD 136 SF PAVERS 96 SF STEPPERS INSTALL 252 LF OF 6… GARRETT DESIGN
2026-03-12 General Construction $27,400 7424 BERKSHIRE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATHROOM REMODELING , MASTER CLOSET VK ELECTRIC
2026-03-12 Roofing $4,787 7623 VINE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF FLAT ROOF ONLY FLAT ROOF USING SMOOTH TORCH DOWN MEMBRANE SMART CARE ROOFING INC
2026-03-12 Plumbing $13,000 1414 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, ABEBE GEMEDA &…
2026-03-11 Fence $12,660 36 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE MICHAEL YERKES
2026-03-10 General Construction $1,000 1407 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 DEMO PERMIT FOR INTERIOR REMODEL, WHILE WE WAIT FOR INTERIOR REMODELING PERMITS … MICHAEL VALENTE
2026-03-10 Fence $3,640 1447 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WE WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING DRIVEWAY FROM THE FENCE TO THE GARAGE CORNER, ONLY … PERMIT EX
2026-03-10 General Construction $25,000 1035 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 DEMO OF EXISTING CONCRETE PATIO AND SIDEWALK. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PATIO AND SIDE… ARCHADECK OF CHICAGOLAND
2026-03-10 Fence $5,150 46 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 64 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-10 General Construction $472,486 311 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS AND 2-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RE… CHRISTOPHER BREMER, AHMER & SON INC., TI…
2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $95,300 714 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR RENOVATION/ RELOCATION OF BATHROOMS AND NON-LOAD BEARING WALL RELOCATIO… CHRISTINA TOWNSEND
2026-03-09 Electrical $98,505 7575 LAKE ST 3B, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF RECESSED LED LIGHTING INTO THE CEILING. UPDATING OF OUTLETS AND … ANDY SJOSTROM
2026-03-06 Electrical $4,060 535 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADDITION OF A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL SERVICE DROP AND METER TO THE GARAGE AND NEW 2… PAUL PHILIP COLUCCI
2026-03-06 General Construction $13,350 406 FRANKLIN AVE 1B, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR ALTERATION. KITCHEN - CABINETRY COUNTER W/ ELECTRIC. DISHWASHER MOVED .… JO YLD PROPERTIES LLC
2026-03-04 General Construction $153,200 1127 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BEDROOM AND BATHROOM REMODELING ROBERT A. BELL ARCHITECTS, TIMOTHY…
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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.

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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?

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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