River Forest Building Permits & Contractor Leads

363 indexed permits · 83 active contractors · River Forest, Illinois.

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PermitGrab tracks 83 active contractors who pulled 363 building permits in River Forest, IL as of 2026-06-15. Last refresh Mar 31, 2026.

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2026-06-15
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363 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2025-11-06 Water Services $13,500 7829 GREENFIELD ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 WATER SERVICE RENEE PEDERSON
2025-11-05 General Construction $46,878 338 FRANKLIN AVE 1ST FL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMODEL FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN, CHANGE LAYOUT, UPDATE ELECTRICAL AND MOVE APPLAINCE… PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC.
2025-11-05 General Construction $9,751 306 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 200 AMP SERVICEINSTALL A 200 AMP OVER HEAD METER SOCKET KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2025-11-05 Roofing $30,750 710 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF ON THE HOUSE AND GARAGE BOSI CONSTRUCTION CO INC, BOSI…
2025-11-05 Battery Storage $21,832 911 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 170 FEET OF INTERIOR DRAIN TILE BATTERY OPERATED BACKUP SUMP PUMP EXISTING PRIMA… PERMA-SEAL BASEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
2025-11-04 Plumbing $14,580 7311 QUICK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPAIR DEFECTIVE SECTION OF SEWER IN PARKWAY/STREET HVC PLUMBING SERVICE, INC. DBA…
2025-11-04 Water Services $36,700 305 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW BATHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. NO CHANGE TO B… MAGNER ARCHITECTURE
2025-11-04 General Construction $6,200 632 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING EXTERIOR WOOD STAIRS ON AN ACCESSORY BUILDING. THERE IS … MAGNER ARCHITECTURE LLC
2025-11-04 Roofing $1,500 1018 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REROOF WITH MB FLAT ROOF MATERIAL 1 STORY FLAT SECTION ONLY, EXISTING HAS 1 LAYE… LAKE POINT ROOFING
2025-11-03 Roofing $10,900 900 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
Owner: GLO··· 🔒
TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES HOUSE ONLY PIONEER EXTERIORS INC
2025-11-03 Windows/Doors $7,945 547 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE THREE WINDOWS FOR HOME WOODLAND WINDOWS & DOORS
2025-11-01 General Construction $155,935 1305 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADDITION OF A 2ND FLOOR ROOM OVER A PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR. ROSANNE MCGRATH, ALEXANDRU & DIANA…
2025-10-31 Windows/Doors $77,969 7420 CENTRAL AVE, UNIT 1 MAI, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REINSULATE, DRYWALL, PAINT, TRIM, 1 DOOR, LIGHT CARPENTRY, DROP CEILING, BMS CAT, LLC
2025-10-30 Roofing $27,400 823 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOF LOYOLA ROOFING LLC
2025-10-30 Roofing $10,250 735 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305
Owner: TOM··· 🔒
ROOF AND GUTTER REPAIRS. REPLACEMENT OF FLAT ROOF, INSTALLATION OF COPPER PANELS… PZ CONSTRUCTION & BUILDERS INC
2025-10-30 Roofing $81,090 7772 CENTRAL AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RE-ROOF FLAT 5000 SQ FT. 2 LAYERS OF 2.6 ISO INSULATION BOARD R30. SINGLE PLY GA… OAK ROOFING INC
2025-10-30 Roofing $6,680 907 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF ON GARAGE ONLY , INSTALL NEW PLYWOOD, INSTALL NEW ICE AND WATER SHIELD,… QUICKSEAL CONTRACTORS INC.
2025-10-29 Roofing $87,745 1504 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE THE DAMAGE BITUMEN TORCH DOWN ROOFING MATERIAL, ISO INSULATIO… EVERLAST CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-10-29 General Construction $5,100 550 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REBUILD EXISTING CHIMNEY FROM THE FLASHING UP LINDEMANN CHIMNEY HEATING & COOLING
2025-10-29 Windows/Doors $5,000 608 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE SECTION OF CONCRETE NEAR THE BACKYARD DECK. . ADDITIONALLY, THE CONCRETE… JONATHON KIRK
2025-10-29 Plumbing $5,250 7911 OAK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SEWER REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT, 1-2 DEEP AND WIDE. WE WILL REPLACE THE STACK AD CO… SUPERIOR ROOTER & DRAIN LLC
2025-10-29 General Construction $7,250 831 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING FRONT OUTSIDE STEPS CONNECTED SPINE CARE LLC
2025-10-28 Windows/Doors $3,889 819 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE BATHROOM WINDOW BARRY S SCHUB
2025-10-28 Plumbing $10,900 7911 OAK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR IN THE DRIVEWAY INSTALLING A CLEAN OUT BROKEN CLAY 6 INCH… SUPERIOR ROOTER & DRAIN LLC
2025-10-28 HVAC/Mech $175,000 1044 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN, POWDER ROOM, OFFICE, AND PANTRY REMODEL ON 1ST FLOOR OF A SINGLE FAMILY… RESTORE CONSTRUCTION, MICHAEL & JULIE SA…
2025-10-28 Windows/Doors $18,800 444 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPAIR CRACKS RUNNING THROUGH THE LIMESTONE. GRINDING AND TUCKPOINTING AROUND WI… FORTUNE RESTORATION
2025-10-27 General Construction $3,600 1019 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 2 20AMP CIRCUITS TO THE FRONT YARD FOR NEW LIFT STATION R N L ELECTRIC LLC
2025-10-27 Windows/Doors $11,200 526 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PUTTING IN A SLIDING DOOR IN PLACE OF WINDOWS AND STEPS DOWN TO BACKYARD. JILL CRONIN
2025-10-27 General Construction $58,150 1050 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 COMPLETE REMODEL OF A FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM. OAK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
2025-10-27 General Construction $4,257 1435 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW SERVICE ON GARAGE. INSTALL A NEW 150 AMP. OFFSET AROUND THE EDGE OF THE GARA… KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2025-10-27 General Construction $71,175 926 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 POWDER ROOM REMODEL OAK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
2025-10-24 Roofing $12,900 1235 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 HOUSE, GARAGE AND FLAT ROOF REMOVED DOWN TO DECKING. ANY ROTTEN WOOD DECKING REP… ARTHUR O’ROURKE
2025-10-24 Windows/Doors $23,546 611 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 15 WINDOWS WITH SAME SIZE WINDOWS VALDICASS, INC
2025-10-24 Fence $9,457 8201 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE INSTALLATION 151 X 6 WHITE VINYL PRIVACYPRO---3 GATES SARA BRUMM
2025-10-24 Roofing $10,900 145 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 HOUSE PORCH ROOF REMOVED DOWN TO WOOD DECKING. ROTTEN DECKING REPLACED. ICE WATE… ARTHUR O’ROURKE
2025-10-23 Demolition $75,500 725 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EXISTING FRONT PORCH DEMOLITION AND REBUILD NEW FRONT PORCH. EXISTING BACK DECK … JENNIFER L MARSH
2025-10-23 Roofing $5,375 211 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF/ NEW ROOF GARAGE ROOF THUNDERBOLT CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-10-22 Water Services $13,500 710 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, DANIEL D KRUEGER &…
2025-10-22 General Construction $5,600 7701 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASONRY RESTORATION MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2025-10-22 Roofing $4,950 7701 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOFING REPAIRS TO THE GUTTERS AND FLASHING MARK MENNA DESIGNS
2025-10-21 Roofing $5,300 1043 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 2 CHIMNEYS REPLACE CRACKED BRICK WITH NEW BRICK TO MATCH. GRIND AND TUCKPOINT CH… JOSEPH BIRKENHEIER TUCKPOINTING AND…
2025-10-21 Windows/Doors $1,071 1322 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 28 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2025-10-21 General Construction $15,045 620 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BLUESTONE PATIO KELTY LAWN CARE, LLC
2025-10-20 General Construction $7,779 139 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 32 FT OF INTERIOR DRAIN TILE CONNECTING INTO A NEW BASIN. EXISTING DEDIC… US WATERPROOFING
2025-10-20 Windows/Doors $23,703 847 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 7 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2025-10-17 Windows/Doors $26,401 7615 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 4 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2025-10-15 Roofing $3,968 222 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSIDE/OUTSIDE CRACK SEAL FOR WATERPROOFING ACCULEVEL, INC
2025-10-15 General Construction $14,196 43 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KELTY LAWN CARE IS INSTALLING A 15X15 PATIO IN MY BACKYARD. ANTHONY KRAMER
2025-10-15 General Construction $45,000 1519 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MAKING MY GARAGE BIGGER AND PATIO AND REMOVE ALL OLD CONCRETE TO NEW ONE ON THE … LUAN KADRIU
2025-10-15 Windows/Doors $37,705 1219 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADD NEW PORTICO OVER EXISTING FRONT DOOR OF EXISTING PORCH. NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 3 of 24 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. A & M FENCE CORP 22 (5) Landscaping & Exterior $7,010 Verifying…
2. SARA BRUMM 3 (1) HVAC $6,368 Verifying…
3. JOHN CONMY 2 (1) Plumbing $10,625 Verifying…
4. NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. 📞 2 (1) HVAC $38,396 🔒 Reveal
5. PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC. 2 (1) Interior Renovation $42,017 Verifying…
6. GILKEY WINDOW COMPANY 📞 2 (1) HVAC $3,230 🔒 Reveal
7. HAGUE ARCHITECTURE 1 (1) Interior Renovation $125,000 Verifying…
8. CULTURE CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING, LLC 1 (1) HVAC $28,970 Verifying…
9. STUDIO R ARCHITECTURE INC, JENNY… 1 (1) Structural $17,335 Verifying…
10. J & W ROOFING COMPANY 1 (1) HVAC $1,200 Verifying…
11. HERRERA'S LANDSCAPING 1 (1) HVAC $11,200 Verifying…
12. ANDREW WANG, CHENTRANDA GRAY, TITAN… 1 (1) Interior Renovation $16,750 Verifying…
13. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES CO 1 (1) Plumbing $8,624 Verifying…
14. CATHERINE SCHAFER 1 (1) Electrical $8,000 Verifying…
15. JOHN SCHIESS 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $3,800 Verifying…
16. GREEN GRASS OPCO LLC 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $27,960 Verifying…
17. ERGEON INC 1 (1) HVAC $2,126 Verifying…
18. JAMIE & JOHN HAYLEY 1 (1) Structural $178,000 Verifying…
19. WARNER'S DECKING, INC 📞 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $37,527 🔒 Reveal
20. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC, KE… 1 (1) HVAC $15,400 Verifying…
21. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC. 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $6,583 Verifying…
22. NG PLUMBING INC, THOMAS & LYNN… 1 (1) Plumbing $6,500 Verifying…
23. POWERHOUSE RESTORATION INC 1 (1) HVAC $9,891 Verifying…
24. GREGS RESTORATION 1 (1) HVAC $45,810 Verifying…

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Permit Types in River Forest
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 363+ River Forest building permits — last refresh mar 31, 2026 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?

The most active contractors filing in River Forest right now include A & M FENCE CORP, SARA BRUMM, JOHN CONMY, NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. and PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC.. PermitGrab tracks 83 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is River Forest permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for River Forest is dated 2026-03-31. Expected daily • newest record 81d 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 363 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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Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in River Forest?

PermitGrab currently tracks 363 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 on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently last refresh mar 31, 2026, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in River Forest?

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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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