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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363 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-23 | General Construction | $203,834 | 147 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | SMITH ARCHITECTURE, LTD., JOHN KOLOZAK &… | |
| 2025-09-23 | Roofing | $11,500 | 7605 VINE ST, 60305, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | J&G QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2025-09-23 | Pool/Spa | $15,300 | 1414 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP | |
| 2025-09-23 | Water Services | $180,514 | 551 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | MAGNER ARCHITECTURE, PAT MAGNER,… | |
| 2025-09-22 | Fence | $5,050 | 35 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | ADVANCED FENCE & GATE | |
| 2025-09-22 | Fence | $5,200 | 633 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & M FENCE CORP | |
| 2025-09-22 | General Construction | $14,000 | 633 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | TYLER LAMKEY | |
| 2025-09-22 | General Construction | $29,500 | 1038 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | CREW LANDSCAPES LLC | |
| 2025-09-22 | General Construction | $11,817 | 411 ASHLAND AVE 6E, UNIT 6E, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | DAHLSTRAND CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2025-09-22 | Fence | $3,725 | 935 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | A & M FENCE CORP | |
| 2025-09-22 | General Construction | $10,400 | 555 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | JESSE H PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING | |
| 2025-09-22 | Roofing | $21,900 | 1120 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | FLIGHT CONSTRUCTION, INC. | |
| 2025-09-20 | General Construction | $61,000 | 822 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 | DEVON HUNTER |
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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