River Forest, Illinois Building Permits & Contractor Leads

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River Forest had 16 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 6 landscaping & exterior, 5 hvac and 2 interior renovation. The average project value is $32,771.

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Building Activity in River Forest

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2025-11-10 Permit 7319 NORTH AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE THE 4 PANELS IN THE POST AND PANEL SIGN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT… SIGNIFICANT GRAPHICS, INC.
2025-11-07 Permit 1046 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTAL 298 X 6 TRADITIONAL BOARD ON BATON CEDAR WOOD FENCE WITH COVERED GALVANIZ… A & S FENCES SUPPLIES CORP
2025-11-07 Permit 830 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FULL LEAD LINE REPLACEMENT CODY DEITCH
2025-11-07 Permit 633 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 5 IN PARTIAL GUTTER INSTALLATION WITH ONE OVERSIZED 3X4 DOWNSPOUT WITH VINYL SID… MOORE CONSTRUCTION
2025-11-06 Permit 7354 DIVISION ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 THIS PERMIT IS FOR A PROPOSED ADDITION TO THE EXISTING PARK DISTRICT BUILDING CU… FGM ARCHITECTS
2025-11-06 Permit 7426 IOWA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 INCH WATER SERVICE MALLORY WILDEMAN
2025-11-06 Permit 518 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACING EXISTING ROOF AND GUTTERS MARION ST SERVICES INC
2025-11-06 Permit 7829 GREENFIELD ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 WATER SERVICE RENEE PEDERSON
2025-11-06 Permit 626 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 VINYL SIDING REPLACEMENT, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS REPLACEMENT STATE RESTORATION SERVICES
2025-11-05 Permit 710 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF ON THE HOUSE AND GARAGE BOSI CONSTRUCTION CO INC, BOSI CONSTRUCT
2025-11-05 Permit 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 Permit 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.
2025-11-05 Permit 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.
2025-11-04 Permit 7311 QUICK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPAIR DEFECTIVE SECTION OF SEWER IN PARKWAY/STREET HVC PLUMBING SERVICE, INC. DBA EX-STINK
2025-11-04 Permit 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
2025-11-04 Permit 1433 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SIDING ON REAR 2 FACES WITH FASCIA LINDHOLM ROOFING, INC.
2025-11-04 Permit 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 Permit 632 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING EXTERIOR WOOD STAIRS ON AN ACCESSORY BUILDING. THERE IS … MAGNER ARCHITECTURE LLC
2025-11-03 Permit 900 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF AND REROOF WITH ASPHALT SHINGLES HOUSE ONLY PIONEER EXTERIORS INC
2025-11-03 Permit 547 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE THREE WINDOWS FOR HOME WOODLAND WINDOWS & DOORS
2025-11-01 Permit 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 CHICO
2025-10-31 Permit 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
2025-10-31 Permit 400 LATHROP AVE, LOWER LEVEL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR REMODEL OF LOWER LEVEL OFFICE SPACE. MARK ZINNI ARCHITECTS, LTD
2025-10-30 Permit 347 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SPOT TUCK-POINTING ON ALL ELEVATIONS OF THE RESIDENCE BALD EAGLE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-10-30 Permit 823 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOF LOYOLA ROOFING LLC
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Top Contractors in River Forest

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1. A & M FENCE CORP 3 permits/30d Active Cold 16 (14) Landscaping & Exterior $6,766 Verifying…
2. US WATERPROOFING Cold 4 (3) Structural $2,762 🔒 Reveal
3. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC Cold 3 (3) HVAC $4,687 Verifying…
4. MOORE CONSTRUCTION Cold 3 (1) Roofing $3,300 Verifying…
5. FRANZEN PLUMBING Cold 3 (1) HVAC $4,875 Verifying…
6. RED STAR ELECTRIC LLC Cold 3 (1) HVAC $1,877 Verifying…
7. SARA BRUMM 1 permits/30d Cold 2 (2) HVAC $4,823 Verifying…
8. NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. Cold 2 (2) HVAC $38,396 Verifying…
9. JOHN CONMY Cold 2 (2) Plumbing $10,625 Verifying…
10. HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Cold 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior $12,000 Verifying…
11. R N L ELECTRIC LLC Cold 2 (2) Electrical $2,280 Verifying…
12. PRIME TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY, INC. Cold 2 (2) General Construction $26,800 Verifying…
13. THUNDER PLUMBING INC Cold 2 (2) Plumbing $15,500 Verifying…
14. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Cold 2 (2) HVAC $70,504 Verifying…
15. SHER-BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS, INC., PAMELA Cold 2 (2) Interior Renovation $116,106 Verifying…
16. PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC. 1 permits/30d Cold 2 (1) Interior Renovation $42,017 Verifying…
17. ECHOGUARD ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION Cold 2 (1) Electrical $18,900 Verifying…
18. MARK MENNA DESIGNS Cold 2 (1) Interior Renovation $35,612 Verifying…
19. AM&L ELECTRIC Cold 2 (1) Electrical $6,650 🔒 Reveal
20. NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Cold 2 (1) Electrical $37,210 🔒 Reveal
21. MARK ZINNI ARCHITECTS, LTD Cold 2 (1) Addition $183,726 Verifying…
22. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC, KE 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) HVAC $15,400 Verifying…
23. JAMIE & JOHN HAYLEY 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) Structural $178,000 Verifying…
24. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC. 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $6,583 Verifying…
25. POWERHOUSE RESTORATION INC 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) HVAC $9,891 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in River Forest — 258 permits by category
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 258+ River Forest building permits with data 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.

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.

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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 258 building permits in River Forest, Illinois. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the River Forest permit data?

Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. River Forest is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.

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