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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2026-03-23 Permit 133 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 UPDATE A 200 AMP OVERHEAD SERVICE CATHERINE SCHAFER
2026-03-23 Permit 23 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING LEAD LEAD WATER LINE WITH 1 COPPER WATER LINE. JOHN CONMY
2026-03-23 Permit 227 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SANITARY SEWER REPAIR ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES CO
2026-03-20 Permit 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 Permit 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 Permit 1314 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR OFF EXISTING SHINGLES INSTALL NEW SHINGLES MSB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC
2026-03-19 Permit 722 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 102 OF 61 WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-19 Permit 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 Permit 121 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE FENCE. 5 FOOT TALL. OPEN. CEDAR WOOD. FIRST FENCE
2026-03-19 Permit 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 MAN
2026-03-19 Permit 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
2026-03-18 Permit 140 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WOOD FENCE REPAIRS A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-18 Permit 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 Permit 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 Permit 206 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVING SIDE STOOP DOOR, FILLING IN DOOR. CORVIN CONSTRUCTION
2026-03-18 Permit 146 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ADDING APPROXIMATELY 150 SF OF PAVERS AND FIREPIT HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS
2026-03-18 Permit 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 Permit 834 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, ALEX PETRICH & EILEEN
2026-03-18 Permit 1535 FOREST AVE 403, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 100 AMP PANEL REPLACEMENT, MOVING FROM BATHROOM INTO HALLWAY R N L ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-17 Permit 7614 WASHINGTON BLVD, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SIDING WORK. BACK OF HOME AKP EXTERIOR INC
2026-03-17 Permit 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 Permit 1535 FOREST AVE 504, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATH REMODEL DAHLSTRAND CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-03-17 Permit 941 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 1 WINDOW WELL LINER ALONG THE SOUTH WALL. US WATERPROOFING
2026-03-16 Permit 1514 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 56 OF 6 HIGH COMPOSITE FENCE A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-16 Permit 750 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TAKE DOWN/HAUL AWAY EXISTING FENCING, FURNISH/INSTALL 160 OF 4 HIGH CHAIN LINK F… ADVANCED FENCE & GATE
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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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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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