River Forest Building Permits & Contractor Data

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River Forest had 9 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 4 hvac, 3 landscaping & exterior and 1 plumbing. The average project value is $30,063.

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Building Activity in River Forest

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2026-03-16 Permit 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 THI
2026-03-16 Permit 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 Permit 1435 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING FRONT BAY WINDOW REPLACING ROTTED WOOD FRAME PARTS AN… MICHAEL PIAZZA ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING
2026-03-13 Permit 906 N HARLEM AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FENCE FOR BACKYARD TAYLOR STEVENSON
2026-03-12 Permit 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 Permit 1414 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, ABEBE GEMEDA & JADWIGA
2026-03-12 Permit 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 Permit 7424 BERKSHIRE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATHROOM REMODELING , MASTER CLOSET VK ELECTRIC
2026-03-11 Permit 36 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE MICHAEL YERKES
2026-03-10 Permit 46 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 64 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-10 Permit 1323 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS. NO OPENING SIZE CHANGES. AMERICAN THERMAL WINDOW PRODUCTS INC.
2026-03-10 Permit 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 Permit 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
2026-03-10 Permit 747 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL/REPLACE 59FT OF 5FT TALL WOOD FENCE 1FT OF LATTICE. WITH 1 WALK GATE. LO… ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC
2026-03-10 Permit 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 Permit 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 Permit 7212 LE MOYNE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TEAR-OFF AND RE-ROOF ON THE TOP ROOF PRESIDENTIAL ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC.
2026-03-09 Permit 7575 LAKE ST 3B, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF RECESSED LED LIGHTING INTO THE CEILING. UPDATING OF OUTLETS AND … ANDY SJOSTROM
2026-03-09 Permit 714 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR RENOVATION/ RELOCATION OF BATHROOMS AND NON-LOAD BEARING WALL RELOCATIO… CHRISTINA TOWNSEND
2026-03-06 Permit 1026 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WE ARE REPLACING A DAMAGED FENCE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PROPERTY TO MATCH T… FLORES FENCE, INC.
2026-03-06 Permit 406 FRANKLIN AVE 1B, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR ALTERATION. KITCHEN - CABINETRY COUNTER W/ ELECTRIC. DISHWASHER MOVED .… JO YLD PROPERTIES LLC
2026-03-06 Permit 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
2026-03-04 Permit 213 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SIDING REPLACEMENT AEGIS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC.
2026-03-04 Permit 1127 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 BEDROOM AND BATHROOM REMODELING ROBERT A. BELL ARCHITECTS, TIMOTHY BECKM
2026-03-03 Permit 114 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE OLD WOOD SIDING FOR HOUSE AND GARAGE AND REPLACE WITH NEW JAMES HARDIE HO… ULTIMATE REMODELERS INC
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Top Contractors in River Forest

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1. A & M FENCE CORP 2 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. PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC. Cold 2 (1) Interior Renovation $42,017 Verifying…
15. ECHOGUARD ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION Cold 2 (1) Electrical $18,900 Verifying…
16. MARK MENNA DESIGNS Cold 2 (1) Interior Renovation $35,612 Verifying…
17. RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN Cold 2 (1) HVAC $70,504 Verifying…
18. AM&L ELECTRIC Cold 2 (1) Electrical $6,650 🔒 Reveal
19. NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Cold 2 (1) Electrical $37,210 🔒 Reveal
20. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC, KE 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) HVAC $15,400 Verifying…
21. JAMIE & JOHN HAYLEY 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) Structural $178,000 Verifying…
22. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC. 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior $6,583 Verifying…
23. POWERHOUSE RESTORATION INC 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) HVAC $9,891 🔒 Reveal
24. NG PLUMBING INC, THOMAS & LYNN ZUROWSKI 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) Plumbing $6,500 Verifying…
25. GREGS RESTORATION 1 permits/30d Cold 1 (1) HVAC $45,810 Verifying…

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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.

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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.

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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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