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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2026-03-02 Permit 803 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 32 OF 4 HIGH STEEL FENCE, 86 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE AND WOOD FENCE… A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-02 Permit 1311 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SEWER REPAIR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BRODERICK AND SONS PLUMBING AND SEWER CO
2026-03-02 Permit 1530 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NORTH SHORE SIGN WILL BE WORKING WITH ST VINCENT FERRER CHURCH TO UPDATE THEIR S… NORTH SHORE SIGN
2026-02-27 Permit 542 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FRAME, INSULATE AND DRYWALL EXTERIOR WALLS, ADD OUTLETS AND LIGHTING. FRAME AND … ELITE DECORATING AND REMODELING, INC.
2026-02-27 Permit 415 PARK AVE UNIT F, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASTER BATHROOM REMODEL TO REPLACE BATHTUB WITH WALK IN SHOWER AND ADDITION OF A… KAREN FAUST
2026-02-26 Permit 1346 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TUCKPOINTING PRIME TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY, INC.
2026-02-26 Permit 1451 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TUCKPOINTING PRIME TUCKPOINTING & MASONRY, INC.
2026-02-26 Permit 703 BONNIE BRAE PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 STANDARD BACKYARD WOOD FENCE RACHEL GLICK
2026-02-26 Permit 7600 VINE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MITSUBISHI 4 ZONE COOLING AND HEAT PUMP SUTOR HEATING & COOLING, INC.
2026-02-25 Permit 1403 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL 50AMP BREAKER FOR EV CHARGER IN THE GARAGE INCHARGEE LLC
2026-02-25 Permit 23 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF NORTH, SOUTH AND WESTERN FENCES JOHN CONMY
2026-02-24 Permit 614 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 62 OF 41 HIGH WOOD FENCE AND 63 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-02-23 Permit 7577 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WALL SIGN FOR PROPERTIES / CHRISTIES INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE HM WITT & CO SIGNS
2026-02-20 Permit 7773 LAKE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS FOR QUICK-SERVE BEVERAGE RETAIL SPACE, NON-STRUCTUR… ECHOGUARD ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION
2026-02-20 Permit 1330 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, REMOVE EXISTING 2-STORY ADDITION AND ROOF DECK… ELEMENTS ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, ANJAN TIBR
2026-02-20 Permit 633 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 CHIMNEY GRINDING AND TUCKPOINTING TO THE ROOF MOORE CONSTRUCTION
2026-02-19 Permit 122 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SHINGLE ROOF GARAGE TEAR OFF EXISTING SHINGLES AND FELT PAPER FROM THE ENTIRE GA… A&D HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC
2026-02-19 Permit 1448 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 4 POST AND 1 WALK GATE WOOD ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC
2026-02-19 Permit 922 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL/REPLACE 148FT OF 6FT TALL WOOD FENCE. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC
2026-02-19 Permit 1407 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMODELING OF EXISTING BATHROOM. MAGNER ARCHITECTURE LLC, TOUCH OF CLASS
2026-02-19 Permit 26 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL INTERIOR DRAIN TILE SYSTEM. THE K TEAM
2026-02-18 Permit 1535 FOREST AVE 504, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE EXISTING CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH A NEW 100 AMP 20 SPACE BREAKER PANEL… R N L ELECTRIC LLC
2026-02-18 Permit 311 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 NEW WATER SERVICE 1 1/5 THUNDER PLUMBING INC
2026-02-17 Permit 547 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 GARAGE NEW 200 AMP UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOUSE UPGRADE ELECTRICAL SERVI… BLACKOUT ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
2026-02-17 Permit 1022 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL MARK MENNA DESIGNS
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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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