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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2026-01-28 Permit 1129 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 UPGRADING EXISTING 200 AMP OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO 400 AMP UNDERGROUND. NORMANDY CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
2026-01-28 Permit 407 ASHLAND AVE 6F, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 -PROFESSIONAL HARDWIRE INSTALLATION OF A WALL BOX PULSAR PLUS.-INSTALLATION OF 1… RED STAR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-01-27 Permit 1307 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 26 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-01-27 Permit 1127 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WATER DAMAGE IN THE BASEMENT. ID LIKE TO REMOVE SOME OF THE WOOD PANELING TO SEE… TIMOTHY BECKMANN
2026-01-27 Permit 903 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PERMIT FOR RAISING 9X11X99H GAZEBO IN REAR YARD FOR 903 JACKSON AVE, TREVOR MASON
2026-01-26 Permit 929 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SECOND STORY FRAMED ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. MARK ZINNI ARCHITECTS, LTD
2026-01-26 Permit 605 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN REMODELING WITH NEW EXTERIOR WINDOW AND DOOR LOCATION SHER-BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS, INC., PAMELA
2026-01-26 Permit 605 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SECOND FLOOR REMODELING - PHASE 1 - EAST HALF PARTIAL SECOND FLOOR REMODEL WITH … SHER-BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS, INC., PAMELA
2026-01-26 Permit 7426 IOWA ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 A NEW PRIMARY BATH AND RENOVATION OF EXISTING HALL BATH IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FA… SMITH ARCHITECTURE, LTD., ROBERT JAHN CO
2026-01-23 Permit 1102 N HARLEM AVE G, UNIT G, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 DRYWALL/FLOORING WORK. KITCHEN CABINETS AND BATHROOM VANITY CWF RESTORATIONS
2026-01-23 Permit 609 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. SIDING & WINDOWS GROUP
2026-01-16 Permit 31 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR RENOVATION AND DORMER ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY PLUS BASEMENT S… CHRISTOPHER BREMER, NEIGHBORHOOD REMODEL
2026-01-15 Permit 611 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 14 WINDOWS WITH SAME SIZE WINDOWS VALDICASS, INC
2026-01-14 Permit 830 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ONLY CHRISTOPHER KOCH
2026-01-14 Permit 554 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION RADON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
2026-01-14 Permit 1307 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PROFESSIONAL HARDWIRE INSTALLATION OF A TESLA UNIVERSAL WALL CONNECTOR.INSTALLAT… RED STAR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-01-14 Permit 243 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 WALL BOX PULSAR PLUS-INSTALLATION OF 1 LOAD MANAGEMENT MODULE, .-INSTALLATION OF… RED STAR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-01-13 Permit 511 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF ROOF ON 1ST FLOOR PORCH JEFF MADDEN
2026-01-13 Permit 535 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT, AS DICTATED BY THE VILLAGE JULIA POTTER
2026-01-13 Permit 846 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, STEPHEN MARSEILLE & MAR
2026-01-13 Permit 7400 AUGUSTA ST, ADDISON HAL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 868 SQUARE FEET. A CONFERENCE ROOM EXPANSION OF 324 SQUAR… TRUE BUILDERS LLC
2026-01-12 Permit 147 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 400 AMP OVERHEAD SERVICE KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2026-01-09 Permit 819 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, LINARD W HANCOCK
2026-01-08 Permit 7712 VINE ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 SINGLE STORY FRAME ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDEN… SMITH ARCHITECTURE, LTD., MICHAEL & JESS
2026-01-06 Permit 307 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE LEAD WATER SERVICE WITH 1 INCH COPPER LINE FRANZEN PLUMBING
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Top Contractors in River Forest

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. Contact info is being verified — check back soon or subscribe to unlock full contacts.

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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.

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.

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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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