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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2026-03-31 Permit 1023 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 32 OF 6 HIGH PVC FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-31 Permit 7973 CHICAGO AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL/REPLACE 213FR OF 6FT TALL FENCE WITH 1 FT OF LATTICE. CEDAR WOOD FENCE ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC, KE
2026-03-31 Permit 718 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL ADDITION 14.4 BY 10.8, IN REAR. NEW CONCRETE FOOTINGS AND … JAMIE & JOHN HAYLEY
2026-03-31 Permit 507 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RR FRONT PORCH WITH LANDING 4 9 X 8 AND 1 8 WIDE STEP AND SHORE UP CANOPY. ROBERT R. ANDREAS & SONS, INC.
2026-03-30 Permit 338 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 45 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-30 Permit 139 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 INCH COPPER WATER SERVICE FROM HOUSE TO THE BUFFALO BOX NG PLUMBING INC, THOMAS & LYNN ZUROWSKI
2026-03-30 Permit 1136 LATHROP AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY PERMIT TO REPLACE ROOF THAT WAS TORN OFF BY WIND. POWERHOUSE RESTORATION INC
2026-03-30 Permit 550 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE91 LINEAR FT OF 6FT HIGH CEDAR LATTICEWOOD FENCE SARA BRUMM
2026-03-29 Permit 1046 JACKSON AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 MASONRY PERMIT FOR BRICK REPLACEMENT ON EAST ELEVATION AND 3 WINDOW LINTELS AT T… GREGS RESTORATION
2026-03-28 Permit 554 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOORS KITCHEN, MUDROOM, PANTRY M… HAGUE ARCHITECTURE
2026-03-27 Permit 7841 GREENFIELD ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 63 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE AND WOOD FENCE REPAIRS. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-27 Permit 1044 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOF TEAR AND REPLACEMENT CULTURE CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING, LLC
2026-03-27 Permit 508 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE JOHN SCHIESS
2026-03-27 Permit 415 FRANKLIN AVE- 4CN, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC.
2026-03-27 Permit 114 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 A FRONT PORCH RENOVATION INCLUDING A NEW STAIR, COLUMN ENCLOSURES AND RAILING FO… STUDIO R ARCHITECTURE INC, JENNY VANACKE
2026-03-27 Permit 750 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL A NEW TREX COMPOSITE DECK, RAILING, STAIRS WARNER'S DECKING, INC
2026-03-26 Permit 718 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 50 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-26 Permit 1539 MONROE, UNIT 2, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 1 WINDOW WITH A NEW ONE SAME SIZE AND STYLE. GILKEY WINDOW COMPANY
2026-03-25 Permit 318 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 22 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-25 Permit 1446 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 TUCK POINT CHIMNEY AS NECESSARY.REMOVE TWENTY PIECES OF BROKEN ROOF SLATE COPPER… J & W ROOFING COMPANY
2026-03-24 Permit 1439 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REVISIONS TO PERMIT NO. 26-0828 FOR THE INTERIOR REMODELING AT 2ND FLOOR BEDROOM… ANDREW WANG, CHENTRANDA GRAY, TITAN BUIL
2026-03-24 Permit 510 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 GATE REPLACEMENT VINYL DOUBLE GATE 10 WIDE, FINISH HEIGHT OF 6, CYPRESS SOLID PR… ERGEON INC
2026-03-24 Permit 1301 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PATIO, PERGOLA, GRILL CENTER GREEN GRASS OPCO LLC
2026-03-24 Permit 1411 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLING A NEW ALUMINUM STYLE FENCE FOR THE BACK, IT WILL BE 5FT TALL, MEASURE… HERRERA'S LANDSCAPING
2026-03-24 Permit 723 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 20 WINDOWS, NO SIZE CHANGES NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC.
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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.

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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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