River Forest Building Permits & Contractor Leads

221 indexed permits · 173 active contractors · River Forest, Illinois.

PermitGrab tracks 173 active contractors who pulled 221 building permits in River Forest, IL. Last refresh Mar 31, 2026.

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221 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

Date Type Value Address Details Contractor / Status Save
2026-03-31 Fence 1023 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 32 OF 6 HIGH PVC FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-31 Fence 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 General Construction 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.
2026-03-31 Roofing 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
2026-03-30 Roofing 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 Fence 550 KEYSTONE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE91 LINEAR FT OF 6FT HIGH CEDAR LATTICEWOOD FENCE SARA BRUMM
2026-03-30 Water Services 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…
2026-03-30 Fence 338 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 45 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-29 Windows/Doors 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 General Construction 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 General Construction 750 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALL A NEW TREX COMPOSITE DECK, RAILING, STAIRS WARNER'S DECKING, INC
2026-03-27 Roofing 1044 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ROOF TEAR AND REPLACEMENT CULTURE CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING, LLC
2026-03-27 General Construction 415 FRANKLIN AVE- 4CN, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 KITCHEN REMODEL PRAIRIE HOMES & RENOVATIONS, INC.
2026-03-27 Fence 508 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 ERECT FENCE JOHN SCHIESS
2026-03-27 General Construction 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…
2026-03-27 Fence 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
2026-03-26 Windows/Doors 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
2026-03-26 Fence 718 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 50 OF 6 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-25 Fence 318 GALE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 INSTALLATION OF 22 OF 4 HIGH WOOD FENCE. A & M FENCE CORP
2026-03-25 Roofing 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 Windows/Doors 723 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 20 WINDOWS, NO SIZE CHANGES NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC.
2026-03-24 General Construction 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 Fence 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 General Construction 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…
2026-03-24 General Construction 1301 PARK AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 PATIO, PERGOLA, GRILL CENTER GREEN GRASS OPCO LLC
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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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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. A & M FENCE CORP Active 16 (11) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
2. ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC 3 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
3. US WATERPROOFING 3 (1) Windows & Doors - Verifying…
4. SARA BRUMM 2 (2) HVAC - Verifying…
5. HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS 2 (2) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
6. NEXT DOOR & WINDOW COMPANY, INC. 2 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
7. JOHN CONMY 2 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
8. R N L ELECTRIC LLC 2 (1) Electrical - Verifying…
9. STUDIO R ARCHITECTURE INC, JENNY… 1 (1) Structural - Verifying…
10. HERRERA'S LANDSCAPING 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
11. JOHN SCHIESS 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
12. ERGEON INC 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
13. GREGS RESTORATION 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
14. ROTO-ROOTER SERVICES CO 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
15. ANDREW WANG, CHENTRANDA GRAY, TITAN… 1 (1) Interior Renovation - Verifying…
16. GREEN GRASS OPCO LLC 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
17. WARNER'S DECKING, INC 1 (1) Landscaping & Exterior - Verifying…
18. ANDREW HADO 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
19. FIRST FENCE 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
20. NG PLUMBING INC, ANIKET RANE & SUSAN… 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
21. ARTHUR O’ROURKE 1 (1) Roofing - Verifying…
22. NG PLUMBING INC, ALEX PETRICH &… 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
23. J & W ROOFING COMPANY 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…
24. BBP PLUMBING INC 1 (1) Plumbing - Verifying…
25. GILKEY WINDOW COMPANY 1 (1) HVAC - Verifying…

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Permit Types in River Forest
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 221+ River Forest building permits — last refresh mar 31, 2026 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.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official River Forest open data portal.

Who pulled permits in River Forest this week?

The most active contractors filing in River Forest right now include A & M FENCE CORP, ECONOMY FENCE DBA SUBURBAN FENCE INC, US WATERPROOFING, SARA BRUMM and HULEN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS. PermitGrab tracks 173 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is River Forest permit data?

Last refresh Mar 31, 2026. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in River Forest right now?

River Forest permit activity covers 221 indexed permits. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

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Who’s Building in River Forest?

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751 KEYSTONE AVE RIV*** County assessor
8006 MADISON ST RIV*** County assessor
7900 HAWTHORNE AVE RAI*** County assessor
560 KEYSTONE AVE RIV*** County assessor
73 THATCHER AVE COO*** County assessor

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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 221 building permits in River Forest, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the River Forest permit data?

PermitGrab collects River Forest on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently last refresh mar 31, 2026, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in River Forest?

Contractors find leads in River Forest by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

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River Forest permit & owner data, by use case

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Real estate investors
Code violations in River Forest = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every River Forest GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A River Forest addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in River Forest are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
River Forest renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every River Forest permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in River Forest mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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