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
2026-01-28 General Construction 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 General Construction 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 Windows/Doors 1307 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE 26 WINDOWS - NO SIZE CHANGE RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
2026-01-27 General Construction 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 General Construction 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 General Construction 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 General Construction 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
2026-01-26 Windows/Doors 605 ASHLAND AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN REMODELING WITH NEW EXTERIOR WINDOW AND DOOR LOCATION SHER-BERGSTROM ARCHITECTS, INC.,…
2026-01-26 Windows/Doors 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.,…
2026-01-23 General Construction 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 General Construction 609 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF SOFFIT, FASCIA, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS. SIDING & WINDOWS GROUP
2026-01-16 General Construction 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…
2026-01-15 Windows/Doors 611 MONROE AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REMOVE AND REPLACE 14 WINDOWS WITH SAME SIZE WINDOWS VALDICASS, INC
2026-01-14 Plumbing 830 FRANKLIN AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR ON PRIVATE PROPERTY ONLY CHRISTOPHER KOCH
2026-01-14 General Construction 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 General Construction 554 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 RADON MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION RADON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
2026-01-14 General Construction 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 Water Services 846 WILLIAM ST, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, STEPHEN MARSEILLE &…
2026-01-13 Roofing 511 EDGEWOOD PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACEMENT OF ROOF ON 1ST FLOOR PORCH JEFF MADDEN
2026-01-13 General Construction 535 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT, AS DICTATED BY THE VILLAGE JULIA POTTER
2026-01-13 Pool/Spa 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 General Construction 147 THATCHER AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 400 AMP OVERHEAD SERVICE KINETIC ENERGY INC.
2026-01-09 Water Services 819 CLINTON PL, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 1 1/2 INCH WATER SERVICE NG PLUMBING INC, LINARD W HANCOCK
2026-01-08 General Construction 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 &…
2026-01-06 Water Services 307 FOREST AVE, VILLAGE OF RIVER F, IL 60305 REPLACE LEAD WATER SERVICE WITH 1 INCH COPPER LINE FRANZEN PLUMBING
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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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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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