Updated: Apr 27, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1215 WASHINGTON AVE, Wilmette, IL, 60091
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Forest Glen Construction Co
Serving Chicago’s North Shore from its base in Wilmette, Forest Glen Construction Co brings 25 years of experience in custom residential design-build services. Founded by Tom Reidy, the company is now led by President Emily Reidy, who holds a Master’s Degree in Interior Design and a B.S. in Accounting. Under Emily’s leadership since 2019, Forest Glen became the first female-owned and led design-build firm in the region. The firm’s team includes designers, architects, contractors, and project managers who specialize in projects that range from initial concepts through completion. Forest Glen is known for its approach of meticulously hand-selecting materials and design elements for each project, ensuring that finishes and features are tailored to reflect each client’s lifestyle. The company’s portfolio focuses on distinctive, functional spaces rather than standardized selections, emphasizing personalized style and character for every address.
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Forest Glen Construction Co Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 236-1195
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Address: 1215 WASHINGTON AVE, Wilmette, IL 60091
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Forest Glen Construction Co Wilmette
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Forest Glen Construction Co has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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7 projects
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2025 |
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9 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Forest Glen Construction Co has worked on at least
25.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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6 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Forest Glen Construction Co mostly works on
multi-room remodel
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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4 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $89,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Forest Glen Construction Co
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135188
Status:
issued
Fee:
$109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135187
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135186
Status:
issued
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135185
Status:
issued
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135184
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,754
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
135183
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
136676
Status:
issued
Fee:
$73
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$335,000
Permit #:
136675
Status:
issued
Fee:
$83
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: 2nd floor addition & remodel water service to be upgraded under separate permit u2024-1337
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
P2024-0724
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,062
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Primary bathroom addition remodel of two hall baths
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25ADDR-0015
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,881
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of kitchen powder room and primary bathroom addition of attic office space including bathroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
22ADDR-0082
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,039
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2nd floor addition over an existing 1 story space
Valuation:
$88,000
Permit #:
136674
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,774
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rebuild front steps & back porch
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25DKPC-0038
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel – interior residential – for single-family homes townhomes and 2-unit residential buildings
2025-03-20
Basement remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
25INTR-0110
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,245
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: kitchen & mudroom
Valuation:
$155,000
Permit #:
P2021-3805
Status:
approved
Fee:
$588
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Remodel kitchen mud room and powder room
Valuation:
$107,000
Permit #:
PB21-0287
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,210
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Window replacement - 11 windows in total marvin windows black exterior white interior
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24WNDR-0147
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,248
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: kitchen remodel; deck alteration/modification
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
P2023-0301
Status:
complete
Fee:
$930
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
2nd floor addition including master suite and hall bathroom remodel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
21ADDR-0066
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,113
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodeling condo no windows changed
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
138147
Status:
issued
Fee:
$125
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 19LICC-0009 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-29413-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
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Inactive License
| License # | 09LICR-0026 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Residential |
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108
BuildZoom Score
167
Permits
- Building permit records show that Forest Glen Construction Co has worked on 167 permitted projects.
Forest Glen Construction Co Employees
ER
Emily Reidy
Owner
JR
Joe Rothing
Owner
TR
Tom Reidy
Owner