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Gutters and downspouts: who works in the 60305.

6 companies are listed. 5 are from the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026. Each of those held a Village contractor license as of that report and is listed with the date it runs through. One is a company River Forest homeowners recommend, with no Village license date. 3 have a full profile from their website and public listings. Then a short checklist to take into any estimate.

Two sources: the Village licensed contractor report, and companies River Forest homeowners recommend. A listing is not a Village recommendation and not a license check. We do not license, inspect or guarantee any contractor. Confirm license, insurance and permits yourself before work begins.

Companies that do this work in River Forest

Two sources. 5 of the 6 companies are from the Village of River Forest contractor report, the official record of who is licensed and bonded to work here. The other one is a company River Forest homeowners recommend to each other, marked Neighbor recommendation, which is useful but is not a license check. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list. Confirm the license yourself before work begins.

6 companies, 5 with a Village license date, 3 with a full profile.

  • Absolute Exteriors

    Siding · Bloomingdale, IL 60108 · Village license through 01/04/2027

    Absolute Exteriors is a family-owned exterior contractor offering roofing, siding, gutters, solar and storm damage restoration. Its website advertises financing.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Chicagoland, including Carol Stream, Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Burr Ridge
    Financing
    Yes, advertised

    Services

    • Roof replacement and repair
    • Siding
    • Gutters and gutter guards
    • Solar panels
    • Storm damage restoration
    • Exterior remodeling

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed, bonded and insured (per company)
    • DaVinci certified installer (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • AKP EXTERIOR INC

    Siding · Orland Park, IL 60467 · Village license through 03/11/2027

    AKP Exterior is an exterior contractor based in Orland Park. Its business description lists siding, gutter, window and door installation.

    In business
    Not published
    Service area
    Not published
    Financing
    Not published
    Contact
    No phone listed

    Services

    • Siding installation
    • Gutter installation
    • Window installation
    • Door installation

    Certifications claimed

    None published

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • Exterior Solutions, inc.Siding
    Zion, IL 60099-3234Village license through 03/31/2027
    No phone listed

  • Guaranteed Gutters

    Siding · Chicago, IL 60630 · Village license through 09/08/2027

    Guaranteed Gutters is a family-owned gutter company based in Chicago. Its website lists gutter cleaning, repair and rerouting, downspout extensions, gutter guards and new gutter installation. The company says it has been family-owned since 2005.

    In business
    Family-owned since 2005
    Service area
    Much of Chicagoland
    Financing
    Not advertised; free estimates

    Services

    • Gutter cleaning with free system inspection
    • Gutter repair and rerouting
    • Downspout extensions
    • Gutter guards
    • New gutter installation

    Certifications claimed

    • Licensed and insured (per company)

    From the company’s website and public listings, September 2026.

  • RT Exterior IncSiding
    Prospect HeightsVillage license through 11/03/2026
    No phone listed
  • Tu ConstructionNeighbor recommendationGutters
    Chicago area
    No phone listed

Sources: the Village of River Forest licensed contractor report, extracted September 13, 2026, and 1 company River Forest homeowners recommend. A row with a license date held a Village contractor license and bond when the report was extracted, which is not a Village recommendation. A date that has since passed is flagged. Rows marked Neighbor recommendation did not come from the Village report, so they carry no date, and their licensing is not verified by this site. Verify current status with Building & Zoning at 708-714-3552 or the live report.

Check before you hire

Four things specific to gutter work that separate a good estimate from a thin one. The buying guide explains each.

  • Gauge and size of aluminum stated, 5 or 6 inch
  • Fascia repair priced separately
  • Downspout discharge planned away from the foundation
  • Material and labor warranty in years
  • Village of River Forest: Yes. “Gutters or downspouts” is on the Village permit list under Special/Miscellaneous. Contractors working in River Forest must hold a Village contractor license and bond, and the Building Department publishes that list.
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