Building Department
The Building Department ensures the public safety in areas of building design, construction and maintenance.
Some of the things we do:
- Enforce city, state and national building codes
- Register contractors to perform work in Rock Falls – Download the contractor’s registration form here.
- Review building plans, issue permits and inspect construction
- Investigate code/zoning complaints and notify property owners of non-compliance (ensure corrections are made)
Planning and Development
For information on Planning, Zoning and GIS, please refer to our Planning and Development section.
Building Code Enforcement
For information on Building Code Enforcement and Administrative Hearings, visit our the police department page.
Contact the Building Department
Mark Searing, Building Inspector
(815) 622-1108
Amy Stoeckel, Code & Building Enforcement Officer
(815) 622-1100 x1110
Department News
Did you know that as of 2007, all Illinois homeowners and landlords must install carbon monoxide detectors in buildings that contain sleeping facilities. Read more about the Illinois Law.
Call J.U.L.I.E. before you dig
CALL 811 to place a local request.
Department Hours
Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Building Permits — Homeowners
Do I Need a Permit
If you are having any of the following work done, then you must contact the city for a building permit. Please see the Online City Code Book, Sec. 6-224 for more information on permits and fees.
- New construction: Sec. 6-224 (1)
- Remodeling: Sec. 6-224 (2)
- Electric work: Sec. 6-224 (3)
- Adding or repairing a sewer line: Sec. 32-181 to 32-230
- Adding an accessory building: Sec. 34-90
- Excavating: Sec. 6-520 to 6-523
- Adding a fence: Sec. 6-493 to 6-498
- Moving a building: Sec. 16-949 to 16-951
- Demolishing a structure: Sec. 6-224(9); Sec. 6-555 to 6-556
- Installing a swimming pool: Sec. 6-449 to 6-462
- Solar Installations Sec. 32-351
Information Required for Permits
- Address: Physical address of property and Owner’s address.
- Scope of Project: What work is being done?
- Name of Contractor: Who is doing the work?
- Cost of Project: Contractor’s bid or owner’s receipts (if owner is doing work)
- Required Signatures: Owner or Contractor
- Dimensions Information: Size of addition, shed, garage, deck, driveway, sidewalk, etc.
Please call our office (815) 622-1108 if you have any questions. GIS maps/Sidwell maps, copies of the city ordinance, and the checklist may also be obtained directly in the office which is located in the municipal complex at 603 W. 10th Street.
Permit Applications
The following permit application is available for download. Please complete your form with digital signature and return the form via email to jmangan@rockfalls61071.com
Home Repair and Remodeling Act — Public Act 91-0230
Need-to-Know Information
Here are a few items homeowners should know about doing work on their property.
- A written contract is required for projects over $1,000.00.
- NEVER sign a contract with blank spaces or one that you do not understand.
- As a resident, you have three business days after signing a contract to cancel if sale is made at your home.
Helpful information from the Illinois Home Repair Remodeling Act Public Act 91-0230 PDF or Illinois General Assembly Link
Building Permit Ordinances
Building Permit ordinances begin in Article III of the City code book.
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Solar Installation Information
Terms, Conditions, and Forms for you solar energy installation can be found here
How do I…
We’re taking applications for the following grants.
Please download, complete and fill out this a Landlord Complaint form if you think a landlord is violating building codes. Return in person or via email to the Building Department (msearing@rockfalls61071.com).
Hiring a Contractor
When hiring a contractor, remember that all contractors must have current registration/insurance/bond before our office will issue building permits. Electricians, Roofers and HVAC contractors must show valid business licenses to confirm their current status for business operations.
- Call our office (815) 622-1108 to verify current status of any contractor who is bidding on your project BEFORE finalizing any business transaction.
- The owner of the property OR contractor must come IN PERSON to obtain this permit.
- Depending on your project, the Building Inspector might require an on-site inspection BEFORE permit is issued.
Copies of city ordinances, resident’s checklist and list of valid registered contractors can be obtained directly from our office which is located in the municipal complex at 603 West 10th Street, Rock Falls. Below is a list of current contractors registered with the city.
Electricians
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS BUSINESS NAME | BUSINESS ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | |
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A&A Electric | 6552 Buell Rd, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/626-2633 | amesquita@essex1.com | |
Atwood Electric, Inc | 23124 Highway 149, Sigourney, IA 52591 | 641/622-3626 | ||
Ballard Services Inc | 3555 Electric Ave, Rockford IL 61109 | 815/229-1800 | ballard@ballardcos.com | |
Bush Electric Inc | 14691 Yager Rd, Mrrsn IL 61270 | 815/772-2392 | bushelectric@frontier.com | |
Complete Electrical Contractors Inc | 215 W 14th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-7142 | brad@completecec.com | |
CPR Maintenance LLC | P O Box 432, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/590-0713 | ||
D & V Electric | 28890 Bertha Dr, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-7256 | ||
DeHaan Heating Cooling & Electric | 901 Regan Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-1459 | ||
Dennis Electric of Tampico Inc | 7833 Tampico Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/438-4402 | denniselectric.office@gmail.com | www.denniselectric.net |
Engel Electric Co | 1514 W 4th St, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/625-5949 | kevin@engelelectric.com | www.engelelectric.com |
Hackbarth Electric | P O Box 2, Woosung IL 61091 | 815/677-1871 | ||
John Conklen | 1101 McCue Rd, Sterling , IL 61081 | 815/499-7377 | john.m.conklen@svcc.edu | |
Kibble and Sons Electric Inc | 596 Palmyra Rd, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/973-6340 | kibbleandsonselectric@gmail.com | |
Property Pride Restoration | 116 W. Mason St, Polo, IL 61064 | 815/973-4632 | property_pride@yahoo.com | www.propertypriderestoration.com |
Strike's Electric, Inc | 509 Sunset Dr, Prophetstown, IL 61277 | 815/537-5569 | pjstrike@yahoo.com | |
T & D Cooling & Heating | 304 So 9th St, Oregon IL 61061 | 815/732-3300 | ||
United Electric of Rock Falls Inc / AMP Electric | 1412 W Rock Falls Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/626-2211 | ampelectricdixon@gmail.com | |
Wilson Electric Co | 113 So Madison St, Rockford, IL 61104 | 815/963-0431 | lmaffioli@wilsonelectricco.com | |
Wilson Builders & Electric | 619 E. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/499-8204 |
General Contractors
GENERAL CONTRACTORS BUSINESS NAME | BUSINESS ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | |
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815 Builders Inc | 1698 Forest Hills Dr, Dixon, IL 61021 | 815/440-8278 | jamesglenn1292@gmail.com | |
Absolutely Dry Basement Waterproofing, Inc | 2745 16th Ave, Moline, IL 61265 | 309/764-1514 | koryschultz1@gmail.com | www.absolutelydrybasements.com |
Adam Wilcox Construction LLC | 22837 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/564-0263 | jackie@adamwilcoxconstruction.com | www.adamwilcoxconstruction.com |
Aero Concrete LTD | P O Box 3038, Davenport IA 52808 | 563/381-8781 | chris@aeroconcrete.com | |
American Dream Home Improvement | 3040 Finley Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515 | 877/266-8666 | ||
American Masonry | PO Box 917, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/441-3823 | korymagill23@gmail.com | |
B&A Glass | 2802 Woodlawn Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/716-1866 | ||
B&D Supply Inc | 201 W 14th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/626-0897 | bdsupply@comcast.net | |
Bill Clark Construction Inc | 2105 E 38th St, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/626-9026 | bilclark71@gmail.com | |
Boss Roofing-Siding Experts | 1408 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/590-2677 | office@bossroofing.net | www.bossroffing.net |
Bureau County Pool Builders Inc | 9341 1000 N Ave, Buda, IL 61314 | 309/895-1010 | ||
Bushey's Masonry | 11947 W. West Grove Rd, Forreston, IL 61030 | 815/541-8968 | stevebusheysmasonry@gmail.com | |
Campos Construction, Inc | 1201 12th St, Rockford, IL 61104 | 815/394-1414 | linda@camposconstruction.com | www.camposconstruction.com |
Cater Construction & General Contracting | 185 Timber Creek Rd, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/590-8867 | mark@caterconstruction.com | www.caterconstruction.com |
Cherrytree Companies LLC | 201 Bonita Ave, Buda, IL 61421 | 309/897-2030 | info@cherrytreekitchens.com | www.cherrytreekitchens.com |
Civil Constructors Inc | 2283 Rte 20 East, Freeport, IL 61032 | 815/235-2200 | mhelm@civilinc.com | |
CPR Maintenance LLC | P O Box 432, Rock Falls, IL | 815/590-0713 | ||
D&H Energy Management Co | 1142 Kreutzer Rd, Huntley, IL 60142 | 847/515-1760 | ginar@dhemc.net | |
Dan Henderson Construction | 28589 Solstice St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/626-8742 | ||
DeHaan Electric Heating Cooling General | 901 Regan Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-1459 | ||
Demps Concrete LLC | 766 Marine Dr, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/284-1481 | dempsconcrete@gmail.com | |
Dietz Brothers Concrete Inc. | 15496 Springhill Rd, Prophetstown, IL 61277 | 815/537-5508 | budietz71@gmail.com | |
Distinctive Roofing Inc | 1555 New Milford School Rd, Rockford IL 61109 | 815/986-0831 | roofdistinctive@gmail.com | |
Dixon Glass Co. | 414 W 1st St, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/288-3000 | dixonglass@hotmail.com | |
Dunn Company | 724 N Mercer St, Decatur IL 62522 | 217/429-4444 | tiffany.craw@dunn.com | |
Farmer Construction Inc | 389 McElwee Rd, Harmon, IL 61042 | 815/535-8196 | farmer21461@icloud.com | |
Feldco Factory Direct | 125 E. Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018 | 708/437-4100 | joanm@4feldco.com | |
Five Star Roofing & Siding | 1407 17th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/625-0576 | t.stroup@comcast.net | |
Freeport Industrial Roofing Inc | 3507 Rte 26 South, Freeport IL 61032 | 815/235-5350 | paul@freeportindustrialroofing.com | www.freeportindustrialroofing.com |
Fyr-Fyter Inc | 225 N Lincoln Ave, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/284-2013 | fyrfyterdixon@hotmail.com | |
G & K Contracting | 302 E 4th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/499-5335 | ||
Habben Lawn & Landscape | 20820 Freeport Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/590-8900 | mabben00@gmail.com | |
Harder Sign Company Inc | 4695 Stenstrom Rd, Rockford, IL 61109 | 815/874-7777 | cathy@hardersigns.com | www.hardersigns.com |
Heiderscheit Construction | 502 W. 11th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 847/845-4059 | ||
HG Services Inc | 6643 Tipperary Trail Roscoe, IL 61073 | 815/621-1202 | patgiles51@yahoo.com | |
Hubbard & Son Construction | 1018 E 17th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/564-0865 | pshubb@hotmail.com | |
Iowa Fire Equipment Co. | 2800 Delaware Ave, Des Moines IA 50317 | 515/265-8030 | kclark@iafire.com | |
James W Sharp Construction | 30075 Plautz Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/631-7667 | jwsharpinc@yahoo.com | |
K&B Seamless Gutters | 10535 Hoover Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/622-0250 | ||
Kevin Hemmen | 27849 Penrose Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/677-6670 | handymanhemmen@gmail.com | |
Kevin Wolf & Sons Construction | 5204 Spruce St, Galt IL 61037 | 815/499-0499 | jkwolf73@yahoo.com | |
Kurtz Glass Co | 6N142 Knollwood Dr, St Charles IL 60175 | 630/443-3515 | davesnobl@comcast.net | |
Lakeshore Construction Group Inc | 170 Hyacinth Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015 | lsconstructionchicago@gmail.com | www.lsconstructionchicago.com | |
Lee's Superior Coatings | 802 15th St, Smithshire, IL 61478 | 309/252-0211 | tlsc1291@gmail.com | |
M&M Construction | 1417 10th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/441-6260 | ||
Martin & Company Excavating | 2456 E Pleasant Grove, Oregon IL 61064 | 815/732-2422 | jmartin@martincoinc.net | www.martincoinc.net |
MidAmerica Basement Systems | 4525 Buckeye St, Davenport IA 52802 | 563/323-2921 | kbenthin@mabasement.com | www.midamericabasementsystems.com |
Milledgeville Drywall Inc | 30332 Elkhorn Rd, Milledgeville IL 61051 | 815/225-7443 | ||
Moore Construction Services | 2400 E Rock Falls Rd, RF IL 61071 | 815/626-1333 | rlmmcs@yahoo.co | |
Murray & Sons Excavating Inc | 21304 Mathew Rd, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/626-2607 | ||
Nelson Construction | 205 14th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 319/327-2850 | ||
NJ Excavating | 2302 12th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/631-3359 | tom.adams@njexcavatingconcrete.com | |
O'Brien Civil Works Inc | 2963 W Mud Creek Rd, Mt Morris IL 61054 | 815/734-7722 | office@obriencw.com | www.obriencivilworks.com |
Papoccia Construction | 1435 W 23rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/622-6742 | ||
Poolside Pools & Spas | 1702 Westwood Dr, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/626-6120 | poolsideps@gmail.com | www.poolsidepoolsandspas.com |
Restorx | 4497 S. Park Rd, Freeport, IL 61032 | 815/235-9690 | info@restorxus.com | www.restorxus.com |
Property Pride Restoration LLC | 116 W. Main St, Polo, IL 61064 | 815/973-4632 | property_pride@yahoo.com | www.propertypriderestoration.com |
Rsquared Builders | 1111 5th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/590-0164 | ||
S&B Sign Company | 1507 E. 3rd St, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/625-7153 | sbsigns2@gmail.com | |
S&D Construction | 1433 Chicago Ave, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/284-1820 | stephen_sdconst@comcast.net | |
Sjostrom & Sons Inc | 1129 Harrison Ave, Rockford IL 61125 | 815/226-0330 | information@sjostromconstruction.com | www.sjostromconstruction.com |
Someone's In The Kitchen | 1619 N Main St, Princeton IL 61356 | 815/879-0604 | sue@somekitchen.com | www.somekitchen.com |
Sterling Commercial Roofing | 2711 Locust St, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/626-7744 | jjacobs@sterlingroofing.com | |
Suburban Construction Inc | 616 W 35th St, Davenprt IA 52806 | 563/391-4000 | beverly@suburbanconstruction.com | http://suburbanconstruction.com/ |
Swedberg & Associates Inc | 1135 E State St, Sycamore IL 60178 | 815/895-9116 | jstep@swedbergs.com | http://www.swedbergs.com/ |
TA Licocci Construction | 1114 Charles St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-3117 | licocci@comcast.net | |
TCS-Total Construction Services | 1311 Fisher St, Sterling, IL 61081 | 815/625-6142 | troy@totalconstructionservices.us | |
T.D. Kurtz Glass | 1101 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-0880 | carrel.sagon@eastmolineglass.com | |
T&M Paving | 1588 Mound Hill Rd, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/449-7195 | tmpaving@gmail.com | |
Terry Wolf Construction Inc | 30125 E Thome Rd Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/626-2788 | office@terrywolfconstruction.com | www.terrywolfconstruction.com |
Tompkins Trucking & Excavating Inc | 9904 Freeport Rd, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/622-9378 | ||
T Steele Construction Inc | 8300 42nd St West, Rock Island IL 61201 | 309/756-5520 | reception@tsteeleconstruction.com | http://tsteeleconstruction.com/ |
Turnroth Sign Co Inc | 1207 E Rte 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/625-1155 | turnrothsign@comcast.net | |
Werner Restoration Service Inc | P O Box 496, Colona IL 61241 | 309/792-0912 | rwerner@wernerrestorationinc.com | www.wernerrestorationinc.com |
Wilson Builders & Electric | 619 East Rte 30, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/626-4318 | chillywilly61071.mw@gmail.com | |
Wilvar Enterprises Inc | 463 IL Rte 2, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/626-1152 | wilvargc1@yahoo.com | |
Winter Construction Inc | 1840 S Walnut Ave, Freeport IL 61032 | 815/235-1234 | mwinter@winterconstruction.com | www.winterconstruction.com |
Woodcrafters Inc | 903 S Galena Ave, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/284-8666 | woodcrafters@grics.net |
HVAC Contractors
HVAC CONTRACTORS BUSINESS NAME | BUSINESS ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | |
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BPI Bogott Plumbing Inc | 15273 Bishop Rd, Morrison IL 61270 | 815/772-4024 | bogott@bogott1.com | www.bpicompanies.net |
CPR Maintenance LLC | P O Box 432, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/590-0713 | ||
Ceroni Piping Co | 7770 Ceroni Rd, Cherry Valley IL 61016 | 815/332-7777 | shana.alicea@ceronipiping.com | www.ceronipiping.com |
Central Heating & Cooling | 503 E 3rd St, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/625-2424 | central@essex1.com | |
D & W Air Solutions Inc | P O Box 925, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/625-7018 | dan@dandwairsolutions.com | www.dandwairsolutions.com |
DeHaan Electric Heating Cooling - General | 901 Regan Rd, RF IL 61071 | 815/625-1459 | ||
Denny's Mechanical LLC | 1406 1st Ave, RF IL 61071 | 815/499-9336 | dendenschu@gmail.com | |
Farley's Appliance | 1245 N. Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021 | 815/284-2052 | frlyappl@grics.net | www.farleysappliance.com |
Fritsch Home Heating | 102 So Joy St, Tampico IL 61283 | 815/438-7181 | ||
Loescher Heating & AC Co | 1705 Westwood Dr, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/625-4822 | krauch@loescherhvac.com | www.loescherhvac.com |
Mechanical Inc | 2279 Yellow Creek Rd, Freeport IL 61032 | 815/297-6025 | gstatdfield@mechinc.com | www.mechinc.com |
MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical | 900 E 11th St, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/285-3333 | office@mostplumbing.com | www.mostplumbingmechanical.com |
River Cities Heating Air Cond & Refrigeration 2 | 228 Chicago Ave, Savanna IL 61074 | 815/590-0177 | rivercitieshtg2@yahoo.com | |
Schmitt Plumbing and Heating Inc | 502 IL Rte 2, Dixon IL 61021 | 815/284-2044 | debbie@schmittplumb.com | |
T & D Cooling & Heating | 304 S 9th St, Oregon IL 61061 | 815/732-3300 | t.d.cooling.heating@comcast.net | |
Wilson Builders & Electric | 619 East Rte 30, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/626-4318 | chillywilly61071.mw@gmail.com |
Drain Layers
DRAIN LAYERS BUSINESS NAME | BUSINESS ADDRESS | PHONE | WEBSITE | |
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BPI Companies/ Bogott Plumbing Inc | 15273 Bishop Rd, Morrison IL 61270 | 815/772-4024 | bogott@bogott1.com | www.bpicompanies.net |
Lenhart Pumbing Inc | 311 3rd Ave, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/625-2526 | info@lenhartplumbing.com | www.lenhartplulmbing.com |
MO-ST Plumbing & Mechanical LLC | 900 East 11th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071 | 815/285/3333 | office@mostplumbing.com | www.mostplumbingmechanical.com |
Reaver Plumbing & Heating | 39 Palmyra Rd, Sterling IL 61081 | 815/626-5714 | reaver39@comcast.net | |
Sauk Valley Plumbing | 801 E 17th St, Rock Falls IL 61071 | 815/622-3117 | saukvalleyplumbing@gmail.com | www.saukvalleyplumbing.com |